I ran out to Everglades National Park yesterday after work to try and capture a sunset. Yesterday was very hazy due to the Saharan Dust in the air and I was hoping this would translate into a vibrant sunset. I decided to try a spot I know near Long Pine Key and capture the sun setting behind the pine trees.
Due to all the rain we have been getting this year, the water levels are up and most of the normal low areas have at least a few inches of water flowing over the land. This was the case at my sunset spot as the walking trail was covered in up to six (6) inches of water. I used the flooded trail as a leading line in my photo taking the viewer to the setting sun. I tried to balance the scene with a yearling pine tree that was growing next to the trail. I was pretty happy with the results, capturing one shot with a sunburst and another after the sun set with the glowing thunderhead in the distance.
After the sun had set I turned around and shot the rising moon over the pine trees using the same flooded trail as a leading line to the moon.
