Mountain sunrise

Notes on light, travel & photography

A small blog about chasing good light — in the mountains, in the city after dark, and everywhere in between. New notes most weeks.

By Alex Carter · Updated November 2026 · 24 articles & 48 photographs

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Mountain sunrise
TravelNov 2, 2026 · 6 min

Chasing first light in the mountains

We left at 4 a.m. for a ridge we had never climbed. The sunrise was worth every cold minute.

City at night
PhotographyOct 28, 2026 · 5 min

The city after dark

Neon, rain, and a tripod. Why night streets are the most honest place to learn exposure.

Forest road
TravelOct 18, 2026 · 7 min

Forest roads and quiet mornings

A slow drive, no signal, and a forest that smelled like rain even though it had not rained.

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Lake
EssaySep 27, 2026 · 5 min

Still water, still mind

Some mornings the lake is so calm it feels like the world has paused.

Field at golden hour
PhotographySep 14, 2026 · 6 min

Golden hour in the open field

How to use the last twenty minutes of light, and why you should stay a little longer.