(SUN)RISE AND SHINE – WPC | Travels and Trifles

(SUN)RISE AND SHINE – WPC

“Sunrise, how lovely it seems to see from my window a sky full of dreams.”

Frank Sinatra

BEAUTIFUL BOTANY BAY

Those who know me might think I would focus on sunsets in response to Erica’s Rise/Set challenge, since my reputation for disliking early morning is well known. Never let it be said, however, that I cannot “rise” to the occasion now and then. The photography gods know better than to offer me a mediocre sunset on those times when I’m up before dawn to shoot morning’s glory. As seen above at Botany Bay and below among the oaks of Ace Basin, the South Carolina sun has put on some spectacular shows to reward my pre-dawn efforts.

LIVE OAKS, ACE BASIN

“Sunrise and the new day’s breakin’ through.”

Uriah Heep

While both of my opening captures were made within an hour or so of my home here on Kiawah, I’ve also been known to make my way down to our own beautiful beach in the early morning hours. Admittedly it doesn’t happen often but when it does I can usually count on a lovely light show here as well.

KIAWAH BEACH SUNRISE

“The world is waiting for the sunrise.”

Stan Freberg

Yet another beautiful nearby spot can be found on Deveaux Bank, where there is a densely-populated bird sanctuary replete with winged creatures of many species.

DEVEAUX BANK SUNRISE

” Then came sunrise, fading the moon and stars from sight.”

Engelbert Humperdinck

I’ve often been known to wake before the sun while traveling. Since I follow a “one and done” philosophy, I’m always anxious to take advantage of as many hours, and to see as many places, as I can squeeze in. I have a fond and distinct memory of shooting sunrise with a good friend at Angkor Wat, especially since the shoot took place from a hot air balloon (no worries, we were tethered to the ground 😀). The sky that day was quite hazy, which only added to the beauty of this ancient place.

SUNRISE, ANGKOR WAT

“Good morning sunrise, you brighten up my day.”

The BeeGees

Speaking of hot air balloons, I captured the sunrise moment below during a visit to beautiful Bend, Oregon.

UP UP AND AWAY

“Sunrise, a symphony of golden sunlight.”

Casting Crowns

Who could forget sunrise in Patagonia in beautiful Torres Del Paine National Park? Happily we shot sunrise on our first morning, as it was the last time the early morning sun broke through the clouds.

SUNRISE, TORRES DEL PAINE

“Sunrise, Sunset….Swiftly fly the years”

Jerrold and Harnick

I could go on and on (and I suppose perhaps I already have!). I’ve enjoyed my sunrise meander down memory lane and hopefully you have too. Here’s to a lifetime of beautiful sunrises for us all.

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Syam on April 4, 2018 at 5:00 am said:

Photographs are amazing. Love all the series!

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- Tina Schell on April 4, 2018 at 8:00 am said:
  
  Thanks very much Syam
  
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LB on April 3, 2018 at 8:41 pm said:

Hello Tina! I’m back from an incredible Blogger Trip to the Southern Hemisphere, and am spending time visiting blogs this evening. Hope you are well!
These images are lovely, as always! Worth the early rise!

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- Tina Schell on April 4, 2018 at 7:57 am said:
  
  Thanks laurie, and welcome back! You’ve visited one of our favorite places ever – so much to do and see! Glad to see you had a great visit.
  
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Fotohabitate on April 2, 2018 at 3:42 am said:

Stunning pictures! My favourite is your sunrise in the Torres Del Paine National Park. The mountains look like ice!

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- Tina Schell on April 4, 2018 at 7:48 am said:
  
  Thanks very much Simone – the Torres were magnificent in person, photos can only show so much. Hope you get there one day.
  
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  - Fotohabitate on April 4, 2018 at 11:16 am said:
    
    Yes I hope so!
Karen / Elizabeth on April 2, 2018 at 1:22 am said:

That “Botany Bay” photo threw me, because living in Sydney I thought of that Botany Bay, and somehow the photo seemed wrong. Funny how our minds work! You captured a glorious shot there.

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- Tina Schell on April 4, 2018 at 7:42 am said:
  
  Thanks very much Karen. Must admit didn’t know there was a Botany Bay in Australia!
  
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  - Karen / Elizabeth on April 4, 2018 at 7:09 pm said:
    
    Tsk tsk. 😉 (Well, I didn’t know there was one in the US.) It’s where Captain Cook (and the first British naval ship) initially landed around what is now Sydney. So-called due, I think, to all the, er, botanising they did. It’s that large bay the airport juts into now.
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    Have actually sailed it but had no memory of the name. Now I know for next time😊
    
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Terri Webster Schrandt on April 1, 2018 at 10:13 pm said:

Amazing rise and set captures, Tina! But the hot air balloon perspective is incredible!

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- Tina Schell on April 1, 2018 at 10:15 pm said:
  
  So glad you chose that one Terri! It was a fun moment with good friends.
  
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Andrew Seal on April 1, 2018 at 9:51 pm said:

All wonderful images. Hope you are having a Happy Easter weekend. Best wishes 🙂

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- Tina Schell on April 1, 2018 at 10:13 pm said:
  
  Thanks Andrew. Our granddaughter is with us – what could be better!!
  
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  - Andrew Seal on April 1, 2018 at 10:21 pm said:
    
    Nothing beats it 😊
Mahesh Nair on March 31, 2018 at 11:30 pm said:

Kiawah and Deveaux sunrise shots are incredibly beautiful. Another breathtaking post, Tina 🙂

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- Tina Schell on April 1, 2018 at 9:02 am said:
  
  Thanks very much Mahesh, both were beautiful mornings thank goodness!!
  
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norasphotos4u on March 31, 2018 at 9:24 pm said:

Stunning photography Tina!!

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- Tina Schell on March 31, 2018 at 9:29 pm said:
  
  Thanks Nora!
  
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NorCal Zen on March 31, 2018 at 3:48 pm said:

Tina these are fantastic photos! i’m exactly like you when traveling. In fact, I often plan the stops on a road-trip, with a close proximity to a beautiful sunrise in mind. Happy Easter!

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- Tina Schell on March 31, 2018 at 4:19 pm said:
  
  Thanks so much Maria – glad to hear we share a road-trip mentality! Happy Easter to you too.
  
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Tiny on March 31, 2018 at 1:49 pm said:

Your pictures of rise/set are gorgeous, Tina! My favorite was the magical Angkor Wat image. I chuckled at you comment about being able to ‘rise’ to the occasion every now and then…so familiar 🙂

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- Tina Schell on March 31, 2018 at 4:23 pm said:
  
  Thanks so much Tiny – sunrise is magical indeed but we wouldn’t want to spoil it by being out there too often such that it become ho hum. That’s my story and I’m sticking to it!
  
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  - Tiny on March 31, 2018 at 4:48 pm said:
    
    Love your story!
Aditi on March 31, 2018 at 11:31 am said:

All beautiful pictures, the first one is amazing – my fave.

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- Tina Schell on March 31, 2018 at 4:23 pm said:
  
  Thank you Aditi, it was an amazing spectacle that morning. It only lasted about 30 minutes but ooh la la was it something to see!
  
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photobyjohnbo on March 31, 2018 at 9:09 am said:

Your opening photo is stunning! I am not a fan of sunrise for the sane reason as you. Funny though, I rise early enough, I just don’t feel awake enough to go out to “capture the moment”.

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- Tina Schell on March 31, 2018 at 9:26 am said:
  
  Thanks John—never seen a sunrise as amazing as that one was. If course it was a 4am wake up call so that may explain why it’s the only one I’ve seen LOL
  
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Jane Iwan on March 31, 2018 at 7:01 am said:

Great photos all. I especially like the Botany Bay shot. It’s hard to tell where the sky end and the sea begins.

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- Tina Schell on March 31, 2018 at 7:39 am said:
  
  Thanks Jane it was an incredible morning
  
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- Tina Schell on March 31, 2018 at 7:39 am said:
  
  Thanks Jane, it was an incredible morning
  
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Marie on March 31, 2018 at 3:38 am said:

Gorgeous as always. I love the Botany Bay shot at the top. My favorite colors. And the mountain sunrise.

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- Tina Schell on March 31, 2018 at 7:41 am said:
  
  Thanks Marie, both of those shoots were very memorable for me!
  
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Kamila Pala on March 31, 2018 at 2:33 am said:

Absolutely beautiful pics! You have really talent. Thanks for sharing. Bye. Kamila

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- Tina Schell on March 31, 2018 at 7:41 am said:
  
  Thanks Kamila, glad you enjoyed!
  
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Patti Ross on March 30, 2018 at 10:23 pm said:

Your photos and quotes are delightful as usual! Thanks.

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- Tina Schell on March 30, 2018 at 10:31 pm said:
  
  My pleasure Patti, thanks for your visit and comment.
  
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Dahlia on March 30, 2018 at 10:17 pm said:

Oh and the second one too…

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Dahlia on March 30, 2018 at 10:16 pm said:

Marvelous photos Tina – my favorites were the first and the last one. I shall remember them for a long time – thank you

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- Tina Schell on March 30, 2018 at 10:30 pm said:
  
  Thanks for that Dahlia – so glad you enjoyed!
  
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Colline on March 30, 2018 at 5:53 pm said:

Your early morning photos are breathtaking Tina.

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- Tina Schell on March 30, 2018 at 9:40 pm said:
  
  Thanks so much Colline, glad you appreciated them!
  
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David on March 30, 2018 at 5:41 pm said:

While taking the camera along is likely second nature to you, have you left your camera behind to absorb the sunrise/sunset or scene … committing it to be remembered rather than documented? (Also, includes keeping your phone in the pocket as well.) It’s about appreciating the moment instead. 🙂

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- Tina Schell on March 30, 2018 at 9:37 pm said:
  
  LOL, says you David!! Often times I leave the camera behind to absorb the moment, but NEVER a sunrise! If I’m up at that ungodly hour you can bet it’s only because I want to capture a special moment. Besides, the older I get the more important the photos are to jog my memory 😀. Now sunsets, that’s quite another story for another day.
  
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lexklein on March 30, 2018 at 4:34 pm said:

All awe-inspiring shots, but the Torres photo is magnificent! Maybe I think that in part because my view of the towers was totally obscured by mist, but even if I had seen them up close the day I hiked up, I can’t imagine getting a better view or shot than you did with the sun on their faces like that!

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- Tina Schell on March 30, 2018 at 9:33 pm said:
  
  Thanks Lex – they were truly magnificent. It was beastly cold in the mornings but this was one trip where NOT getting up for sunrise was out of the question!
  
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kunstkitchen on March 30, 2018 at 12:55 pm said:

Such beautiful photos! Thanks for sharing your travels for an arm chair traveler like me.

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- Tina Schell on March 30, 2018 at 1:47 pm said:
  
  Happy to share some wonderful moments!
  
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JohnRH on March 30, 2018 at 9:29 am said:

I’m not surprised our ancestors saw spirits and religion in nature.

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- Tina Schell on March 30, 2018 at 9:32 am said:
  
  Agree wholeheartedly John
  
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Dalo 2013 on March 30, 2018 at 7:58 am said:

A perfect post to come back to after a short absence on WP, I’ve missed your words, or in this case, your photos (and Frank’s great opening quote…the guy has a way with words). Beautiful. I do think if every morning I could experience the third shot (KIAWAH BEACH SUNRISE), I’d be out there enjoying the sounds and colors early every morning. A slice of paradise even if so early in the morning.

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- Tina Schell on March 30, 2018 at 8:45 am said:
  
  Happy to see your absence ending Randall – WP simply isn’t the same without you! Welcome back and thanks for the lovely comment.
  
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Judy @ NewEnglandGardenAndThread on March 30, 2018 at 7:04 am said:

Absolutely gorgeous photos – each one is amazing. But, I do love those live oaks after spending two winters in SC. 🙂

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Rupali on March 30, 2018 at 5:44 am said:

Beautiful images Tina.

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- Tina Schell on March 30, 2018 at 8:48 am said:
  
  Thanks Rupali – glad you enjoyed.
  
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Mabel Kwong on March 30, 2018 at 4:39 am said:

Wow, as a non-morning person you have certainly found the strength in you to rise to the morning occasions as you said. So many lovely morning shots, all must be worth the early wake up call. Reading your comment to Sreejith, lovely to hear not too many early mornings were lemons…and hope on these lemon mornings you had a good breakfast to make up for it 🙂 Like you, I am not a morning person. I’ve only woken up twice to take photos of the sunrise…and both occasions were winners 😀

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- Tina Schell on March 30, 2018 at 8:50 am said:
  
  Somehow I think the weather gods know when those of us who dislike early mornings make the effort Mabel 😀. Thanks for stopping by!
  
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AngelaFurtado1 on March 30, 2018 at 3:24 am said:

Beautiful images, Tina!

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- Tina Schell on March 30, 2018 at 8:52 am said:
  
  Thanks very much Angela
  
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treesshrubs on March 30, 2018 at 3:01 am said:

Oh wow@!!! Such deep beauty! We truly live on a beautiful planet….
Amazing!@!!!!!!

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- Tina Schell on March 30, 2018 at 8:53 am said:
  
  Don’t we though?! Beauty all around if we take the time to look for it. Thanks for stopping by Trees
  
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pommepal on March 29, 2018 at 10:14 pm said:

Well worth getting out of bed early for these gorgeous photos Tina

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- Tina Schell on March 29, 2018 at 11:50 pm said:
  
  Thanks Pauline. What’s a few hours of sleep loss in the scope of a lifetime anyway?!
  
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april kanew on March 29, 2018 at 9:33 pm said:

WOW!!! just spectacular shots…..mesmorizing really!!!….😜

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- Tina Schell on March 29, 2018 at 11:49 pm said:
  
  Thanks April, glad these called to you
  
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anne leueen on March 29, 2018 at 8:54 pm said:

Stunning! I looked at the live oaks and thought “Oh this one will be my favorite. ” and then came Angkor and Patagonia! Stunning!

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- Tina Schell on March 29, 2018 at 11:46 pm said:
  
  Thanks Anne, the sunrises have been good to me over the years 😊
  
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Maverick ~ on March 29, 2018 at 8:25 pm said:

Stunning.

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- Tina Schell on March 29, 2018 at 8:48 pm said:
  
  Many thanks maverick
  
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Heyjude on March 29, 2018 at 7:59 pm said:

OK you have convinced me that I must make the effort to see more sunrises. That last image is absolutely incredible!

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- Tina Schell on March 30, 2018 at 9:04 am said:
  
  Thanks Jude – it’s definitely a major effort for me, I’m a bit of a night owl, but every once in a while (usually with encouragement and the company of another photography friend which was the case on all but one of these) I make the effort and am always glad I did!
  
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  - Heyjude on March 30, 2018 at 9:50 am said:
    
    I think I need encouragement 😀
Darlene Murphy on March 29, 2018 at 7:20 pm said:

T-Bear, Loved these, especially the commentary. Happy Easter!! Darv

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- Tina Schell on March 29, 2018 at 8:15 pm said:
  
  😊😊thanks Dar Dar!
  
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dorannrule on March 29, 2018 at 3:36 pm said:

Your sunrise photos are simply spectacular!

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- Tina Schell on March 29, 2018 at 3:53 pm said:
  
  Thanks Dor, am I blushing?!😊
  
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whippetwisdom on March 29, 2018 at 2:59 pm said:

These sunrises are magical Tina, thank you so much for sharing ☺💖 xxx

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- Tina Schell on March 29, 2018 at 3:35 pm said:
  
  Definitely my pleasure Cenia, thanks!
  
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Jim on March 29, 2018 at 2:36 pm said:

I liked all of the photos but I thought LIVE OAKS, ACE BASIN was the best until I viewed DEVEAUX BANK SUNRISE. I thought that was a stunner.

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- Tina Schell on March 29, 2018 at 2:43 pm said:
  
  Many thanks Jim. Some fond memories of both shoots
  
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isaiah46ministries on March 29, 2018 at 1:24 pm said:

The pictures stirred my soul. I asked my husband where is Patagonia? It will be on my bucket list.

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- Tina Schell on March 29, 2018 at 1:42 pm said:
  
  Thanks very much for the lovely comment. You’ve made my day. As you’re a hiker there’s no better place in the world!
  
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Awa on the Road on March 29, 2018 at 12:39 pm said:

Really beautiful pictures!

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- Tina Schell on March 29, 2018 at 1:45 pm said:
  
  Thanks very much Awa
  
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arv! on March 29, 2018 at 12:22 pm said:

Awesome captures, Tina. I have shot more sunrises than sunsets. 😃

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- Tina Schell on March 29, 2018 at 1:49 pm said:
  
  I think you’re not alone on this Arv! I’m just not a big fan of the alarm clock😊
  
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  - arv! on March 29, 2018 at 2:49 pm said:
    
    Haha. It’s the only possibility or opportunity I have. So no options. Need to befriend an alarm clock. 😜
Jane Lurie on March 29, 2018 at 11:38 am said:

Some oldies but goodies in this beautiful collection, Tina. Nice to have shared many of them with you. Angkor Wat and Patagonia top the list. 🙂

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- Tina Schell on March 29, 2018 at 1:57 pm said:
  
  Made more special by your company GF
  
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Val on March 29, 2018 at 11:29 am said:

Wow! These are absolutely stunning! (I’m also not a morning person, by the way…)

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- Tina Schell on March 29, 2018 at 2:04 pm said:
  
  Thanks Val—I suspect we are not alone!
  
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robert20359 on March 29, 2018 at 10:44 am said:

wonderful rice/set picture tina.
regrads robert

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- Tina Schell on March 29, 2018 at 2:07 pm said:
  
  Thanks Robert!
  
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Sreejith Nair on March 29, 2018 at 10:39 am said:

Wow… what a stunning cover image, Tina !!!

Very interesting series and the first impression of my 7 year old old, who’s beside me when I opened your post was, it won’t happen every day 🙂

So true, Photography gods did bless you with this stunning display and thank you so much for capturing it perfectly and sharing it 🙂

Have a beautiful day 🙂

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- Tina Schell on March 29, 2018 at 10:41 am said:
  
  Many thanks Sreejith, how sweet that you share the post with your child! Truth be told, there have been a few lemons among my sunrise moments, but not many 🙂
  
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lensandpensbysally on March 29, 2018 at 10:34 am said:

Marvelous examples and inspirational, well done.

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- Tina Schell on March 29, 2018 at 10:38 am said:
  
  This one, quite simply, needs a frame Sally. The colors are magnificent.
  
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- Tina Schell on March 29, 2018 at 10:39 am said:
  
  Thanks Sally, not my favorite time of day but it is magical when you make the commitment!
  
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Nurul Fitri Lubis on March 29, 2018 at 10:28 am said:

Gorgeous shots, Tina. All of them are great, but my favorite one is Sunrise at Kiawah Beach. Probably due to the appliance of the vague sun and its reflection on the sand.

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- Tina Schell on March 29, 2018 at 10:39 am said:
  
  Thank you Nurul, it’s one of my favorites for the same reason – and the little birds of course!
  
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pattimoed on March 29, 2018 at 10:15 am said:

Oh, what gorgeous captures….even at that “ungodly” hour. 🙂 You definitely were rewarded for getting yourself up early. Sadly, I could only find one or two decent sunrises in my collection. 😦 I guess I get out less than you do at that time of day.

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- Tina Schell on March 29, 2018 at 10:17 am said:
  
  LOL thanks Patti. I did go back a few years!!
  
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