BIG BEAR LAKE IN MY REARVIEW MIRROR

What a novel idea – a shot of Big Bear Lake in my rearview mirror.  So, why is it a week later when that thought comes into my mind???  Oh well, I guess my creative juices were on vacation!

The week passed so quickly!  Can someone explain to me why the work week tends to drag and the vacation week evaporates seemingly in an instant?

I have spent the past week trampling through the brush in the middle of the night (while chased by two aggressive bats) to photograph the moon (click here to see), riding the ski lift to the Snow Summit Resort to shoot wildflowers and insects (click here to see), boating on the lake in order to photograph the beautiful lake-side homes (click here to see), and walking through the neighborhoods to view the various birds and wildlife living in the area (click here and here to see).

In the midst of all this activity, I was able to spend some quality time with my family. 

But on this my last night, I wanted to capture the sunset.  It wasn’t spectacular unless you’re like me and actually believe there is no such thing as an ordinary sunset.

I hope you enjoy these final shots of a wonderful week at the lake with the family.

Below, a lonely boat makes a late run across Big Bear lake as the daylight slips into the night.

Unfortunately the clouds were dissipating, stealing the color pallet of this sunset.

With the clouds over the lake nearly gone, I decided to turn and capture the sun’s reflection against this cloud bank resting over the Big Bear Village shops.

Thanks for stopping by.

~ by photographyfree4all on August 6, 2010.