Inspiring Photo: Early to Rise #9185235

Early to Rise

Uploaded: October 12, 2009 | Entered: April 30, 2015 03:59:33

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Hoping for the Perfect sunrise and the Joy of capturing it! Texas - An Autumn sunrise! I have had encounters with many things over the years while photographing nature and landscape images - Deer, turkeys, bobcat, water moccasins (very poisonous snake) and even the police! But, on this morning, while photographing the sunrise, I turned around and noticed a Skunk standing behind me!! I quietly moved away and got back into my Expedition that I had parked along the side of this back-road. The Skunk finally made his way through the tall grass and disappeared. While waiting for the Skunk to leave I noticed that my Canon EOS 50D mounted on the tripod looked pretty cool against that beautiful sky. I had my Canon G10 with me that I used it to take this image - I guess I have the Skunk to thank too! (The view from my 50D is in the comments section).

Lens 6.1 - 30.5 at 6.1mm. ISO 400, 1/320th @ f4.0 (MT)

Exif: F Number: 4, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/320 seconds, Flash: did not fire, auto mode, ISO: 400, FocalLength: 6.10 mm, Model: Canon PowerShot G10

Comments

Jeff Robinson October 12, 2009

The view from my 50D #1191109

Tammy M. Anderson October 12, 2009

WOW!!! Great story to go along with this gorgeous sunrise, Jeff. Both images are beautiful but I really like the one with the camera. #8029115

Stacy Lankford October 12, 2009

Great story and image! #8029143

Carolyn M. Fletcher October 12, 2009

Now where did you get that gorgeous sunrise? I haven't had one in a month! No fair!! #8029165

Gord MacEachern October 12, 2009

LOL Jeff, I think you should go back and leave the skunk a treat as he forced a WINNER here!!
Great job!! #8029190

Michelle Alton October 12, 2009

I agree with Gord. But wrap yourself up in a ziplock first! A wonderful shot of your silhouetted 50D. The sky is luscious. #8029214

Tiia Vissak October 12, 2009

a wonderful capture! #8029271

Alan L. Borror October 12, 2009

A really neat image and story, Jeff! I agree...a winner! #8029276

Barbara Waldoch October 12, 2009

What a beautiful sky, Jeff! #8029303

Tess L. Yee October 12, 2009

Great capture and story, Jeff. #8029316

Joao Martinho October 12, 2009

A great capture and well composed with your camera sillouette. #8029336

Agnes Fegan October 12, 2009

Beautiful sunrise colors ... glad you made it back to your car safely!!! #8029449

Amy M. Wilson October 12, 2009

That's too funny but sometimes it's incidents like this that give us a different perspective! Great captures, colors and glad you didn't get sprayed, Jeff! #8029477

Douglas Pignet October 12, 2009

Beautiful capture on this lovely sunrise, great colors and comp. #8029526

MELODIE C. ROBERTS October 12, 2009

Well..You didn't get Skunked on a Great Photo!!

Gorgeous Sky Jeff!! #8029554

Val Feldman October 12, 2009

Nothing like an over-the-top sunrise in the big skies of TX...gorgeous, gorgeous color, Jeff, beautifully composed. And a funny story!!! Glad you made it thru without an "unfortunate incident"! I once had a toad manage to get itself up my pants leg during an early morning shoot...glad no one witnessed that!! :) #8029630

Avril Young October 12, 2009

quite magical...what a sight to behold...stunning capture Jeff! #8029671

Carol Sawyer October 12, 2009

Beautiful sky, colors and capture, Jeff!! #8029709

Mary L. Graham October 12, 2009

Beautiful Sunrise that sky is just amazing! You should have gotten a shot of the skunk as well...I want to hear the story about the police lol!! =) #8029746

Eivor Kuchta October 12, 2009

What an exciting morning you had! I like both images, and your story a lot. I'm glad you noticed him on time, and didn't get sprayed - and not the camera either. How would you clean a skunk sprayed camera? #8029771

Nancy J. Locke October 12, 2009

Jeff, a superb photo!!! Beautiful lighting and mood and the camera silhouette rocks!!!

You do have the skunk to thank. I bet you didn't want to have to run from this scene. The lighting changes every second.

Gorgeous shot!!! Great story. :D

I was outside with a bear but I didn't know it until my hubby tried to join it for a walk. LOL

Cheers! Nancy J Locke #8029790

Jeana Clark October 12, 2009

WHAT A SKY!!!!!!
Beautiful shot Jeff!!!!!
Love the camera silhouette!!! :o)
~J~ #8029793

Cathy Barrows October 12, 2009
absolutely gorgeous...i would rather get face to face with a bobcat than face to hindend with a skunk...lol #8029820

Jack Ryan October 12, 2009
An excellent pair of photos...both are well composed and quite beautiful. That sky is just awesome! Very well done!!! #8029860

Ray Clarke October 12, 2009
Beautiful image Jeff, love the use of the camera for foreground.!!!(R) #8029862

Kathleen Brennan October 12, 2009
Wonderful image and great story, Jeff! I always enjoy hearing what's happening when we are standing around waiting for the perfect light! #8030006

Shirley Sicurello October 12, 2009
Beautiful sky, wonderful story. I've had a few skunk experiences myself! #8030022

Bill Houghton October 12, 2009
Jeff, this is a beautiful shot. Very nice job. Thanks for your comment on my covered bridge. Have a great day, Bill #8030075

Robert R. Goodman October 12, 2009
Hi Jeff,that sure is one beautiful sunrise.Gorgeous capture!!!! #8030256

Monnie Ryan October 12, 2009
The sign of a good photographer, Jeff -- a camera at the ready no matter where you go! :-) This is just gorgeous (and glad you avoided the skunk)! #8030275

Jessica Jenney October 12, 2009
YAY for the Canon G10, Jeff! Fantastic capture, gorgeous color and silhouette! #8030371

Carrie M. Groseclose October 12, 2009
Just beautiful, Jeff! Excellent comp and gorgeous sky!
Glad you didn't get "skunked"! #8030385

Janet Daniel October 12, 2009
Remarkable sunrise & a sensational capture, Jeff! I like them both!
Ah, the adventures of shooting! Great story! #8030400

Ellen Hodges October 12, 2009
Awesome color and capture, Jeff! Very funny story, too!! #8030442

Lynn M. Whitt October 12, 2009
Wow, that is gorgeous!!!! #8030508

Stephen Zacker October 12, 2009
What a Fantastic sky #8030524

John Benway October 12, 2009
Beautiful sunrise Jeff, I have to say, the camera really looks cool within the scene. Beautifully done.
John #8030603

Judy V. Kennamer October 12, 2009
WOW!!!! Breathtaking Jeff! What a great shot!!!! #8030695

Candice C. Calhoun October 12, 2009
Awesome photo...but, I cannot believe you walked away from your camera! SO glad you did though!
ccc #8030737

frank w. degenhardt October 12, 2009
Jeff- Had a laugh reading about your adventure. As it turned out, you indeed did get a fantastic shot and the camera on the tripod is pretty unique and cool. What intensified the already amazing glow of colors for me, is that you posted it next to your nightlife picture and the way we see two different times of the day. That is one gorgeous sky and must have been such a joy to take in.
Beautiful work my friend.
Have a great day, take care, enjoy. #8030751

Kerry Hill October 12, 2009
Gorgeous shot Jeff, the colours are awesome!! #8030822

Mike Clime October 12, 2009
Wow, awesome sunrise! I think the camera really adds to it! #8030835

Renata Gusciora October 12, 2009
Wonderful sky and silhouette,great composition,Mike! #8030891

Marcel J. Fernandez October 12, 2009
Beautiful scenic capture, Jeff. #8030904

Claudia Kuhn October 12, 2009
Glad that you didn't upset that skunk Jeff. Gorgeous sky patterns and colors! #8030939

Renata Gusciora October 12, 2009
Sorry ,Jeff!!! #8030957

Ken Jarvis October 12, 2009
Great capture, Jeff! #8031063

Anita Hogue October 12, 2009
LOL this is awesome Jeff! #8031156

Nancy L. Green October 12, 2009
Funny how things work out sometimes, OUTSTANDING capture Jeff, and just think, if it hadn't been for that skunk...WTG!!! <>< #8031175

Carla Metzler October 12, 2009
The other day I went to sit on the porch with my first cup of coffee and there was one in the yard. I found out that I can move a lot faster than I ever knew. LOL!
You got a great shot! #8031186

Patrick Rouzes October 12, 2009
Thanks to a skunk, a G 10 & your amazing eye you have captured a phenomenal sight here,Jeff! A biblical & surreal sight & mood indeed! WTG! #8031223

Lorraine A. Cook October 12, 2009
LOL! That skunk was just giving you his/her opinion on this lovely sunrise, Jeff! Probably curious too!
I've had several encounters in my backyard with skunks...Draco was sprayed a few years ago!
We trapped a possum the other day...George took the critter to the Delaware River...nice wooded area. #8031256

Max Aureli October 12, 2009
Amazing capture and work, Jeff!!! A really gorgeous clods sky!!! #8031368

Chua Wee Boo October 12, 2009
Very dramatic gorgeous sky,Jeff!!! #8031382

Denny E. Barnes October 12, 2009
Fantastic captured with both cameras, Jeff!! Gorgeous color and light you've captured here and love the story!
When I was a teenager our next door neighbor had a skunk for a pet that was fully intact and everything was fine for a few years until it got it's tail caught in the door, that house was never the same...LOL.. #8031439

David Phalen October 12, 2009
LOL your description. An amazing sky with awesome color and tone with a silhouette that makes this a one-of a kind image!! #8031598

Shelly A. Van Camp October 12, 2009
Wow, you would have smelled good!! LOL You would need a lot of tomato juice!! Beautiful sky and image!! #8031827

a2o akmal aini othman October 12, 2009
what a dramatic sky, Jeff! fantastic colour & perspective! #8031830

Arnie Horwitz October 12, 2009
Great capture with wonderful lighting and colors, Jeff! #8031901

Kelly S. Cavanaugh October 12, 2009
Great silhouette, Jeff! Amazing sky and cute story! lol #8031965

Tommy E. Burgess October 12, 2009
Very cool capture Jeff!! A friend of mine and I were on a hike a few weeks ago and ran across a skunk. We both joked after making a nice quiet escape that we almost rather have a run in with a bear. Wonderful work! #8031994

Tammy Scott October 13, 2009
Wow! What a terrific dynamic image! Love all those colors! #8032283

Jeff Robinson October 13, 2009
Thanks Everyone Very Much!! Jeff #8032347

Julianne Bradford October 13, 2009
I love this one with the camera Jeff. It could be titled "A photographer's perfect sunrise" Just wonderful. Glad you don't have to de-smell your Canon! #8034098

Jeff Robinson October 13, 2009
Thank You Julianne:)!! Jeff #8034337

Eugenio Diaz October 13, 2009
The colors and detail stunned me the moment I pulled it up. This is so perfect! #8034555

Randy D. Dinkins October 13, 2009
Beautiful sunrise and yes, I think you have the skunk to thank for this pov. I would not have thought of it either, but it makes the shot in spite of the beauty of the sky :-)... #8034717

Jeff Robinson October 14, 2009
Thank You Eugenio and Randy! Jeff #8035621

JO ANN CLEVELAND October 14, 2009
Love, love, love it Jeff, what fantastic lighting ....
jo ann c. #8036476

Kenny Metro October 14, 2009
As they say,early bird gets the worm.
Awesome image you captured here.
Just beautiful! #8036574

Mitch Spence October 14, 2009
Spectacular sunrise, Jeff, and the silhouette is great here. I think the skunk should be rewarded with a skunk treat--whatever that may be. :) #8036850

John Connolly October 14, 2009
Two excellent images Jeff! Just on of the trials of being an early morning photographer! #8037085

ALLEN O. HOWARD October 14, 2009
The skunk your new BFF! Awesome image, Jeff!!! #8037276

Jeff Robinson October 14, 2009
Thank You!! Jeff #8037584

Sam Britt October 14, 2009
Very beautiful sunrise image, Jeff. Great story, too! #8037603

Jill Odice October 14, 2009
Good thing you noticed Mr Skunk before he noticed you :-) What a beautiful way to start a day! I like both views! #8037961

Brett Dolsen October 14, 2009
Love a story with a good ENDING Jeff!!Great work by both of you!!Brett #8038058

Jeff Robinson October 15, 2009
Thank You Sam, Jill and Brett! Jeff #8040862

Marilyn K. Lincecum October 15, 2009
Gorgeous comp, colors and silhouetts. How lucky can you get...the camera really adds to sunrise. Good thing you noticed the skunk. #8041306

Howard B. Cheek October 16, 2009
Two awesome shots Jeff..
Enjoyed the story of your close encounter too :)
Well done & have a great weekend! #8041975

Jim Baines October 16, 2009
Spectacular piece o' work, Jeff!! Love the accompanying story as well! Great job! #8042388

anonymous October 16, 2009
Love this Jeff! Great presentation. #8042850

Jeff Robinson October 17, 2009
Thank You! Jeff #8044750

Maria Morrow October 18, 2009
Lol.. what a great story, and a superb image! #8047756

Jeff Robinson October 18, 2009
Thank You Maria! Jeff #8047890

Amy JACKSON October 18, 2009
Wonderful shot, Jeff!! #8048575

Lisa J. Boulden October 19, 2009
GORGEOUS capture, Jeff, with a great narrative, too! Love that sky!
Glad the skunk decided to leave you alone after the brief morning encounter!
~♥~lisa #8050058

Jeff Robinson October 19, 2009
Thank You Amy and Lisa! Jeff #8051140

Susie Peek-Swint October 20, 2009
Wonderful sunrise and capture Jeff ~ love the story behind it ~ lol ~ I'll take everything except the snake and the skunk! #8052108

Jeff Robinson October 20, 2009
Thank You Susie!! I can do without the snake and the skunk too:) Jeff #8052123

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