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One Mile Beach Sunrise!

© John Connolly

One Mile Beach Sunrise!

Uploaded: December 16, 2014 | Entered: December 16, 2014 11:01:09

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I only just made it in time for this sunrise, and it is not much use trying to hurry in soft sand.
This beach is just over one hour’s drive north of us, and we spent a very rewarding week there!


Exif: F Number: 6.3, Exposure Bias Value: -0.70, ExposureTime: 1/80 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 100, White balance: Manual white balance, FocalLength: 14.00 mm, Model: E-300

Comments

Tiia Vissak December 16, 2014

a beautiful capture! #1600687

Natasha Pliss level-classic December 16, 2014

It's a great image, John! I can feel this cool, moist early morning sand under my feet while rushing to the ocean to see the grandeur of the sunrise. Very impressive! #11207860

Katherine Kuhn December 16, 2014

Love how the rising sun is cupped by the sand dunes -- beautiful light & color, John! You made it in time! #11207867

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe December 16, 2014

Beautiful sunrise. Great comp. and colors. #11207869

John Benway December 16, 2014

Beautiful composition and color john, love the leading lines. Very appealing scene. #11207874

Monnie Ryan December 16, 2014

Just love this, John - boy, would I love to be trekking through that sand right now (barefoot, of course)! #11207876

Lydia Williams level-classic December 16, 2014

Gorgeous,,,I would also like to be trekking through that sand too...So inviting! #11207883

Debbie Bray December 16, 2014

That is really beautiful, John, and not a moment too late. I love the sand in the picture, too - such a peaceful setting! #11207885

Gord MacEachern December 16, 2014

Fine photography here John, you captured this idyllic place perfectly!! #11207890

Lynn M. Whitt December 16, 2014

Gorgeous colors and composition. #11207896

Anita Hogue December 16, 2014

WOW, I wished those were my footprints! This is gorgeous, John! #11207914

Jeff Sielski December 16, 2014

Beautiful capture John! #11207917

Ann Lyssenko level-classic December 16, 2014

Superb composition that gives the feeling of climbing up the dunes to be rewarded with waves and a glorious sky John! Just beautiful! Ann #11207928

Nancy L. Green level-classic December 16, 2014

GORGEOUS sunrise my friend, WTG!!! <>< #11207932

Ken Smith level-classic December 16, 2014

What a peaceful scene, John. Beautiful!
#11207979

Amalia Sylvia Arriaga Salinas level-classic December 16, 2014

What a beautiful sunrise John!,
Amalia #11207997

Patrick Rouzes level-classic December 17, 2014

Beautiful sky, sunrise, tones, perspective & mood here, John. I could spend a week there. #11208020

Joy Rector December 17, 2014

beautiful #11208089

Kirsten Kiki Kjaer December 17, 2014

Ahh, so beautiful, John. Lovely sunrise colors and the footprints are a nice touch. #11208110

Martha R. Mazon level-classic December 17, 2014

Superb composition, John, with lovely tones and soft light! I love the textures in the sand from wind and footsteps! #11208143

John Connolly December 17, 2014

Many thanks for all your kind comments! #11208274

Wm Nosal December 17, 2014

Beautiful Capture and Place John! #11208368

John Connolly December 18, 2014

Thanks Wm! #11208748

Chris Ebben December 18, 2014

Bet it doesn't look like that this morning, it's cold & very windy & looks like it could rain any minute. Nice reminder of what Summer should look like=^..^= #11208805

Nadia Paul December 18, 2014

Beautiful framing for this gorgeous sunrise John! #11208985

John Connolly December 19, 2014

Thanks so much Chris and Nadia! #11209367

Emile Abbott level-deluxe December 20, 2014

Timed and composed with skill and perfection, John. #11210030

John Connolly December 22, 2014

Thank you Emile! #11211070

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