Stormy Bedford morning turns aglow

December 4, 2009

Two nights ago, a rainstorm rolled in, accompanied by heavy winds. The howling gales persisted throughout the night making it difficult to sleep. I had a photo shoot scheduled at my farm in Bedford the next morning, as well as a television segment and the weather reports were not promising. It appeared as though things would have to be rescheduled. However, upon rising in the early morning, all traces of the storm seemed to be clearing and I grabbed my camera to capture the light. The day wasn't a washout after all.

: The light all across the farm was spectacular! The bamboo structure is the framework for a burlap covering for winter protection.

: As the sun rose, the sky became even more painterly.

: The clouds were moving rapidly across the sky.

: I love this contrast of the ashen corn crib and the verdant paddocks.

: I turned the other direction and was so happy to see a rainbow!

: The sun then lit up the distant hill.

: I’ve never seen it lit like this.

: As the sun rose higher, bright yellow glowed everywhere.

: The scenery was very magical.

: Walking outdoors, one of the first things that caught my eye was how the remaining needles on the bald cypress were glowing – very interesting. The long structure on the left is my pergola.