Today marked the end of the fourth straight month I’ve photographed the sunrise every morning! There were all kinds of interesting cloud formations in the sky this morning.
Wednesday, April 29, 2015 (Day 119)
This big crane showed up in town the other day, so I wanted to capture it in all its glory. Or something like that.
I spent a long time walking all over the place trying to find the best location to get a clear shot, but nothing seemed too awe-inspiring (remember what I said yesterday, I don’t look for photographs, I look for experiences).
Finally, I found this clearing in the trees with a clear, somewhat dramatic view of the crane and also some of the industrial park. Just then, as if on cue, the sun peeked over the buildings and shined its rays through the flowering trees. And there was my experience for today, the juxtaposition of nature and industry. Sometimes things just come together.
Tuesday, April 28, 2015 (Day 118)
Start your day with a positive experience.
Ever since these trees along the waterfront bloomed a few days ago, I’ve been waiting for a good day to photograph them, and the cloudless sky this morning presented a perfect opportunity.
Framing the trees around this bench created sort of a little nook from which I watched the pale yellow sunrise slowly illuminate the sky with a feeling of calmness and serenity.
I don’t go around looking for something to photograph. I look for something to experience, and try to capture that experience with my camera.
Monday, April 27, 2015 (Day 117)
Sometimes you have to be ready to change your plans on a moment’s notice.
It looked at first like it was going to be an overcast morning, so I went to a location with an interesting foreground subject, but where much of the skyline was partially blocked by trees. After taking a few shots I went to adjust my camera and tripod with my back to the city. Just a few seconds later I turned back around and was shocked by what I saw. It was as if someone flipped a switch, and there was now suddenly a splash of bright pink illuminating the clouds.
Immediately I abandoned my current location and ran to the waterfront where I could get a clear shot of what was happening.
I got there just in time, and managed to get just one shot of the electric pink glow before the intensity faded less than 10 seconds later.
Sunday, April 26, 2015 (Day 116)
An incredible Sunday morning sunrise.