I have always liked photographing paths. It is embarrassingly sappy and cliché of course, but when I see one, I think how it is symbolic of life’s paths. Some shots, like those that often accompany “The Road Not Taken,” show two or more paths diverging, which could represent options and big decisions. This is the shot after the decision. You have settled on something, and you have a general idea where you will go. You may be feeling hopeful. The first part of the journey is bright, but you cannot see what lies in wait further ahead. You take the first steps…
Mitchell R. McGill, Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor in the Fay W. Boozman College of Public Health.