Inspiring Photo: Morning's Promise #13226499

Morning's Promise

Uploaded: August 11, 2012 03:03:50 | Entered: April 30, 2016 05:50:41

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After a 30 minute hike in the dark (using flashlights), along a path through heavy brush that parallels the creek, this was the view at the mouth of lake I was rewarded with as the sun came up!

Tamron 18-270 Di at 18mm. ISO 200, 1/1600 @ f4.0, EC +1/3 (N&L)

Exif: F Number: 4, Exposure Bias Value: 0.33, ExposureTime: 1/1600 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 200, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 18.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 50D

Comments

Antonio Amen August 11, 2012

Hi! Jeff, beautiful photo. #1479833

Gord MacEachern August 11, 2012

That's a great reward Jeff, very beautiful capture! #10271341

Mary K. Robison August 11, 2012

Clearly worth every minute slogging through the brush, Jeff! Glorious sunrise, lovely reflection, and perfect composition. #10271349

Carolyn M. Fletcher August 11, 2012

Definitely worth the trip. It's always nice to get your sunrise fix. LOL #10271351

Tammy M. Anderson August 11, 2012

Beautiful colors and reflection, Jeff. #10271374

Linda D. Lester August 11, 2012

I would love a morning like this! Beautiful! #10271380

Randy K. Baldwin August 11, 2012

Very nice sunrise Jeff. #10271388

Jack Gaskin August 11, 2012

This is what makes getting UP & OUT EARLY WELL WORTH IT !!! Love the sun across the water.
Wonderful Catch
LAKE LOOKS LOW ?

Jack #10271407

Douglas Pignet August 11, 2012

lovely colors and lighting...well done #10271513

Bojan Bencic August 11, 2012

Beautiful scene, Jeff. Fantastic capture. #10271531

Lynn M. Whitt August 11, 2012

Beautiful colors and reflection. #10271579

Monnie Ryan August 11, 2012

Wow! What an amazing scene! #10271595

Ujjwal Mukherjee August 11, 2012

As we can see the reward was handsome,Jeff!! Beautiful scene and capture!! #10271633

Amalia Sylvia Arriaga Salinas August 11, 2012

Beautiful colors and lighting Jeff!,
Amalia #10271689

Lorna Shutter August 11, 2012

Wow! I think you'll be rewarded with more than this view, Jeff ... This image looks like a Big Winner to me!!! Hope we see it again and again! Absolutely stunning! :) #10271692

Bill Johnson August 11, 2012

Jeff, Outstanding capture. This may be back again. #10271719

Laura E. Swan August 11, 2012

You early birds inspire me to get up sooner. I MUST TRY IT! HeeHee! (First I have to figure out how to got to bed at a decent time).

Such wonders you witness and record, and you do so well at it Jeff! Really beautiful!

-Laura :D #10271720

Linda S. Smith August 11, 2012

Well worth the hike Jeff! Just gorgeous! #10271730

Husain Akhtar August 11, 2012

Terrific morning scene and image! #10271805

Jill Odice August 11, 2012

Well worth the effort involved Jeff:-) #10271860

isabel C. Zepeda August 11, 2012

Jeff

That was worth waiting for,so beautiful ,grate photo

YSA.... #10271868

Anita Hogue August 11, 2012

This was certainly your lucky day! It's gorgeous! #10271893

Tiia Vissak August 11, 2012

great tones, light & framing! #10271903

Emile Abbott August 11, 2012

It was worth the trip and patience Jeff. Nature rewards the early bird. A great reward for Jeff. #10271926

Robert R. Goodman August 11, 2012

Hi Jeff,The color and lighting is wonderful my friend.Stunning capture!!! #10272005

Jyri Vissak August 11, 2012

I agree with my daughter. Well done! #10272017

Mike Clime August 11, 2012

Beautiful sunrise and the best part of the day, Jeff! #10272021

Lorraine A. Cook August 11, 2012

After reading your description...first thing that came to mind is an 'oldie', titled,..."The Wanderer". Am I giving my age away, Jeff??(LOL)<:)) And, I LOVE that song and WHAT a reward you were gifted, Jeff!

Thank for Sharing this STUNNING SUNRISE, My Friend!<:)) #10272040

Patrick Rouzes August 11, 2012

Magical,mystical & exceptional early morning capture, Jeff! Good luck with this beauty!
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John Connolly August 11, 2012

It's a bit like finding a pot of gold at the end of rainbow Jeff! What a glorious sunrise and start to a new day! #10272078

Stephen Zacker August 11, 2012

Like the warm light and reflections. Stunning #10272100

Phillip R. Connolly August 11, 2012

A great sunrise capture, Jeff. I love the sky and the excellent foreground that adds so much interest! Well done and worth the effort getting there!

Phil #10272200

Tammy Espino August 11, 2012

Worth the walk :) #10272340

Barbara Waldoch August 12, 2012

Awesome! #10272521

Avril Young August 12, 2012

wow, it is beautiful Jeff, wonderful light and reflections...Beautiful! #10272542

Jeff Robinson August 12, 2012

Thanks Everyone!! Jeff #10272543

Mary Dimitriw August 12, 2012

Stunning Jeff, it always pays to get out there early! #10272626

Inge S. Lasmana August 12, 2012

So peaceful, love the color and lighting. Great shot Jeff #10272875

Carolyn J. Connolly August 12, 2012

WOW, Jeff - no wonder this scene greeting you made that long hike in the dark feel SO-O worthwhile!! REALLY beautiful, my friend!! :-) #10272912

Raymond Pauly August 12, 2012

Wonderful capture, Jeff! #10273070

Ann H. Belus August 12, 2012

Absolutely gorgeous sunrise; sure worth the hike, Jeff! #10273121

Jodi Zimmer August 12, 2012

BEAUTIFUL! #10273401

Ellen Hodges August 12, 2012

Absolutely beautiful with gorgeous color and reflections, Jeff!!! #10273445

Nancy L. Green August 12, 2012

I LOVE the beautiful reflections and the great comp in this wonderful image, WTG Jeff!! <>< #10273496

Amanda J. Tanner August 13, 2012

Beautiful is not enough for this wonderful image! Great capture Jeff! #10273792

Jeff Robinson August 13, 2012

Thank You!! Jeff #10273824

Terry Cervi August 13, 2012

Your trek was well worth it, Jeff! This is gorgeous! #10274030

Usman M. Bajwa August 13, 2012

You were well rewarded for your efforts by Mother Nature, hope the judges follow suit, Jeff. Good luck!

UB. #10274085

Julianne Bradford August 13, 2012

Beautiful Jeff! #10274150

Karen Celella August 13, 2012

Gorgeous reward, Jeff! #10274498

David Phalen August 13, 2012

Thank you for making the effort to capture this image of spectacular beauty!! #10274619

Rona L. Schwarz August 13, 2012

Well it was certainly worth it, Jeff! All your BP friends thank you for that effort! What a spectacular sunrise - love the way the lake shimmers in the early morning and those fabulous reflections. Bet we see this again! #10274841

Renee Doyle August 13, 2012

Well worth the effort!!! Gorgeous Jeff! #10274870

Jeff Robinson August 14, 2012

Thank You! Jeff #10275014

Eivor Kuchta August 14, 2012

It's so nice to be out on location before the sun rises and see a new day come to life. What a lovely composition, with the little pool in the foreground! Wonderful light, of course. #10275551

Marijana Fajgl August 14, 2012

Amazing view, Jeff! Love it! #10275926

Jeff Robinson August 14, 2012

Thank You! Jeff #10275993

Jeff Robinson August 15, 2012

Thank You Sabrina! Jeff #10277227

JO ANN CLEVELAND August 15, 2012

What an awesome capture of this beautiful place Jeff..that golden light is an indicator of a Gold Win I hope...love it!

jo ann c.

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Ken Smith August 15, 2012

Can't beat that, Jeff...beautiful scene! #10277593

Jeff Robinson August 16, 2012

Thank You ! Jeff #10277917

Gail Vitikacs August 17, 2012

Fabulous scene Jeff! Happy Friday! #10279785

Katherine Kuhn August 17, 2012

Spectacular color & reflections, Jeff! Well-worth your walk in the dark, I'd say! #10279897

David M. Montero August 17, 2012

Love the inclusion of the mini-cove in the center and the cloud reflections in the water. Nicely composed Jeff! #10280133

Jeff Robinson August 18, 2012

Thank You! Jeff #10280529

Carol A. Grady August 19, 2012

What a wonderful capture Jeff. You've inspired me to try to do the same down at Thurmond Lake in SC!

#10282302

Jeff Robinson August 20, 2012

Thank You Carol! Jeff #10282542

Bill Houghton August 21, 2012

Stunning image Jeff. Love the sky. Bill #10284644

Jeff Robinson August 21, 2012

Thank You Bill! Jeff #10284656

Cassie L. Woodlee August 22, 2012

Breathtaking! #10285308

Jeff Robinson August 22, 2012

Thank You Cassie! Jeff #10286005

Donna La Mattino Pagakis August 23, 2012

What a great image, well worth the hike. Incredible work Jeff! #10286773

Jeff Robinson August 23, 2012

Thank You Donna! Jeff #10287312

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