treadwl Loc: South Florida

Thanks so much for looking and commenting.

treadwl Loc: South Florida

As always Carlysue I thank you for your wit and wisdom. The night was scheduled to accommodate a local camera club that wanted to do field work with me on learning how to photograph the Milky Way. The date was scheduled 2 months ago. I was really worried about the weather and as I drove there the rain seemed to justify my fears. While the rain stopped, I still had 68 people who were there at 3:15 a.m. to capture their first Milky Way photo and they were worried. I kept telling them they would go home with something they would be happy with and then I had to produce... The clouds were a bit of a bummer but they broke just enough. A good time was had by all. I didn't get much time to shoot as i was helping everyone else. After the Milky Way faded and I thought they would be leaving more than half of them decided to follow me around for the morning. There were thirty camera set up to capture that sunrise photo, and the better one that shortly thereafter followed it. They were really shocked when I stopped for the pine tree shot---they didn't know what was there until they looked at my L.E.D. screen.

Thanks for your thoughts. You dohave a way with words....

carlysue Loc: Columbus

Isn't it a wondrous thing,Larry, that when I look at these images, I feel that you (or the viewer) is out there all alone, just the quietness of the glades and the wildlife awakening. YET there were several dozen people and multiple tripods all around. I'd have never guessed!

Sirius_one Loc: S.F. Bay Area

And what you produced are three inspired photos, but the glimpse of the Milky Way is my favorite.

treadwl Loc: South Florida

Carlysue. I am almost always out there alone. I felt really out of sorts with the crowd around, but then there were so many of them who, once we got started and they decided I knew what i was doing, were really eager sponges who wanted to learn. Their eagerness made the crowd bearable. They tell me I'll be asked back to do future workshops.

treadwl Loc: South Florida

Thanks Sirius. I'll be going back when I get a clear night. There is always an image to be made----if you learn to look for it. It is a big, beautiful world...

Sylvias Loc: North Yorkshire England

Well Larry, three beautiful shots did turn up! The downloads are stunning, sky, light and colours are gorgeous.

Cwilson341 Loc: Central Florida

An outstanding recovery! Very nice set! Love that sunrise.

Dixiegirl Loc: Alabama gulf coast

All beautiful, Larry! Conditions might be disappointing at times, but your images never are.

treadwl Loc: South Florida

Thanks so much Sylvias. If you just keep looking, something will work out. Florida morning can be really interesting.

I appreciate you looking.

treadwl Loc: South Florida

Thanks for the compliment. I love Florida sunrises, always full of surprises. I appreciate you looking.

treadwl Loc: South Florida

Like a true southern lady, you are most gracious. I appreciate your compliment. Thanks you.

piaffe_passage Loc: Westport, MA

The best laid plans But these are beautiful!!

Swamp-Cork Loc: Lanexa, Virginia

Very beautiful set, Larry, and know it was great being in the glades!

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

Perseverance pays off. Still, the Everglades at night sounds scary.