First Glow of Dawn

I always enjoy being up early in the morning, early enough to see the first light of dawn on the eastern horizon. It’s can be difficult to get up and out while it’s still dark outside. On those early summer mornings in June this requires getting up before 5:00am, but on this morning on the … Continue reading First Glow of Dawn

Mackerel Sky

Although I have seen the effect many times while photographing the skies over the lake at our cabin in Wisconsoin, I had never heard the term “mackerel sky” until recently when I was looking at the website of the photographer Nick Reader where he has an image titled “Mackerel Sky at Polzeath.” Wikipedia defines a … Continue reading Mackerel Sky

Ketchikan Sunset

The sun was setting as our cruise ship exited the Tongass Narrows, leaving Ketchikan behind. I have spent many years, camera in hand, searching for the “perfect sunset,” and Alaska did not disappoint. Nearly every evening of the week long cruise delivered amazing sunsets with gorgeous colors. Our veranda on the aft end of the … Continue reading Ketchikan Sunset