Like many of you, my children just enjoyed their March break. We were fortunate enough to get some time to head out of town and visit family. Thanks to a few extra days out of the office and not having to rush right back, I was able to settle myself down enough to do some photography just for the sheer joy of it.
Our third morning away, I got up before the sun and headed out in search of quiet and light. As the dawn began to peek across the horizon I scouted the narrow back-roads looking for just the right illumination and scene. There were few cars on the road, no deadlines and no pressure. It was enjoyable to be off the clock and free to create anyway I saw fit. By the end of my time out I had stopped at three locations. Each stop offered the cool welcome, of crisp spring air. I embraced it gladly as I breathed deeply. The moments spent at each location almost seemed to exist outside of time. My normal ability to perceive time seemed dull in this environment. The only sense of urgency was for perfect light. By the end of it all, I felt as though I had spent much more time than had actually passed. I was refreshed and rejuvenated. It really was time well spent.
Here’s a little of what I captured. I’d love to know which is your favorite, so please leave a comment and have your say.
hey – thanks for sharing – all 3 are lovely but I was caught a bit by surprise ……..
I love sunrise especially sun rising over water ……..
but the one that really grabbed me was the solitary fence post – quietly standing alone where it had been placed, doing exactly what it was designed to do – hidden from most eyes -
I like the first one…the colours in the sky, and the rays of the sun coming forward. Did you notice that the shape of the sun rays parallel the shape of the structure?
Love the shots Dale. So this is what it looks like in the early morning. I’ll have to wake up early some time and check it out.
Thanks for the comments guys! I’m glad you like the images. It was a lot of fun capturing them.
David, if you ever need a wake-up call let me know. :~)
Helen, great catch on the parallel shapes. It really creates a cool visual echo.
I really like the moodiness of the sepia toned post.