Lake Sunset and Sailboat

A day of fun on the lake comes to an end with a beautiful sunset over Chautauqua Lake in New York.

Sunset Over Frozen Waves

The beaches of Lake Erie are fascinating places in the winter with the landscape changing every day.

Sun Rises on the North Coast 1

Sunrise at Marblehead Point in Ohio on the shore of Lake Erie. I love the rocky coastline here. It is one of my favorite places on the Lake Erie coast.

Sunrise at Marblehead Lighthouse

Sunrise at Marblehead Lighthouse in Ohio on the shore of Lake Erie. I just love this lighthouse sitting on the rocky coastline. It is one of my favorite places on the Lake Erie coast.

Water on Fire

Sunrise at Pemaquid Point

The lighthouse at Pemaquid Point is one of the most photographed places in all of Maine. It is easy to see why. The rocky shoreline is breathtaking.

Frecnhman's Bay from Cadillac Mountain 2

Overlooking Frenchman's Bay in Acadia National Park on Mount Desert Island in Maine.

Sunrise on Cadillac Mountain

The sun rises above Frenchman's Bay in Acadia National Park on Mount Desert Island in Maine.

Frecnhman's Bay from Cadillac Mountain

Overlooking Frenchman's Bay in Acadia National Park on Mount Desert Island in Maine.

Country's First Light

It is believed by the throngs of tourists that flock to Cadillac Mountain in Acadia National Park in Maine every morning that because of its eastern location and high altitude that is the first place in the country to see the sun rise. I don't know if that is true or not but I do know that it happens pretty early. And that even though I wasn't blessed with the best sky on this morning that is pretty magnificent.

Dawn on Cadillac Mountain

Just before sunrise on top of Cadillac Mountain in Acadia National Park on Mount Desert Island in Maine.

Bass Harbor Lighthouse Reflected in Tidal Pool

The Bass Harbor Lighthouse on Mount Desert Island in Maine.

Bass Harbor Lighthouse

The Bass Harbor Lighthouse on Mount Desert Island in Maine.

Starting Anew

As I witnessed this glorious event, I was overwhelmed with a sense of peace. The troubles of the previous day being washed away with every wave. The day starting anew and my spirit revitailzed.

Beach on Fire

Taken on the beach in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina before sunrise. My last couple times out at sunrise I had arrived a little late, just in time to catch the sun crossing the horizon. I was determined not to miss the magic on this morning. So I set my alarm for an hour before sunrise and headed down to the beach and waited. It was certainly worth the effort because about 20 minutes before the sun rose I was treated to a magical scene. For a brief moment the sky was set ablaze as if the beach in the distance was on fire. I was in awe as I witnessed this glory of nature.

Good Morning Myrtle Beach

Morning arrives over the Atlantic in Myrtle Beach, SC.

Painted by the Hand of God.

The paint brush in the hand's of God as witnessed on the beach in Myrtle Beach, SC.

Anticipation of Summer

As the sun rose over the water the beach just seemed to be waiting to come alive with the approach of summer.

Sunset at the Ledges

The Ledges in Cuyahoga Valley National Park in Ohio.

Evening Calm

Taken at Headlands Beach State Park on Lake Erie in Ohio.

Layers of a City

Any city is really a sum of its neighborgoods. And the City of Cleveland is no exception.

Cleveland Skyline from Lake Erie at Dusk

The Cleveland skyline at dusk as taken from the breakwall on Lake Erie. Once again dusk is easily my favorite time of day. After the sun sets the earth is enveloped in beautiful blue and purple hues while the sky is aglow with the last remnants of the sun's rays. It is a glorious time of day.

Winter Sunrise at Marblehead Lighthouse - Portrait

I took another ride out to Marblehead to try to catch the sunrise. Right around the winter soltice the sun rises behind the lighthouse as taken from the rocks. It was cold and the rocks were very icy. I almost took a spill a couple of times. Its a good thing I didn't because unlike in the summer time there was absolutely no one else around.

Winter Sunrise at Marblehead Lighthouse

I took another ride out to Marblehead to try to catch the sunrise. Right around the winter soltice the sun rises behind the lighthouse as taken from the rocks. It was cold and the rocks were very icy. I almost took a spill a couple of times. Its a good thing I didn't because unlike in the summer time there was absolutely no one else around.

Marblehead Lighthouse in Black and White

Taken at the Marblehead Lighthouse at Marblehead State Park on Lake Erie in Ohio.

Night Falls on the Lake

Another shot during the blue hour. I also love the color that emerges at this time of day.

Evening Glow

Marblehead Lighthouse at Sunrise

The lighthouse at Marblehead Point on Lake Erie is the most photographed spot in the state of Ohio.

Break of a New Day 2

The sun rising over Lake Erie, taken at Marblehead Point in Ohio.

At Sun's First Break

As the sun breaks the horizon it illuminates the shoreline at Marblehead Point in Ohio.

Break of a New Day

The sun rising over Lake Erie, taken at Marblehead Point in Ohio.

Drama Over Lake Erie

This was taken at Headlands Beach on Lake Erie. I was moved by the dramatic look of the sky. It only lasted a moment. But in that moment I was reminded of the sheer beauty that you can find in this world if you just look.

Cloud Mountains 3

I was driving home when I saw these cloud formations low on the horizon. My first thought was how much they resembled a mountain range set against the sunset in the sky. I searched for an open spot when I came across a local park. I grabbed my camera and tripod, climbed to the top of the sledding hill and started snapping away.

Cloud Mountains 2

I was driving home when I saw these cloud formations low on the horizon. My first thought was how much they resembled a mountain range set against the sunset in the sky. I searched for an open spot when I came across a local park. I grabbed my camera and tripod, climbed to the top of the sledding hill and started snapping away. I also loved the way the sky looks painted on this one. There was nothing done in photoshop. The sky is exactly how it looks on the -2EV exposure that was SOOC.

Cloud Mountains 1

I was driving home when I saw these cloud formations low on the horizon. My first thought was how much they resembled a mountain range set against the sunset in the sky. I searched for an open spot when I came across a local park. I grabbed my camera and tripod, climbed to the top of the sledding hill and started snapping away.

Cleveland Skyline at Dawn

Skyline of Downtown Cleveland, Ohio and Veterans Memorial Bridge as taker from the Center Street swing bridge in the flats.

Light Breaks in the Vineyard

Lake Erie Wine Country is a great place to visit a winery and sample the local grapes. But it is also offers beautiful landscapes with vineyards everywhere you look. Morning in a vineyard is an especially peaceful place.