I work at John Boyd Thacher State Park, which is alive with great photo opportunities. I will go there in any weather to get a good shot! I love arriving at sunrise. This photo was taken on an especially magical morning, right as the sun was appearing in all of its pink glory. I walked down to the fence line in front of the Visitor Center and just walked along, taking photos. I was also enjoying being nearly enveloped in the morning light—everything was literally glowing. Thacher is magical in any season, but fall is when it really shines.
—Michelle Johnston
Find more of Johnston’s work on Instagram at @mleajohnston.
