Morning Sun Up Close 12-6-2013

Catching the morning sun right after sunrise always brings unique lighting conditions before the sky turns completely harsh and bright. Pointing a telephoto lens directly at the morning horizon at a fast shutter speed allows you to cut through the direct glare and preserve subtle layers across the surrounding cloud cover.

The frame centers on a bright, glowing solar disc slicing through heavy low-altitude clouds. Warm amber and golden highlights wash over the billowing edges of the mist, contrasting directly against deep brown shadows and muted atmospheric tones to create a balanced, dramatic sky scene from dawn right into the morning.