Off The Beaten Path: A Photo Journal from the Pen & Camera of J.K.Winders
Off The Beaten Path: A Photo Journal from the Pen & Camera of J.K.Winders
“Exploration makes for a good story because no great story ever happened when someone knew exactly where they were going.”
Off The Beaten Path, the second book in A Series of Great Explorations by explorer and photographer Joshua 'J.K.' Winders, combines photographic artwork and immersive storytelling into a grand reading and viewing experience. The book takes you on a journey across an array of stunning locations including the mountains of the Grand Teton range, the lush forests of the Pacific Northwest, the dusty recesses of the high deserts, and the wondrous Canadian Rockies. On top of beautifully vivid imagery, Off The Beaten Path explores various ideas from creativity to identity, and exploration to liberation in an inspirational and uplifting way.
Take a journey with me beyond what you know, what you see, and venture a little off the beaten path.
Specs
270 pages
8.5" x 11"
Paperback matte cover
Published on November 26th, 2020
Notable Excerpts
Someone once told, “Joshua, there’s nothing wrong with getting a little lost because there’s nothing quite as thrilling as being found.” Which if you don’t know my name, you know it now.
I’ve committed my life, or at least this current season of my life, to exploration. I’ve wanted to live my life as a story worth telling. Exploration makes for a great story because no great story ever happened when someone knew exactly where they were going.
The thing about freedom is that it is not always easy to live by. It’s a bucking bronco most of the time, which can be daunting for those who are used to a much more steady pace. It’s the same sensation of being incarcerated for the longest period of time and all of a sudden being released into a huge, wide-open world. People get so used to carrying the weight of their worry, anxieties, stress, and care around with them that when they finally shed them, they feel naked and exposed. The tricky thing about freedom is that it isn’t a light switch that you can turn on and off. It’s a muscle you exercise.