I had in mind to do a few photos for summer solstice. It turned out to be a challenge that beat me.
I looked out at midnight the night before the solstice. There was an excellent photo. Just what I wanted. To the north, north west was light with a row of spruce trees that would how up black.
So the next night I was up, not at midnight though. It was cloudy.
I prepared to try again last night so I set my camera out. Rats! I woke up at 4:15 AM. Well , I'm up anyway so I might as well take a few shots.
For some reason I did not have my glasses on! So this photo is badly out of focus. So remember next time. Wear your glasses.
So this is 4:15 AM looking mostly north and a little to the east.
Now I have to remember to include the photo!
In early morning of June 24 is a line up of the moon and planets to the south east:)
ReplyDeleteWe had cloud.
DeleteA lot of effort to put into getting those photos. I often look out during the night and never have my glasses - what you photographed is somewhat reminiscent of my nocturnal outlook!
ReplyDeleteBetter luck next year with your summer solstice photos Red!
ReplyDeleteYou know, I could have tried harder.
DeletePretty view, I love the trees. Take care, enjoy your day!
ReplyDeleteThe view is what I was after but didn't get it the way I saw it.
DeleteYou persevered and got your photos.
ReplyDeleteI'm going to try again when it clears off here.
DeleteThe photos were worth the effort!
ReplyDeleteHow much daylight do you get there on Summer Solstice? I do wonder what the midnight light looks like then. I like seeing your 4:15 am view.
ReplyDeleteToday we have 16 hours 45 min of sun. The sun rose at 5:14 AM and sets at 10:00 PM. I may confuse people because I did spend 3 years in the Arctic with the midnight sun.
DeleteI’m going to guess you snapped these pics on the morning of June 22, despite the time on the photo being June 21. Re https://www.timeanddate.com/sun/canada/red-deer your Civil Twilight for June 22 should begin at 4:24AM. Civil twilight is defined as having enough daylight, before sunrise, to carry on normal outdoor activities. So, looking at your first photo, it’s just about what I would expect for a few minutes before Civil twilight. Interesting shot.
ReplyDeleteThis is a post that was made up backwards so I may have some dates wrong.
DeleteThat's pretty bright for 4:15 am. Did you need a nap? I am not happy when I wake often in the night! Hope you sleep better tonight!
ReplyDeleteOld guys get up more than a few times at night so I'm used to taking a look out the window.
DeleteWell there are days and nights like that and I've had more than a few with my camera
ReplyDeleteThere are some interesting silhouettes out there.
DeleteHere in Iceland, sunset was after midnight & sunrise just after 2:00 AM. Now that’s a longest day of the year done right.
ReplyDeleteI like the long days. I seem to be energized by it.
DeleteIt made sleeping in an all-glass dome a l’il tricky after flying all day/nite to get here though
Delete- Brian
The dark trees are striking!
ReplyDeleteI'm going to try again.
DeleteBeautiful skies! Sunrises and sunsets are both beautiful, each in their own way.
ReplyDeleteI'm going to try this one again.
DeleteWishing you a wonderful summer!
ReplyDeleteIt's been windy all spring and now we've had too much rain.
DeleteYou did a good job, considering all the obstacles thrown in your way. There's always next year! :-)
ReplyDeleteI completely forgot my glasses because I was wondering around in the dark.
DeleteYou are certainly persistent! I love the trees silhouetted against the light. I wonder what I would see if I got up at o'dark thirty?
ReplyDeleteI'm going to try this one again. I don't know how to edit that much.
DeleteI'm sure noticing the longer days now. We have to get out earlier for our walks now to beat the sun.
ReplyDeleteAn early morning walk is a good habit to develop.
DeleteI was in Michigan for the summer solstice. The sun set at 9:29 p.m. I have no idea when time the sun rose ... I don't get up that early!
ReplyDeleteYou're missing the best part of the day when you get up before sunrise.
DeleteI think you meant to say, if you DON’T get up before sunrise. 😊
DeleteI got some shots in the morning before, but that day was raining here.
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