“Natural light photography uses the sun as a light source. The available light from the sun varies with the time of day. A sunny day provides full illumination, while an overcast day may afford texture and nuance to a photographer.” — Annie Leibovitz
For this theme, Amy would like to share photos of changing light throughout the day in different parts of the world.
Different parts of the day are something I can relate to. Different parts of the world are harder for me. My days of travel occurs when I was in high school. My father, a civil engineer, was working in Karachi, Pakistan. After a few months, the whole family joined him there. I attended Karachi American School (KAS) for two years. I visited London, England; Delhi, India; Katmandu, Nepal; Bangkok, Thailand; Hong Kong; Israel; Rome, Italy; Paris, France; Madrid, Spain; and The Netherlands. I returned home to New York for my senior year and my travels stopped. I did visit Niagra Falls, Canada for my first anniversary. About 3 years ago my husband and I got passports, and then life happened. So no travel photos from me.
I thought this challenge would be an easy one. My photographs are carefully cataloged in Lightroom. I can find my sunrise and sunset images. But looking over my catalog I am reminded of all the beauty I have captured, and all the times I spent with my friends and family. I am grateful for this.
Sunrise
I am not usually an early morning person. Though once I am up I appreciate the stillness I feel as the sun fills the sky.
Sunset
My sunsets demonstrate variety. I like being near the ocean. Originally, from New York and now living in California most of my sunsets are reflected on water.
Dramatic End of the day

Light makes such a difference in creating an image. Do you have a favorite time of day to take in the world?
Beautiful! Thank you!
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Thank you David.
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Beautiful images!
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These are really special Marlene – especially loved your closing image. That was quite a start you had to your high school career! You must have some amazing memories.
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Thanks for your remarks. Yes, my two years in high school were memorable. I was overseas from 1964-1966. Much was happening, and I experienced a different culture.
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Great photos, specially the lightning capture!
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Thanks for leaving a compliment.
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Glorious natural light series, Marlene. Stunning captures of the light, colors in different time of the day and places. The last image, wow… Thank you for sharing!
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Thanks for the compliments. I rediscovered some images with this challenge.
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Wow. BEAUTIFUL photos and presentation. I like them all. VERY well done.
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Thanks for stopping by and leaving such nice comments.
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