NATURE :: Juno Sunrise Exaggerated

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Chip Bunnell Photography Jupiter Juno Beach FloridaIt’s Friday which means it’s time to cut loose and welcome the weekend! I had an opportunity to meet up with photographer Steve Huskisson to capture the Juno Beach pier at sunrise. After a night of pretty intense storms, the weather gods smiled and left interesting clouds and wonderful colors to make a beautiful sunrise. I made several images of sites around the area and then turned my attention to the pier as the sun began to streak across the horizon. The clouds had depth and texture while the colors covered a wide spectrum. The light-frosted waves lapped against the shore leaving only a reflection as they retreated back to the waiting ocean. It was a terrific morning.

I find the ocean to be both a grounding force as well as where creativity can be derived. To celebrate both, I processed this image a bit on the wild side with exaggerated tones. The dark shadows give a solid base while the explosive colors show creativity and depth. Each of us see the world through our own eyes and our own experiences. This frame will resonate differently with each person.

3 Frame HDR, Processed in Photomatix Pro, LR and Topaz Clarity

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UNDERWATER :: Man and the Ray

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Chip Bunnell Photogarphy UnderwaterJust off the white sand beaches, South Florida is filled warm waters that flow up from the Caribbean.  As an avid SCUBA diver, it is one of the reasons I enjoy our tropical home so much.  Last weekend we were able to enjoy some of these treasured waters in Key Largo with some of our friends.  After 2 straight weeks of very solid rain, the waters were a bit murky, but still very inviting.

During our 2nd dive we visited a site known as Eagle Ray Alley.  In short, it is a passage way frequented by larger animals from the deeper waters of Key Largo to the shallow reefs.  While we did not see any of the name sake Eagle Rays specifically, we did find a quite large Southern Stingray waiting to pose with us.   In addition to his impressive length, his wingspan was roughly 4’.  The diver next to him shows a scale of his true size.  After a nice visit and a number of photos, our new friend swam off down the “alley” to investigate others in his underwater backyard.

Single Frame, Processed in LR and PS

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