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Summit Lake Sunrise

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Posted by Doug Andrews on July 24, 2010 at 1:24 PM
Mount Evans Wilderness - Colorado

Last weekend I headed up to Mount Evans to try my luck with the sunrise. It was a beautiful morning on the mountain, but I swear I am Anti-Cloudman. I can't even seem to buy a sunrise with a few clouds in them. Crystal clear skies where I have to work to keep the color from washing out. Compared to the upper 90s down in town that weekend, it was a delightfully cool 43 degrees here this morning. I cropped this slightly to fit the Golden Ratio. Thanks for looking and commenting.

Nikon D200, Tokina 12-24mm lens @ 12mm, 3-stop GND, LR3
Posted by Todd Caudle on July 24, 2010 at 3:55 PM
Sorry about the clouds, Doug. I must've loaned them out to someone else last weekend. Clouds or not, this shot is really nice! I love the little yellow flowers on the llc and the rocks provide a great lead-in element.
Posted by Brian Jackson on July 24, 2010 at 7:23 PM
Great shot Doug. I seem to have the same problem with the clouds.
Posted by Bill Brennan on July 24, 2010 at 11:16 PM
Nice work Doug. Like your composition. Vey peaceful. Who is that sleeping just to the right of the shadows on the top of the mountain?

Bill Brennan
Posted by Lance Warley on July 25, 2010 at 9:25 AM
Lack or clouds or not, the colors and tones in the water are beautiful.

And the low angle on the fg rocks gives this a great comp.
Posted by Morris McClung on July 25, 2010 at 3:25 PM
Very nice capture of sweet warm light. No worries about the clouds as this has plenty to offer.
Posted by Pam Colander on July 25, 2010 at 4:27 PM
As co-holder of the Anti-cloud person title, I sympathize...but not too much as this is still a stunner of a shot :cool:
Posted by Soubhik Patranabis on July 25, 2010 at 9:56 PM
Very nice shot Doug.