Sunday 1 July 2012

Up before the sun............................................................................................

The first day of the month and I woke early to see a clear sky... for a change.

 4:15am and a walk along the river just before sunrise...

As the sun climbed I captured the moment with the cameras dawn setting.

Long shadows are something I haven't witnessed for a while... I was still half asleep so the pace of this snail was ideal for me to capture.

Just before five and the sun lit up this garden hut near the jetty and all it's decorations.

 The bird feeders made it an ideal spot to sit and capture the early risers.

It was still only 5:15am as I took this image... by 6:30am the sky had clouded over... by 7 it was raining.

I really hope July's weather is drier then June's.


22 comments:

Carole M. said...

well it was worth the early morning rise then Drew; you were able to come back indoors having captured some really special photographs. I love the hollyhock too (if that's what it is :))

TexWisGirl said...

You got some great scenes for getting up early. Laughed at the snail comment.

Elizabeth Edwards said...

i enjoy the quiet times of the morning. i like quiet. as i have gotten older i need the time to wake up & get ready for the day. didn't use to be that way ... i would wake up ready to face the day. coffee does not work. makes me nervous. great views. what type of flower is that? ... just gorgeous! (:

MadSnapper said...

my favorite is the second sun rise, beautiful and all of these are so very beautiful. the sun hitting the decorations on the hut is wonderful. i love sunrise and you captured all the beautiful. have a happy SUN day

Unknown said...

Great series Andrew. Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.

Magical Mystical Teacher said...

Fortunate for you that the snail was available for a leisurely shot!

Three Shadowy Ants

Kelly said...

Those first two shots are just wonderful!

holdingmoments said...

Love that early morning light Andrew.

Joop Zand said...

Great pictures with wonderful light..... good work Andrew.

barbara l. hale said...

Beautiful morning shots! I'm sure I was sound asleep.

Brian King said...

Beautiful shots! The morning light is fantastic! Glad you had some clear skies for a while, anyway.

Karen said...

The early bird gets the best shots! Terrific captures.

Bob Bushell said...

4'clock, I wouldn't think of that, Ow. You took a lot of brilliant photos, even when you're still asleep.

Malgorzata Ingstad said...

Charming, Andrew

Sondra said...

ITS been a while since I got up that early.,..SURE is worthy of getting up to see

Anonymous said...

Beautiful captures! Love the early morning & late afternoon 'golden glow'! =)

Min fotogen said...

It was a fine reward after been walking half in dream this morning.
Than you for sharing this great pictures!
Wish you a nice week!

Gillian Olson said...

Boy the early bird does catch the best pictures, I don't think I would be much faster than a snail at that time of the day either. It's rained here a lot lately too, maybe I just need to get up earlier. Great pictures Andrew.

Pantherka said...

Andrew, great series of photos. Are you a morning person, sunrise is amazing.

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Nancy said...

Wow, Andrew -- the sun comes up early for you! These are beautiful captures by the lake.

Thank you for sharing at Your Sunday Best this week. xoxo

Ruby said...

I enjoyed the pictures in this post Andrew. Loved the flowers!! Cheers, Ruby