Magic Light - Gentle Green

Sunrise and sunset bring out the best in natural light - magic light. Even if the day is overcast there is still something ethereal about the low angled light that accompanies the sun's arrival and acts as the overture for its departure.

This moment in spring in particular really catches this type of natural light well. I've been watching the gigantic 10 story tall elm tree in this picture for years now and this I think is when it's most beautiful. The leaves are still fresh and sparse yet just enough to perfectly compliment the rich nearly black wood of its trunk and branches.

Here the tree is illuminated by the sun 20 minutes before sunset. Magic light, sunset yellow and gentle spring green.