PHOTOGRAPHER'S JOURNAL: And here is the "long trajectory," referred to in my journal entry of December 7th. The sun, just rising above Connecticut mountains far behind me, rakes across the ridges, touches Winchell Mountain in the upper branches of these two autumn maples and at a few other points outside of this image, and lands next and finally on the side of the distant Catskill Mountains many miles away and on the other side of the Hudson River. At the top of the Maples day begins while I stand still in the shadows of night. In a few more moments the sun would have lit the whole hillside, but the cloud window closed, and the moment passed, and an overcast day began.In October I posted the first image of Pleasant View Farm which I took from near this same location. I had intended to end the Pleasant View Farm series yesterday with this image, but I couldn't resist posting one of this week's snow photos first.
NOTE: best viewed full screen.
4 comments:
In a recent interview, a muralist described her excitement on seeing an aircraft being assembled, and her mission to convey that excitement into her art. I think you have achieved that "artist's mission" in this photograph. Your excitement in this particular, spectacular sunrise is clearly conveyed in light and composition. One of my top 10 favorites for 2009.
Oooooh! A top ten! Thank you.
Hi Ted! Speechless... Anyhow I risk to say that the pattern of colours you managed to bring in is awesome!! The trees on fire are unbeatable!!
Blogtrotter, which is always one year late in posting ;), headed to London December 2008. Enjoy and have a great week!
Very glad you liked this. Hey, anyone can take pictures of sunrise facing east.
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