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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LOCATION :: Father’s Day Lit’l Red Coupe

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Chip Bunnell Photography Boca Raton Delray Palm Beach Florida

Fathers give us guidance and an example of strength in our families. They teach us to throw a baseball and how to make amazing dinners over a camp fire in the middle of the woods with nothing more than some hamburger. While we remember them each day, there is a single day each year that is set aside to celebrate fatherhood and allow a father enjoy his favorite activities. To some this would include a round of golf or a day on the water fishing. To others, it is the love of horsepower and heavy steel. As such, a part of the city of Boca Raton, FL hosts a benefit car show for all to attend. Bear in mind that as this is Boca, with all the financial means you have heard of, these are no ordinary cars. Instead, these are true works of art and the labor of many, many hours to create a rolling work of perfection.

This red Ford coupe is just one of the many examples from this past Sunday. Every inch was customized to an outstanding level of detail. From the highly chromed engine, polished custom wheels, and tight leather seats down to the layer upon layer of rich red paint that simply forced you turn and look. Aside from a few pieces of grass from the morning showers, the tires looked as though they never touched the pavement. This lit’l red coupe, along with many others, was truly worthy of a museum display. Fortunately for us, the owners were kind enough to bring it out in the Florida sun for all to marvel and enjoy.

One funny comment I overheard in the noon day sun was a father, talking to his young son, explaining that he simply wanted to come enjoy the cars on Father’s Day. He went on to recount how everyone kept “piling in the car” before he could leave home. I had to laugh – a father with a love for cars and a family that loves him; what more does he really need?

* Be sure to Click on the image on the left to enjoy the detail of this image….

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

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