Lens-Artists Challenge #284: Day and Night

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This week’s Lens-Artists Challenge is hosted by Sofia of photographias, challenging us to share photos reflecting day and night. I am immediately inspired by this topic for an obvious reason. I was born at dawn…can you guess how I got my name?

I can honestly say that I am a morning person and find the mornings the most peaceful. This is first photo is my favorite picture taken at dawn. We hiked to the top of Diamond Head Crater, where I was able to capture a few shots amongst other hushed photographers and hikers during the peacefulness of the early morning.

Sunrise from Diamond Head State Monument, Honolulu, Hawaii.

While I wish I was in Hawaii more often, I am lucky enough to enjoy peaceful moments in California, too. This was a recent shot I snapped quickly before heading down to the crazy Thanksgiving Turkey Trot — sometimes it pays to get up early!

Sunrise on Thanksgiving Day at Dana Point Harbor, California.

Then there are times when it is peaceful right after it storms. One of my favorite things to do is to walk the bluffs at Crystal Cove after a rain, especially when I can still see the rain on the horizon and the clouds play tricks with the light and dark. It is hard to tell if it is day or night, but I love the lighting effects from the storm.

Light rays through storm clouds at Crystal Cove State Park, California.

I have to admit, I am still working on getting better at night photos, but some of my favorite night pictures show light reflections. This was a recent shot from our trip to Disney World.

Epcot skyline, Orlando, Florida.

I hope you enjoyed this week’s Lens-Artists Challenge. And whether you find days or nights more peaceful, I am glad you stopped by to check out my photos.

Published by Dawn Palmer

I am an avid nature and ecology lover and enjoy sharing my photography in my blog writings. I will often be out early in the morning or late in the evening with my camera, trying to capture the peacefulness and beauty around me.

24 thoughts on “Lens-Artists Challenge #284: Day and Night”

  2. What awesome, inspiring photos. You really capture the simple but powerful beauty of your surroundings. Your photos makes one pause and absorb the peacefulness.

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  5. Dawn, you certainly live up to your namesake. The photos are striking . The Diamond Head shot is magical and was worth your time to get up there. I would enjoy the trek at the break of day as well. Amazing how calm it can be following a storm like in your Crystal Cove image.

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  10. Hi, Dawn 🙂

    Beautiful photos! I love the second photo in Dana Point Harbor a lot! The explosion of colors set it apart, definitely ❤ the first one in Hawaii is so peaceful, the feeling’s delivered through the screen.

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