Right Place...Right Time... Amazing Lighting
May 14, 2018 00:44:23 #
I actually had to pull over to the side of the road for this shot. The sky was overcast except for a thin opening in the western sky shortly before sunset. This is what I saw and why I pulled over. So glad I had my camera with me ! Thank you for looking and for your nice comments !
May 14, 2018 01:39:02 #
YES!!!!
This is called "Gap-Light". Sometimes it occurs when in the western sky has clouds that part and let the sun brightly show through. Other times it is the horizon and clouds parting to form a gap that the sun comes through. I can occur at dawn as well.
Either case... When you see it, get the shot. I do not care just what is being photographed - just as long as I get THAT shot.
Your photo is a very good example of this "happening". Lucky You to have the foresight to STOP and get this fine shot.
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This is called "Gap-Light". Sometimes it occurs when in the western sky has clouds that part and let the sun brightly show through. Other times it is the horizon and clouds parting to form a gap that the sun comes through. I can occur at dawn as well.
Either case... When you see it, get the shot. I do not care just what is being photographed - just as long as I get THAT shot.
Your photo is a very good example of this "happening". Lucky You to have the foresight to STOP and get this fine shot.
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May 14, 2018 02:45:06 #
Yes, that is nice and it is an interesting sort of light. Can create fantastic images.
I had one that got away. A few years ago I could see my "Moon Rise Over..." so to speak forming. It was near sunset and the above sort of lighting condition was forming on the White Mountains of California near the airport near Bishop, CA. I could see the light and dark areas moving towards the mountains but it was not right yet. Unfortunately I did not have my camera with me. By the time I went and got it my scene was gone.
I tried a similar shot the next evening, but the shot was not to be again. 
I had one that got away. A few years ago I could see my "Moon Rise Over..." so to speak forming. It was near sunset and the above sort of lighting condition was forming on the White Mountains of California near the airport near Bishop, CA. I could see the light and dark areas moving towards the mountains but it was not right yet. Unfortunately I did not have my camera with me. By the time I went and got it my scene was gone.
I tried a similar shot the next evening, but the shot was not to be again. May 14, 2018 06:55:34 #
May 14, 2018 07:25:11 #
Wow! I was scrolling thru today’s pics till this one made me pull over too. Great capture...thanks for sharing 
May 14, 2018 07:52:08 #
May 14, 2018 08:21:50 #
That is stunning! It’s one of those photos that I wish I’d taken--hope this one goes on your wall. What a find!
May 14, 2018 14:54:17 #
Beautiful! As soon as I saw it 'Moonrise Over Hernandez' sprang into mind. I Googled AA's 'Moonrise.. ' to compare and think yours is much better !!!
May 15, 2018 06:20:02 #
May 15, 2018 07:58:25 #
It is a very good shot. You saw the light and you captured the mood of the scene to perfection.
Very nice indeed.
Very nice indeed.
May 15, 2018 09:46:20 #
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May 15, 2018 10:23:24 #
Alafoto
Loc: Montgomery, AL
repleo wrote:
Beautiful! As soon as I saw it 'Moonrise Over Hernandez' sprang into mind. I Googled AA's 'Moonrise.. ' to compare and think yours is much better !!!
Better than Ansel Adams? Blasphemy!!!
Kidding, of course. It's a very nice photo and a fortuitous happening for the photographer. Also, kudos to him for being always ready to capture 'The Scene' as presented perhaps only once in a lifetime.
May 15, 2018 12:53:02 #
May 15, 2018 13:34:47 #
RJWagons
Loc: Lake Ridge Virginia
Should be on your wall and on a calendar. I'm glad to know this is called "gap-light." This occurred a couple of times in/on the trees across the street but not effective as this country scene. Love it!
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