Glory of Light

Photography is " Painting with Light". When out shooting I am usually looking for good light, more than good subject matter. Design conciderations apply, of course, but give me good light, and I shall make a good image of anything.
Dawn is my favorite time to photograph, but good light (anytime) is the important aspect.
All images are links to larger presentations of the image.

. Mt. Shuckstan
One of the most Photogenic mountains in my area. shot at the last 10 seconds of sunset, March.
This image could be on the "design"page, being a play of tri-angles.

. Yellowstone Dawn
at Yellowstone river. The Fog, caused by hot water in winter air, can provide magic.
It is worth getting up before sunrise.

. Council meeting
Goblin Valley State Park, Utah.
As the sunrise peeked through the canyon edge, the "spotlight" on this grouping of mud stone emphasised the effect of a council meeting of the gobblins.

. Microburst
A weather phenomenon known as a Microburst, rarely photographed. Here the dawn sun illuminated the raindrops in the downburst, while leaving the background interesting, at Jackson Hole.
Dumb luck!
exept that I "choose" to be there at the time.
Look for possibilities.

. Sand Dunes
at Stovepipe Wells, Death Valley.
It is easy to get wrapped up in the play of sunrise on the texture of the dunes.
Sometimes a wider viewpoint is worthwhile.
Yes , I drove 1300 miles to make this image, and several others.... Effort rewards.

. The Grand Teatons
10 minutes before dawn. The best time to photograph them is from dawn to noon.
Afterwards, the light becomes backlight.
Yet sunset can yeild surprises

. Pond
In Yellowstone N.P. Drove by this 6 years in a row, waiting for good light and fog.
( I only go twice a year for 2 days)
Six years for an image? Yes !
I enjoy the result.

. Mt. Rainier
Our local landmark of note.
Most folk ("tourists") only see it in the noon day sun.
It is worth the trouble to hike up to a tarn before dawn, and capture the reflections.

. Storm
North of the Teatons. In wild Country, light changes fast.

. Elk morning
at Madison River, Yellowstone; Dawn
Animals are most active and visible at sunrise. This image was made in October.
Nearly froze my fingers off, cold... but worth it.

. Canyon Moonrise
at Goblin valley.
This is actually a double exposure;one of the dawn canyon, and one of the moon.

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