Sunset over Elizabeth Park

Elizabeth Park, Trenton, Michigan

The sun would be setting in minutes, and the sky was filled with streaks of orange and magenta. My brother David and I were headed to Elizabeth Park in Trenton, to take his dog Trent out for some fresh air.

I had a spot in the park that I wanted to shoot, so before we let Trent loose, I walked over to my spot to see if I could make a picture. As is often the case, when you get to a spot where you have planned to take a photo, you always need to look around. Although the shot I had planned to take was there waiting for me, a better shot was just over my shoulder. While walking back to the truck, I spotted this scene, and quickly set up the tripod to get the capture!

A few seconds later, the sun dipped below the horizon, and the beautiful magenta sky quickly faded away.

-MT

Sunset through the trees

Today's photo, is another one from the River Walk in Wyandotte, Michigan, right along the Detroit River! 

As I finished the shot of the willows, I noticed that the sun was only minutes from dropping behind the horizon.  I had originally intended to shoot the sunset at another location, but I definitely wouldn't have time to make the drive.  As I scanned the area, I noticed how the rays of light were coming through this set of trees, and leaving long, dark shadows on the ground, and I knew it was the shot I was after!  I set up, framed my shot and snapped off a few, before heading back to the truck.  By the time I had my tripod collapsed, the sun was completely gone. 

-MT

View South of the Border......

 

 Handheld HDR shot from a restaurant parking lot......

For a successful HDR shot, you need patience, persistence, a good camera and a sturdy tripod.  Unfortunately for me, I had none of these with me tonight!  As I was out and about running errands tonight, I made a quick stop off at one of my favorite locations.....Taco Bell!  As the leaves began to fall from the trees a few months back, they gradually uncovered a beautiful view of the West end of Belleville Lake, and I have been wanting to make a picture of the scene for a while now......