Break of day
08-28-16 The break of day preceding the sunrise was inspiring with its delicate, yet intense, colors.
Sunrise over Sarasota Bay
08-28-16 The rising Sun over Sarasota Bay welcomes a magnificent day.
first sunrise
09-03-13 My very first sunrise photo!!! Only edits are a bit of cropping and minor vignetting to soften the edges. Oops, I missed the actual sunrise above the horizon yet I was gifted with a sunrise from the clouds on the horizon.
rowboat @ White Sands
09-03-13 After capturing the second sunrise moments earlier, I felt the call from this boat. To me, the picture says it all in its simplicity within the morning's first light. No edits except minor cropping.
bay @ sunrise
09-03-13 the serene Sarasota Bay in the first light of the day.
Long-exposure sunrise
09-07-18 The beach was serene during the pre-sunrise minutes.
Sunrise @ South Lido
05-29-16 A sunrise from the East lit clouds over the Gulf. Loved finding the small fishing boat off the shore.
Birds at Sunrise
09-03-18 As the red tide subsided, the shoreline birds returned to their home beach for their morning feast.
Sandpiper
09-03-18 A sweet sandpiper gave a quick pose as the morning golden light lit up the beach.
Walking the beach
09-07-18 Early morning beach walks were popular as the red tide outbreak subsides.
Driftwood
05-29-16 A fallen tree on the beach at sunrise reminds us the wisdom within driftwood begins in a humble first step.
Fisherman @ sunrise
08-29-16 A solo fisherman enjoys his pipe amidst the sunrise reflections.
Bay side condos
05-28-16 One of the earlier Sarasota bayside condominiums was surreal in the rising sun energy.
Pre-sunrise fog
10-26-14 Pre-sunrise the mountain vista was filled with layers of fog. It was surreal!
Sunrise through clouds
10-26-14 ... and the Sun rose through the clouds hovering over the mountains.
Post-sunrise fog
10-26-14 Post-sunrise the fog across the valley took on an eery golden hue.
Sunlight rays through trees
09-19-15 Sunlight rays filter through the trees as the Sun descends for the day. Note the partial octagon on the left, just beneath center.
Restored wetlands
09-08-18 After years of unsustainable, toxic chemical-based agriculture, the damaged wetlands at The Celery Fields were restored to a vibrant ecosystem.
MacLellan Island in the Sunset's glow
09-27-13 The setting Sun gave an exceptional glow on MacLellan Island in the TN River. No edits other than cropping.
09-27-13 Immediately after the sunset into the distant mountains, I took this picture with my iPhone. A dear friend told me I captured a cloud angel. Oh my, I went to the camera picture taken literally a second or so earlier and there was NO cloud!
sunset over Gulf
09-12-13 As magnificent as the Sunset, was the post reflection in the clouds to the East.
Pacific Coast Sunset
01-10-16 A simple, brilliant display as the Sun kissed the Pacific Coast horizone on a cloudless evening.
Child in sunset
01-08-16 A young child frolicked in the setting Sun on the Cerritos Beach.
Child Silhouette in Sunset
01-08-16 A moment later the frolicking child changed direction resulting in a cool silhouette against the sunset.
Surfer walking in sunset
01-09-15 A surfer walks the Pacific Coast beach as the Sun fades into the horizon.
Sunset at The Celery Fields
01-11-19 Brilliant colors filled the sky as the Sun sank below the wetland's horizon.
Sunset over Toronto Islands
09-24-16 As the sun eased towards the horizon, the reflections lit up the Toronto Islands and the sailboats finishing a marvelous day on Lake Ontario.
Layered clouds
09-02-18 The cloud layers provided an excellent canvas for the setting Sun's subtle yet profound color palette.
Post-storm clouds
09-06-18 The post-storm clouds were fillled were filled with intriguing energy.
Spectacular clouds
01-18-19 A simply gorgeous day closed with a spectacular display of layered clouds.
Surreal clouds at sunset
08-28-16 As the Sun set in the West, the reflection lit-up the clouds to the South - surreal experience!
Rainbow within the clouds
08-28-16 Another perspective of the magnficent rainbow at sunset shows how it seems to emanate from the Heavens.
Vertical rainblow
08-28-16 INCREDIBLE: as I packed-up from an uneventful sunset, I turned east to see the phenomenal vertical rainbow.
Atlanta urban sunset
12-15-16 A brilliant urban sunset captured with my iPhone.
I-40 Bridge over the Mississippi
04-22-16 A walk along the magnificent Mississippi River at sunset was the perfect ending to a day touring Memphis. The I-40 Bridge segues from Tennessee to Arkansas mid-river.
M Bridge at sunset
04-22-16 My sunset walk along the Mississippi River was rejuvenating to my spirit.
Sunset on the bay
01-16-19 Golden light encases Sarasota Bay as the Sun edges towards the western horizon.
Sarasota Bay sunset
01-16-19 As the day comes to a close, the setting Sun casts its golden light on the city park dolphon fountain.
