Hurricane Katrina approached the Gulf Coast and New Orleans as the sun rose on the West End of Jones Beach on Long Island, August 28, 2005. This amazing sunrise was an element of the unusual atmospheric effects that are evidence of the power of this storm.
The featured image (heading this blog) is my print, “Katrina Sunrise”. This work is enjoyed by hundreds of my clients. Use the link, below, to acquire your own. Custom framing is available.
Click this link for Katrina Sunrise from my Memory Dreams Reflections Online gallery
The following images are the rough drafts taken in the early morning hours. The beach was literally deserted as I mounted the camera and framed the view for this series. Many image captions include the file time stamp, for example 6:07:13 is 6 am and 7 minutes 13 seconds.













Click this link for my blog “Sunrise Photo Album March 2 2017.”
It is only because man is such a fragile creature that ‘nature’ can appear to be such a ferocious animal. The beauty within these images is defiled by our sensitivities. Beautiful images, Michael; such majesty!
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I was overwhelmed that morning, so unexpected.
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Amazing skyscape and glorious sunrising shot!
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I could not believe it was happening.
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Impressive colors! Stunning images ❤
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Beautiful❤️
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Thank you Theresa.
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This is the first chance I’ve had to visit your blog. This particular post reminded me of photos I took of the Ninth Ward about six months after Katrina. I may have to pilfer through those and do a post.
Your work is nothing short of stunning. I love candid photos of life and nature happening. Thank you for sharing your perspective of life.
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Thanks for the comments, Littlesundog.. good luck with posting those Ninth Ward photos….cheers.
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As many afternoons as I spent at Jones Beach when I was a child, I never got there early enough to see a sunrise. You’re fortunate to have seen this one.
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Agreed, that is a time long past for me. It was a gift.
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