Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood, Kiawah Island
"To learn the magic of light, get up before sunrise...and watch."
Ted Grant
This week Sofia asks us to feature day and night - which I suppose could include most anything 😊. On the other hand, as photographers most of us tend to pay more attention to the beginnings and endings of the days that truly capture our attention. I've chosen to share some changing skies of both, although there will probably be far more creative responses which will cause me to wonder "now why didn't I think of that?!"
For today's response I've chosen to feature only images I've made here on Kiawah. My opener comes from a day this past autumn when I was hoping (happily, successfully) to see newborn sea turtles emerging from their nest. That glorious morning offers quite a comparison to the daytime image below, which illustrates the drama of a storm at sea, captured before it reached us not long afterwards.
Storm Approaching, Kiawah Island
"When somehow the atmosphere becomes alive with fog, or clouds, or rain, or lightening...that's the time that great photographs can be made outdoors."
Brooks Jensen
When we travel I tend to capture sunrise far more frequently, while here on Kiawah I'm more apt to focus on landscapes later in the day. The example below features a view of the Kiawah River as the sun closes in on the end of a beautiful day.
Red Sky At Night, Kiawah River
"The camera is a magic window that transforms the world."
Irving Pobboravsky
I am embarrassed to admit to the number of bird images I've collected during my years on Kiawah, as my Lightroom catalog clearly shows. I'll admit to having, for the most part, had my fill of bird photography but I did find myself surprised and captivated when I came upon the scene that follows. Typically our avian population finds its evening's respite hidden away from prying eyes and lenses. The sight captured below drew me like a moth to a flame, as I'd never seen such a large population settling in for the night in such an accessible place - and with a reflection no less! A photographer's dream.
Good Night Birds
"...start paying attention to birds—to become aware of this magical world that exists all around us, unnoticed by many but totally captivating for those who know its secrets."
Ken Kaufman
Finally, I've included two images of Kiawah's night skies. In the first I was captivated by the moonlight shining across the water and into the grasses. I also loved that the birds (there they are again!!) were peacefully grazing in the moonlight. The second resulted from an interesting session with some fellow photographers as we all practiced shooting the night's stars. Sadly, I learned of my camera's defective timer for long exposures but happily I was still able to capture the beauty of the evening.
Moonlight and Birds, Kiawah Island
"The moon develops the imagination, as chemicals develop photographic images."
Sheila Ballantyne
A Sky Full of Stars, Kiawah Island
"In our fast-paced, modern world, it's a luxury to be able to watch the stars move across the sky."
Michael Kenna
We hope you'll visit Sofia's beautiful post this week for an inspiring look at day and night from her perspective. Please remember to link your own interpretations to her post and to use the Lens-Artists Tag to help us find you. We look forward to seeing what you come up with. We offer thanks to Ann-Christine for last week's creative challenge, as well as to all those who responded with their photographic interpretations of quotes and poetry - what an interesting and varied set of responses you shared! Finally, we hope you'll join us again next week as Egidio challenges us to demonstrate Warm Colors. Until then, as always please stay safe, be kind, and enjoy the journey.
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