Out Early

Uploaded: September 30, 2008

Description

Photo captured minutes after dawn late September 2008. Photo captured at William Towell Lake, in Missouri.

Exif: F Number: 10, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/250 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 400, White balance: Manual white balance, FocalLength: 259.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XTi

Comments

Evy Johansen level-classic October 01, 2008

Beautiful and peaceful image, Tommy!! #1008172

Stefania Barbier level-classic October 01, 2008

moody and gorgeous! #6536152

Kirsten Kiki Kjaer October 01, 2008

Absolutely gorgeous image, Tommy. #6536178

KARU WIJESUNDARA. A.N.P.A.S. October 01, 2008

IT'S A WONDERFUL IMAGE HERE.

KARU. #6536186

A P October 01, 2008

Gorgeous light and tones to this outstanding capture, Tommy. #6536195

Vladan D. Djordjevic October 01, 2008

This is an amazing image! Terrific tones, lighting, silhouettes and composition. Fantastic work!! #6536241

Pat Gamwell October 01, 2008

Wow! LOVE those color tones, Tommy! Especially love the way the tree pods 'dot' the water...excellent work! #6536279

Barbara Waldoch October 01, 2008

Gorgeous light and capture, Tommy! #6536281

Christina N. Seuser October 01, 2008

Love the composition and light Tommy! #6536347

Tommy E. Burgess October 01, 2008

Thanks everyone for the kind words. I must say what a way to start the month. There are so many excellent captures tonight. Well done everyone and have a wonderful day/night. :) Tommy #6536349

Usman M. Bajwa level-classic October 01, 2008

WOW...this is very beautiful. The reflections, tones and composition is superbly executed. Thanks for sharing. #6536376

Brett Dolsen October 01, 2008

Beautifull composition,mood and colour tones Tommy!!Brett #6536379

Avril Young October 01, 2008

Outstanding capture, awesome mood,tones and reflections...this is a winner...super super photo Tommy! #6536445

Vitor Dias October 01, 2008

WONDERFUL IMAGE TOMMY!!!!!!! Congrats. #6536462

Paul E. Earl October 01, 2008

Terrific image, Tommy. Lovely lighting and tones. #6536486

Dominick M. Dimacale level-addict October 01, 2008

Great image here, Tommy.


Dominick #6536560

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe October 01, 2008

Beautiful scene, Tommy. Love the colors. #6536686

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe October 01, 2008

Outstanding!! Jeff #6536857

Carolyn J. Connolly October 01, 2008

Just an exquisite early morning capture, Tommy!! A W-O-W image in *every* way!! :o) #6536906

Nadya Johnson October 01, 2008

Beautiful capture of the early morning light! #6537987

Tiia Vissak October 01, 2008

great tones, light & pov! #6538302

Lynne Morris October 01, 2008

Fantastic capture Tommy, great colours and lighting. #6538855

Tommy E. Burgess October 01, 2008

Thanks everyone so much. Happy shooting. :) Tommy #6539329

Nancy (Peaches) Harker October 01, 2008

AWSOME and beautiful capture Tommy!
Super tones and lighting! #6539382

John Connolly October 01, 2008

My favorite time of day, beautifully captured and presented, Tommy! Well done! #6539849

Tommy E. Burgess October 01, 2008

Thank you for the kind words Peaches and John. Happy shooting. :) Tommy #6540343

Teresa Burnett level-classic October 01, 2008

Beautiful image Tommy!! Gorgeous color and lighting, and I love the silhouettes!! #6540353

Michael Umbreit October 01, 2008

Tommy - I really like this!! Very nice! - Mike #6540959

Tommy E. Burgess October 01, 2008

Thank you for the kind words Teresa and Mike. :) Tommy #6540973

Liz blahh October 01, 2008

Beautifully captured! #6541414

Sandy Stigliano October 02, 2008

Gorgeous image and your gallery is full of wonderful photos. #6542587

Donna La Mattino Pagakis October 02, 2008

Outstanding light and beautiful story telling scenery. This is amazing Tommy!! A fav! #6543048

Angie Sidles level-classic October 02, 2008

Absolutely BEAUTIFUL scene here Tommy! Gorgeous colors, effects and mood! Love it! #6543108

Tommy E. Burgess October 02, 2008

Thank you for the Kind words Liz, Sandy, Donna and Angie. I appreciate them very much. :) Tommy #6544347

Judi Bailey October 04, 2008

You have a talent for capturing very peaceful scenes....this is one of my favorites..the images on the yellow background...."magic" !! #6551671

Tommy E. Burgess October 04, 2008

Thank you for your kind words Judi, I appreciate them very much. Happy shooting. :) Tommy #6554259

Tammy D. Ferren October 05, 2008

So beautiful and serene and still! Love the fog and tones and tree silhouette and, of course, the ones fishing. Awesome. #6556772

Tommy E. Burgess October 05, 2008

Thank you very much for the kind comments Tammy. Happy shooting.
:) Tommy #6557549

Robert K. Bemus level-classic October 05, 2008

Another beautifully captured scene, Tommy!! #6558185

Summer A. Kozisek October 06, 2008

Beautiful image Tommy, I sure wish I were on that boat right now! #6560555

Reynaldo D. Reyes level-classic October 06, 2008

Simply beautiful with the bright golden colors and fishermen in silhouette. Lovely work Tommy! #6562422

Nancy (Peaches) Harker October 06, 2008

BEAUUUUUUUUUUUTIFUL, gorgeous color and capture Tommy! #6562613

Tommy E. Burgess October 06, 2008

Thank you Robert, Summer, Reynaldo, and Peaches. I really apprecaite you taking the time to look and comment. Happy shooting. :) Tommy #6562942

Bill Knaps October 08, 2008

Very beautiful Tommy. Thanks, Bill #6572867

Mary K. Robison October 09, 2008

"By the dawn's early light" ~ and a gorgeous light it is, Tommy!
So well-composed, and with such a peace-filled feeling. Lovely capture!
#6573410

Tommy E. Burgess October 09, 2008

Thank you Bill and Mary. I really appreciate your kind comments.
:) Tommy #6573453

Laura E. Swan level-classic October 10, 2008

You certainly have your own style Tommy. Your whole gallery has an amazing look and feel to it. -Laura Swan #6578273

Andre Goldstein October 10, 2008

Very beautiful Tommy! Great light and composition. #6580454

Tommy E. Burgess October 10, 2008

Thank you for the kind words Laura and Andre, I appreciate them very much. Have a great weekend, and happy shooting. :) Tommy #6582357

Ulysses A. Villamin October 13, 2008

Fabulous!!! #6590590

Tommy E. Burgess October 13, 2008

Thank you very much Ulysses. Happu shooting. :) Tommy #6595328

Colleen Farrell October 14, 2008

Wow, beautiful capture, Tommy! I think you have a winner here!! #6598040

Tommy E. Burgess October 14, 2008

Thank you Colleen. Have a wonderful day. :) Tommy #6598198

Jean B. Hall October 15, 2008

Lovely silhouettes and golden background. especially like the mist. #6601135

Janice Mezzacappa October 15, 2008

Beautifully composed image Tommy, the fog and tones are outstanding, great work! #6602964

Tommy E. Burgess October 15, 2008

Thank you for the kind words Jean and Janice. Happy shooting. :) Tommy #6605906

Dianna Murphy October 16, 2008

Very beautiful and magical. #6609406

Tommy E. Burgess October 16, 2008

Thank you for the kind words Dianna. Have a great day. :) Tommy #6611015

Lauren P. Krajenta June 09, 2009

Another gorgeous shot! The tones are just beautiful with excellent comp! #7614563

Tommy E. Burgess June 09, 2009

Thank you very much for the kind words Lauren. Have a great week and happy shooting. :) Tommy #7614567

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