After a few rainy and cloudy days, the last of the dark clouds pushed east this morning to reveal blue skies. Nothing lasts forever.
Saturday, September 12, 2015 (Day 255)
As the sun was rising this morning, I was happy to see the World Trade Center tribute lights still piercing the morning sky, and the Empire State Building still fully lit up in red, white, and blue.
I took a few photos of the early colors and then just sat on a bench for a few minutes to reflect and take it all in.
Friday, September 11, 2015 (Day 254)
On this day 14 years ago, our lives were forever changed.
No matter what they take away from us, they cannot take away our spirit.
We will move forward, but we will never forget.
Thursday, September 10, 2015 (Day 253)
It was a dramatic scene at the waterfront this morning just as it was starting to rain. The soft blue light of dawn was sharply contrasted by a single small opening in the clouds that let through some bright orange light.
I got out there just as the intensity of the colors was starting to heighten, and as the rain started coming down I quickly set up and grabbed a few pictures.
The rain quickly became too much to bear and I retreated under a tree to wait for it to pass. It was gone within minutes, but so were the colors and drama of the scene, as everything had turned a dreary light gray.
But my work was already done. I walked home, happy that timing was on my side today.
Wednesday, September 9, 2015 (Day 252)
Change happens fast. You need to act quickly.
The early morning clouds were rushing past. There was a low layer of dark gray clouds which partially shrouded a more colorful layer of clouds high above.
Near the center of this frame, behind the dark clouds, was a giant pink cloud that was brightly illuminated. I tried to photograph it, but I was just a few moments too late. It was gone forever as the dark cloud cover quickly grew heavier and enveloped most of the sky.
Luckily, there was still some color left when I took this picture, and all the bright colors were gone just a few minutes later.
I lamented my missed opportunity for a brief moment, but happily accepted it, knowing what I had already accomplished today.