This video kicks off the 2024 section hiking season for my friends and me. We are continuing southbound on the Appalachian Trail through Virginia and are south of the James River. This video covers the first day of four days of hiking and backpacking. It felt like a self-contained story through an interesting section of trail that suffered a forest fire just four months earlier.
The cloudy mist combined with the darkness of charred earth and wood to contrast with the lichen and moss. There was an eerie beauty and a chance to embrace the circle of life.
I haven't decided how to handle days 2-4 as it is a bit of a mish-mash of story and experience. But there were definitely lessons learned and a story to tell.
Music:
Guitar Piece, Lance Taber
The Silent One, Ross Lara
Camera: Galaxy Z Flip3
Editing: PowerDirector