I love a good sunrise (or sunset). The light and colors are the best of the day, and the scene signifies a beginning of a day with promise or the ending of a day well-spent. My favorite time of day to take photos is during the hour or so before the sun rises. I took these iconic sunrises and sunsets during that time, when the light was soft and the conditions—thanks to a … [Read more...] about Right place, right time — 6 iconic sunrises (and sunsets)
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Friday Fotos- perfect golf course sunrise conditions
Sunrise over the Shadowridge golf courseSometimes, things just work out. The morning that I took this photo, the conditions were such that we had a light layer of mist close to the ground. Add to that the fact that the ice rink in Escondido was pumping out a steam cloud right in front of the sun. There was no way I could pass on the chance to get this sunrise over the golf … [Read more...] about Friday Fotos- perfect golf course sunrise conditions
Friday Fotos – early Hawaiian sunrise from the MS Noordam
I'm always enthralled by a good sunrise, but there's something truly special about an early Hawaiian sunrise. And this one, our first after sailing from Australia, did not disappoint.Over the past couple of weeks I've shown what the view was like on the last morning of our cruise. This early Hawaiian sunrise was, of course, spectacular. On this morning, we'd spent a month … [Read more...] about Friday Fotos – early Hawaiian sunrise from the MS Noordam
Friday Fotos – Honolulu Harbor sunset
From our condo near the Honolulu Harbor, we were able to watch gorgeous sunsets and all the activity going on in the marina. One of the things we like most about this area is the ability to get around without a car. Public transit is a block away and you we enjoyed walking to restaurants, coffee shops, a market, Ala Moana Park, and the beach. It was a little noisy at night for … [Read more...] about Friday Fotos – Honolulu Harbor sunset
Friday Foto – Beautiful desert sunrise
I took this gorgeous desert sunrise shot on Christmas morning in Palm Desert. The wind was blowing just enough to make this a very chilly wait for the sun, but when I saw the colors, I knew it would be worth the wait. … [Read more...] about Friday Foto – Beautiful desert sunrise





