Taking the wrong path
Taking the wrong path while out hill-walking can result in trouble as you lose your way. However, it can also bring much joy.
One of my recent travelling destinations was Tenerife in the Canary Islands. I had originally planned to stay on the northern edge of the island, to photograph the rugged seascapes with the glorious stacks but, just before I booked the week-long trip, I changed my mind, deciding instead to photograph the barren landscape around the mountain volcano, Teide.
During one of my walks I decided to take a specific path I had seen on Google Maps. Parking at the designated area, I started walking up the main path which, some distance further along, split in two. I decided that all roads lead to somewhere, so picked one of the paths and started the walk to the location.
At some point I noticed a fairly steep hill covered with sandy ash. Me being me, my curiosity was piqued, and I knew I had to go up that hill and see what the view looked like from the top. When I eventually made it up I was not disappointed. I found myself completely alone with my camera, on this high viewpoint that offered the most breathtaking views and raw beauty, laid out before me in all its glory.
So, the next time you are out walking and you take the wrong path, treat it as an opportunity. After all, you never know what could be around the corner.

Dimitri Vasileiou, Editor of LPM
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