Just before sunset we drove to the small beach and boat launch located at the end of the road the RV Resort we’re working is located on. From this vantage point, one has a clear view of where the Crystal River empties into the Gulf of Mexico and just across from that point the cooling towers of the Crystal River Nuclear Power Plant.
Casting a net in the waning light of sunset. Crystal River, FL
Crystal River Nuclear Power Plant owned by Duke Energy a little before sunset.. The plants water return is a favorite place for Manatees in colder weather due to the warm waters. Crystal River, FL
Birds fly to their night resting grounds with sunset colors in the background. Crystal River, FL
Kinda makes up for not getting to enjoy the autumn colors. :-)
Those are some beautiful photographs Brooks. I especially like the image of the curling output from the stacks of the nuclear power plant. It reminds me of the stacks at the Navajo Power Plant (coal-fired) in Page, Az. And the light is superb.
Thanks, Paul!
Yes, the evening light was certainly the performing star of these photos — I was simply in the audience applauding. :-)
Beautiful images, Brooks! I really like the one of the fisherman and net. A great action images that tells a neat story. I walked to the coffeehouse this morning in light snow. We may have 2 inches of the white stuff and I’m not talking sand. However, I can see blue sky and sunshine so it’ll all be gone by midday. Enjoy your sunshine and walk along the beach, my friend. :-)
Monte, thanks! I’m not sure the girl with the net was happy to be photographed. There were a couple of times she turned and gave me the “stink eye” but hey, she was in a public area so I figured she shouldn’t of had any presumption of privacy. You can keep that Colorado white stuff and I’ll keep the sand! Next week when we return to NC it will be the first time I’ve worn jeans and a long sleeve shirt since early March. :-)
Magnificent light for all three photos, Brooks, but the power plant is especially nice the way the light plays off the clouds and lights up the grass. I’m not a big fan of nuclear plants but do tend to love the electricity they produce. We’ll get back home this weekend and hope to catch up with you while you’re in the area.
Thanks, Tom, enjoy your trip!
I think I could certainly trade some extended time on the coast for missing fall colors! :-) After all, you see one leaf, you’ve seen them all. hehe.
Mark, I’m sure after a relatively short amount of time in the much cooler and rainier North Carolina region we’ll be happy to seek warmer climates again. We leave heading north this coming Saturday. :-)
Lovely light there, Brooks! The shot over the marsh grass, towards the power plant reminds me of similar views in Charleston. There’s a location were the view looks towards the paper mill there; however, I must assume that the steam that comes from the nuclear power plant does not carry that same “scent” that wafts from the stacks of the paper mill. Can you say, tangy?!!!
Thank you very much, Paul! Nope, no odors from this plant thank goodness…just nuclear reaction and deadly radiation contained by an aging infrastructure of concrete, pipes and plumbing…LOL! Hummm…maybe “tangy” is not so bad! ;-)
No worries, Brooks. It’s all good. Your government says so! Rest in that. :D
Great shots Brooks. I especially like the way the net caught the light.
Cedric, thanks. I don’t believe in the moment I realized the full extent of the light on the net…but I’ll take it!