Usually when I am taking a photograph, I have a specific subject. Sometimes, though, I try to capture something that is harder to describe, like the effects of light or of an atmospheric condition.
Last Monday I visited Occoquan Bay National Wildlife Refuge in the early morning and was fascinated by the mist hanging over the water that was gradually starting to dissipate as the sun rose higher in the sky. I really like the way that the first image turned out when I pointed my camera towards the water and the land forms in the distance.
Looking in another direction, I saw some Canada Geese, most of which appear to be sleeping and were partially shrouded by the mist. In the distance I could see a bit of fall color, which was reflected in the water.
Turning to the land, I couldn’t help but notice the beautiful rays of early morning light that were piercing through the foliage and the mist. It was tough to capture the effect, but hopefully the final photo gives you a sense of what I was seeing and feeling.
These are definitely not the typical kinds of photos that I take, but I was inspired by the conditions of the moment to try some different approaches and am content with the results.
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I love walking in the fog and mist. These are great shots, Mike.
Thanks, Dan. I need to get up early a bit more often to catch moments like these. Fog and mist add an element of intrigue, but are not easy to capture with a camera.
Very nice, Mike, with an element of intrigue. This is a wonderful time of year to happen upon misty mornings.
Really nice photographs, Mike.
Love the misty morning moodiness.
This time of year an early walk can be great fun. Really like these 👍
The last photo’s especially special! The light’s totally transforming that scene.. wow 🙂
Thanks, Liz. That one was definitely the toughest to capture–the lighting was almost magical but in most of my shots it did not register properly.
Nice to see you capturing special moments, Mike. Misty mornings are beautiful and serene.
Thanks, Chris. I suspect that you get to see a whole lot more misty mornings than I do (as well as more sunrises and sunsets). 🙂
Soothing pictures 🤍😇 thanks for share ✨
Thanks.