My working day usually begins with my drive from home to work. During Autumn or Winter, we typically get a few foggy mornings, and as such, I like to stop when I see the sun trying to burn through the fog and a tree that shows off some rays shooting out of its branches. I look for places that would make for a reasonable photo, depending on whether the light is on the landscape or coming through it.
Most mornings, I don’t do much, but when there’s a fog about, I look for those places that I know will show off the light in different ways. Some will show the sun itself as a red ball or, like in this photo, the rays streaming through the tree branches. I also love the colour that this type of light shows off – it gives a warm feeling, rather than the actual cold temperature. Fog makes it challenging to capture the true ‘feel’ because it makes most things look rather than sharp and crisp, so focusing presents some difficulty for the camera.
This is just outside my hometown of Benalla. It is an open space with a few trees around. There are other places along the road, but this is a lovely spot that I see every day. To get this photo, I also have to walk through high grass along the roadside, so I end up with wet pants, shoes, and socks. But I do like what I see—disagree?
