06/22/2026
Where moonlight meets sunrise (or sunset), there exists a brief enchanting moment lasting but mere minutes. It's a time when the heavens bestow upon the world a soft, pastel glow that seem to defy all earthly laws. In this delicate balance of opposing light, shadows disappear, and the landscape becomes bathed in the most tender light and hues. It is challenging to photograph because in this non-directional light it appears as if there is no depth in the shadowless landscape. I am solely reliant on composition to add depth, texture, and interest. On this morning, of the Sturgeon Moon, it was especially quiet for not a whisper of a breeze stirred the sea oats that typically dance in harmony with the gentle wind. It was as if the world stood still, except for the rhythmic whispers of the distant waves. The sea oats, usually swaying gracefully, stood motionless as if posing for the photograph. As the moon set over the Gulf and the sun began to ascend, the breeze returned, and the world resumed it’s dance…
