Departure Sky I resolved that this would

I resolved that this would be the year that I finally got back out on my bike

We artists sacrifice for our work

before I moved here

The irrepressible grammar nerd in me loves the way that this title plays as both a verb and an adjective

" That magic makes these do-overs fun and

Departure Sky I resolved that this wouldAs an upper Midwesterner transplanted to the southern Appalachians, I have to work hard to find open, panoramic vistas reminiscent of my youth. I caught this moment just outside of Knoxville, Tennessee during a mild summer evening. The graceful clouds drew my interest because of their sweeping movement across the scene as day faded into evening. Check out the timelapse video to see how I gear up for a subject like this by "painting" with my bare hand