Between Day and Dream, Palatinate Forest, Rhineland-Palatina, Germany
That morning, I stood on a quiet hillside in the Palatinate Forest long before the world around me stirred. The air was still cold, and the first light had just touched the horizon. As the mist rose slowly from the valleys, the hills revealed themselves in soft, layered tones — calm, distant, timeless. I chose […]
The Foggy Morning Star, Plage de l’Est, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
On a night in October 2025, I consulted my weather application to ascertain the expected conditions for sunrise the following day. Probable forecasts indicated sunny weather and freezing temperatures. In September, using the Photographers Ephemeris App, I determined that the’ Plage de l’Est” location was an ideal vantage point for capturing the sunrise. Please refer […]
The Wrath of Storm Amy, Portnablagh, County Donegal, Ireland
On my way home from work during storm Amy, I rolled down the window as the car was very warm and I could hear the crash of the waves as I was leaving portnablagh and decided to got to the pier and have a look. I always have my camera close by. I had a […]
Silver Birches, Forest of Cansiglio, Veneto, Italy
For many years, a trip to the Forest of Cansiglio in northern Italy had been high on my bucket list. I had long dreamed of visiting this vast, ancient woodland, with the main goal of photographing the red deer during their rutting season and capturing the forest’s quiet beauty through my lens. When we arrived […]
Mysterious Waters Misty Sunrise, Apalachicola NF, Florida, USA
Winter in the forests of North Florida’s Deep South is often quite lush due to the predominance of evergreen vegetation. Morning low temperatures are sometimes just above freezing and quickly warm with the rising sun. Here, on this December morning, a soft mist developed as the surrounding swamp began to warm, lending a bit of […]
Ora Station, Akitio, New Zealand
Spending time on my friend’s generational farm allows me to explore freely. Waking up to scenes like this is such a treat. The morning mist highlights the layers of the mountains, revealing the farm’s terrain in a new light. The dense bush here is home to a wide variety of deer and other wildlife, providing […]
Early Morning Light, Lofoten Islands, Norway
This photo was taken on our first day in the Lofoten Islands of northern Norway, an iconic destination that is especially popular among photographers. I was thrilled to have the opportunity to visit. We were out just before sunrise when this incredible scene presented itself along the roadside. Is it possible to witness such a […]
Solitude At Mariagerfjord, Hadsund, Nordjylland, Denmark
I had been watching the forecast, hoping for calm air and a touch of mist. Before sunrise, I drove past Hadsund to the south side of the fjord, near the old ferry inn, where new wooden piers lined the water. As the sun rose, the fog over Mariager Fjord began to lift, slowly enough that […]
Lands of Siena, Podere Belvedere, Tuscany, Italy
Here’s another photo from Val d’Orcia. This time, it’s autumn, and I was capturing images at the most famous spot in the world. Although the sunrise wasn’t particularly striking, I shifted my focus to the horizon. The warm light of dawn and a thin layer of fog created the perfect atmosphere for this image.
Autumn Blankets, Lake Lure, Rutherford County, NC, USA
While trekking around the lake, the colors, fog, and weather can change rapidly, often before you even have a chance to set up your camera. This morning, I was eager to capture the beauty of the fog enveloping the landscape. I set up my tripod and began to look through the camera’s eyepiece. It felt […]