A decade ago, despite having no experience in either photography or mountaineering, Josh Endres walked into the mountains of California's High Sierra region to document what he saw. What he did have, however, was a strong belief that art can change the world, so Endres embarked on a journey to capture the natural beauty within the landscapes in his own backyard.
Adventure skills were required. "The best views are often earned," Endres says, and earn he did as he trekked all over the 400 mile long mountain range. Such an extensive journey guaranteed highs and lows, and Endres documented those along the way. The result of that is It Was Good, a new hardcover book that combines storytelling with photography and explains how, according to Endres, the art found in nature can breathe meaning into life.