Thursday, September 9, 2010

Sunrise

The sun rises over Livorno
6:51:46 AM
The sun rises over Livorno
6:52:11 AM
The sun rises over Livorno
6:52:39 AM

Last Tuesday I was up slightly earlier than the usual. Sleepwalking toward the fridge, I saw the light: there were sparse clouds, but not enough to hide the sun completely. The camera was on the table, ready as always, so I zoomed in and began shooting.

See also: Sunset
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25 comments:

  1. LowellSeptember 9, 2010 at 12:34 AM

    Magnificent! Isn't it amazing how fast the sun rises once it gets above the horizon. Gotta have that camera ready!

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  2. MichelleSeptember 9, 2010 at 1:04 AM

    Nice!!!

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  3. BirdmanSeptember 9, 2010 at 1:08 AM

    Looks like a warm one. Temps?

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  4. HildaSeptember 9, 2010 at 1:08 AM

    Fantastic and fiery!

    I've never seen the sun look this big yet. I find it awesome.

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  5. AnonymousSeptember 9, 2010 at 1:26 AM

    Shrinking life to its real, its important size. Please have a good Thursday.

    daily athens

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  6. TashSeptember 9, 2010 at 1:26 AM

    You do splendid for one who does not care much for sunsets. Oops, sorry, it's sunrise!!! :)
    What a glorious scene and marvelous capture, only minutes but the impression is so long lasting.

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  7. tapirgalSeptember 9, 2010 at 2:29 AM

    This is just beautiful. I'll bet you're proud it's not a sunset :D

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  8. KateSeptember 9, 2010 at 3:45 AM

    A terrific trio of photos that is both subtle and beautiful.

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  9. RandySeptember 9, 2010 at 4:54 AM

    I can't do it I just can't get up that early. So happy someone did. Beautiful shots.

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  10. PJSeptember 9, 2010 at 5:40 AM

    A spectacular sunset, you caught the moment perfectly. Lovely!

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  11. stromsjoSeptember 9, 2010 at 6:20 AM

    I'm with Randy. Too early.

    Hydrogen, helium and a touch of art. Well composed with the houses in the foreground as well. This is a difficult shot. Any filters?

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  12. Rob SiemannSeptember 9, 2010 at 8:11 AM

    Welcome to the early risers club! You can see some amazing things early, and you captured them!

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  13. cieldequimperSeptember 9, 2010 at 8:33 AM

    I CANNOT belieeeeeve it! You weren't sleepwalking though. Just magnificent.
    You requested something in April, it's up on VDP.

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  14. jooSeptember 9, 2010 at 9:36 AM

    Wow wow wow, I'm speachless!

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  15. KaoriSeptember 9, 2010 at 3:04 PM

    Spectacular! These photos are amazing! It seems like the whole sky is on fire. Wow. I'm glad you had the camera handy! Hope you're having a lovely week :D

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  16. DinaSeptember 9, 2010 at 3:30 PM

    So very beautiful.
    And the time stamps here make us realize how quickly our time is passing.
    Early morning is such a magic time. Getting up earlier than usual always seems like I'm getting an extra bonus.

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  17. HalcyonSeptember 9, 2010 at 4:23 PM

    What an amazing sky! I'm glad you were able to manage the photos in sleepwalking mode. :)

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  18. Small City ScenesSeptember 9, 2010 at 4:24 PM

    Wowee! Wowee! Wowee!
    Need I say more??

    Red sky in the morning
    Sailors take warning.

    MB

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  19. Cezar and LéiaSeptember 9, 2010 at 9:00 PM

    Dear friends,
    thanks so much for this lovely post, it's amazing!
    LOVE this idea! :)
    Happy weekend,
    Léia

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  20. FranciscaSeptember 9, 2010 at 9:16 PM

    Questa è bella bella bella!

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  21. GunnSeptember 9, 2010 at 11:14 PM

    Great shots,colors and atmosphere. BRAVO!!:)

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  22. LindyLouMacSeptember 10, 2010 at 12:34 PM

    What a magnificent sunrise.

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  23. UnknownSeptember 10, 2010 at 5:05 PM

    WOW! Gorgeous, VP!
    This is what I miss everyday for not getting out of bed early...

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  24. amatamari©September 10, 2010 at 10:53 PM

    Ah magnificent!!!

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  25. Babzy.BSeptember 13, 2010 at 11:05 AM

    i found sunrises more magical than sunset , great shooting !

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