As I sat at my kitchen table, I sipped apple cider from a mug and found myself growing antsy gazing at my cell phone. There I was looking at nature photography on Instagram while drinking earth’s sweet nectar and yet, this was not appreciating the timeless grandeur of the outdoors in its entirety. Upon realizing this, I was eager to immerse myself in the tangible earth that lay beyond my phone screen. I grabbed my trusty camera before hastening to my car, and began driving. The air seemed to had gotten crisper as the miles lessened between me and the destination. Prior to arriving, it was necessary that I navigated a twisting backcountry road. In spite of the jarring byway, I had at last arrived at Rider Park. I parked the car and proceeded
