Against the backdrop of Churchill Downs’ historic Twin Spires, the backside comes to life in the pre-dawn light.
The racehorses at Churchill Downs have also to get ready for the races. After the horses’ morning workout, they are cooled down and bathed.
Washing a Horse
Washing a Horse with Soap
Getting a Wash
Captured the speed of a horse during the early morning warm-up morning at Churchill Downs, Louisville, Kentucky
Speeding Horse
Everyone’s favorite behind-the-scenes tradition. Spend the morning at Churchill Downs to watch the contenders warm up on the track. Horses train on the main track daily from 5:15 a.m. to 10 a.m.
Early Morning Practice
Galloping
The morning is serene when one starts a tour at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky.
Pristine Racetrack at Churchill Downs
Flying Above Churchill Downs
Early morning glow at the pier prior to sunrise at Sunset Beach, North Carolina
As we get ready for a quick trip to San Francisco, couldn’t resist capturing the sunrise glow from the Charlotte airport terminal early in the morning.
The early morning sun casts a golden glow on the bird reflections at a pond in our resort in Gujarat, India
Early morning cloud formations at Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming
Early morning fog while awaiting sunrise at Snake River Overlook at Grand Teton National Park.
Early on a foggy winter morning, the sun creates diffused light and shadows, while the dew drops seem like pearls on branches
Wilmington is the largest and most populous city in the U.S. state of Delaware. The city was built on the site of Fort Christina, the first Swedish settlement in North America. It lies at the confluence of the Christina River and Brandywine River, near where the Christina flows into the Delaware River.
Will be posting images from this area over the next few weeks. Here is an image of the early morning sunrise reflecting off buildings in downtown Wilmington.
The early morning sun accentuates the colors on this sailboat at Isle of Palms
A couple with their dogs strolls early in the morning on the beach at Isle of Palms
The morning sun lights up the dark spots under the pier at Isle of Palms
Returned from a trip to India and will be posting images captured there. Start with a pre-sunrise morning glow in Vadodara, Gujarat, India.
Pre-Sunrise Glow
Biking on the beach with a pet early on a cloudy morning at Sunset Beach, North Carolina.
Biking on the Beach
Setting up early morning for a day at Sunset Beach, North Carolina
Setting Up for the Day
Serenity of the fresh morning at Mount Mitchell Golf Course, North Carolina
Morning View
A cold winter morning is greeted by a hazy sunrise, with no chance of golf as the greens are covered
A New Morning
As the sun rises, a surreal morning haze on the river …..
Early Morning Haze