Weekly Photo Challenge – CHANGE / Word-A-Week – DAWN

“Change, like sunshine, can be a friend or a foe, a dawn or a dusk.”

William Arthur Ward

UNDER AFRICAN SKIES

This week we’ve been challenged to choose photos that illustrate the concept of change. For me, this ties in beautifully with Suellewellyn’s Word-A-Week challenge “dawn”. As photographers, we learn very early to “see the light”. Those who know me well know that I abhor early morning. That not-withstanding, I have pulled myself out of a warm bed many times to shoot the ever-changing landscape at dawn.

PEACEFUL SUNRISE, KIAWAH ISLAND

“Faith is the bird that feels the light when the dawn is still dark”

Rabindranath Tagore

Whether as far away as the beautiful plains of Africa, or as close by as our lovely beach on Kiawah, there is no end to the beauty of the changes related to the sun’s rise each day. Every few minutes its influence can completely change the way the world looks.

DAYBREAK, SEDONA

SUN’S RAYS, SOUTH CAROLINA

“Let every dawn be to you as the beginning of life.”

John Ruskin

The rising sun can light the amazing red rocks of Sedona, Arizona, or send brilliant highlights through the Spanish mosses of South Carolina, changing everything in its path.

CLEARING CLOUDS, PATAGONIA

“The still beauty of dawn is nature’s finest balm.”

Edwin Way Teale

It can create mystery or provide clarity within otherwise everyday landscapes – always leaving the viewer enriched by its presence. Perhaps most importantly, it wipes the slate clean and creates a new day – giving us the opportunity once again to be the best that we can be. Morning’s sunlight challenges us to make positive changes on the inside much as it does its work on the world around us. A wonderful gift for us all.

89 thoughts on “Weekly Photo Challenge – CHANGE / Word-A-Week – DAWN”

Cris on April 15, 2014 at 2:18 pm said:

Absolutely gorgeous photographs! That’s what I think. Thanks for the link. You are very good with the camera and your eye. 🙂

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- Tina Schell on April 15, 2014 at 2:30 pm said:
  
  Many thanks Cris – appreciate the lovely compliment!
  
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  - Cris on April 15, 2014 at 2:37 pm said:
    
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djmrakiey on April 27, 2013 at 11:08 pm said:

1st photo of the sunset … is very dramatic. thanks for sharing. love your shots…. always interesting.

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- Tina Schell on April 27, 2013 at 11:15 pm said:
  
  Thanks very much – for the lovely compliment and your visit!
  
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Diane on April 27, 2013 at 4:18 pm said:

Stunning– a ‘peaceful sunrise’!
Thnx for dragging yourself out of bed T to capture that fabulous shot. We Need a coffee cup holder on those tripod gizzmos. Lol
DSupple

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- Tina Schell on April 27, 2013 at 5:11 pm said:
  
  Hmmm…..coffee cup holder for the tripod. Great idea!! All we need is financial backing 🙂 Thanks Diane
  
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sharynni on April 21, 2013 at 10:30 pm said:

Your pictures are really inspiring. I love them!

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- Tina Schell on April 21, 2013 at 10:35 pm said:
  
  Thanks so much Sharynni. Not nearly as inspiring as ice climbing (or whatever that was!) but I appreciate your visit and comment very much.
  
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David on April 20, 2013 at 2:07 pm said:

Gorgeous sunrises. I especially like the Kiawah Island sunrise.

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- Tina Schell on April 20, 2013 at 2:38 pm said:
  
  Thanks David – for your comment and your visit! Kiawah Island is my home so I have to REALLY push myself out of bed for the sunrises here 🙂 So I especially appreciate your choosing it as a favorite.
  
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pommepal on April 20, 2013 at 6:21 am said:

Absolutely stunning photos and the quotes are so fitting for each image

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- Tina Schell on April 20, 2013 at 7:51 am said:
  
  Thank you Pommepal, so many ways to go on that one, right?!
  
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bentehaarstad on April 18, 2013 at 7:07 am said:

You must have experienced a lot of beautiful dawns, getting up in the right time.. 😉

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- Tina Schell on April 18, 2013 at 3:39 pm said:
  
  :-). Somehow when we travel it seems easier !
  
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Lee Kaye on April 17, 2013 at 2:51 pm said:

I love these sunsets !!! thanks lee

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- Tina Schell on April 17, 2013 at 8:12 pm said:
  
  Thanks Leatrice! And I love that you’re commenting!!!! You rock 🙂
  
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Ese' s Voice on April 16, 2013 at 1:53 pm said:

Stunning changes, Tina! I am amazed by this beauty. And perfect quotes to go with it.

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- Tina Schell on April 16, 2013 at 4:26 pm said:
  
  Thanks Ese! They were all amazing in person, each in their own way
  
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Nature on the Edge on April 16, 2013 at 12:12 pm said:

What a fabulous selection of dawn shots….. sublime.

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- Tina Schell on April 16, 2013 at 4:50 pm said:
  
  Thanks Liz! Well worth the wake up calls LOL
  
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elPadawan on April 16, 2013 at 10:10 am said:

Beautiful… I remember the first sunrises I managed to capture were almost always the result of an all nighter spent at work… :/. And they were not as beautiful as this, far from it…

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- Tina Schell on April 16, 2013 at 4:45 pm said:
  
  Thanks EP! Yes, I caught some working sunrises in my day–was also in the tech business w Cisco. Those were the days—NOT !! Traveling photographer is by far preferable 🙂
  
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1annecasey on April 15, 2013 at 4:57 pm said:

Stunning images!

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- Tina Schell on April 15, 2013 at 10:33 pm said:
  
  Thanks so much Anne!
  
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Pride in Photos Photography on April 15, 2013 at 4:12 pm said:

I have heard there is nothing that compares to an African sunset…wow this is beautiful! BTW…thank you for your kind words on my blog today♥

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- Tina Schell on April 15, 2013 at 10:31 pm said:
  
  It surely does not disappoint; its a magical place. Thanks Laurie. Hope you’re recovered from the mess, or will be soon.
  
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Gayle Alstrom on April 15, 2013 at 9:56 am said:

Especially liked “Sun Rays South Carolina”

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- Tina Schell on April 15, 2013 at 10:42 am said:
  
  Thanks Gayle, that one has been very popular 🙂
  
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nelsonRN on April 15, 2013 at 9:56 am said:

These photographs are amazing, Tina!

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- Tina Schell on April 15, 2013 at 10:42 am said:
  
  Thanks so much Nelson!
  
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april kanew on April 15, 2013 at 8:29 am said:

these are AMAZING…….absolutely breathtaking…..was blinded by the first DAWN photo!

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- Tina Schell on April 15, 2013 at 8:33 am said:
  
  Thanks April! I really wish I’d done more landscapes in Africa. Guess I’ll just have to go back!
  
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Color Odyssey on April 15, 2013 at 6:40 am said:

I love change…some really amazing pictures here! Thanks for liking my work 🙂
Cheers!
Ritu

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- Tina Schell on April 15, 2013 at 8:20 am said:
  
  My pleasure Ritu, loved your post! Thanks for the return visit and compliment
  
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  - Color Odyssey on April 18, 2013 at 2:39 am said:
    
    You’re welcome! 🙂
    Cheers!
milaiski on April 15, 2013 at 5:26 am said:

Lovely thoughts on how the sun change a lot of things and perspectives. I, too, think it’s one of the amazing of everyday life. 🙂

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- Tina Schell on April 15, 2013 at 8:21 am said:
  
  Thanks so much. For your thoughts and for stopping by!
  
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Sonel on April 15, 2013 at 2:04 am said:

Stunning photo’s once again Tina and I do so love the quotes. Great post hon. 🙂 *hugs*

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- Tina Schell on April 15, 2013 at 8:22 am said:
  
  Thank you Sonel! Hugs back atcha 🙂
  
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  - Sonel on April 15, 2013 at 8:49 am said:
    
    Thanks Tina. 🙂
Barbara on April 14, 2013 at 11:23 pm said:

Your photos are lovely…

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- Tina Schell on April 14, 2013 at 11:26 pm said:
  
  Thanks very much Barbara.
  
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Hachege on April 14, 2013 at 10:50 pm said:

I love the colours in your pics.-
Great job
HG

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- Tina Schell on April 14, 2013 at 10:52 pm said:
  
  Thanks so much Hachege. An interesting compliment from a wonderful shooter of B&Ws!
  
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alwaysbobswife on April 14, 2013 at 10:26 pm said:

hi Tina, thank you for sharing your heart with us through your beautiful photos … i am praying that the good Lord will someday bless Bob and me a privilege to follow in your footsteps. thank you — April

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- Tina Schell on April 14, 2013 at 10:53 pm said:
  
  What a lovely compliment, thank you so much April!
  
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seeker on April 14, 2013 at 9:23 pm said:

you take good pictures. Awesome!

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- Tina Schell on April 14, 2013 at 10:57 pm said:
  
  Thanks Perpetua! Appreciate your visit and your compliment!
  
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Josette on April 14, 2013 at 9:15 pm said:

That sun is amazing! What amazing captures, especially the first one.

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- Tina Schell on April 14, 2013 at 10:59 pm said:
  
  Thanks Josette! I wish I had taken more photos of the landscapes in Africa, which were amazing. But the animals were magical and I got lost in shooting them! BTW, I had trouble connecting to your blog, sorry 😦
  
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  - Josette on April 15, 2013 at 12:53 am said:
    
    Where can I see those magical animals? 🙂
    
    Do you mean you couldn’t open my page?
  - Tina Schell on April 15, 2013 at 9:14 am said:
    
    Hmmm…try https://travelsandtrifles.wordpress.com/2012/09/11/elephants-never-forget-will-we/ . Haven’t done a post featuring them other than this one altho they are scattered throughout some of my other posts. Re your page, when I clicked on the links that come with your “likes” I get “page does not exist” . Will try again and let you know.
    
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My Life Afterglow on April 14, 2013 at 7:07 pm said:

Beautiful!!! 🙂

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- Tina Schell on April 14, 2013 at 7:12 pm said:
  
  Thanks Michael!
  
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Amy on April 14, 2013 at 6:34 pm said:

These photos take my breath away…. Thank you for the quote. I agree, morning’s sunlight challenges us. Great post, Tina!

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- Tina Schell on April 14, 2013 at 7:06 pm said:
  
  Thanks so much Amy, I enjoyed creating this one. It nearly wrote itself 🙂
  
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Marie on April 14, 2013 at 6:19 pm said:

The peaceful sunrise is breathtaking.

While most people collect silly stuff during their travels (like spoons, mugs or gha Hard Rock Cafe t-shirts) you collect pictures of the sun in its most majestic state from all over the world.

What are you Tina? You’re a traveler, a photographer, and a collecter. 😉

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- Tina Schell on April 14, 2013 at 7:11 pm said:
  
  Thanks so much Marie – I am indeed a traveler, photographer and collector (and also have a best friend who is coincidentally my husband). You on the other hand are a photographer, daredevil and bold adventurer – lucky us!
  
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  - Marie on April 14, 2013 at 7:25 pm said:
    
    And to my list I can add poor speller! It’s collectOr not collectEr. 😉
    
    Choosing a best friend as a husband is by far the best decision ever, isn’t it?
skinnywench on April 14, 2013 at 5:33 pm said:

some amazing photos – i really live the african sun

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- Tina Schell on April 14, 2013 at 5:34 pm said:
  
  Thanks Suellewellyn, excellent challenge!
  
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Linda Wyatt on April 14, 2013 at 4:21 pm said:

The sun does have a way of lifting us all… Thank you for that sensitive reflection and awesome photos… Appreciate your selflessly biting the bullet in the wee am to capture these photos.. A gift to us all… Linda

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- Tina Schell on April 14, 2013 at 4:48 pm said:
  
  🙂 Thanks Linda – I’m willing to grin and bear it every once in a while!
  
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Tom Weber on April 14, 2013 at 4:18 pm said:

Looks to me like getting up early — FOR ONCE — paid dividends for you, Tina. Nice frames in this set. Thanks for the “pingback” on the HUG.

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- Tina Schell on April 14, 2013 at 4:47 pm said:
  
  Thanks Tom – well maybe more than once, but definitely not a favorite thing! My pleasure on the HUG 🙂
  
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dmgartphoto on April 14, 2013 at 3:48 pm said:

Great pictures. Especially like the patagonia one.

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- Tina Schell on April 14, 2013 at 4:45 pm said:
  
  Thanks Dan! That was really an unforgettable morning. It was freezing cold (another of my least favorite things) and really cloudy. We just got lucky that the sun managed to come through strong and beautiful for about 20 minutes before disappearing for the rest of the day!
  
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lensandpensbysally on April 14, 2013 at 3:44 pm said:

Each image has a unique characteristic and glow. Enjoyed each one for those qualities.

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- Tina Schell on April 14, 2013 at 4:43 pm said:
  
  Thanks so much Sally. Each place was so different from the others, yet the morning light was incredible at all of them.
  
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Mary Lynn on April 14, 2013 at 3:12 pm said:

you really can function well “by dawn’s early light!” 🙂

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- Tina Schell on April 14, 2013 at 4:42 pm said:
  
  Hah! You should see the ones that don’t make the cut LOLOL!
  
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Madhu on April 14, 2013 at 2:29 pm said:

The first two….just stunning! And beautiful quotes to match.
Congratulations on your awards 🙂

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- Tina Schell on April 14, 2013 at 4:39 pm said:
  
  Thanks Madhu – I’ve enjoyed revisiting my photography to fit the context of my posts. A fun challenge every time 🙂
  
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fgassette on April 14, 2013 at 2:10 pm said:

I love the beauty of your photos and the sincerity of your words.

BE ENCOURAGED! BE BLESSED!

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- Tina Schell on April 14, 2013 at 4:34 pm said:
  
  Thanks so much Francine – I enjoyed putting this one together.
  
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Mud on April 14, 2013 at 1:32 pm said:

” giving us the opportunity once again to be the best that we can be”…Not only are your photos great…so are your thoughts. Thank you for sharing both. Mud

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- Tina Schell on April 14, 2013 at 1:34 pm said:
  
  Thanks Mud! Appreciate your visit and your compliments!
  
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Pam Kaspers on April 14, 2013 at 1:17 pm said:

Your sunrise photos are magnificent. Congratulations on the HUG award.
I like the thought of the sunrise wiping the slate clean and a new day begins. Thank you for your thoughts and photos.

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- Tina Schell on April 14, 2013 at 1:18 pm said:
  
  Thanks Pam, it’s my pleasure-so happy you enjoyed!
  
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Andrea Napoleon Huxley. on April 14, 2013 at 1:13 pm said:

Such beauty! Thanks Roo….made my day.
I must know you well, I’m quite impressed with your sunrise adventures!!

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- Tina Schell on April 14, 2013 at 1:17 pm said:
  
  You dog! I’d forgotten those 🙂 You were with me for my earliest sunrises! Thanks for the memories!
  
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kathleen on April 14, 2013 at 12:59 pm said:

All are fabulous but Sun’s rays is amazing!

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- Tina Schell on April 14, 2013 at 1:19 pm said:
  
  Thanks Kath! We had to get up way BEFORE sunrise to get there for those! UGH – always worth it in the end 🙂
  
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Cee Neuner on April 14, 2013 at 12:55 pm said:

WOW!! Gorgeous!

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- Tina Schell on April 14, 2013 at 1:19 pm said:
  
  Thanks so much Cee!
  
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Wilma on April 14, 2013 at 12:49 pm said:

Tina, once again you have illumined my day with your fabulous photography, your thoughtful quotes and meaningful words. Along with the sun… you are a gift.

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- Tina Schell on April 14, 2013 at 12:51 pm said:
  
  What a lovely sentiment Wilma. thanks so much!
  
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