Fermoyle Panorama, Fermoyle Beach, Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry, Ireland
Fermoyle Beach lies on the northern side of the Dingle Peninsula. The patterns of the sand reveal themselves best at low tide. I captured this shot just before the sun started to rise, and the low light cast a lovely soft glow across the sand. Using a Tilt & Shift Lens, this panoramic image is […]
Ars island, Gulf of Morbihan, France
With its 16 km of coastal paths reserved for pedestrians, cycling routes, and magnificent beaches, the 330-hectare Île d’Arz is the quintessential “nature” island. It is a paradise for hikers and nature lovers, where a lovely beach or a charming village always awaits at the end of the trail. To the north—a wild area teeming […]
Corbiere Lighthouse Sunset, Saint Brelade, Jersey
That photo was taken on the British Crown Dependency Island of Jersey in August-like weather, even though it was only May. Cliffs, sublime beaches, and coastal paths overlooking the sea—splendid nature was the menu for that short trip. The magnificent Corbière Lighthouse is located on the southwestern tip of the island. The lighthouse, 19 meters […]
Morning Has Broken, Canyonlands National Park, Utah, USA
On this day, I awoke around 2 AM with the goal of shooting the Milky Way from a viewpoint in the Islands in the Sky section of Canyonlands National Park. After finishing that shoot, it was getting closer to sunrise, and on a whim, I decided to head over to Mesa Arch. Having heard many […]
Carova Beach, Outer Banks, North Carolina, USA
Along the shores of the Outer Banks of North Carolina—known as the Graveyard of the Atlantic—where Spanish wild mustangs still roam freely across the coastal landscape, sunrise arrives with a quiet brilliance that transforms the familiar into something extraordinary. I had been watching the coastline, waiting for the right combination of light, color, and atmosphere […]
Darkness To Light, Kedarnath, Uttarakhand, India
Mount Kedarnath is a formidable mountain range, part of the greater Garhwal Himalayas. The cliff in the picture is a prominent feature (22,770 feet) of the mountain range that is the first to receive the light at sunrise. The warm red, orange, and yellow hues seen on the rock face vanished in a matter of […]
Roll Me Away, Marblehead Lighthouse State Park, Lake Erie, Ohio, USA
Along the rocky shoreline of Lake Erie, where generations of fishermen have greeted the dawn and ships have long relied on the steady beacon of Marblehead Lighthouse, sunrise arrives with an unshaken calm. Standing watch since 1822, the lighthouse has endured storms, shifting seasons, and the endless rhythm of the lake, becoming both a landmark […]
Sunset On Misery Ridge, Smith Rock State Park, Terrebonne, OR, USA
Perched atop Misery Ridge in Smith Rock State Park, I watched the final light of the day settle over one of Central Oregon’s most iconic landscapes. Phoenix Buttress dominates the foreground, its volcanic cliffs glowing with the last warm light, while the Crooked River winds quietly through the canyon below. Beyond the high desert, the […]
The Early Morning Joy, Plage de l’Est, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
I took this photograph on 1 August at 5:54 AM at Plage de l’Est in Montreal, Canada. Montreal is a large city. However, I found many places free from visual distractions that are perfect for capturing both sunrises and sunsets. Before leaving home, as always, I checked The Photographer’s Ephemeris to confirm that this location […]
First Light Over The Mountains, Kedarnath Mountain Range, Uttarakhand, India
Mt. Kedarnath, also called Kedarnath Main by mountaineers, is the imposing mountain directly behind the famous temple of the same name. The snow-draped peak is at an altitude of around 6,940 m (22,770 ft), presenting a challenging climb for professionals from across the world. The mountain range is part of the Gangotri group of peaks […]