This was one of my early shift days at work, but I had to stop and check my garden to make sure everything was fine. I looked out at the lake and saw the most incredible colors, and it wasn’t until I got the full unobstructed view that this particular shot would be one of my favorites of all time. I also love that in the middle portion of the picture to the far left you can see a house with the lights just coming on to seize a brand new day.
Sky Vapors
“Sky Vapors” has its origins one Friday dawn as I was stepping out on the back porch to have my coffee before my Uber arrived to take me to work. There was a peculiar light reflecting on the lake behind the house, and as I came outside I realized it was the leftover sky vapors from the SpaceX Falcon 9 launch that had occurred just a few minutes ago.
Moonrise in Tampa
“Moonrise” was taken from the back porch of my new home two days after I had moved in. The morning sunrise views are spectacular, but watching the moon rise over the lake at night was something else entirely - otherworldly, for lack of a better word.
Moonrise
It’s been a few minutes since I’ve journaled, but I’m pleased to say that I took a giant step and moved back to Tampa after having spent the last 13 incredible years living in New York City.
“Moonrise” was taken in the backyard of my new residence. It certainly looks like a sun rise, yet no matter what tool or filter was used, I couldn’t duplicate what I was seeing with my own two eyes.
A special shout-out to the lone goose cruising the waters in the path of the moon beam…
Finding the Ordinary in the Extraordinary →
My journey as an artist who likes to takes pictures has been quite the memorable one as I continue to evolve, experiment and push the envelope regarding my creativity. I am also my own worst, and harshest critic, and those days have slowly faded away to be replaced by something considerably different. Though it has taken more time than it should have, I am begun to truly see my work as others do, to have an appreciation for my work and that it not only has value for me, but for others as well. While I am the last to pat myself on the pack and try to be as humble as can be, I am proud of my accomplishments, my work, my potential and exploring new and exciting visions to capture. Thank YOU for being a part of this incredible journey with me…
Sincerely,
Jared Ray Eaton
Coney Island Sunrise
It was one of those rare days when I decided to awake extra early, ride the train from the Bronx to Brooklyn to capture the sun rise. Watching the sun rise with the flying gulls as the skies turn golden - it’s the perfect time for self reflection, slowing down a bit and enjoying the small things in life.
