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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NATURE :: Morning Glow on Beach Rocks

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Chip Bunnell Photography Beach SunriseI had another opportunity to visit one of my favorite morning spots in South Florida to greet the sunrise.  This area is particularly interesting to me as it is one of the few places around with some sizable boulders to give interest to the foreground in the composition.

On this particular morning, there was a small off-shore storm, which gave some interesting clouds and trails from the rain in the distance.  The golden light cast a wonderful highlight on the top edge of the crashing waves.  After the energy was expended, the water became a soft, foamy flow along the sand as it waited to retreat to the ocean, only to crash on the same rocks just minutes later.  Each boulder was bathed in salt water leaving a rich, reflective sheen.

3 Frame HDR, Processed in Photomatix Pro, LR5 and Topaz Clarity

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