An experiment in lighting

I took these shots on a journey to Alabama, home of my Tarleton heritage. The light was stunning that day and I wanted to capture the feeling it gave me - of hope, peace, warmth, comfort, and rejuvination. I took several of the light breaking through the trees as the sun set, but this one really caught my eye in editing.

I have a photo I took in Oklahoma on the land where my grandmother grew up that looks a lot like this one. Family history captivates me, and I'd love to create a collection of the heartlands of my ancestors.