Morning light,
Soft light,
It’s colored light
But isn’t bright.,
I wait and watch,
Then slowly I let my film soak up this light.
Steve Coleman
I prefer to be early, get setup and watch and wait for the morning sunrise rather than being in a hurry. Relaxed, I sat on a small boulder and nibbled on some grapes. Soon the sky began to lighten, the horizon began to appear, the sky and clouds took on a different hue, the birds sang a morning song, a rooster crowed on the farm just below me and dragonflies zipped past me. I think it’s worth getting up early. I’m standing near one of the three dams on the Horsetooth Reservoir and looking out over the sleeping city of Fort Collins. Hope everyone has a wonderful weekend!
7 Comments
Mary Ann
That’s a great self-portrait, Monte–very nicely done.
Monte Stevens
Thanks, Mary Ann. Glad you stopped by bright and early this morning.
Tom Dills
I don’t always make it, but my favorite time to be out is at least an hour before official sunrise.
I’ve shot with people who, when we share photos later, ask me “when was that?” I tell them that they were standing right next to me, but were fiddling with their gear or checking Facebook or something silly.
The best color often comes when you can barely see it. Very nice portait, and a very nice start to another day.
Monte Stevens
Thanks, Tom. Always glad to know of other photographers who leave warm and comfy beds to see natures morning performance.
ken bello
I sure do envy that guy in the photo!
Monte Stevens
He is lucky!
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