Monday, September 21, 2009

Early morning pictures in the early fall

We have a lot of early morning fog and mist this time of year. When I looked out this morning, I saw the sun shining through the mist in the most lovely way and had to get my camera.






These pictures were all taken within a few short minutes. I love the way the light changes and gets more intense. I took about 50 pictures, but since they are all rather similar (I was trying to get some good shots with the birds in the bushes. I was thinking of you, Sharon!) I just picked out a couple of them to show. I think I need to get the paints out again...

16 comments:

Barbara Lewis said...

These are wonderful! Isn't digital the greatest?! I mean ... back in the old days it would cost you a pretty penny to develop 50 pictures!

Esther said...

hoooooooooo so sweet to see the sun when it go to sleep... fantastic pictures!!

Barry said...

The photos are absolutely stunning! What a great eye you have!

PhilipH said...

Lovely compositions. I often take snapshots in the evenings, when the night sky is dark blue and the Ash tree in my garden is start black.

It creates a silhouette effect, which is how I'd describe your photos.

BTW, you are in S.Germany I see. I was stationed in N.Germany back in 1954/5 for two great years in the RAF. Loved it then and have been back for a short 'memory lane' trip to Monchen Gladbach, Wegberg and surrounding areas. Super time.

PhilipH said...

That should have read *stark black*, (I'm an eejit!)

Rosanne said...

Beautiful pictures! We have heavy dewy mornings too. Sometimes its so cool that the mist (we call them spirits)float atop the pond.
I love these kinds of days.

SummersStudio said...

Renate, these are wonderful photos. It is an interesting sequence. I like how the background in the mist/fog is like a ghost image. Yes, do get the paints out again! I really enjoy your painting. I think this type of imagery could be a great inspiration for backgrounds in you work.

sharon said...

OMG, these are fantastic!! The silhouettes of the birds, I'm squeeling with delight!! More paints!!

SueBeads said...

Great photos, Renate! The leaves are starting to fall here, today, the last day of summer!

lilylovekin said...

Love your photos, it makes me wish for a rainy day.

Leslie @ Bei Mondi said...

Yeah, I love the glowing orange as the time progresses. Wonderful pictures, Renate!

mermaiden said...

oh, a glimpse of Avalon!

Wanda..... said...

Beautiful photos...in the third one down the sun looks like a jacko'lantern!

Silke Powers said...

These are so beautiful, Renate! They really make me long for fall, which is my absolute favorite season! Your morning mist looks magical! Hugs, Silke

Unknown said...

The bottom photo is my fav wow it is stunning

Diane said...

Gorgeous photos, Renate!