Steve Burbank and Steven Foust rest atop a section of ponderosa pine they harvested from a downed tree.
I was just leaving a day of hiking and relaxing at Crater Lake, Oregon. Driving down some two lane road with the sun setting I happened to look over to catch this scene. I drove past and about half mile down the road and just knew I had to turn around.
These are the men behind this huge log. From what I could gather they got the log for the family of the guy on the left. Both of them live in the general Gilchrist area.
This was a shot from a few days before when they had loaded an even larger section into the bed of the truck.
I loved shooting this. I typically have an email with a phone number and I go chase them around to get a photo for the publication. This was like a photojournalism cold call. Dogs everywhere. Turns out they are as friendly as anyone I have met on this trip. Hell they even wanted their photo taken and thats lots more then I can say for most of my subjects. More mini-stories to come.
GL
-They said this might last them 3 weeks. Love it.
Glenn, this is about the coolest thing ever. There have been two times recently when I wanted to do what you did – go up to perfect strangers and take their photo, but I chickened out. Next time, I’ll be inspired by you and just go for it.
I’m glad you have the confidence and boldness it takes to do this!
You’re like your Dad in situations like that.
Awesome