“Do not follow where the path may lead. Go instead where there is no path and leave a trail.” -Ralph Waldo Emerson
Nature is the crown jewel of this planet, and is often forgotten about with our modern technology today. With everyone buried in their phones, computers, and tablets, it can be difficult to take a few minutes outdoors and realize how much an adventure there is outside of electronics. From the wonders of the national parks to the uncharted wilderness, you can find adventure anywhere in nature, even if you just simply take a single step out into your very own backyard.
Endless Evergreens
“Do not follow where the path may lead. Go instead where there is no path and leave a trail.” -Ralph Waldo Emerson
Nature is the crown jewel of this planet, and is often forgotten about with our modern technology today. With everyone buried in their phones, computers, and tablets, it can be difficult to take a few minutes outdoors and realize how much an adventure there is outside of electronics. From the wonders of the national parks to the uncharted wilderness, you can find adventure anywhere in nature, even if you just simply take a single step out into your very own backyard.
This photograph relates to this years theme "adventure' in numerous ways. The first being the way the railroad hasn't been used in years makes it vacant aka safe for the public to visit. Making this once unsafe railroad a fun adventure to follow as it leads down a path no one knows.
Endless Inspire
This photograph relates to this years theme "adventure' in numerous ways. The first being the way the railroad hasn't been used in years makes it vacant aka safe for the public to visit. Making this once unsafe railroad a fun adventure to follow as it leads down a path no one knows.
Over the summer I went on a school sponsored trip to France, which was exciting to me because it was the first time I had traveled without my parents. With no parents to watch over what I was doing, I had to learn to make better decisions and carefully plan both my actions and activities.
One day, a group of students and I were out by the dock of a local village to take a group photo when suddenly it started pouring rain. It was as if the sky had unleashed the full force of the ocean on us, we all screamed and ran for cover but unluckily were caught in the midst of it. By some miracle we all huddled underneath the small roof of an old bus stop to wait it out while we all laughed at the new adventure we had experienced.
The rain, finally having stopped, we ventured back towards the town where we saw this massive old fashioned styled building with beautiful architecture. To commemorate our moment in the rain I raised my incredibly soaked phone, and snapped a picture of it. That picture became the definition of adventure to me because it was an experience I had never felt before and it was something that I don’t think I’ll ever be able to forget. All the fun and fear wrapped in one, I’m glad that adventure doesn’t stay hidden in my life, and this picture is a reminder to me that everything is as adventurous as you make it.
Everything Obscured and Not
Over the summer I went on a school sponsored trip to France, which was exciting to me because it was the first time I had traveled without my parents. With no parents to watch over what I was doing, I had to learn to make better decisions and carefully plan both my actions and activities.
One day, a group of students and I were out by the dock of a local village to take a group photo when suddenly it started pouring rain. It was as if the sky had unleashed the full force of the ocean on us, we all screamed and ran for cover but unluckily were caught in the midst of it. By some miracle we all huddled underneath the small roof of an old bus stop to wait it out while we all laughed at the new adventure we had experienced.
The rain, finally having stopped, we ventured back towards the town where we saw this massive old fashioned styled building with beautiful architecture. To commemorate our moment in the rain I raised my incredibly soaked phone, and snapped a picture of it. That picture became the definition of adventure to me because it was an experience I had never felt before and it was something that I don’t think I’ll ever be able to forget. All the fun and fear wrapped in one, I’m glad that adventure doesn’t stay hidden in my life, and this picture is a reminder to me that everything is as adventurous as you make it.
The photo was taken in Switzerland as I was walking and trying to find unique things that piqued my interest. I noticed that these two modes of transportation showed how times have changed and that motor vehicles are now used instead. This picture relates to Adventure as most people use vehicles to travel to different places in order to venture beyond. I wanted to show that people can address adventure through cycling to different places to riding a vespa with an engine to a farther destination as it requires less work. This is meant to show that venturing to new places has become more efficient as it allows someone to travel from point A to point B much faster.
Evolution of Transportation
The photo was taken in Switzerland as I was walking and trying to find unique things that piqued my interest. I noticed that these two modes of transportation showed how times have changed and that motor vehicles are now used instead. This picture relates to Adventure as most people use vehicles to travel to different places in order to venture beyond. I wanted to show that people can address adventure through cycling to different places to riding a vespa with an engine to a farther destination as it requires less work. This is meant to show that venturing to new places has become more efficient as it allows someone to travel from point A to point B much faster.
I took this photo while I was hiking with friends near Adobe Falls. We had fun and this photo was my favorite because my friends were in it. You can tell we were all having fun. I also like black and white photography
Exploring Nature
I took this photo while I was hiking with friends near Adobe Falls. We had fun and this photo was my favorite because my friends were in it. You can tell we were all having fun. I also like black and white photography
My cousins were visiting from Minnesota. We went on a sightseeing tour by the bay at Seaport Village. We checked out some ships so I could show them what SD was all about. This relates to the theme of adventure. My nephew was excited to see the water and was pointing in the distance.
Exploring the Bay
My cousins were visiting from Minnesota. We went on a sightseeing tour by the bay at Seaport Village. We checked out some ships so I could show them what SD was all about. This relates to the theme of adventure. My nephew was excited to see the water and was pointing in the distance.
My picture was taken in 2023 at Disneyland. It shows my adventures while I walk underneath the castle to the other side to explore Disney. Being at Disney is everyone's wish come true, it's where happiness is, especially mine. Exploring Disney, going on rides, trying different foods and walking around to see the beauty of Disney is such an adventure for me.
FairyTale Castle
My picture was taken in 2023 at Disneyland. It shows my adventures while I walk underneath the castle to the other side to explore Disney. Being at Disney is everyone's wish come true, it's where happiness is, especially mine. Exploring Disney, going on rides, trying different foods and walking around to see the beauty of Disney is such an adventure for me.
A photo of my dog, Trixi, and my brother's dog, Speedy, going and playing at the beach for the first time. On our trip to Mexico, our dogs had their very own adventure through the beaches and streets of San Quintin, Baja California. This photos shows that our furry companions also feel excitement on the adventures we take.
Family Trip
A photo of my dog, Trixi, and my brother's dog, Speedy, going and playing at the beach for the first time. On our trip to Mexico, our dogs had their very own adventure through the beaches and streets of San Quintin, Baja California. This photos shows that our furry companions also feel excitement on the adventures we take.
I took this picture from the balcony of my hotel room. My family and I took a little “staycation” over the weekend. My photo relates to adventure because the location of the main object in my photo is located in California Adventure. Another thing is that it is a roller coaster and it is supposed to be fun like an adventure. Finally, my photo relates to adventure because the title of my picture is “Far From Fun.” It relates to the theme because it seems like I am longing for adventure because I am so far away from having fun.
Far From Fun
I took this picture from the balcony of my hotel room. My family and I took a little “staycation” over the weekend. My photo relates to adventure because the location of the main object in my photo is located in California Adventure. Another thing is that it is a roller coaster and it is supposed to be fun like an adventure. Finally, my photo relates to adventure because the title of my picture is “Far From Fun.” It relates to the theme because it seems like I am longing for adventure because I am so far away from having fun.
The photo was taken in Phuket, Thailand in 2023. This picture describes "adventure" because this was the first time going to Phuket. The snorkeling goggles show the experience of me watching the sea animals.
Finding Nemo
The photo was taken in Phuket, Thailand in 2023. This picture describes "adventure" because this was the first time going to Phuket. The snorkeling goggles show the experience of me watching the sea animals.
Making a fire and then my friend ran in front of it while taking the photo because it burst into an inferno
Fire in the Night
Making a fire and then my friend ran in front of it while taking the photo because it burst into an inferno
I was in my room and discovered some old paints in a drawer. I saw an old shoebox and I decided to just block off my thoughts and begin to paint. I was experimenting to create a unique type of photo I had never taken before. I let the brush flow and as I mixed multiple paints with my brush I saw it coming together. I wanted to get a unique picture of the paint while it was still wet. I think the "flow" represents people's lives as they venture into new experiences. I purposefully left the end of the blue flow up to interpretation. I did this because we only know where we have been and where we are going now. We have no idea what adventures the future holds for us.
Flowing into New Paths
I was in my room and discovered some old paints in a drawer. I saw an old shoebox and I decided to just block off my thoughts and begin to paint. I was experimenting to create a unique type of photo I had never taken before. I let the brush flow and as I mixed multiple paints with my brush I saw it coming together. I wanted to get a unique picture of the paint while it was still wet. I think the "flow" represents people's lives as they venture into new experiences. I purposefully left the end of the blue flow up to interpretation. I did this because we only know where we have been and where we are going now. We have no idea what adventures the future holds for us.