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Mar 12, 2019
“Gnarled Old Cypress Tree at Night”
I came across this amazing tree on one of my scouting trips last year and ever since I have wanted to come back and photograph it at night. This past weekend I was finally able to return. It was just an hour or so past midnight by the time I got out on the lake. There was no wind at all and very quiet except for the occasional bird and other mysterious animal sounds. Because it was in the low 40’s, steam rose from the relatively warm water and it created a pretty eerie feeling. Eventually I was able to find the tree that I had discovered earlier, and I set up my tripod in the surprisingly deep water. I had chosen this time to return because I was planning on being able to capture the Milky Way core over the lake. As it turns out, the area isn’t dark enough, due to surrounding light pollution, to be able to get good images of the Milky Way so I decided to try something else.
I started to photograph the tree with the stars in a cloud free sky and I liked the result. However, it felt like something was missing. As continued to photograph and to just relax and take it all in, the night went on and later these interesting clouds started to come in over the lake. I continued to photograph and eventually captured this image when it all came together, the clouds, the reflection, the stars and the silhouetted tree, in a perfect moment. As always when I’m out in nature, I enjoy just the experience. However, when you also can come back with an image like this, it makes it even more enjoyable. I hope this image also helps to convey the feeling of being there and the incredible natural beauty that surrounds us for those of you who may not want to or can experience these places on your own.
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