Tunnel View

This painting is based on a camping trip in Yosemite National Park. I remember my husband and I woke early in the cold morning before dawn in order to get to Tunnel View where we could photograph the sunrise. While it is a beautiful memory, I recall staring at my phone the entire time.

How do you balance being present in the moment and taking pictures?

Image credit: Tunnel View, 2021 | Oil on canvas | 24x48 inches

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