Mirror Lake, Lake Placid, NY
This is Mirror Lake. It was one of my father's favorite places. And now, it’s mine.
Of all the tiny traits and passions I’ve inhereted from him, this is one of my favorites. Incidentally, so is my love of photography.
He used to love getting up early to walk around the lake when we would vacation here as a family. Back then, I didn't understand why he'd want to be awake, and outside, while everyone else was sleeping.
My family now returns to Mirror Lake around the same time every year, and that time also happens to coincide with his birthday. When I realized this, I felt it quite likely arranged from the beyond.
The morning I took this photo, I woke up early, and snuck out of our hotel room while everyone else still slept. I took a nice leisurely run around the lake, then slowed down to take pictures.
It's hard to capture perfectly in a photo, how this place feels.
The crisp mountain air, magical clouds rolling over the peaks, pristine water quietly tumbling by. And my family, sleeping safely, not too far away.
Back then, I didn't understand why Dad would want to be awake, and outside. But I do now.
lovely photo and looks a very idyllic place.