Afternoon Light at the Springs, Fall 2009

This is my favorite time of the year for afternoon light, but unfortunately my work schedule doesn't give me many opportunities to get out and about at that time of day.

Here's a view of the springs near my house, taken one day last week when I did seize the opportunity to try to get some good shots. I think I was really about an hour too early to get the kind of light that I like—maybe I'll get another chance soon.

Afternoon Light, Easter 2009

My favorite time to take pictures is in the late afternoon. Actually, that's my favorite time of day, period. I love how the light slants through the trees and makes shifting, dappled patterns all around as the sun goes down. It's a magical time.

The photo above captures some of the afternoon magic at our neighborhood spring, looking from the woods out toward the river. If you look closely, you can see more cypress knees.