I return to Quivira National Wildlife Refuge in Stafford County, Kansas, when in the area. Its 22,135 acres encompass rare inland salt marsh and sand prairie, a designated Wetland of Global Importance.
On a crisp fall morning, I arrived before dawn, eager to capture the fleeting blue hour and golden light. While a pre-scouted location held potential, I ventured further down the road. There, I set up a tripod/camera upon a lone cottonwood, its fall colours ablaze, standing proudly beside a seldom-used country road.
Side lighting highlighted the tree's vibrant foliage, while warm morning light painted the scene in a golden hue. As the light turned from golden to white, I continued to snap photos, knowing that frames while the prairie was covered in the golden light would be the one. I returned my equipment to the car, grabbed coffee from the thermos and enjoyed the morning on the hood of the car – another morning well spent.
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