LOCATION :: There’s Nothing Like a SoBe Sunrise

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Sunrise on SoBe by Chip Bunnell PhotographyTravel is my passion. Some would say it is really more like a fun, obsession. Add a camera in my hand and there is nothing else like it! The past week has allowed us to join in with others in the immediate and extended family in a faraway place known as Sheboygan, WI. We numbered over 60 with ages ranging from 5 years to over 80 years young. The beautiful resort on the shore of Lake Michigan was the perfect setting. I was able to reconnect with those I have known and add new names and faces to my memory banks. It was 4 days of true fun, way too much food, real WI bratwursts and, of course, very little sleep.

As much as I live to travel and explore new places and people, I am always equally eager to return to my home with my beautiful bride and our well-mannered feline companion. I will share many of the experiences over the course of the coming weeks, but this is a reminder of why I feel we live in paradise. This image shows the flowing palm trees with a paver sidewalk designed to mirror the feel. The lights add a flare and pop of interest. In the background you can see the rich, blue sky beginning to take shape with the remains of the moon high on the left.

There is nothing like an early morning sunrise, especially on South Beach. Enjoy the image and embrace the treats that await you in your own backyard this weekend!

Single Frame, Processed in LR, PS and Topaz Clarity

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CITYSCAPE :: A Truck and a Penthouse View

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Chip Bunnell Photography Delray Beach Palm Beach FloridaA weekend morning is filled with a wonderfully unique feel.  The crowds are non-existent, unless you are in a famous coffee house, and the pace of life is relaxed. The morning sun casts a warm golden glow over all it can touch. And, let’s face it, you often find some humorous sights that not even the best sitcom writer could dream up.  I found one of those very sights this past weekend.

Image, if you will, driving down the main street of Your Town, USA.  You look up to find a distinctive face attached to a fit body staring back at you. Not so uncommon? How about if that face and body are attached to 4 paws and a tail? Still nothing unique?  Okay, how about if this startling stare is coming from atop a Ford Bronco II?  Yes, sports fans, I was treated to a 1st in my many years of travels – a large dog perched on top of a large truck in the middle of the city center. Needless to say, this required a quick turn down a side street and grabbing my camera to capture this very unique moment.

I learned an individual was hired to pressure wash the city sidewalks.  He wanted to bring his trusty companion with him.  It would be far too uncomfortable for his 4-legged friend to remain inside the crowded truck, so what is a man to do? Put him on the roof of course! Bear in mind, this was not simply a dog on a roof.  Oh no, this was a dog on the roof with his comfortable dog bed and a full bowl of cool, refreshing water.

I watched this scene play out for several minutes. As the man moved about the sidewalk, cleaning away the dirt and debris, his canine supervisor kept a close eye on him.  Walking from one end of the roof to the other, he carefully inspected the work below.  In some respects, it was both intriguing and quite practical for all involved, if you really think about it. The man could do his job and the dog could follow him, watch the passing world or simply lay down for a nap.  Rest assured, the dog was quite safe and, by his comfort level, quite used to his penthouse view. At the very least, it was a morning image I will not soon forget.

Single Frame, Processed in LR

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