Temple of the Rising Sun ©2004 Alan Schrank
While driving to visit family in the fall of 2004, I started across a bridge on highway 51 in north central Illinois about mid-afternoon. When I realised how long and tall the bridge was I exited as soon as I crossed and went exploring. I was in the city of Peru, the bridge crossed the Chicago river. I found a many interesting subject. As it became late afternoon I hiked to the base of the bridge through a walkway along the north side of the river and shot until dark. I wasn't happy though, and decided to stay the night, to shoot in the morning light, before continuing on my way.
Next morning, I headed out at about 5:30, frost on the ground. This time I drove to the south end of the bridge. As the sun rose, I took one of my very popular images. The title came to me while shooting that moring while surrounded by a magical sight.