Category Archives: sunrise

Pillars at Sunrise

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Hinkley Reservoir

I have to resort to an image I captured Thanksgiving morning since the moment I backed the car out of the garage it started to rain. We never received the rain late yesterday and it is not forecast to rain today. Oh well, I can work with what I have and hopefully the weather will improve as the day progresses.

The Isolation image posted a few days ago was captured on my way up to the reservoir. It is a miracle I make it to where I want to go as I am always looking for images as I drive. Today’s image is the one I had in my head when I set out Thursday morning.

I have not found out what these pillars are doing next to the dam in the reservoir but they are interesting to photograph. They are barely visible when the water level in the Spring is high but during the summer and winter they emerge from the lake.

Pillars at Sunrise

Pillars at Sunrise
Olympus OM-D E-M1, M. Zuiko 12-40mm f/2.8, 1/3s, 12mm, f/16, ISO 200

The Difference in Minutes

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Lock 20, Barge Canal

Another GREAT morning! I used the excuse to stop into work early to get myself motivated to go exploring. Yesterday’s early morning run was a success and I wanted to continue my streak (is two a streak?). I had the thought of capturing the tug boats docked at Lock 20 of the Barge Canal with the sunrise behind but that didn’t work out. Apparently they were docked there to be removed from the water.

Luckily for me the sky was putting on a show all of its own! The two images are only 15 minutes apart but the changes in the sky are beautiful. I captured one from above the lock and one from the lock looking down the canal.  It didn’t hurt that it was almost 55 degrees out this morning.  It is suppose to rain this afternoon but the start of the day was awesome!

Above the Lock

Above the Lock Olympus
OM-D E-M1, M. Zuiko 12-40mm f/2.8, 20s, 16mm, f/16, ISO 200

Below the Lock

Below the Lock
Olympus OM-D E-M1, M. Zuiko 12-40mm f/2.8, 1.6s, 20mm, f/16, ISO 200

Isolation

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An early morning drive toward the rising sun let me find this view along the road. I’m getting pretty good at quick 3-point turns! I had to capture the colors of the sunrise in the clouds and the dark tones of the hills.

Isolation

Isolation
Olympus OM-D E-M1, M. Zuiko 12-40mm f/2.8, 1.3s, 40mm, f/16, ISO 200

Canal Before Breakfast

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Barge Canal

I listened to that little voice again. The one that tells me to stop and grab the picture. I was on my way to breakfast before groceries and the sun was just starting to peek around the clouds after sunrise. I knew the view down the canal would be worth a stop. The rumbling in the tummy could wait a few minutes. I detoured down to the canal where the bridge support in the water is accessible by climbing over a stone bridge built by some kids. The calm waters provided some nice reflections.

Canal Before Breakfast Olympus OM-D E-M1, M. Zuiko 12-40mm f/2.8, 1/200s, 27mm, f/16, ISO 200

Canal Before Breakfast
Olympus OM-D E-M1, M. Zuiko 12-40mm f/2.8, 1/200s, 27mm, f/16, ISO 200

Morning on the Farm

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Sunrise

I have been driving past the scene every day to and from work. This morning I decided to walk down before sunrise and capture the early light. It was a good decision.

Morning on the Farm Nikon D7100, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4, 15s, 26mm, f/11, ISO 200

Morning on the Farm
Nikon D7100, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4, 15s, 26mm, f/11, ISO 200

Shrouded Sunrise

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Field near Barge Canal

I finally decided me being lazy on Sunday mornings was getting me nowhere. I can’t tell you how many mornings on my way to work I wanted to stop to catch the sunrise. Well, I don’t have to work on the weekend (generally). Rather than wait until it was time for me to do my Sunday morning routine of grocery shopping, I loaded up the car and headed down to the Barge Canal.

I have been very negligent in visiting the canal. It is a location I frequented at the beginning of my photography journey but have avoided with thoughts of more exciting locations (ahem, state parks?). I have forgotten it can be about seeing your images and creating them, not always having them laid out before you.

It was a good walk along the trail and I captured some interesting images. When I was done I stopped over at the Nice -n- Easy for a coffee to enjoy on the way back home. This sunrise view is what I encountered as a crested the bridge over the railroad tracks. There is a corn field next to the Mohawk River which parallels the barge canal. I couldn’t resist pulling over on the side of the road and setting up the tripod. This is what I did more often when I didn’t know better. These opportunities I need to grab when they present themselves. I will make a more conscious effort going forward…

Shrouded Sunrise Nikon D7100, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4, 1/25s, 46mm, f/20, ISO 100

Shrouded Sunrise
Nikon D7100, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4, 1/25s, 46mm, f/20, ISO 100

Ready for a Morning Cruise?

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Crescent Lake, Yacht & Beach Club, Walt Disney World

Ready for a Morning Cruise? Nikon D7100, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4, 8s, 17mm, f/16, ISO 100

Ready for a Morning Cruise?
Nikon D7100, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4, 8s, 17mm, f/16, ISO 100