“It is light that reveals, light that obscures, light that communicates. It is light I “listen” to. The light late in the day has a distinct quality, as it fades toward the darkness of evening. After sunset there is a gentle leaving of the light, the air begins to still, and a quiet descends. I see magic in the quiet light of dusk. I feel quite, yet intense energy in the natural elements of our habitat. A sense of magic prevails. A sense of mystery. It is a time for contemplation, for listening – a time for making photographs.” – John Sexton
This image was a happen-chance. I was heading to a location for an image I had in my head. Storm clouds were overhead as the sun dropped below the clouds offering up a wonderful warm glow over DIA. Being the maniac I am, I pulled over, ran around the front of my car and took two shots before the light changed. I then smiled. We maniacs do that.
18 Comments
Tom Dills
Very nice, and what timing! I’ve found that the occasional maniacal behavior usually comes with good results. Sometimes you’ve just got to stop!
Monte Stevens
Chasing that light requires us to take such measures as the light is so fleeting.
Dave Showalter
Phenomenal golden light and lovely leading lines – sweet shot Monte!
Monte Stevens
Thanks, Dave. Sometimes we are at the right place at the right time. We just have to make sure we’re not in traffic.
David Leland Hyde
Beautiful light.
Monte Stevens
Thanks, David!
Paul
You maniac! I just love storm light! There’s nothing like it. A beautiful shot, Monte!
Monte Stevens
Yep, that be me. As I’ve mentioned before I may have to invest in one of the reflective vests we see highway workers wear and keep it in my bag. I was in the right place at the right time, Paul. Lucky I had my camera with me. 🙂
Paul
My friend, I think that luck played no part in this equation! 🙂
Monte Stevens
Ya, mean I was prepared for it? Yes, when we have one of those cameras with us, we are prepared. Have a super day, my friend!
Tom Dills
As “they” say, luck is where preparation meets opportunity!
Monte Stevens
Right on!! The camera is like an appendage. Feel naked without one.
ken bello
One beautiful shot, Monte. The storm lighting in your part of the country is like no other. This is not a lucky shot!!!
Monte Stevens
I consider the luck to be the moment. I was ready and there with camera in hand.
Mark
Absolutely beautiful light, and yet it was probably so fleeting. Congratulations Monte on seeing this and being prepared. Many people would simply keep driving.
Monte Stevens
Thanks, Mark! Most of life calls for us to be willing and able to be expereience presence of life, and this storm with its light was a moment for me. From what I know of you, through your images and writings, you also have expereinced moments.
Alan M. Collopy
Monte,
This is a beautiful composition. I love the rich, warm color. The sky details are awesome. Makes me want to run out in the field.
Alan
Monte Stevens
Thanks, Alan.