honorable mention
Dan Scott united states
Photo © Dan Scott
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Above the Clouds: Mt. Hood
Dan is an Instructor at Chicago Photography Classes and volunteers with FreshLens Chicago, an organization that provides tuition free photography and life skills programs for under-resourced Chicago youth.
Growing up in the Adirondacks provided Dan with access to extraordinary nature and landscapes. He is an avid runner, having completed the six Abbott World Major Marathons. Dan loves travel, adventure, and exploration. These experiences have fueled his passion for photography, specifically landscapes, nature, and color.
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entry description
On this morning, we had a 3 a.m. wake-up call followed by a two-hour drive to reach Trillium Lake in Oregon. My goal was to capture the sunrise with the towering Mt. Hood in the background. As we arrived at our destination, clouds began to roll in. It was still dark, and the success of our efforts was uncertain. Using the light from a cell phone, we made our way down the path to the lake and waited. Blue hour arrived, revealing a glimpse of Mt. Hood's peak. With the spectacular cloud line in sight, I set up for a long exposure to capture both the serenity and movement of the scene. A shade of pink complemented the blue hour sky, highlighting the majestic Mt. Hood. Our efforts were rewarded with a sensational Oregon morning.about the photographer
Dan is a photographer based in Chicago, IL. He was born and raised in Glens Falls, NY, a small town located at the base of the Adirondack park. Dan graduated from St. Bonaventure University with a Bachelors in Business Administration, with majors in Management Science and Marketing.Dan is an Instructor at Chicago Photography Classes and volunteers with FreshLens Chicago, an organization that provides tuition free photography and life skills programs for under-resourced Chicago youth.
Growing up in the Adirondacks provided Dan with access to extraordinary nature and landscapes. He is an avid runner, having completed the six Abbott World Major Marathons. Dan loves travel, adventure, and exploration. These experiences have fueled his passion for photography, specifically landscapes, nature, and color.
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