Red Leaf Sunrise

© Randy D. Dinkins

Red Leaf Sunrise

Uploaded: September 30, 2012 18:18:10

Description

Actually, photo taken just before the sun the sun came up, on Auxier Ridge in the Red River Gorge.

Exif: F Number: 8, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/25 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 200, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 10.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS REBEL T3i

Comments

Randy D. Dinkins level-classic September 30, 2012

Image above is a cropped version from included photo. Thought it left a little more to the imagination. Comments welcome. #1489381

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe September 30, 2012

Both are just beautiful, Randy. Love the colors, comp. and light. I like more of the sky showing in the second one. #10348132

Randy D. Dinkins level-classic October 01, 2012

Thanks Tammy - after uploading and having a chance to see side-by-side, I think I agree with you. It was a beautiful Harvest moon morning to be out. -Randy #10348494

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe October 01, 2012

Beautifully composed and captured!! #10348554

Dominick M. Dimacale level-addict October 01, 2012

This is a beauty, Randy!


Dominick #10348560

Monnie Ryan October 01, 2012

Gorgeous scene, Randy (both of them)!! #10348696

Dayna Cain level-classic October 02, 2012

Both are beautiful but my preference is the one with more sky. It's STUNNING! #10351066

Daniel Ruf October 08, 2012

Beautiful work, Randy. You just keep making things happen. #10361206

Terry Cervi level-deluxe October 10, 2012

While I like both images, I agreee with Tammy and do like the one with more sky. Either way, they're wonderful OM! When I first saw the thumb, I thought that patch of red was an OM hunkered down. LOL. #10363322

Becky J. Parkinson level-deluxe October 28, 2012

Both images are fantastic! Congratulations on a well-deserved finalist, Randy!
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Renee Doyle October 28, 2012

Beautiful!! Congratulations Randy! #10388981

Nadia Paul October 28, 2012

Congrats on your beautiful finalist Randy! #10389075

Randy D. Dinkins level-classic October 29, 2012

Thanks everyone. Honored. I also like them both, but did follow up on the suggestions above and submitted the second as well, however I think they straddle Sept/Oct. #10389363

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe October 29, 2012

Congrats on the Finalist Randy!! #10389455

Danny B. Head October 29, 2012

Great choice by the judges! Congrats! #10389670

Ellen Hodges October 29, 2012

Huge congrats and very best luck, Randy!! #10389688

Phyllis H. Burchett October 29, 2012

So beautiful, congrats! #10389966

JO ANN CLEVELAND October 29, 2012

Congratulations on this awesome finalist
Randy!

jo ann c. #10390068

Patricia A. Casey level-deluxe October 29, 2012

Congratulations on the Finalist...all the very best in the next round Randy! #10390442

Nancy L. Green level-classic October 29, 2012

This is SO GORGEOUS Randy, CONGRATULATIONS my friend!! <>< #10390568

Mary Beth Aiello level-classic October 29, 2012

Gorgeous, Randy. Huge congrats on this beautiful finalist. #10391168

Carol L. Fowler October 29, 2012

Congrats on this wonderful Finalist #10391432

Eivor Kuchta October 29, 2012

Beautiful light and colors, Randy! I like them both. In the one with less sky, I pay more attention to the fog, which creates a nice mood in the image. Congratulations on your finalist, and good luck in the next round! #10391801

Deborah C. Lewinson level-addict October 29, 2012

Love both images, Randy! Congrats on your beautiful and unique finalist!

Debby #10391835

Merna L. Nobile October 29, 2012

Receiving an award from Better Photo is just like unwrapping a gift, the thrill is always the same! It is also exciting to be able to send my personal congratulations to each and every one of you and I look forward to seeing the gold though out the galleries. Merna #10391872

Carla Capra Anderson October 29, 2012

Randy, this is just beautiful. A wonderful reflection, lovely colors, and that misty b/g. Congratulations. #10392513

Lydia Williams level-classic October 29, 2012

Congratulations, Randy on this beautiful image! #10392664

October 29, 2012

Beautiful! #10392676

Shelly A. Van Camp level-classic October 29, 2012

Pretty, Congrats! #10393046

Robert R. Goodman October 29, 2012

Hi Randy,Big congratulations on this beautiful finalist my friend!!! #10393285

Terry Cervi level-deluxe October 29, 2012

Another beauty and fantastic finalist OM! Congrats! #10393334

Robert K. Bemus level-classic October 29, 2012

Stunning...congratulations and all the best in round next!! #10393665

Patrick Rouzes level-classic October 29, 2012

INCREDIBLE, Randy! CONGRATS & good luck!
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frank w. degenhardt October 30, 2012

Love the dreamy look. Congratulations on the Finalist my friend. #10393916

frank w. degenhardt October 30, 2012

Love the dreamy look. Congratulations on the Finalist my friend. #10393917

Linda D. Lester level-classic October 30, 2012

What a beauty....Congratulations on your finalist! #10394346

Ann H. Belus level-deluxe October 30, 2012

Awesome finalist, Randy! Good luck in the next round! #10394364

Nadia Paul November 29, 2012

Congratulations on your wonderful finalist Randy! #10439189

Stefania Barbier level-classic November 30, 2012

It's a beauty… Congratulations! #10439823

Ellen Hodges November 30, 2012

Huge congrats on these super awesome finalists, Randy!! #10440690

Patricia A. Casey level-deluxe November 30, 2012

Bravo on your Second Finalist...wonderful editing work Randy....love them both...the second sure does have impact! All the best in the next round..... #10440700

November 30, 2012

Beautiful #10441144

ALLEN O. HOWARD November 30, 2012

Awesome!!! Congratulations! #10441441

Debra R. Harder November 30, 2012

Absolutely amazing, Randy! Love everything about it. Huge congratulations on another BEAUTIFUL finalist! #10441723

Danny B. Head November 30, 2012

Congrats on a two time finalist! #10442182

Nancy L. Green level-classic November 30, 2012

CONGRATULATIONS Randy on this wonderful finalist, WTG!!! <>< #10442506

Ellen Hodges November 30, 2012

Huge congrats on a fabulous winner, Randy!! #10442909

Ellen Hodges November 30, 2012

Huge congrats on a fabulous winner, Randy!! #10442910

Danny B. Head November 30, 2012

Nice! Good to see it win! Congrats! #10442941

Linda A. Braddock November 30, 2012

Congratulations Randy! Beautiful. #10442954

Katherine Kuhn November 30, 2012

Both images are gorgeous, Randy! Congratulations on both your finalist & your win! #10443070

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe November 30, 2012

We called this right for you. LOL. Beautiful winner. Congrats! #10443180

Mary Beth Aiello level-classic November 30, 2012

Simply beautiful, Randy. Huge congrats on your GOLD. #10443328

Claudia Kuhn level-classic November 30, 2012

Gorgeous scene Randy, congratulations on your winner! #10443344

Colette M. Metcalf November 30, 2012

Just gorgeous!! Congrats on your win!!! #10443478

Carol L. Fowler November 30, 2012

WTG Randy!! Congrats! #10443553

David Phalen November 30, 2012

BIG Congrats on a beautiful Winner!! #10443605

Monnie Ryan November 30, 2012

Congratulations on your win, Randy! WTG! #10443628

Renee Doyle November 30, 2012

Congratulations on this wonderful capture and deserved winner Randy!! #10443672

Rona L. Schwarz November 30, 2012

WOW! Spectacular capture, Randy! How glorious it must have been to witness such a spectacle! Wonderful POV and brilliant execution. HUGE CONGRATULATIONS on this superb Gold Winner! #10443833

Glenn E. Traver November 30, 2012

Beautiful Capture Randy, I was eyeing this photo just the other day, Congratulations on this wonderful WINNER ~ GT #10443844

Stefania Barbier level-classic November 30, 2012

Congratulations on your gorgeous winner! #10443911

frank w. degenhardt November 30, 2012

Congratulations on this beautiful Second Place Win my friend. #10443995

Terry Cervi level-deluxe December 01, 2012

Congrats on your beautiful win, OM!! #10444492

Connie J. Bagot December 01, 2012

Congratulations Randy---very beautiful image and well deserved win! #10444694

Debra R. Harder December 01, 2012

No surprise here, Randy! I knew this beauty would win the GOLD! Huge congratulations! #10444704

JO ANN CLEVELAND December 01, 2012

Congrats on this 2nd Place Gold winner, it is certainly well deserved Randy!

jo ann c. #10445213

Usman M. Bajwa level-classic December 01, 2012

Huge CONGRATZ on your beautiful WINNER!!!

UB. #10445706

Merna L. Nobile December 09, 2012


To my photo friend:
Look back with pride,
Look forward with excitement,
Enjoy the success of the day.
CONGRATULATIONS! Merna
#10457523

Kathryn Wesserling December 27, 2012

Ditto on the "more sky" choice. It's a wonderful feature in SnapShot#609; your explanation helps my learning. #10480657

JO ANN CLEVELAND December 27, 2012

Not surprised to see this recognized AGAIN Randy as special the SnapShot#609.. sooo well deserved too!

jo ann c.

#10480758


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