Out the Door L
First Light
Posted by Lorraine (Gatineau, Canada) on 16 August 2008 in Cityscape & Urban and Portfolio.
Kylie Greenan from Richmond, Australia
Just glorious, what stunning detail of light and texture in the clouds! A splendid capture of daybreak and all it's glory Lorraine, superb!
16 Aug 2008 5:17am
@Kylie Greenan: Thanks so much Kylie, it caught me by surprise as I was just going out to get coffee, and it wasn't sunny when I first came out, that why I always have my camera with me lol :)
@Magda: Thanks very much Magda, I'm glad you enjoyed it ;)
Stephen Phillips from San Francisco, United States
Lorraine - you are an early riser - and this was your reward. Well done.
16 Aug 2008 6:04am
@Stephen Phillips: That, I am...thanks very much Stephen :)
@Behrooz Sangani: Thanks very much Behrooz, but it's a sunrise ;)
Judy from Brooksville-Florida,, United States
Ohhhhhhh, ahhhhhhhhh - this is GORGEOUS, Lorraine - the dawning of a new day!
16 Aug 2008 7:29am
@Judy: Thanks so much Judy, when I first went out, there was no sun at all, it almost took me by suprise ;)
saeed from ahwaz, Iran
What a beautiful sunrise and great lights! That clouds are wonderful indeed! very lovely shot!
sorry that i couldn't leave any comment and answer your delightful comments in this days! I have problems with my connection to internet! I wish it solve in next one or two days... regards :)
16 Aug 2008 7:33am
@saeed: Thanks so much Saeed, and don't worry about not visiting, good luck with your internet connection, I hate it when it happens to me LOL
@Cia: It was very nice, thanks a lot Cia ;)
@Daryl: Thanks very much Daryl :)
Siam from Chaingrai, Thailand
La conception et très bonne , une harmonie du ciel bleu saturer comme il faut .
16 Aug 2008 9:41am
@Siam: Merci beaucoup Siam, tu es tres gentil :)
@shahab: I appreciate your comment Shahab, thanks very much :)
António Pires from Lisbon, Portugal
Sky and clouds. What relates this to the humans that look at it are the trees and the poles at bottom left.
16 Aug 2008 9:58am
@António Pires: You're so right Antonio, most of the time they annoy me, but this time, they blended in well, thanks a lot :)
@Veronelle: Thank you always Mademoiselle Veronelle ;)
akarui from Kagoshima, Japan
Tres belle lumiere et couleurs pour ce lever de soleil.
16 Aug 2008 11:20am
@akarui: C'etait vraiment tres frappant, merci beaucoup Olivier :)
Amir from tehran, Iran
nice sky :) amazing clouds. why did u use ISO400 for this shot?
16 Aug 2008 11:24am
@Amir: Hey Amir, thanks very much, I appreciate your visit, I could tell you a technical reason why, if I had any reason to...I didn't even notice I had it at 400 lol
Michael Skorulski from Cigel, Slovakia
Wonderful, Lorraine. so nice to be up so early to capture such a great image.
16 Aug 2008 11:29am
@Michael Skorulski: There are some advantages to getting up early ;) thanks always Michael
@GJC: That's more than enough for me dear GJC, thanks a lot :)
Illuci from Hurdegaryp, Netherlands
Such a view gives hope and enthusiasm for this day!
16 Aug 2008 11:41am
@Illuci: Lovely comment, thanks a lot Erik :)
MJ from Delaware, United States
Just perfectlly beautiful... what a reward for getting up early,,,,,,
16 Aug 2008 11:56am
@MJ: Thanks so much Mj, it is worth getting up for ;)
marianne from Toulouse, from France, France
Le premier bonheur du jour
c'est un ruban de soleil...
un rayon qui s'érige et transperce les ténèbres,
show me the way ...
16 Aug 2008 12:15pm
@marianne: Wow Marianne, comme il est beau ton commentaire, merci beaucoup ;)
@Stan Pulsar: Merci beaucoup Stan, elle etait vraiment impressionante :)
Tony Duque from Raleigh, United States
Wow... you really nailed that one, Lorraine... captured all of what I feel is superlative about a sunrise. And those dark low clouds lend a feeling that night isn't quite over. Thanks so much for sharing!!
16 Aug 2008 12:44pm
@Tony Duque: Thanks for the great comment and the visit Tony, I appreciate it :)
Francesc B. from région parisienne, France
Superbe ciel... parfois, c'est la récompense lorsqu'on se lève tôt... mais il faut se dépêcher de prendre la photo, ça change très (trop) vite !!
16 Aug 2008 1:01pm
@Francesc B.: Tu as tout a fait raison Francesc...faut s'depecher lol merci pour ta visite :)
Tracey from White Hall, United States
Beautiful, Lorraine. Some of my sun rise pics are coming up next week!
16 Aug 2008 1:07pm
@Tracey: Hey Tracy thanks so much, i will be there ;)
tyan from Singapore, Singapore
What a glorious day,i love this,the rays of light bursting forth despite some dark clouds covering it up.There is always hope!YEah!
16 Aug 2008 1:54pm
@tyan: Hey Sweetie, it was glorious, thanks always....;)
JoeB from Brampton, Canada
The early bird catches the light and better choice of worms to go with my coffee, my favourite light.
16 Aug 2008 1:58pm
@JoeB: That's exactly it Joe...well for the coffee anyway ;) thanks a lot!
leslie from norwich, United Kingdom
WOW lorraine, that is an excellent shot well done -
16 Aug 2008 2:31pm
@leslie: Easy really it was so beautiful, thanks a lot Leslie :)
Janice Thomson from Canada
Gosh this is spectacular! One could get lost in those clouds...
16 Aug 2008 2:45pm
@Janice Thomson: Thanks a lot Janice, always ;)
dj.tigersprout from San Bruno, CA, United States
glorious indeed! just magnificent timing here! wonderful, dynamic light and color! bravo!
16 Aug 2008 2:51pm
@dj.tigersprout: You're so sweet, thanks a lot DJ :)
Ron from Saint Louis, United States
Glorious, Lorraine ... the most beautiful time of day!
16 Aug 2008 3:25pm
@Ron: Totally agree with that! Thanks a lot Ron ;)
Viewfinder from Bradenton, United States
Lorraine, this is magnificent! I'd love to walk Bella under such beautiful early morning skies.
16 Aug 2008 3:34pm
@Viewfinder: Now that would be a lovely sight ;) thanks a lot Vf
Barbara from Florida, United States
You captured a precious moment in time when it is most beautiful and peaceful. Very nice Lorraine.
16 Aug 2008 3:57pm
@Barbara: That's a lovely comment, thanks a lot Barbara ;)
Marion from Nanaimo, BC, Canada
Awww, so beautiful. There is nothing so glorious as the sunrise in the morning and the sunset at night. Truly God's paintings. Such a gorgeous capture Lorraine.
16 Aug 2008 5:05pm
@Marion: thanks very much Marion, now if only I could stay up for the sunset , sigh ;)
Observing from West Cheshire, United Kingdom
I made it to the bottom of your list..! Truly exquisite light Lorraine, the rays breaking through the clouds look beautiful.
16 Aug 2008 5:14pm
@Observing: It was a very nice beginning Mike lol thanks a lot!
laughingwolf from Canada
great shot lor... glad you were able to escape those monopedic aliens, too! ;) lol
16 Aug 2008 5:19pm
@laughingwolf: Thanks Tony, I've always escaped monopedic aliens, even when I had not idea what they were :)
@Jasp: Hi Rich, well said...;)
@amy: Thanks a lot Amy, glad you enjoyed, hope you're doing ok!
Rui from Leiria, Portugal
Awesome light and color. You caught it superbly. A new batteries chargement for the day! Great, great, great
16 Aug 2008 11:05pm
@Craig: Thanks a lot Craig ;)
Michael Rawluk from Prince George, Canada
All the differing clouds sure look great. Excellent.
17 Aug 2008 12:21am
@Michael Rawluk: I appreciate that nice compliment Michael, thanks a lways ;)
Betty from New Jersey, United States
What an incredible reward for getting up early! Just fantastic, Lorraine!
17 Aug 2008 12:21am
@Betty: Thanks a lot Betty, and that's the fun of it, from one minute to the next, it can change so drastically, so be there or be square ;)
Japanalia from Yokohama, Japan
"The time we say our prayers
And hope for....everything...."
Most uplifting!
17 Aug 2008 5:16am
@Japanalia: Oh I love this Gabriela, you're such a lady!
@Margie: Thanks a lot Margie, i appreciate it ;)
@Nina: Glad you enjoyed it, thanks a lot Nina :)
Gary from Cochise County, United States
Nice contrast of dark and light clouds with the light breaking through.
17 Aug 2008 11:23pm
@Gary: Thanks very much Gary ;)
@Ras: Thanks very much Ras :)
Fujifilm FinePix E500
1/1900 second
F/8.0
ISO 400
11 mm