Shreds of fog drift through the pines
Fog-diffused sunlight saturates colors
I got out for sunrise this morning as yesterday’s storm was breaking up. Everything was wet from the rain and snow. During the night, most of the water drops froze on everything. The cold temps also left low clouds and fog lingering in the valleys. So the sunrise was a mix of glowing fog, clear skies, dense gray fog, frozen water drops and thawed water drops. Needless to say, I spent much of the morning cold and wet, but as you can see, it was worth it.
Raindrops on grass are always good subjects
The fog provides soft diffused light that makes most colors glow with their own light. The water drops on the grass and pine needles offer great macro opportunities. And the constantly changing light offers many different facets of the same scene.
If you want dramatic photos, head out into the “not-so-nice” weather as a storm is breaking up and you may be rewarded with some surprising photos. Another advantage is that most normal people are still in bed, so the wildlife is out more and they seem to be a little more active right after a storm.
Enjoy
Frank