This post will be mostly photos, because I've recently become infatuated with photographing sunsets and sunrises. I love the sky, I think it's one of the most incredible features of the earth. No matter where you are, you can always look up and see something amazing at all times. Sunrises, sunsets, clouds, stars, thunderstorms, etc. It's spectacular! So I want to share some of my experiences with everyone.
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| Pretty in Purple. Heather McCuiston, Oct 2010 |
I'll start with my personal favorite, which I call "Pretty in Purple." I was at the grocery store and happened to look up and notice the vibrant colors. I just had to capture that moment.
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| Barnyard Skyline. Heather McCuiston, Oct 2010 |
This was right after a light rain, just as the clouds were starting to clear and the sun was going down. It's surprising what an amazing picture can result from two completely ordinary and routine events.
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| Key Largo Beauty. Heather McCuiston, July 2009 |
This is another one of my personal favorites. I took this one when I went to the Florida Keys last summer. Me and the family went out to the docks every evening to watch these sunsets.
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| Silver Lining. Heather McCuiston, Oct 2010 |
This was just before dusk began. It was cloudy all day that day, and the clouds were amazing all day long. So I took a snapshot for everyone to remember October of 2010.
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| Falls Lake. Heather McCuiston, Sept 2010 |
This was at Falls Lake as the sun was setting over the water. If you look closely, you'll notice the shoreline on the far right side. It was perfect.
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| Sunrays at State. Heather McCuiston, Sept 2010 |
I was on Hillsborough street right behind the NC State campus when I took this. I thought the effect was incredible. Even when there are holes in the clouds, something beautiful can come of it.
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| Thespian Moon. Heather McCuiston, August 2010 |
This didn't come out as clear as I would have liked, but the clouds still look pretty amazing. I loved the way the clouds were seemingly masking the moonlight, yet they ended up magnifying its light.
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| Sun Through the Trees. Heather McCuiston, Oct 2010 |
Last but certainly not least, this is another shot I took at the lake with my Holga. The explanation is simple: Dusk through the trees over the water.
