Bison at Antelope Island State Park, Utah

Every road I travel seems to begin the same way: with anticipation, then serenity—an almost quiet excitement that builds with every mile. There’s wonder in the in-between moments: the early start before the world is fully awake, the changing light through the windshield, the first salty hint of the ocean on the way to a dive boat, or the pull of distant mountains promising a new view. By the time I arrive, I’m already grateful—because the journey itself has become part of the story I’m hoping to capture. When I see my images, I am reminded of the journey and the moments I experienced.