Wednesday, December 8, 2010

Spectacular Sunrise

A couple of weeks ago I got up to go to work, but before eating breakfast I looked outside and thought that the clouds might be set up for a great sunrise. I grabbed my camera and a few minutes later was rewarded with one of the most amazing sunrises I've ever seen.
Both photos were taken in my front yard, and are straight out of the camera, not edited or altered in any way. For more wonderful worldwide skies, visit the Skywatch Friday meme.
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43 comments:

  1. Dejemonos sorprenderDecember 8, 2010 at 6:44 PM

    Waaw, really wonderful!! the sky is on fire! i loved it! felicitaciones..

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  2. Sylvia KDecember 8, 2010 at 7:11 PM

    Oh, Al, what a glorious way to begin the day! Stunning, dramatic, breathtaking colors and isn't fantastic to be able to capture them? Superb, my friend!! Hope you have a lovely evening and a great day tomorrow!

    Sylvia

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  3. LewDecember 8, 2010 at 7:43 PM

    Indeed a gorgeous sunrise! It's nice to have a clear view to the east on mornings like that one!

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  4. ~CherylDecember 8, 2010 at 7:54 PM

    This is well worth skipping breakfast and maybe even work! The colors are so vivid and wonderful. Thank you for treating us with these terrific photos!

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  5. MarilynDecember 8, 2010 at 8:42 PM

    We had a spectacular sunrise a few weeks ago up here in northeastern Colorado. Maybe it was the same sky-but our view was to the west! Some of my kids at school even mentioned seeing the gorgeous sky. ♥♫

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  6. GaelynDecember 8, 2010 at 10:09 PM

    WOW! Looks like we're on a different planet.

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  7. giorno26 ¸¸.•*¨*•.December 9, 2010 at 1:37 AM

    Grande effetto di fuoco !
    Fantastico per SW.
    Buona giornata.
    Myriam

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  8. NaquillityDecember 9, 2010 at 8:15 AM

    now that's a gorgeous sunrise. i enjoy watching the sky of the mornings & late evenings for these very sights. hope all is well.

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  9. VALKYRIENDecember 9, 2010 at 12:32 PM

    How dramatic - and wow it is beautiful!

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  10. mickDecember 9, 2010 at 12:33 PM

    Amazing and beautiful!

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  11. AnonymousDecember 9, 2010 at 12:35 PM

    Hiya Al,
    I don't know how you do it:
    Your pictures are always special.
    These are really exceptional.
    But that's not what I mean: how can you move your fingers so fast that you get there first, or at least in the first line??
    I try and try. It is a mystery :-)
    (jo©o)

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  12. MarieDecember 9, 2010 at 12:35 PM

    Amazing, like a fire!

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  13. Mike B.December 9, 2010 at 12:36 PM

    That is insane! Beautiful.

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  14. AnonymousDecember 9, 2010 at 12:37 PM

    WoWoWeee! That's beautiful, especially the clouds in the 2nd shot... very dramatic & I love it! =)

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  15. LindaDecember 9, 2010 at 12:55 PM

    If you came from a planet with radically different sunrises you'd be alarmed by this. I'm just awed.

    Well done being no. 1 in Skywatch this week! What is the secret??

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  16. Don WoodDecember 9, 2010 at 1:00 PM

    AMAZING I am thrilled by them thanks for sharing. XXX Don

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  17. GunnarDecember 9, 2010 at 1:03 PM

    Dramatic indeed !

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  18. AnonymousDecember 9, 2010 at 2:09 PM

    spectacular sight. so pretty.

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  19. Gabriela AbaloDecember 9, 2010 at 2:45 PM

    OMG! a sky on fire ;)

    Stunning shots!

    cheers from Uruguay

    Embracing who we are - http://gabrielaabalo.blogspot.com/

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  20. ViolaDecember 9, 2010 at 2:54 PM

    ... and spectacular photos!! :)

    Now it's quite a long time since I last was here (your blog).. So I'll take a futher look "downstairs"..

    Have nice days! :)

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  21. namakiDecember 9, 2010 at 4:36 PM

    Definitely a RED sunset !!

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  22. DrillerAADecember 9, 2010 at 5:00 PM

    WOW! The sky is literally ablaze! Outstanding capture.

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  23. WandaDecember 9, 2010 at 5:14 PM

    Could every day begin like that!!! Oh my goodness what a sky!

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  24. eileeninmdDecember 9, 2010 at 5:21 PM

    Wow, what an awesome sky! It is on fire.

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  25. EG CameraGirlDecember 9, 2010 at 5:34 PM

    Amazing colour!

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  26. JimDecember 9, 2010 at 5:56 PM

    Beautiful colours. Amazing shots.
    Sydney - City and Suburbs

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  27. Maude LynnDecember 9, 2010 at 7:21 PM

    Spectacular is right! Wow!

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  28. Sally in WADecember 9, 2010 at 8:50 PM

    That is simply spectacular, Al. Mother Nature at her finest!

    My Skywatch Entry

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  29. ArijaDecember 9, 2010 at 9:15 PM

    Fabulous, so much better than my desert sunrise in an almost clear sky.

    The drama is all in the clouds.

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  30. PulchritudeDecember 9, 2010 at 10:10 PM

    what a beautiful morning to wake up to!

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  31. bluegreen butterflyDecember 9, 2010 at 10:11 PM

    awesome! happy weekend..

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  32. thomasDecember 10, 2010 at 12:16 AM

    Lucky you,
    your front yard offer such beautiful view.

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  33. AnonymousDecember 10, 2010 at 1:25 AM

    WOW, AL
    STUNNING SHOTS
    CONGRATS
    NICE FRIDAY
    http://graceolsson.com/blog/2010/12/a-vida-retribui-e-transfere/

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  34. Christina, SwedenDecember 10, 2010 at 1:47 AM

    Amazing colors. they meke me feel warm :-)

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  35. edenDecember 10, 2010 at 2:04 AM

    Wow, wish I was there to witness this spectacular sunrise! Great shots.

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  36. Tarun MitraDecember 10, 2010 at 2:44 AM

    gorgeous red rage...:)

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  37. LauraDecember 10, 2010 at 4:39 AM

    truly spectatular Al!!!!

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  38. KaoriDecember 10, 2010 at 4:51 AM

    Spectacular fire-y sky! What an absolutely gorgeous sight to see! Happy friday, Al :-D

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  39. AnonymousDecember 10, 2010 at 7:05 AM

    Wow it's like fire in the sky!

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  40. BraCom (Bram)December 11, 2010 at 3:31 PM

    wonderful colors, very spectaculair sunrise photos
    never seen skies like this

    Greetings, Bram

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  41. KristinDecember 13, 2010 at 12:37 AM

    Dramatic sunrise, fiery bright.

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  42. Nikki - Notes of LifeDecember 18, 2010 at 2:25 PM

    Fantastic! It looks like the sky is on fire.

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  43. JanaMay 19, 2012 at 8:29 AM

    Beautiful colors

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