Heading west on Highway 22, descending the slopes of the Santiam Pass in Oregon, offers a captivating yet haunting scene. The black and white photograph captures and showcases the forested mountainsides shrouded in mist. The dense, low-hanging clouds contribute to an eerie ambiance, casting an enchanting spell over the landscape. The monochromatic tones accentuate the contrasts between the light and dark, mysterious forests and the hazy flatness of the clouds. On this drive I felt the duality of the journey—it invoked a sense of awe and reverence for the majestic surroundings while embracing the mysterious allure of the unknown.