I wish I knew how to predict what sunrise will be like. But I don’t, so I just show up and see how it’ll turn out. Here’s the first photo I made last Wednesday:
The water is wide
And this next photo is from nearly an hour later. The color and clouds were going strong the whole time!
Rays and reflection
That daybreak was remarkable. I’ve been out photographing some mornings where the colors only pop for a few moments. And I’ve been out other times where they don’t really pop at all. If any of you know how to predict this kind of thing, I really want to hear from you. If you too want to know, don’t ask me!
Well, our summer season has already arrived here in Central Florida. It’s hot and I was chased by many mosquitoes (and chewed on by a few) as I photographed the sun coming up. I think our recent afternoon thunderstorms have made the bugs worse.
And the birds seem to have moved on, or at least they’re hiding in the places I normally visit. There weren’t many to see along Gator Creek Road or Black Point Wildlife Drive. I did stop by the Green Heron nests that I bypassed on my last visit (https://edrosack.com/2020/05/17/minwr-11-may-2020/). I didn’t see any nesting activity, but this cooperative young one was still hanging around.
Youngster – This juvenile Green Heron has fledged and is out in the world fending for itself
And here’s one final image – a panorama of some trees that I thought were interesting in infrared.
Pines and palmettos
Changing the subject again – I hope all Dads out there are having a wonderful Fathers Day! Thank you for all you do – you make the world a much better place!
“Blessed indeed is the man who hears many gentle voices call him father.” Lydia M. Child
I miss you Dad. I hope we made you as proud as our families make us.
Thank you for stopping by and reading my blog. Hang in there and take care of each other. And if you can – make some photos!
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Happy Father’s Day to a wonderful photographer as well!
Thanks so much Dorothy!
If we could predict sunrises such as you have portrayed, there would be no room on the shore for all the photographers!
We know the sun will rise and eventually set. All else is a mystery! And when an artist such as yourself captures a special moment and shares it with the rest of us – well, THAT is why we remain motivated.
Father’s Day here was wonderful. Heard from far-flung kids and grandkids, shared a great dinner with the local daughter and family.
Life is good.
I guess you’re right, Wally. It was a privilege to witness the sunrise that morning all by myself. I didn’t have to wait my turn to set up my tripod!
We had a wonderful Fathers Day too. Our daughter come over for a (socially distanced) brunch outside on the patio. And later we video chatted with our son and grandson. Special!