Christmas Morning

Uploaded: December 15, 2013 04:11:26

Description


As you enter our town this is the new Christmas Tree that greets visitors and residents this season - I captured this at dawn a couple of weeks ago.

Canon 28-135 IS at 53mm. ISO 160, 1/160 @ f5.6, EC 0 Edited with LR5 and PSCS5 (MT)

Exif: F Number: 5.6, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/60 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 160, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 53.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark II

Comments

Leslie McLain level-classic December 15, 2013

Beautiful capture and sunrise colors, Jeff. #1556037

Carolyn M. Fletcher level-classic December 15, 2013

Wow! You totally nailed this beauty. FAVE! #10922040

Anita Hogue December 15, 2013

WOW, it is absolutely gorgeous, Jeff! #10922042

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe December 15, 2013

Beautiful sunrise and I love the Christmas tree. #10922044

Monnie Ryan December 15, 2013

That's a fabulous (and huge) tree - beautiful photo, Jeff! #10922055

Gail Sullivan level-classic December 15, 2013

Jeff…a most impressive tree that looks so gorgeous against that sky! #10922076

Husain Akhtar December 15, 2013

Excellent presentation, Jeff! #10922110

MELODIE C. ROBERTS December 15, 2013

I don't know why, but it always cracks me up to see Christmas trees, lights and decorations in warm climates.
Must be because I live in New England.

Do you warm climate dwellers even Have a chimney to hang your stockings?? ;0)

A wonderful scene Jeff!!! #10922141

Antonio Amen December 15, 2013

Nice colors. #10922159

Marilyn Cornwell December 15, 2013

What a big tree! It really is showcased by the sunrise! Beautiful work. #10922226

Tiia Vissak December 15, 2013

a lovely view! #10922288

Mitch Spence level-classic December 15, 2013

A lovely, peaceful stillness to wake up to, Jeff. Bet you went and got an interesting coffee after that. #10922304

Bojan Bencic level-classic December 15, 2013

Amazing Christmas photo, Jeff. Beautiful. #10922494

frank w. degenhardt December 15, 2013

I don't care what category you have this in Jeff, its a Winner and a favorite for me. What a gorgeous sight this is. The beautiful Christmas tree with all the pretty lights, and then you were at the right time to get that gorgeous sky. And is that so stunning. The whole scene is is exceptional in beauty my friend. #10922560

Claudia Kuhn level-classic December 15, 2013

A beautiful start to the day Jeff. Wonderful Christmas image #10922571

Laura E. Swan level-classic December 15, 2013

Jeff, it just absolutely doesn't matter how long it has been since I have visited your gallery, as when I return I am never disappointed. You bathe our eyes in sunrises and warmth and beauty.

So impressive and so TEXAS JEFF!

MERRY CHRISTMAS TO YOU AND YOURS and may you HOLIDAYS be BRIGHT!!!

-Laura :) #10922585

Robert R. Goodman December 15, 2013

Hi Jeff,Beautiful capture of the tree my friend.About time for me to get out and do some shooting!!! #10922617

Thomas E. Hinds December 15, 2013

Beautiful color and great comp, Jeff! #10922664

David Phalen December 15, 2013

You make a strong case for getting up early.:)
stunning beauty here Jeff! #10922721

Terry Cervi level-deluxe December 15, 2013

Love this, Jeff! Stunning work! Fave. #10922770

Jeffrey R. Bange December 15, 2013

Outstanding capture Jeff done to perfection. #10922819

Nadia Paul December 15, 2013

And what a gorgeous Christmas morning it is Jeff! Beautifully captured - a fave! #10922834

Robert K. Bemus level-classic December 15, 2013

Beautiful scene and color, Jeff! #10922847

Barbara Waldoch December 16, 2013

It's a beauty, Jeff! #10922884

Avril Young December 16, 2013

out of this world stunning.. #10922897

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe December 16, 2013

Thanks Everyone Very Much! Jeff #10922917

Ujjwal Mukherjee December 16, 2013

An excellent capture,Jeff!! #10922972

Stephen Zacker December 16, 2013

What a Welcome, this is Beautiful #10923071

William C. Raco level-classic December 16, 2013

Wow!
What a wonderful scene to welcome residents and visitors
Beautiful photo, Jeff #10923160

JO ANN CLEVELAND December 16, 2013

That Frank! He always says what I was going too! lol

This is total beauty Jeff! #10923173

Amalia Sylvia Arriaga Salinas level-classic December 16, 2013

Beautiful colors Jeff!,
Amalia #10923235

Nancy L. Green level-classic December 16, 2013

WOW!!! That is one GORGEOUS sky, a winner in my book!!! <>< #10923418

Carol L. Fowler December 16, 2013

What a beautiful Christmas scene! The sky is especially pretty #10923619

Cindy Bendush level-classic December 17, 2013

Gorgeous holiday scene! #10923684

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe December 17, 2013

Thank You! Jeff #10923706

Jill Odice level-classic December 17, 2013

The early morning sky is the perfect compliment to this lovely huge tree!Nice they leave the lights on all night! #10924209

John Connolly December 18, 2013

An awesome sky and great capture Jeff! Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year! #10924722

Patrick Rouzes level-classic December 18, 2013

Colors, lighting, scene, clarity & mood are magical, Jeff. Big fave, my friend.
#10924874

Mike F. Anderson December 18, 2013

There's a lot of great surprises when you get up and out & about early and this is one of them. Beautiful morning sunrise and exposure on the tree. A great compositional blend! #10924936

Deborah C. Lewinson level-addict December 18, 2013

Gorgeous tree, so perfect in its setting with the early morning sky, Jeff!

Excellent image!
Debby #10925007

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe December 19, 2013

Thank You! Jeff #10925220

Emile Abbott level-deluxe December 20, 2013

Stunning sky and beautiful tree to welcome to your neighborhood. #10926025

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe December 21, 2013

Thank You Doc! Jeff #10926488

Ellen Hodges December 21, 2013

A gorgeous and WOW capture, Jeff! #10926512

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe December 22, 2013

Thank You Ellen! Jeff #10927287

Karen Celella December 23, 2013

WOW, what a stunning combination, Jeff. Beautiful tree and gorgeous sunrise! #10928232

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe December 24, 2013

Thank You Karen! Jeff #10928486

Pat Abbott level-classic January 31, 2014

Gorgeous capture, Jeff! Congrats! #10961336

Jeffrey R. Bange January 31, 2014

Congratulations Jeff on your finalist photo and best of luck in the next round. #10961343

Nadia Paul January 31, 2014

Congrats on this beautiful finalist Jeff! #10961599

Deborah C. Lewinson level-addict February 01, 2014

Glad to see this again, Jeff! Huge congrats on your win!

Debby #10962026

Mike F. Anderson February 01, 2014

Congratulations on your finalist Jeff! #10962458

Emile Abbott level-deluxe February 01, 2014

Congratulations Jeff on your finalist #10962638

Thomas E. Hinds February 01, 2014

Congratulations on this great Finalist, Jeff! #10962855

Robert R. Goodman February 02, 2014

Big Congratulations on your beautiful finalist my friend!!!! #10963831

Ray level-classic February 02, 2014

Outstanding Finalist, Jeff! Congratulations! #10964323

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe February 04, 2014

Thank You! Jeff #10965883

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