Summer time on the lakes means long days and short nights with some of the best sunsets that can be imagined.
The winds were calm but blowing enough to put the sail up and cruise around and catch the sunset. This is one of the images I was able to capture.
This image opens onto a vast sweep of Lake Michigan at sunset, the water stretching out like a sheet of gently rippling glass. The lake’s surface glows with molten color—deep oranges, soft golds, and smoldering reds—each hue melting into the next as if the sky has spilled its warmth across the water. The sun itself sits low on the horizon, a brilliant, fiery orb partially veiled by thin, streaking clouds that catch the light and shimmer like brushed copper.
The air in the scene feels warm and still, the kind of quiet that settles over the lake at the end of a long summer day. The water reflects the sky so cleanly that the boundary between the two blurs; the horizon becomes a soft, glowing seam where light meets water.
A sailboat rests in the foreground, its silhouette dark against the blaze of color behind it. The mast rises like a slender line of ink, and the boat’s hull gently kisses the glowing water. You can almost hear the faint creak of rigging and the soft slap of small waves against the sides of the boat—subtle, rhythmic sounds that deepen the sense of calm.
The entire scene carries the warmth of memory: the smell of sun‑heated wood, the faint tang of freshwater, the lingering heat of a long northern summer day. It feels both expansive and intimate, like a moment held still just long enough to breathe it in.
The Petaluma River is typically a very lazy river with a nice calming affect for those that can find the time to sit and enjoy its presence.
There are only a handful of access points to the river, most of them in and around the town of Petaluma itself. This image was captured about halfway between the City of Petaluma and the San Pablo Bay.
The scene opens on a quiet stretch of the Petaluma River at what feels like the first warm breath of the morning. The light is soft and honey‑gold, the kind that settles gently over everything it touches. It glows across the water’s surface, turning the river into a smooth sheet of warm color—amber near the horizon, shifting into cooler silvery blues as it approaches the foreground.
A yellow sailboat sits anchored near the center of the frame, its hull catching the sunlight so vividly that it seems to radiate its own warmth. The boat’s reflection stretches downward in the water, slightly blurred and trembling with the river’s movement. A faint wake trails from its bow—just enough to show that the current is stronger than it looks, tugging steadily downstream.
On either side of the river, the banks are lined with tall reeds and muted winter grasses, their textures soft and feathery in the coming light. They lean slightly, shaped by the breeze and the season. Behind them, the land rises gently into low, rolling hills, their silhouettes softened by distance and the warm haze of the setting sun.
The sky is a delicate gradient—peach near the horizon, deepening into pale blue as it rises. Thin, wispy clouds drift across it, catching just enough light to glow at the edges. The air feels cool but calm, carrying the scent of wet earth, river mud, and the faint tang of brackish water.
Morning Light Sailboat The Lighthouse Old Town Chania Crete Greece
The lighthouse of Chania Old Town, located on the northwestern coast of Crete, is one of the most iconic and historically significant structures in the region. Originally built by the Venetians in the late 16th century, around 1570.
Morning Light Sailboat The Lighthouse Old Town Chania Crete Greece
The lighthouse of Chania Old Town, located on the northwestern coast of Crete, is one of the most iconic and historically significant structures in the region. Originally built by the Venetians in the late 16th century, around 1570, the lighthouse was part of a broader effort to fortify the port of Chania, a key maritime hub in the Mediterranean. Its design is characteristic of Venetian architecture, reflecting the strategic importance of Crete during this period as a bulwark against Ottoman expansion.
The original Venetian lighthouse was constructed from stone, with a cylindrical tower rising from a square base. It served both as a beacon for ships navigating the treacherous waters of the Cretan Sea and as a symbol of Venetian maritime power. The structure's significance grew over the centuries, surviving numerous conflicts and changes in power.
In the late 19th century, under Ottoman rule, the lighthouse underwent significant reconstruction.
There is one sailboat inside the breakwall and in the middle of the photo.
There is another sailboat to the left and outside the breakwall.
To the right is the lighthouse .
Sailboat at Sunset Argolic Gulf Nafplio Peloponnese Greece
Nafplio, nestled in the northeastern part of the Peloponnese in Greece, is a picturesque coastal town renowned for its rich history and captivating beauty. Once the capital of modern Greece, Nafplio boasts a blend of Venetian, Ottoman, and Greek.
Sailboat at Sunset Argolic Gulf Nafplio Peloponnese Greece
Nafplio, nestled in the northeastern part of the Peloponnese in Greece, is a picturesque coastal town renowned for its rich history and captivating beauty. Once the capital of modern Greece, Nafplio boasts a blend of Venetian, Ottoman, and Greek architectural influences, creating a unique and enchanting atmosphere. The town's charming streets are lined with neoclassical mansions, vibrant bougainvillea, and inviting cafes, making it a delightful destination for visitors seeking both relaxation and cultural enrichment.
One of Nafplio's most striking features is its impressive fortifications. The Palamidi Fortress, perched atop a hill, offers breathtaking views of the town and the Argolic Gulf. Constructed by the Venetians in the early 18th century, this formidable stronghold can be reached by ascending its 999 steps, a journey rewarded with a panoramic vista and a sense of historical grandeur. Additionally, the Akronafplia Fortress, the oldest part of Nafplio's fortifications, provides insight into the town's strategic importance throughout various periods of its history.
"Wooden Blocks And Lines"
By Scott Loring Davis, Fine Art Photography https://pixels.com/profiles/scottloringdavis
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This beautiful print, is a close-up view of the luff of a furled sail and assorted rigging of the 72-foot historic 1924 Schooner Bagheera, built in East Boothbay, Maine. The intricate knots and materials suggest a complex and well-maintained rigging system.
It was a light show of a very quiet and peaceful kind: on one side, the lights of the city turned on, one by one. On the other, the glow of the setting sun cast its last warming rays over the water.
In the middle of the two, they enjoyed front row seats.