Inspiring Photo: Day's Beginning #9366908

Uploaded: November 09, 2009 20:12:14

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Lake Marmo

Morton Arboretum
Lisle - Illinois - USA

Comments welcome and appreciated!

Exif: F Number: 16, ExposureTime: 12500/100000 seconds, ISO: 100, FocalLength: 17.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark II

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Anita J. Luellen November 09, 2009

Stunning image! Terrific composition...beautiful light. #1203020

Donna La Mattino Pagakis November 09, 2009

A remarkable view, I love the reflections and mist on the water. Wow, what a way to start the day Mike! #8118266

Lisa J. Boulden November 09, 2009

Gorgeous, Mike!
Great colors and light!
Love the mist on the water and the rays of the sun. A GREAT way to start the day!
~♥~Lisa #8118273

Daniella Puente November 09, 2009

Wow Mike this is amazing... #8118298

Summer A. Kozisek November 09, 2009

Amazing sky and reflections Mike, gorgeous capture!! #8118337

Usman M. Bajwa November 09, 2009

Wonderful composition and super reflections in the lake will take this higher, Mike! Good Luck!

UB. #8118342

Jim Kinnunen November 09, 2009

Gorgeous landscape, excellent comp and light, Mike!:) #8118416

Kathy Salerni November 09, 2009

Beautiful landscape with terrific reflections and light! #8118498

Kerry Hill November 10, 2009

Gorgeous scene and capture, Mike!! #8118667

Carolyn Morgan November 10, 2009

So eye-catching - wonderful #8118669

Michelle Alton November 10, 2009

Gorgeous...awesome. #8118914

Tess L. Yee November 10, 2009

As they say on BP...straight into my faves! Gorgeous, fabulous, stunning image, Mike! #8118920

Stacy Lankford November 10, 2009

Wonderful image! We will see this again! #8119288

Mike Clime November 10, 2009

Beautiful capture! Like the mist and the reflection! #8120337

Michael Umbreit November 10, 2009

Thanks so much for all of the very kind comments! I knew that something special was happening that morning and I hoped to do it justice with my HDR work. :-) Mike #8121073

Kara L. Hendricks November 10, 2009

Oh Mike... This is a winning shot... What powerful light and comp. you have here...:) I love this!! #8121372

Karen E. Baumann November 11, 2009

This is beautiful, Mike! The HDR was definitely the right choice. Love the comp, POV, colors, lighting... all of it! #8121821

John E. Steinway November 11, 2009

Gorgeous capture Mike. Just perfect. #8123416

Leslie McLain November 11, 2009

Stunning image, colors, and light, Mike. #8123715

Michael Umbreit November 13, 2009

Thanks!!! You are all so kind!! :-) Mike #8129615

Karen Engelbreth November 25, 2009

A big congrats on your POTD, Mike ... #8165399

Kathy Coombs November 25, 2009

That has to be one of the most stunning pictures I have ever seen. . #8165402

Darryl Wilkinson November 25, 2009

Beautiful photograph, Mike - congrats! #8165435

Renee Doyle November 25, 2009

Congratulations Mike on this stunning capture and POTD!! #8165453

Usman M. Bajwa November 25, 2009

Just as expected. CONGRATZ Mike on the POTD Award!

UB. #8165468

Katarina Mansson November 25, 2009

Stunning N&L picture Mike! Huge congrats on your well-deserved POTD! #8165471

Stefania Barbier November 25, 2009

WOW congrats on your POTD! #8165513

Mary K. Robison November 25, 2009

Gorgeous capture, Mike! Congratulations on a well-earned POTD! #8165592

Mike Clime November 25, 2009

Congratulations on this beautiful POTD! #8165602

Dominick M. Dimacale November 25, 2009

Great scenery and congratulations on your POTD, Mike.

Dominick #8165612

Patricia A. Casey November 25, 2009

What a wonderful place to greet a new day! Congratulations on the POTD, Mike. Lovely capture.... #8165691

Michael G. Marshall November 25, 2009

Outstanding image, Mike! Congratulations on your POTD! Michael #8165769

Judy V. Kennamer November 25, 2009

Congrats on your beautiful POTD Mike! I love this shot! The light and colors - wonderful!!! I love the reflections and the beautiful sunbeams! I just love everything about it! #8165779

David Phalen November 25, 2009

BIG Congrats on a stunning POTD!! #8165786

Ed Heaton November 25, 2009

Outstanding work Mike! Congrats on the awards :-) #8165805

Lori Carlson November 25, 2009

What a moment! What a POTD!! Big congrats on your timing, exposure & your deserved recognition!! =) #8165829

Melinda F. Schneider November 25, 2009

Gorgeous morning scene.
The rays of sun are stupendous!
Congratulations Mike!! #8165949

Leslie McLain November 25, 2009

Congrats on your stunning POTD, Mike. #8165973

Carolyn Morgan November 25, 2009

More congratulations echoing from here.
Absolutely wonderful! #8166034

JO ANN CLEVELAND November 25, 2009

Awesome! One perfect shot for sure, congrats on this well deserved POTD!

We should see this one again for sure Mike!

jo ann c. #8166050

Max Aureli November 25, 2009

Great capture and fantastic work, Mike!! Congratulations on your POTD!!! #8166059

Daniella Puente November 25, 2009

Congratulations on this wonderful POTD Mike! #8166061

Cathy Barrows November 25, 2009

gorgeous...congrats on your POTD #8166078

Rony Sagy November 25, 2009

Spectacular. Confrats on POTD, Mike. #8166107

Courtenay Vanderbilt November 25, 2009

Stunningly beautiful, Mike! CONGRATULATIONS! #8166112

Nancyj E. Hovey November 25, 2009

C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S
on your very deserving POTD! 8o)

outstanding image... WOW!!! #8166130

Kimber Wallwork-Heineman November 25, 2009

Amazing capture and post processing - Congrats #8166164

Anthony L. Mancuso November 25, 2009

Beautiful image Mike. Congrats on the POTD..I'm sure we will see this one again next month... #8166285

November 25, 2009

This is absolutely breathtaking!! I don't take the time to comment on many of the photos I see each day but this one is in the top ten best photos I've ever seen in my life. Great job!! I could stare at it all day :) #8166317

Linda D. Lester November 25, 2009

WOW!!! What a beauty...Congratulations on your POTD!!! #8166320

Eivor Kuchta November 25, 2009

Stunning, Mike! Congratulations on the POTD award! Hope to see this again!!! #8166347

Ryan Murphy November 25, 2009

This is stunning, Mike. Congrats. #8166476

Sheri Camarda November 25, 2009

Breathtaking! Congratulations! #8166487

Les Rhoades November 25, 2009

Congrats on your POTD selection! #8166541

Joy Rector November 25, 2009

congrats on the POTD #8166608

wolfie wolfe November 25, 2009

Wonderful Mike! Congrads! #8166639

Ronald F. Fischer November 25, 2009

What a spectacular HDR capture, Mike!!! Congrats on the well deserved POTD!!! #8166664

Pamela L. Moore November 25, 2009

Wow - I just want to be there!! Congrats on your POTD!! Well deserved. #8166675

Colleen Farrell November 25, 2009

Stunning, Mike!! Big congratulations on your POTD! #8166686

Mitch Spence November 25, 2009

Marvelous, Mike. Congratulations on the POTD. #8166728

Susana Ms Heide November 25, 2009

I'm not surprised this was chosen as a POTD!!! It is such a REMARKABLE image in every detail! CONGRATS Mike!! #8166779

Casey A. Hanson November 25, 2009

Om my....this is outstanding. Beautiful catch, Mike. Congrats!! #8166803

H. Jeremy Wu November 25, 2009

Wow, beautiful shot! Caught my eyes right away!! Congrads!! #8166877

Lisa J. Boulden November 25, 2009

Big congratz, Mike, on this marvelous POTD!
~♥~lisa #8166902

Cesar J. La Rosa November 25, 2009

Congratulations on this BEAUTIFUL and well-deserved POTD, Mike!!!
Cesar
#8166966

Louie Zaninovich November 25, 2009

Mike,
Beautiful comp. & colors on this sunrise shot; killer reflection really makes it. Congrats on POTD! Louie #8166993

PiperAnne L. Worcester November 25, 2009

Stunning Photo... #8167093

Becky J. Parkinson November 25, 2009

Incredible, stunning morning sunrise, Mike!! Congratulations on the much deserved POTD!! #8167182

November 25, 2009

Wow, beautiful. Congratulations
#8167458

Anne McKinnell November 25, 2009

Outstanding shot Mike! Love the morning mist and the stunning reflection. #8167585

Linda A. Braddock November 25, 2009

Mike, This is Gorgeous! Beautiful Colors! #8167818

Jeffrey R. Bange November 25, 2009

Beautiful capture and well deserved POTD, the clarity of the reflection on the water is absolutely perfect. #8167879

Ivan Chacon November 25, 2009

Wonderful way to begin your day! Congrats on your POTD! :) #8168184

Kathleen Rinker November 25, 2009

Beautiful image Mike, huge congrats!! #8168234

Michael Umbreit November 25, 2009

Wow!! Thanks so much!! I was wondering why I had so much email! I do appreciate all of the comments! You are all so kind!! That image depicts a great start to the day and now it has made for another great day. :-) Mike #8168245

Lindley Johnson November 25, 2009

Absolutely stunning, Mike! Gorgeous light, wonderful relections, and terrific composition. Congratulations on your very well-deserved POTD! #8168448

Susie Peek-Swint November 25, 2009

Stunning seems to be the only word fit for this beautiful capture Mike ~ what a way to start the day! Many congrats on your POTD ~ I predict a winner too! #8168467

Dr Silly November 25, 2009

Congrats Mike on your beautiful POTD. :O) #8168730

Tamara K. Walker November 25, 2009

WOW!!! Congratulations! #8168848

Philippe Vieux-Jeanton November 25, 2009

Very good!! Congrats (For the present and the futur!) #8169046

Cindy Bendush November 25, 2009

Heavenly Mike - Fabulous color and composition! Congrats on this beautiful POTD! #8169095

Jeff Robinson November 26, 2009

Congrats Mike on your Beautiful POTD!! Jeff #8169978

Michael Umbreit November 26, 2009

Thanks so much for the very kind comments! I hope everybody is having a great Thanksgiving! - Mike #8170441

Richard D. Love November 26, 2009

Congratulations, Mike. Truly a beautiful image. Well done.

Rick #8170507

Fax Sinclair November 27, 2009

Aloha Mike,
Now that you have captured THE PERFECT sunrise -- how do you think that makes the rest of us feel? (Just pack up your gear, Mike already did the sunrise.)

This is stunning, lovely and captured perfectly. #8172824

Debra R. Harder November 27, 2009

Congratulations, Mike, on your BEAUTIFUL POTD!! SUPERB!! Deb #8172928

Janice Mezzacappa November 27, 2009

Spectacular capture Mike awesome POTD!!
Huge Congrats!! #8173348

Wanda Knoss November 29, 2009

Wonderful Image! Congrats on POTD. #8177341

Dianna Murphy December 03, 2009

Wow, should be a winner. Beautiful. Congrats. #8188203

Alex T. Mizuno December 03, 2009

Really breathtaking sunrise image! Congratulations on POTD Mike!

Besides HDR, did you also use GND and C polarizer? #8188905

Michael Umbreit December 05, 2009

Thanks so much for the very kind comments! I did use a C polarizer when taking this shot. :-) Mike #8193185

Alex T. Mizuno December 06, 2009

Thank you for the info Mike! #8197020

Michael Umbreit December 12, 2009

Alex - You are welcome! - Mike #8210750

Eivor Kuchta December 15, 2009

Congratulations on your finalist, Mike! #8218292

Michael Umbreit December 15, 2009

Eivor - Thank You! - Mike #8219019

Randy D. Dinkins December 15, 2009

Mike - Beautiful shot, worthy of all the kudos here. Congrats. Randy #8219191

Janice Mezzacappa December 15, 2009

Fantastic finalist Mike huge congrats and hope to see again!! #8219242

Michelle Alton December 15, 2009

Congratulations Mike, on this and your other Finaist! They are magnificent. #8219429

ROLAN NARMAN December 15, 2009

Congratulations on your fantastic Finalist Mike! #8220208

Usman M. Bajwa December 15, 2009

CONGRATZ again Mike on this very beautiful Finalist! Good Luck in the next round!

UB. #8220565

Kara L. Hendricks December 15, 2009

I really do see this one going double gold for you Mike... I love it!!!

Congrats!!! #8220747

Stefania Barbier December 16, 2009

congratulations on your gorgeous finalist!!! #8221484

Renata Gusciora December 16, 2009

Gorgeous,Mike!Huge congratulations on your finalist!!!:-) #8221790

Linda A. Braddock December 16, 2009

Mike, Congratulations on this beautiful Finalist! #8222849

Dianna Murphy December 16, 2009

C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S on your wonderful finalist, best of luck in the Gold round. Dianna #8222993

Mitch Spence December 16, 2009

Congratulations on your beautiful finalist, Mike. #8223166

Jeff Robinson December 16, 2009

Congrats Mike on your Beautiful Finalist!! Jeff #8223257

Leslie McLain December 16, 2009

Congrats on your beautiful finalist, Mike. #8223486

Janice Mezzacappa December 16, 2009

Huge Congrats Mike on your amazing finalist...I see the Gold :)...Good Luck! #8223504

Mary Beth Aiello December 16, 2009

Just spectacular, Mike. Huge congrats on this beauty. #8223545

Tiia Vissak December 16, 2009

Congratulations! #8223703

Donna La Mattino Pagakis December 16, 2009

Gorgeous Mike! Congratulations on your finalist! #8223823

Michael Umbreit December 17, 2009

Thanks again for all of the very kind comments!! It has been a long time since one of my images has drawn this much attention. I do have a canvas of this image hanging on my wall so I guess I think it is special too as I don't get much printed. :-) Mike #8226286

Debra R. Harder December 17, 2009

This is so BEAUTIFUL, Mike! Congratulations on your SUPERB finalist!! Deb #8226642

Bojan Bencic December 17, 2009

Congratulations on your finalist, Mike. #8227201

Glenn E. Traver December 17, 2009

Beautiful well captured Scene Mike, Congratulations on this wonderful Finalist ~ GT #8227884

Patrick Rouzes December 17, 2009

CONGRATULATIONS on this incredible WINNER, Mike! WTG! #8228128

Sam Britt December 17, 2009

Big congratulations on your Second Place win, Mike! #8228136

Renee Doyle December 17, 2009

Just superb!!! Big congratulations to you Mike!! #8228221

Nikki McDonald December 17, 2009

Congratulations on the win,, Mike -- this is so beautiful #8228258

Jennifer L. Alder December 17, 2009

Big congrats on your beautiful winning image, Mike! #8228381

Usman M. Bajwa December 17, 2009

WTG Mike. CONGRATZ. on getting in the Winners Circle. Seasons Greeting too!

UB. #8228527

Katarina Mansson December 17, 2009

Congratulations on another badge for this beauty Mike! #8228674

Tiia Vissak December 17, 2009

Congratulations! #8228680

Stefania Barbier December 18, 2009

congratulations on your gorgeous winner!!! #8228808

Renata Gusciora December 18, 2009

HUge congratulations on this awesome winner,Mike!!!:-) #8228839

Michelle Alton December 18, 2009

This was a HUGE winner from the beginning, Mike. Congratulations! #8228974

Dominick M. Dimacale December 18, 2009

Congratulations Mike on your Win!!!

Dominick #8229008

Kara L. Hendricks December 18, 2009

CONGRATULATIONS Pictures, Images and Photos

#8229142

Julie Burnett December 18, 2009

WOW, Mike, a spectacular image!! Congratulations on your win!! It's gorgeous!! #8229500

Chris Budny December 18, 2009

Beautiful winner, Mike; congratulations! #8229588

Bojan Bencic December 18, 2009

Congratulations, Mike. Beautiful photo. #8229806

ROLAN NARMAN December 18, 2009

Huge congratulations Mike on your gorgeous winner! #8229849

Elida Gutierrez December 18, 2009

CONGRATULATIONS

On your wonderful win

#8229905

Graham Robards December 18, 2009

Beautiful POV Mike, congratulations. ~Pat #8230195

Nancyj E. Hovey December 18, 2009

C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S
on your 2nd Place WINNER! 8o)

#8231390

Max Aureli December 18, 2009

Congratulations on this fantastic Winner, Mike!! #8231641

Dianna Murphy December 18, 2009

Congratulations on your marvelous image and much deserving winner! #8231809

Michael Umbreit December 18, 2009

Wow! Thanks so much once again for the very kind comments!! I have only taken a quick look at the winners but I noticed some amazing work! Congratulations to all of the winners and finalists!! - Mike #8231860

Claudine Grove December 18, 2009

Congrats on this stunning win! #8231862

Paula Showen December 18, 2009

Beautiful reflections and scenery! Congratulations! #8231997

Phyllis H. Burchett December 18, 2009

Beautiful capture, congrats on your win! #8232007

Karen E. Baumann December 18, 2009

I LOVE this image!!! WAY to go, Mike! I knew it would be a winner!!!!!!!!! #8232165

Kimber Wallwork-Heineman December 19, 2009

Congratulations!!!!!!!! #8232774

Mary Beth Aiello December 19, 2009

Just gorgeous, Mike. Huge congrats on this beautiful GOLD. #8232961

Erica Murphy December 20, 2009

Congratulations on your beautiful winner MIke!!! #8234966

Cindy Bendush December 21, 2009

Love this one Mike! Congrats on your win! #8238737

Susana Ms Heide December 22, 2009

I remember this so well Mike and it so deserves this recognition! I could stare at this for HOURS!!! The grass in the foreground gives it that extra special touch for me... A beauty all the way around! CONGRATS!!!! #8239865

Michael Umbreit December 22, 2009

Thanks so much! I appreciate all of the comments!! I have not been out shooting for nearly a month so this image is still one of the highlights of my day. - Mike #8240384

Susan M. Hembree December 22, 2009

Congratulations on your 2nd place win, Mike! Beautiful photo! #8240723

Inge Johnsson December 28, 2009

Great image, and congrats on your 2nd place win! #8251458

Cynthia M. Yarde-Kiernan December 30, 2009

WOW!! Amazing capture!!!

Congrats on your win...well deserved #8256095

Michael Umbreit January 01, 2010

Susan/Inge/Cynthia - Thanks to each of you for the comments! I do appreciate each and every one! :) Mike #8262803

Ellen Hodges March 22, 2016

Huge congrats on your All Time EP's, Mike!! #11450347

Michael Umbreit March 22, 2016

Thanks Ellen! #11450376

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