I had been dreaming of capturing a nice image of Mt Hood and lavender at the beautiful Lavender Valley Farm in Parkdale Oregon for many years, and hadn’t been able to dedicate the time apparently until a global pandemic had arrived! Having just returned from 2 weeks in Michigan, the next day I cruised the motorcycle up there on a HOT summer day to introduce myself and seek permission to photograph of course at strange hours during sunrise or sunset. Being a local trusted photographer they were very accommodating and granted me permission to return the next morning. One of the owners was just about as excited as I was at the idea of having a gallery image featuring their farm, thanks for the enthusiasm Francisco! I was prepared to come every morning for a week or longer to “nail the shot” with the light and conditions I had in mind. Occasionally (more like very rarely!) everything just comes together perfectly on the first attempt which was certainly the case here! I couldn’t have dreamed of such perfect conditions for a summer sunrise. A brief thunderstorm with a down pour of rain, humid heat, lingering rain-showers in the sky above Mt Hood, dramatic clouds, and lavender at its peak bloom all came together just as the first light was illuminating the peak of Mt Hood on this incredibly memorable August morning. The light was constantly changing and my heart was pounding as I stood on my ladder shooting several panoramic images, hoping they’d be sharp enough with my tripod atop my tippy ladder! So thankful to have captured this once in lifetime image. What a surreal morning full of wonderful memories. Welcome to the collection, Lavender Sunrise! 

*In full disclosure: Some buildings have been edited out from the distant background for the final print.

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