Sunrise Photography | Lee Smith Photography

Sunrise in Key Largo

(yes, this was a sunrise, with extreme dark filters)

Haulover Beach at Sunrise

As the sun rose up from behind the horizon, the clouds, colors and light displayed some incredible images.

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Sometimes we are all faced with gloom in a moment of life, but it will pass. The clouds were dense and the winds were strong. This long exposure flattened the sea, giving the image the illusion of a small measure of calm amidst the nature’s fury.

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Haulover Beach for a Sunrise

A recent trip to Haulover Beach for a Sunrise photo shoot. Overcast with 20knot winds made taking photos a challenge. I had fun walking around finding locations to photograph.

Dania Pier on a Windy Day

I got to the beach around 6:15am and noticed it was still very dark. Shooting Landscape photography when the wind is blowing and salt water spray is covering your gear, makes things tough. Normally, you see some light on the horizon, but not this day. The clouds were very thick and the winds were strong.

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New Year’s Day at Dania Beach

Photo by Lee Smith
High winds, rough water and high tides did not keep the lifeguards from having a morning paddle