Daybreak and sunrise this morning
This was the view from the end of my garden at daybreak this morning, pretentiously titled "The Night Clears" because the sky was dark, dark, dark and then it drifted open to reveal the new day. Or something like that. Click to enlarge.

Update: I was just heading off to bed (yes at 6am) when I noticed the tell-tale orange of a good sunrise approaching. So here it is…



about 3 years ago
That’s the view at the end of your garden?!
While the bottom shot is more colorful, I prefer the muted tones and the larger area of water in the top; feels more balanced.
about 3 years ago
Friggin awesome images. Keep this site going so that I have something to look forward to when I open my laptop.
alex
about 3 years ago
Holy mac this is some great shot really cool colours. u used any filters for this one?
about 3 years ago
No filters, just held back the exposure a little to saturate the colours, then used a subtle tone curve to darken the darker tones a bit further.
about 2 years ago
I’m fairly new to your blog, but am already smitten with your photographic prowess and lighting techniques.
These are both lovely, but the colors and contrast in that second shot are out of this world! Very nicely done!
about 2 years ago
wow beautiful images