but sometimes you do, kinda sorta. And in this case I can say I got what I needed…something a bit different than any image I’ve made before.
As I was leaving the house to go to Wahconah Falls, there was just a hint of fog in the air but once out of the neighborhood and heading west, the fog built and thickened and I thought it would be a great opportunity for that orange ball I had been looking for a few weeks ago. I thought about those nice maples in Hadley and headed down South Maple Street when I noticed a slight orange glow and pulled over. The glow was right behind the trees and I quickly set up and made two exposures before the fog blocked the sun, not to be seen again for a while.
I did eventually go to Wahconah, images to come, but this would have been enough for me to feel photographically fulfilled for the day.
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Right place, right time, right eyes. Wow.
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Thank you, sir. A little luck can go a long way too.
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There is that.
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As soon as I saw the photo I smiled.. it’s gorgeous! Perfect!
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Once the fog covered the sun entirely I smiled also, Liz. A WOW! captured. 🙂
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Reminds me of certain impressionist paintings… beautiful!
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Thank you, Chris. Being compared to the impressionists is very cool.
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Happy new!
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Indeed!
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I’d say so! Yes, happy new indeed.
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Thanks, Melissa.
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This is a very special image, Steve. Beautifully seen and shot.
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It was a very happy surprise. I wasn’t expecting anything much less something for the portfolio. You just never know what’s waiting out there.
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Very cool, what a sight. And seems like a moment not likely to be repeated anytime soon.
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Probably not, but one never knows. The placement was serendipitous and luckily I decided to drive that way which isn’t exactly a straight line with the waterfall I was planning to visit. Thanks, Robert.
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This pic is incredible. What a lucky shot to be there in the fog as the sun rose.
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Lucky indeed, Yvonne. It only lasted for a minute or so and right time, right place.
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I don’t remember ever seeing an image quite like this. Fog often seems flat, or impermeable. Apart from the lovely color, there’s an unusual sense of motion in this one — it feels more like sea fog than land fog. Did you know what you had at the time, or did you have to wait to see it on the screen?
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I’ve seen a few rising suns in some fog, but not quite like this as you say. I’m not always a quick enough thinker to know just where I want to be but fortunately I figured out quickly what I wanted. Yes, I did know although I wasn’t sure the surrounding glow was there until I processed it.
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Wonderful moment!
Congrats for this shot! 🙂
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Thank you, Nuno França.
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That’s a lovely photo. It can be tricky taking photos in fog, but sometimes it works so well.
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I am not sure whether I prefer fog or a glorious sunrise. Tough choice. I got lucky here with a combination. Thanks, Val.
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It’s as though the trees might burst into flames at any moment!
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Yes, that thought occurred to me that they might appear ablaze. Thanks, Tanja. 🙂
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It would be enough for anyone, Id’ say. I’m glad you were out early and prepared – just gorgeous!!
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Thanks, Lynn. It’s rare that getting out early isn’t rewarding. Even without an image like this, the fresh air and quiet environment makes it worth the outing. But I am exceedingly happy to have witnessed and captured this moment.
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One of those happy surprises!
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Yes it was. One apiece daily would be nice. 🙂
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