The Bleary-Eyed Photographer

Don't try this at home - can be dangerous

Unlike some of my photographer-friends I find myself unable to rise before 5 am driving to catch the best light of the day -the dawn. I did, however, manage it this weekend.  At first, the whole enterprise I thought was going to for nought, as I drove bleary- eyed through light rain with heavy cloud cover.  I kept going, as in the distance I saw some hope of light and colour.

Dark clouds were everywhere- only some light on the far horizon.

North of Newcastle, Concession 6

Disappointed I headed for home but in less than 20 minutes there was some wonderful skies starting to appear. If only I had more patience. 

Courtice-Taunton Road- Pringle's Farm

These shots required a Lee graduated ND filter. It was good to have more experience with the Lee's.

Courtice Road - Dawn Fireworks

This past week there was some fun with a '58 Chevy and an old pickup truck.

Or how about B&W?

This is a low-key version with an orton overlay effect . . .

Or even a little "midnight overlay"

Super HDR?

and the old truck - 

OK back to the peaceful, rural landscape in mid-summer Courtice: