Tag Archives: sunrise

One Word Sunday Challenge: Horizon

Posted on August 2, 2017 by merlinjr01

One Word Sunday Challenge: Horizon Looks like I am late to the party, but in response to Debbie (at Travel With Intent) has issued the “One Word Sunday Challenge”–Horizon.  I could not pass up this opportunity to share my favorite … Continue reading →

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Tennessee Sunrise – Morning Fire

Posted on March 30, 2016 by merlinjr01

Photo of the Week Driving along a local country road early one morning, this striking sunrise came into view.

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16 Months of Adventure – Riverside 177 White Water Retro Camper Report

Posted on August 18, 2015 by merlinjr01

A 16-Month Performance and Adventure Report Sixteen months ago we drove our brand new Riverside 177 White Water Retro camper off of the dealer’s lot. Shortly before I posted the first “Camper Report,” we had experienced several minor issues, but … Continue reading →

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Sunrise over the Cumberland Plateau

Posted on July 8, 2015 by merlinjr01

Photo of the Week The Cumberland Plateau rises up separating East and Middle Tennessee (the horizon in this photo). We call it a “mountain,” but it rises little more than 1000 feet above sea level. It serves us well, however, … Continue reading →

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Leanne Cole’s Monochrome Madness 2-12-Sandy Hook Lighthouse

Posted on May 27, 2015 by merlinjr01

My current submission for Leanne Cole’s Monochrome Madness 2-12. This lighthouse is located on Sandy Hook, New Jersey, within sight of the Twin Lights of Navasink, New Jersey. Sandy Hook will be featured in an upcoming “Lighthouse of the Month.” … Continue reading →

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The Most Photographed Lighthouse of the Mid-Atlantic?

Posted on May 12, 2015 by merlinjr01

Lighthouse of the Month – Cape May, New Jersey I really do not know if it is the most photographed lighthouse in the mid-Atlantic, but I would not be surprised. Why? First it is a classic tall columnar structure in … Continue reading →

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Weekly Photo Challenge: Early Bird – Morning Light

Posted on April 18, 2015 by merlinjr01

April 18, 2015 Submitted to the Early Bird Morning Light Challenge A Great Blue Heron, truly and “early bird,” begins its day as the sun rises across St.Joseph’s Bay, Florida About/Contents A Florida sunrise submitted for the “Early Bird” morning … Continue reading →

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My Reward – Sunrises

Posted on February 28, 2015 by merlinjr01

Response to The Daily Post’s challenge regarding “Rewards.” I love sunrises. The only problem is that they come so early in the morning. Although I am an early riser, getting to a good spot to even look for a photo-worthy … Continue reading →

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Rule of Thirds – Pushing the Rule

Posted on February 20, 2015 by merlinjr01

Kinda pushing the rule of thirds here. Sun and sun’s reflection at the right-hand corners of the “thirds,” and the trawler sneaking up on the left third of the page. Emphasis is on the scene and to make the viewer’s … Continue reading →

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Early Mornings – A Special Morning Canvas (c. 1954)

Posted on September 4, 2014 by merlinjr01

Since my earliest childhood, I have enjoyed something about each morning. Perhaps I was influenced by my father. Living on a farm meant—for him, and therefore me, too—having to start at sunrise to complete all of the tasks demanded to … Continue reading →

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