Rumblings from Nifty Galoot

Sun on the River 1225 by Kent Lorentzen

This morning’s walk was along the Mississippi river. I took some photos of the sunrise and caught the sun’s reflection on the water.

Sun on the River 1225 by Kent Lorentzen — View Larger

There is still open water by my house even with the sub-zero temps we’ve had. Just a short distance downstream, the river has frozen over all the way across. If the water is low, the strong current often keeps a spot of water open all winter long.

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Tree Top Star 1222 by Kent Lorentzen

I was inspired by something I saw the other day to try for this Tree Top Star photo. Almost waited till too late in the day to get this, as the sun was getting higher all the time.

Tree Top Star 1222 by Kent Lorentzen — View Larger

Anyway… It’s a spruce tree in the front yard. Took a tripod out the front door and around to the side of the house. Took several shots from different positions.

I think this was the best of them, with a star glowing right atop the evergreen and the shadow contrasted against the fresh snow.

Too bad the power lines and my footprints in the snow show up in the picture. Oh Well! Guess you can’t have everything!

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December Sunrise 1205 by Kent Lorentzen

Looked out this morning, and this was what I saw. Had to step out the door and take some pictures. Look at that orange sky behind the trees as the sun rises into the sky. All the fresh white snow on trees in the front yard add to the winter scene.

December Sunrise 1205 by Kent Lorentzen — View Larger

I was only going to step out for a moment and come right back in, so didn’t grab a hat, jacket, or gloves. Heck… It was only 2 below zero, not that cold. Well… Guess what, that one photo turned into several as the light changed. I wasn’t dressed all that warm. Getting back in and standing by the fire felt real good!

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Red Skies at Dawn 1128 by Kent Lorentzen

Another photo from this morning, looking at the orange red clouds above the Mississippi river. The pine trees silhouetted against the sky and the reflection on the water make a pretty picture.

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November Sunrise 1133 by Kent Lorentzen

It’s worth looking out the window some mornings… Glanced out, and the
sky was so pretty… Picked up the camera, with a quick grab… Dashed out
the door… Snapped some pics.

This is one of them looking across the Mississippi river at the pines on the far bank with orange red clouds in the sky behind them. Reflections off the water add to the colors.

November Sunrise 1133 by Kent Lorentzen — View Larger

Now I need to get busy and get the rest of the pics uploaded!