Amazing Magical Morning
OK, so it wasn't exactly a magical morning. It was actually a perfectly average late autumn morning. But, as I often do, I went out walking with my camera. I live in a rural area and the route of my morning walks is pretty much the same each day with a little variation now and then. I walk along the rows of trees in our walnut orchard to the back of our property where there is a slough and lots of vegetation - trees, berry vines, poison oak, and weeds. There are plenty of critters there too, birds, deer, skunks, and others. It's a peaceful way to begin my day and I enjoy the serenity of walking by myself listening to the sounds and just enjoying morning.
As I walk, I'm always looking for things that appeal to me while I'm thinking through my plans for the day. I try to watch for the light and how it plays against the trees and leaves. So getting out just before sunrise is often my goal. I love mornings so getting up early appeals to me.
Beginning my Day
Mornings. Coffee. Quiet. Peace. Thoughts. Sunrise. The beginning of a new day. A solo walk observing the beauty of the morning. What could be better?
On this particular day, I walked out the back door toward the 'shop', stopping to photograph the mini lilac against the rising sun. Then I continued along the dirt orchard road to the slough, shooting as I went. I crossed the back of the property along the slough over to what used to be my uncle's place (which was my grandparents' before him) and photographed the big red barn. I love that old barn. The shadows of the tree branches almost seemed to be posing on that big red wooden wall.
I remember as a small child watching my uncle milk the cows there. I was fascinated by the entire procedure which is much different today. And I loved seeing all the 'stuff' contained in that barn. Great memories and perhaps a story for another day.
I headed home content with the images I had captured on that not-so magical morning. But the light. The light was definitely magical that morning.
Magical Morning
magical light on barn and trees
magical morning light for viewing dead leaves and barn
magical morning back light on trees
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Nadeen Flynn is a published, award winning northern California fine art photographer. Living in the greater Sacramento area, she specializes in fine art landscape and nature photography as well as photography education. She offers in-person workshops, hourly lessons, and mentoring. Nadeen’s style is authentic, fresh and personality-driven. This retains the timeless features of photography that create family heirlooms. She currently lives in rural northern California with her husband and a couple thousand walnut trees. Nadeen posts regularly to Instagram.
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