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Morning Orange

Sunrise, Lighthouse, Kewaunee, Seagull

You will find the Kewaunee, Wisconsin lighthouse perched on the end of a long pier. On the morning of this brilliant, orange sunrise, a seagull adds an additional point of interest as it soars gracefully by.

This is a ten-year-old image.  It was taken in June of 2014.  I had taken it, processed it, but, somehow, never posted it. I happened to find it this week and thought it was worthy of note. So, take note.  🙂  This photo doesn’t live up to the quality of my current work, but I think it is still worthy to be shared.  I hope the viewers agree.

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Dew Drop In

Spider, Web, Dew, Drops, Water

Nestled among green grass blades, creating a harmonious blend of nature and the arachnid’s craftsmanship, this spider awaits any unfortunate visitors.

This was taken on an early morning walk in the woodlands of northwest Missouri.  I can’t remember if the water droplets resting on the web was from a light rain shower or heavy, morning dew.  (As my title suggests, I’m leaning toward the dew.)

I did a bit of work trying to sharpen this image up, but could never reach the quality I was hoping for.  It was a low light situation and an older camera that could only give me so much detail.

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Heartwarming Cold Morning

Winter, Cold, Ice, Kewaunee, Lighthouse, Sunrise

A serene sunrise spreads warm hues above an icy Lake Michigan shore where the Kewaunee Wisconsin lighthouse holds its position at the end of a long pier.

The bare tree branches framing the top left corner of the scene adds a touch of nature to the tranquil, winter morning.  This photo was taken almost ten years ago. Current visitors will notice the lack of any trees in this area of the shoreline.

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Coming In Hot

Algoma, Lighthouse, Sunrise, Lake Michigan

The Algoma, Wisconsin lighthouse and pier stands in silhouette against a dramatic sunrise sky, with contrails piercing through the clouds. The calm, cool Lake Michigan waters seem unaffected by the rising drama.

This is a companion image to “Path to Glory” that I posted May 21st. If you compare them it’s obvious, they were both taken on the same morning from a slightly different angle. This was a hidden gem I found on my hard drive from 2014.

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Sunrise and Dark Shadows

Monochrome, B&W, Lighthouse, Kewaunee

The Kewaunee, Wisconsin lighthouse stands at the end of a long pier under a dramatic, morning sky.

I decided to process this one as a monochrome image.  It was a dark and ominous scene and, though it was a little after sunrise, there wasn’t much color in the sky.  I think the black and white treatment accentuates the contrast between the dark clouds and the light background reflecting off the surface of the water.

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The Pause that Refreshes

Waterfall, Top of the Rock, Pool

This is one of the many waterfalls at Top of the Rock in Ridgeway, Missouri. (Near the Branson area.) The water flows over multiple rock ledges before it plunges into this pool, creating a very appealing and natural scene.

On a recent trip to the area we made our first visit to Top of the Rock.  It is a resort area where they have a paved path through the woods and waterfalls and even a cave. You rent a golf cart and ride the course at your leisure. Very beautiful and quite enjoyable with lots of photo opportunities.  This is a vertical panorama – combining three individual images to capture the full scene.

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Duck Duck

Mallard, Duck, Male, Water

Here are a couple of colorful, male mallard ducks. They were two of the hundreds of ducks that congregate at the lagoon at Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary in Green Bay, Wisconsin.  There are always a variety of ducks and geese and assorted other birds and wildlife.

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Adjusting to the Morning Light

Sunrise, Lake, Dock, Bass Lake, IN, Indiana

The clouds and the rising sun seem to be collaborating to provide the right balance of color and light. This is an early morning view of Bass Lake, Indiana in September.

I love the way the sunrise is illuminating the low, misty kind of clouds in the upper right half of this scene. Give me a lake with interesting clouds and a rising sun any day.

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Wisps of Grandeur

Sunrise, Lighthouse, Algoma, Lake Michigan

A tranquil sunrise casts warm hues across the sky behind the Algoma, Wisconsin lighthouse and pier. The calm waters of the harbor offer a colorful welcome to fishing boats as the day dawns.

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Misty River Reflection

River, Mist, Fog, Sunrise, Kewaunee, Reflection

A calming sun rises over a bend in the Kewaunee River in northeast Wisconsin. warm light pierces the morning mist hugging the banks of the river. The calm water reflects the trees and sky, creating a symmetrical balance between nature’s elements.

This spot was a half mile down the road from our rural Kewaunee home. Most times, in search for a sunrise, I would pass by this spot on my way to the Lake Michigan shore to catch the sunrise along side the lighthouse. I believe the morning mist on the water caught my eye and garnered my attention.

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