Hometown Spirit
Jacob F. Bryant is no stranger to the Appalachian Trail. His hometown of Hardwick, New Jersey was the first Appalachian Trail Community in the state. Jacob fell in love with the outdoors and the A.T. from his time in the Boy Scouts and, as an Eagle Scout, countless nights were spent on the Trail. He says that picking up a camera for the first time was his way of capturing the essence of the Trail. “My crazy obsession with photography has since forced me to wake up at obscure hours, and hike miles in the dark, all to chase the light and capture the beautiful scenery at its peak,” he says. “Although exotic, far-off places are undoubtedly inspiring, I have actually found most of my inspiration in my small hometown and the nearby Delaware Water Gap area — and am a firm believer in taking advantage of and mastering what you have at home before taking on the next challenge.”
Jacob’s photography business is actually a side pursuit as he serves active duty as a 2nd Lieutenant in the Air Force. One day, he plans on taking his camera up and down various parts of the Appalachians, across the country, and around the world, capturing images full time. But, while travelling is no doubt exciting, there will always be something special about those hikes just a short way from home.
A.T. – I-80 Overpass at dusk – Delaware Water Gap, Pennsylvania
Hometown Spirit
Jacob F. Bryant is no stranger to the Appalachian Trail. His hometown of Hardwick, New Jersey was the first Appalachian Trail Community in the state. Jacob fell in love with the outdoors and the A.T. from his time in the Boy Scouts and, as an Eagle Scout, countless nights were spent on the Trail. He says that picking up a camera for the first time was his way of capturing the essence of the Trail. “My crazy obsession with photography has since forced me to wake up at obscure hours, and hike miles in the dark, all to chase the light and capture the beautiful scenery at its peak,” he says. “Although exotic, far-off places are undoubtedly inspiring, I have actually found most of my inspiration in my small hometown and the nearby Delaware Water Gap area — and am a firm believer in taking advantage of and mastering what you have at home before taking on the next challenge.”
Jacob’s photography business is actually a side pursuit as he serves active duty as a 2nd Lieutenant in the Air Force. One day, he plans on taking his camera up and down various parts of the Appalachians, across the country, and around the world, capturing images full time. But, while travelling is no doubt exciting, there will always be something special about those hikes just a short way from home.
A.T. – I-80 Overpass at dusk – Delaware Water Gap, Pennsylvania
Daybreak – Pochuck Boardwalk, New Jersey
Sunset on Crater Lake – Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, New Jersey