French Lick, Indiana

Sunrise, Lake Pakota, Indiana

I had eye surgery last week in Bloomington, Indiana - yes Bloomington - and decided to spend a few days in French Lick before going back for a follow up visit....My friend Tom Fielder met me at the West Baden Springs Hotel so we could make a few images in this area of the country.

Yesterday, we went out early looking for a sunrise and were treated to a most fabulous morning. This time of year the fog rolls in at night and leave you with some breathtaking scenery in the AM.

This image was made at Pakota Lake about 11 miles outside of French Lick.....I posted an iPhone image yesterday and this one is from my big boy camera.....

Santa Monica Pier

Santa Monica Pier

This was not a typical weekend in Los Angeles. Instead of the usual warm sun and blue skies it was raining and very windy. Don't get me wrong - I am a fan of bad weather. Well, I could do without the rain, and on Sunday morning Mother Nature cooperated and the rain stopped. The wind, however, created really neat wave patterns under and around the pier and I was able to get over to the pier and spend a bit of time shooting.