Desert Delights

This morning we had a lot of clouds on the mountains and they made for the most wonderful sunrise.  I got this photo of the sunrise at about 5:30 am.  This photo wasn't cropped and I was happier with the composition.

 

Morning Glory
Morning Glory
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Then tonight a storm was coming over the mountain and the sun was shinning in spots on the mountain.  I grabbed my camera and the tripod and headed down the hall.  I was trying to arrange the camera around my neck and dropped the tripod.  Crash, bang and down it went taking the glass on the end table with it.  The glass broke and fell to the carpet.  But that didn't stop this crazy old lady...off I went to capture the last minutes of sun on the mountains.  Here are the photos I got.

 

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I'm still not happy with my compositions.  It seems that I get too excite over the subject matter and don't pay enough attention to the compositions of the picture.  I had to crop these two photos to get the right balance.  It just seems like I can't get it through my head to take my time and get the composition right!  Maybe some day!

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LBeeeze

Yeah, but if you take too much time to get the composition right you miss the shot.

These are beautiful!!

Maju
You really captured the atmospheric light on the mountains, and the sunrise short is just gorgeous. I say when the light is changing you should just get the shot and crop later if necessary.
Country By Design
Good job! Great colors in the sunrise. I really like the last sunset shot, with the mountains framed by the trees. You have a definate focal point.
Cap'n Stephel
[this is good]
I think these look good! Sounds like you have to find that balance between focusing on the composition and just letting things go
Pacific Northwest
[this is AWESOME!]
Maureen Kirk-Detberner
Thanks Pat, not as pretty as San Diego but I love it.
Pacific Northwest
SD has it Mnts, but each one is dif. This is also pretty
(if a guy would say that ;)
Maureen Kirk-Detberner
Yes, I was telling LaidOutInLavender that I feel like I've lost my moojo. But today I rode Jr. and got back in touch with the earth and I think I got some great photos of Jo-Jo this afternoon. I didn't force anything, just let her do her think while I was watching "Benjamin Button". It wasn't easy as Jo-Jo see me and the camera and she just wants to get into my lap! Ha, but I just waited until she gave up and then I got some good shoots. Check back later a probably will post them tomorrow or Sunday.
Maureen Kirk-Detberner
Thanks Maju! It is all about the light and when we get it right it can be magic. But it takes me a lot of time and bad photos to get it right.
Maureen Kirk-Detberner
You are so right Breeze! I've missed a lot of great opportunities for photos because it took me too long to get ready.
Maureen Kirk-Detberner
Ha Pat yes a guy can say pretty! lol
Cap'n Stephel
Yeah, just let the creativity flow! I'm glad you feel like you got it back...I know the feeling of just being blocked. No fun at all
LBeeeze
I'm still missing lots of opportunities because it takes me too long to get ready!!
Maureen Kirk-Detberner
Ha, I don't anyone is slower than me! My hubby makes fun of me because it sometimes take me so long to get ready for the shot that the shot is gone by the time I get set up.
LBeeeze
It happens to me all the time!!

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