Sunrise

May 12

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 0 comments tags: Big Bend National Park, Hot Springs Trail, Overlook, Starburst, Sunrise

Hot Springs Trail Overlook

The Hot Springs Trail Overlook is located near the Rio Grande Village in Big Bend National Park. A great hike with awesome vistas.

Apr 12

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 0 comments tags: Balanced Rock, Big Bend National Park, Grapevine Hills Trail, Panorama, Sunrise

Balanced Rock Panorama

A panorama of Balanced Rock along the Grapevine Hills Trail in Big Bend National Park. Photographed in the spring of 2019.

Apr 07

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 2 comments tags: Balanced Rock, Big Bend National Park, Grapevine Hills Trail, Sunrise

Sunrise on Balanced Rock

A sunrise on Balanced Rock in Big Bend NP. The sunrise during that moring was great and the light illuminating the rocks was awesome!

Dec 16

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 2 comments tags: Big Bend National Park, Ernst Tinaja, Sunrise, Sunrise Colors

Sunrise on Ernst Tinaja

I really enjoy the trip up Old Ore Road, leading to Ernst Tinaja in Big Bend National Park. The road is rough but the hike to the Tinaja is easy.

May 02

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 0 comments tags: Big Bend National Park, Dorgan House, Dorgan-Sublett Trail, Sunrise, Sunrise Colors

Sunrise at Dorgan House

Sunrise at Dorgan House was very special during my recent trip to Big Bend National Park. The colors provided by the sun and the clouds were spectacular. One of the best I have seen in this area.

Apr 18

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 2 comments tags: Balanced Rock, Big Bend National Park, Panorama, Sunrise, Sunrise Colors

Balanced Rock Panorama

It is time for my spring trip to Big Bend National Park in west Texas. One of the first events was the hike up Grapevine Hills Trail to photograph a Balanced Rock Panorama.

Jan 03

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 2 comments tags: Big Bend National Park, Juniper Canyon, Lost Mine Trail, Sunrise

Another Juniper Canyon Sunrise

Another Juniper Canyon Sunrise. The location can be found about 0.8 miles up the Lost Mine Trail in Big Bend National Park.

Dec 24

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 2 comments tags: Big Bend National Park, Castellon Mountain, Dorgan-Sublett Trail, Sunrise, Sunrise Colors

Dorgan House Sunrise

The Dorgan House along the Dorgan-Sublett Trail in Big Bend National Park taken at sunrise. I posted a few photos of the Dorgan house at sunset but the Dorgan House at Sunrise is special.

Nov 25

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 0 comments tags: Florida, Ocean, Stuart Rocks, Sunrise, Sunrise Colors

Stuart Rocks Florida

Sunrise at Stuart Rocks, Florida in the spring of 2015. The sunrise colors were magnificent. A sunrise to remember.

Nov 18

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 0 comments tags: Big Bend National Park, Flowering Desert, Nugent Mountain, Sunrise

Colorful Desert

The Big Bend NP desert floor in the spring of 2015 was one of the most colorful desert floors I have ever seen. I hope to see it once again.

Nov 17

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 2 comments tags: Big Bend National Park, Nugent Mountain, Ocotillo, Sunrise

Flowering Ocotillo

The flowering Ocotillo is one of the brightest flowers on the desert floor. I enjoy photographing them, however, you need calm winds.

Nov 08

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 2 comments tags: Big Bend National Park, Castellan Mountain, Cerro Castellan, Ocotillo, Sunrise, Sunrise Colors

Castellan Sunrise

A Cerro Castellan sunrise in Big Bend NP. High clouds blocked the sun that morning giving us this wonderful pink color on the clouds.

Sep 10

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 0 comments tags: Big Bend National Park, Lost Mine Trail, Sunrise, Sunrise Colors

Lost Mine Sunrise

Sunrise along the Lost Mine Trail in Big Bend National Park. I captured this photo after a 2.4 mile hike up the popular trail.

Sep 03

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 4 comments tags: Balanced Rock, Big Bend National Park, Grapevine Hills, Starburst, Sunrise, Sunrise Colors

Balanced Rock Sunrise

The Balanced Rock formation along the Grapevine Hills trail in Big Bend National Park. I captured this panorama in the summer of 2017.

Aug 27

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 0 comments tags: Balanced Rock, Big Bend National Park, Grapevine Hills, Panorama, Sunrise

Grapevine Hills Sunrise

Sunrise along Grapevine Hills in Big Bend National Park showing Balanced Rock on the left side of the image.

May 09

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 0 comments tags: Joshua Tree National Park, Rock Formation, Skull Rock, Sunrise

Skull Rock

I was impressed by the number of interesting rock formations in Joshua Tree NP. My favorite was Skull Rock located just off the main road.

May 07

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 2 comments tags: Cap Rock, Joshua Tree National Park, Joshua Trees, Sunrise

Joshua Trees at Cap Rock

I photographed these Joshua Trees at Cap Rock in the Joshua Tree National Park following a night photography course in the area.

Apr 15

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 1 comments tags: Big Bend Area, Big Hill, Highway 170, Panorama, Sunrise, Sunrise Colors

Big Hill Sunrise Panorama

I photographed this Big Hill Sunrise Panorama from a viewpoint that our group labels "Big Hill". It is located 26 miles west of Terlingua.

Apr 11

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 4 comments tags: Big Bend Ranch State Park, Hoodoo, Starburst, Sunrise, Sunrise Colors

Hoodoo at Sunrise

I photographed this hoodoo at the Big Bend Ranch State Park in Southwest Texas during sunrise while visiting the area this spring.

Feb 18

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 2 comments tags: Fulton Beach, Fulton Beach Road, Pier, Rockport Texas, Sunrise

Old Pier

I photographed this Old Pier at sunrise along Fulton Beach Road during my recent trip to Rockport ,Texas using my ND filter.

Feb 10

by TK in Images, Travel 0 comments tags: Ferry Ride, Fulton Beach Pier, Howard Murph Memorial Park, Port Aransas Nature Preserve, Rockport Texas, Sunrise, Sunset, Trike

Ferries and Gators

Yesterday was another busy day in the Rockport area. I rode two ferries to cross the channel and I saw several gators.

Jan 07

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 0 comments tags: South Africa, Sunrise, Zulu Nyala

African Sunrise

I photographed this African sunrise during my trip to South Africa last year. I kept looking for a lone tree and this one stood out.

Dec 20

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 0 comments tags: Big Bend National Park, Glen Springs, Moonset, Sunrise

Glen Springs Sunrise and Moonset

I photographed Nugent Mountain and the Chisos Mountain Range from the Glen Springs area of Big Bend NP during a unique moonset and sunrise.

Dec 16

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 2 comments tags: Madison River, Starburst, Sunrise, Sunrise Colors, Yellowstone National Park

Foggy Sunrise

One of my most memorable events during my recent trip to Yellowstone National Park was the foggy sunrise we spotted along the Madison River.

Dec 12

by TK in Flowers & Plants, Images 0 comments tags: Grass, Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, Starburst, Sunrise

Grassy Sunrise

I photographed this Grassy Sunrise starburst during my last trip to the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center last September.

Nov 30

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 0 comments tags: Chicago, Starburst, Sunrise, Sunrise Colors, Surf

Sunrise Surf

This photograph of the sunrise surf is the last one of the photographs from my trip to Chicago over the Thanksgiving Holiday.

Nov 27

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 0 comments tags: Chicago, Lake Michigan, Sunrise, Sunrise Colors

Sunrise over Lake Michigan

I captured this photograph of a Sunrise over Lake Michigan and the Chicago skyline during my recent trip to the Chicago area.

Nov 26

by TK in Images, Skylines 0 comments tags: Chicago, Skyline, Sunrise, Sunrise Colors

Chicago Skyline

I captured this photograph of the Chicago skyline from the bridge over the south pond at the Lincoln Park Zoo during my recent holiday trip.

Nov 22

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 0 comments tags: Beach, Chicago, Dogs, Starburst, Sunrise

Dog Walker

I was photographing the Chicago Skyline early yesterday morning when I stopped to photograph a dog walker on the shores of Lake Michigan.

Nov 15

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 0 comments tags: Grand Teton National Park, Schwabachers Landing, Sunrise

Schwabacher Reflection

I captured this photograph of the Schwabacher reflection after completing the sunrise image that I posted earlier this week.

Nov 14

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 0 comments tags: Grand Teton National Park, Grasses, Schwabachers Landing, Sunrise

Grassy Reflection

I photographed this grassy reflection after capturing the Schwabacher's Landing sunrise photograph that I posted yesterday.

Nov 13

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 0 comments tags: Grand Teton National Park, Schwabachers Landing, Sunrise, Teton Mountain Range

Schwabachers Landing

Schwabachers Landing in the Grand Teton NP was one of my favorite stops during my recent trip there. This is one of my favorite photos.

Nov 06

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 2 comments tags: Madison River, Starburst, Sunrise, Yellowstone National Park

Madison River Sunrise

The sunrise photographs I captured along the Madison River are some of my favorite photographs from my recent trip to Yellowstone NP.

Oct 30

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 2 comments tags: Big Bend National Park, Santa Elena Canyon, Sunrise

Santa Elena Canyon Sunrise

I captured this photograph of the Santa Elena Canyon in Big Bend last April. I have been to the canyon multiple times and I have yet to get a good photograph with nice clouds.

Oct 12

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 4 comments tags: Grand Teton National Park, Mormon Row, Sunrise, Sunrise Colors

Fiery Sunrise

I captured this fiery sunrise during my recent trip to the Grand Teton National Park while photographing the barns on Mormon Row.

Sep 30

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 2 comments tags: Madison River, Reflection, Sunrise, Yellowstone National Park

Madison River Reflection

We stopped to photograph the Madison River reflection during our last full day in the Yellowstone National Park.

Aug 29

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 0 comments tags: Big Bend National Park, Lost Mine Trail, Sunrise, Sunrise Colors

Sunrise on Big Bend

This image taken last December of another sunrise on Big Bend is from the Lost Mine Trail, another one of my favorite hikes in the park.

Aug 13

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 4 comments tags: Big Bend National Park, Santa Elena Canyon, Sunrise

Santa Elena Sunrise

One of my favorite spots, and one of the most geologically dramatic areas in Big Bend National Park is the Santa Elena Canyon area.

Jul 31

by TK in Images, Structures 0 comments tags: Oral Roberts University, Praying Hands, Starburst, Sunrise, Tulsa OK

Praying Hands Sculpture

This is the second photograph of the Praying Hands sculpture at ORU. I posted the first photograph of the sculpture yesterday.

Jul 29

by TK in Images, Structures 2 comments tags: Oral Roberts University, Praying Hands, Starburst, Sunrise, Tulsa OK

Praying Hands

I woke up early during a recent trip to Tulsa, OK and decided to gather my gear and head over to photograph the Praying Hands at Oral Roberts University.

Jul 27

by TK in Images, Wildlife 0 comments tags: Dophins, Rockport TX, Sunrise, Sunrise Colors

Dolphins at Sunrise

I captured these dolphins at sunrise while photographing birds in the Aransas National Wildlife Refuge earlier this year.

Jul 21

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 0 comments tags: Austin Skyline, Sahm Hill Summit, Sunrise

Sahm Hill Summit

I captured this sunrise of downtown austin from Sahm Hill Summit. I have been wanting to photograph downtown from this vantage point for some time.

Jun 16

by TK in Digital Darkroom, Images 13 comments tags: Composite Image, Photoshop, South Africa, Sunrise

Zulu Railway Sunrise

I created this Zulu Railway Sunrise photo from a single image. I used photoshop to achieve the design objective that I had in mind. Is this wrong?

May 22

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 4 comments tags: Airplane, High Altitude, South Africa, Sunrise

High Altitude Sunrise

This is the last day of my trip to South Africa. I appreciate all of you that followed my travels and lived vicariously through my daily blog posts. Thank you for your comments and praises.

May 21

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 3 comments tags: South Africa, Sunrise, Zulu Nyala

Zulu Sunrise

One of the great things about my trip to South Africa were the beautiful sunrises. It was great to wake up to nice color pallet of red, yellow and orange.

Apr 24

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 0 comments tags: Big Bend National Park, Glen Springs Road, Starburst, Sunrise

Prickly Pear Starburst

It is a tradition during our annual trips to the Big Bend National Park to stop along the Glen Springs Road for a sunrise photo. This year was no exception.

Apr 21

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 2 comments tags: Big Bend National Park, Chimney's Trail, Starburst, Sunrise

Chimneys

One of the things that I enjoy about my visits to the Big Bend National Park is exploring new locations. One of the new trails we explored was the Chimneys trail.

Apr 15

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 0 comments tags: Big Bend NP, Glenn Springs, Sunrise

Big Bend #5

The Glenn Springs area is filled with great history and it has a lot of possibilities for a great photograph. Unfortunately, the weather conditions have rarely cooperated.

Apr 02

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 0 comments tags: Florida, Ocean, Stuart Beach Rocks, Sunrise

Sunrises

This is another photo in the Stuart Rocks Beach sunrise sequence. This post also contains some tips on how to photograph sunrises and sunsets.

Mar 30

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 0 comments tags: Florida, Stuart Rocks, Sunrise

Sunrise State

Florida is known as the "Sunshine State" but I think "Sunrise State" would be equally descriptive. I was looking for rocky beaches to photograph the sunrise and found one near Stuart, FL.

Mar 22

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 3 comments tags: Big Bend National Park, Juniper Canyon, Lost Mine Trail, Sunrise

Lost Mine Trail Sunrise

This photo of Juniper Canyon was taken last year during my first group photography trip to Big Bend NP. It was taken from the Lost Mine Trail overlook.

Mar 20

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 2 comments tags: Florida, Stuart Rocks, Sunrise

Rocky Sunrise

I made a trip to Florida in March of 2015. I took advantage of the trip and ventured out to scout some good sunrise locations. Stuart Beach was high on my list.

Mar 19

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 4 comments tags: Balanced Rock, Big Bend National Park, Panorama, Sunrise

Balanced Panorama

This photograph was captured in Big Bend NP at the end of Grapevine Hills Trail, where the Balanced Rock formation resides. I posted a similar photograph titled "Balanced Sunrise" last December.

Mar 02

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 2 comments tags: LBJ Wildflower Center, Sunrise

Center Sunrise

This photograph was taken at the LBJ Wildflower Center. I searched for a good sunrise location and found this window that faced in the right direction.

Jan 18

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 1 comments tags: Austin, Austin Skyline, Sunrise

Sunrise

I mentioned in a recent post that I went scouting for a sunrise location to photograph Austin's growing skyline. I found a location named Lou Neff Point.

Dec 19

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 0 comments tags: Big Bend National Park, Fiery Sky, Lost Mine Trail, Sunrise

Silhouette

I like shooting silhouettes, so, when I was shooting the sunrise at the Lost Mine Trail in BBNP, I decided this was a perfect opportunity for a silhouette.

Dec 17

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 2 comments tags: Big Bend National Park, Juniper Canyon, Sunrise

Juniper

I posted a few images taken at the Lost Mine Trail during my recent trip to BBNP. The image below of Juniper Canyon was taken at sunrise from the same spot.

Nov 12

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 1 comments tags: Florida, Miami, Sunrise

Miami Sunrise

I traveled to the Miami area earlier this year to attend an event and do some photography work. One image I wanted to capture was the Miami skyline at dawn.

Nov 10

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 0 comments tags: Big Bend NP, Glenn Springs, Sunrise

Liquid Gold

This photograph was taken in an area called Glenn Springs. As it turns out, this area has a very long and interesting history associated with "liquid gold".

Oct 20

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 0 comments tags: Canyonlands National Park, Mesa Arch, Moab, Sunrise, Utah

Mesa

Mesa Arch is a "pothole arch" located within the Canyonlands National Park. It is located only a few hundred yards from the main road and it is one of the most photographed sites in the Moab area.

Sep 13

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 0 comments tags: Big Bend NP, Santa Elena Canyon, Sunrise

Canyon’s First Light

The Santa Elena Canyon is another main attraction within the Big Bend NP. The canyon is part of the US/Mexico border and is home to the Rio Grand. This image captures the canyon's first light.

Sep 11

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 2 comments tags: Big Bend NP, Ernst Tinaja, Reflection, Sunrise

Tinaja Reflection

I spent a few days in Big Bend NP with some of my photography friends earlier this year. I captured this reflecting sunrise in the Ernst tinaja canyon.

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