DianaT
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Leaving Sunrise for Russ, Roger, Shari and other earlybird
I am not an earlybird unless I need to be somewhere. At times I peak out the window to see beautiful colors in the clouds, but that is on my way back
from the bathroom before I hop back into a warm bed.
But today, I was awake early, before daylight. Ah, I see clouds and decide I should not be so lazy and try for a beautiful sunrise.
Having few clues about sunrise as I see so few, I did not realize I was quite early.
So, I quietly throw on warm clothes including a real fashion statement, my wool socks with my Chacos.
Not being a morning person, I could not even get the socks straight. Now I have grown used to socks with my Birkenstocks in cold weather, but this
was a new thing.
OK, out the door, over the dunes to the edge of the cliff hoping I would not step on something unexpected in the dark,and dark it was.
Using my small flashlight, I set up my camera and begin to wait. I did notice that on the other side of town where the suns rises, the clouds were
very, very thick and dark. This was not a good thing as I was waiting to capture the fire in the sky.
I wait, and wait. I see on the upper road a few cars. Good, that means the lobster fishermen are going to work so sunrise in coming, and I am still
hopeful for the fire in the sky.
OK, still dark and still waiting, so I try a 30 second exposure just to see.
OK, no fire just what looks like a foggy lake on the moon.
Maybe the fire will be over Asuncion Island.
Well there is a little red tone there.
Ah ha. I see it breaking through over near the co op.
I quickly grab my tripod and camera and while humming John Dever songs, I head over the dunes toward Diverlandia.
Well there was a peek of fire.
So back to the beach where the best I could find was some interesting cloud formations. It looked like some blankets thrown in the sky.
Slightly cranky now that I chose the wrong morning and in desparate need of a cup of coffee, I returned to the house.
But this in the dunes
put a smile on my face. The flowers are on their way.
So the brillant sunrises belong to Russ, Roger, Shari and any of you other early birds. I will continue to enjoy them all. 
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bajabass
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Pretty pictures none the less, ma'am! Keep it up, and you will surely get some spectacular shots soon!
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DENNIS
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Oh, she's had plenty of them.
These are good shots, Diane. They make one appreciate Russ' fiery sunrises all the more.
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Russ
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Very nice. As usual I'm pretty much a a loss for words.
Yes, the mornings are peaceful & quiet. I was up at 4 this morning and it was dark and silent for a few hours before the light started to show. I
love that hour the most. Not even a dog sturing.
Bahia Concepcion where life starts...given a chance!
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Iflyfish
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Cute socks. Love the mood of the morning there, nice series of shots.
Iflyfish
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bajabass
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I'm like you Russ, always up between 4 and 5. Just no natural beauty in the city of Orange at that time. Once in a while a nice sunrise over Santiago
canyon. I hope to be joining Dianne and you, posting some Mexico pics soon. Please keep them coming every day possible! Thanks, from the bottom of my
heart. They really help me get through the day!
[Edited on 2-4-2010 by bajabass]
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I have never been up at dawn in my entire life.
Camera timers and tripods are wonderful gadgets.
I hit the water at the crack of noon.
I do what the voices in my tackle box tell me.
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Your creativity and good old mother nature took care of it all.. great job.. really like the feet.. great intro.. those socks.. 
It's all good, thank you for braving the elements to get the shots and without coffee.. you need someone to help out, where is that old man.. get him
to bring you your coffee.. you have important things to do!!!
Your public awaits... and you can't disapoint the public can you?..
I don't mean to put any pressure on your, as I don't respond will to PRESSURE myself..
Have fun, as it looks like that is exactly what you are doing, and just really like some of your shot very much too.. most all around here seem to
have an excellent eye for "when" to shoot.. thanks to all 
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bajabass
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Rough life Pompano, rough life!
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shari
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I'm an early bird and usually working away by sunrise...dianne, the sunrise action happens on the other side...some morning when you manage to drag
yourself out of that lovely warm bed, try walking up to the vigilancia shack at the point...amazing sunrise views from up there. I liked how the
longer exposure makes the waves look all foggy but prefer my aussie uggs for early morning photos!
this one was fun to play around with on photoshop.
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DianaT
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Iflyfish
Cute socks. Love the mood of the morning there, nice series of shots.
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I like those socks, and wessongroup laughed at them.
| Quote: | Originally posted by Pompano
I have never been up at dawn in my entire life.
Camera timers and tripods are wonderful gadgets.
I hit the water at the crack of noon. |
I want to know where you bought that camera timer that lasts all night.
| Quote: | Originally posted by wessongroup
It's all good, thank you for braving the elements to get the shots and without coffee.. you need someone to help out, where is that old man.. get him
to bring you your coffee.. you have important things to do!!!
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Are you kidding? I canīt even get the dogs to go out with me that early. They are getting older and like their creature comforts too much----shoot,
none of them woke up when I came back.
| Quote: | Originally posted by shari
I'm an early bird and usually working away by sunrise...dianne, the sunrise action happens on the other side...some morning when you manage to drag
yourself out of that lovely warm bed, try walking up to the vigilancia shack at the point...amazing sunrise views from up there. I liked how the
longer exposure makes the waves look all foggy but prefer my aussie uggs for early morning photos!
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OK, I will get more fashionable and buy some uggs and then head up that hill very soon, yes, very soon.
Tis good to be in Baja
Thanks for all the comments and looking.
Diana
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Diana I like that one picture with what looked like fog hanging over the water. Was that in fact fog. It was a great shot! You are a brave girl taking
a picture of them socks and huaraches!
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DianaT
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| Quote: | Originally posted by ELINVESTIG8R
Diana I like that one picture with what looked like fog hanging over the water. Was that in fact fog. It was a great shot! You are a brave girl taking
a picture of them socks and huaraches! |
No, it is not fog. With a 30 second exposure, the waves flatten.
And thank you recognizing that I am indeed, brave.
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ELINVESTIG8R
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Sure looked like fog. Great effect! And yes you are brave!
Hugs girl!
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Pompano
I have never been up at dawn in my entire life.
Camera timers and tripods are wonderful gadgets.
I hit the water at the crack of noon. |
Roger, I bet you have been up until the crack of dawn at some point. Jim
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