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Tuesday, August 14, 2012

Morning Gold


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This morning I took a rare opportunity to go beyond my own backyard during the very early morning.


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The jacarandas are slowly turning golden in preparation for a spring of purple blossoms. The misty fog was gently lifting from the river.


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While capturing the fog I noticed a spot of bright yellow.


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A lone winter sunflower stood "tall" along the river's grassy verge.


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The morning's golden hour gave way to a beautiful day which later overflowed with more challenges and blessings than anticipated. We have to take those golden opportunities whenever we can for one never knows what's ahead.


Sharing at Our World Tuesday, Sweet Shot Tuesday, SkyWatch Friday.


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57 comments:

  1. GigaAugust 14, 2012 at 4:51 PM

    Słonecznik, tak jak i Ty podziwiał unoszącą się mgłę nad rzeką i wyłaniające się widoki. Pozdrawiam.
    Sunflower, as well as you admire the mist hovering over the river and the emerging views. Yours.

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  2. Fun60August 14, 2012 at 4:54 PM

    Beautiful photos at such a wonderful time of the day. Your last comment is so very true. Never put off until tomorrow what you can do today. None of us know what's around the next corner.

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  3. Nadege,August 14, 2012 at 5:02 PM

    A beautiful time of day...lovely captures of the fog coming off the water.

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  4. Pieni LintuAugust 14, 2012 at 5:06 PM

    Beautiful!!!!

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  5. AnonymousAugust 14, 2012 at 5:11 PM

    What gloriously stunning shots!

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  6. MarkAugust 14, 2012 at 5:31 PM

    The sunflower is a great find.

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  7. JoAugust 14, 2012 at 5:34 PM

    beautiful light

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  8. HANS-PETER ZÜRCHERAugust 14, 2012 at 5:37 PM

    Wow, Foto-Poesie vom Allerfeinsten....

    Grüsse aus der Schweiz

    Hans-Peter

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  9. tinajoAugust 14, 2012 at 6:16 PM

    It looks beautiful! :-)

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  10. geaninaAugust 14, 2012 at 6:20 PM

    fantastic light! greetings...:)

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  11. CinziaAugust 14, 2012 at 6:26 PM

    Wonferful photos in wonderful moments!!!
    Cinzia

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  12. LeoraAugust 14, 2012 at 6:46 PM

    The mist is glorious. What pretty settings. Good for you for venturing out for these lovely shots.

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  13. NovemberkindAugust 14, 2012 at 6:50 PM

    Malerisch schön deine Bilder =)

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  14. eileeninmdAugust 14, 2012 at 6:55 PM

    Lovely words and photos. I love the early morning fog. Your images are lovely. Thanks for sharing, have a great day.

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  15. CatAugust 14, 2012 at 7:49 PM

    I do wish that I got up early to see the beauty that comes with the early morning light. I adore all of your photos but especially love the last of that lone sunflower inviting spring. x

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  16. Seeing Each DayAugust 14, 2012 at 7:50 PM

    Again, I ask the question "Are you kidding me?" I hope you put each and everyone of these photos on your purchase site. In this instance, it's not a case of favourites because even the best judge couldn't choose from these, but your fifth, just touches me that slight bit more.

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  17. MollyAugust 14, 2012 at 8:12 PM

    These really are very beautiful. I can't stop looking.

    Mollyxxx

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  18. chicaAugust 14, 2012 at 8:18 PM

    Que brilho lindo!!!Belas fotos! Ótimo dia!! beijos,chica

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  19. Vision By MilaAugust 14, 2012 at 8:27 PM

    beautiful photos, I love the foggy misty landscapes..

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  20. Rosemary AubutAugust 14, 2012 at 8:29 PM

    Great time of day! Love the flower!

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  21. DanielleAugust 14, 2012 at 8:31 PM

    Very nice shots! I get up very early every day..I should venture out...the perspective is so very different at the dawn of a new day.

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  22. s.cAugust 14, 2012 at 8:37 PM

    Well you captured the atmosphere really good. So it pays to take photo's around sunrise.

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  23. Ruth HiebertAugust 14, 2012 at 9:47 PM

    You have captured that beauty of the morning so well. I love those misty images.

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  24. LindyLouMacAugust 14, 2012 at 9:48 PM

    Calling by from Our World Tuesday, what lovely photos you share of your piece of the world today I am so pleased you ventures out of the garden. :)

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  25. Jill WellingtonAugust 14, 2012 at 10:47 PM

    The first photos with the mist are exquisite!!!!!

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  26. allyAugust 14, 2012 at 10:48 PM

    Gorgeous, gorgeous light
    I miss the jacarandas so much at this time of year

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  27. Amy BurzeseAugust 14, 2012 at 11:28 PM

    Beautiful. The first shot is gorgeous.

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  28. IsabelleAugust 14, 2012 at 11:34 PM

    Beautiful walk with you this morning. rivers are so full of photographic opportunities. Once again you have been placed in the right spot :)

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  29. RubyAugust 15, 2012 at 12:00 AM

    I loved your early morning mists! Beautiful pics!!

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  30. UnknownAugust 15, 2012 at 12:45 AM

    Beautiful images.
    My favourite is the first one.
    Greetings

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  31. Gone CountryAugust 15, 2012 at 1:05 AM

    I really like that first shot! Beautiful images and a lovely way to start the day!

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  32. Gail DixonAugust 15, 2012 at 1:10 AM

    Your photos really emphasize the peacefulness of early morning. Wish I was a morning person!

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  33. JanetAugust 15, 2012 at 1:38 AM

    The morning haze really lends a softening effect to these shots.

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  34. Sylvia KAugust 15, 2012 at 1:57 AM

    Such a beautiful way to begin a day, any day! Superb captures, Karen! Hope your week is off to a great start! Enjoy!

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  35. WencheAugust 15, 2012 at 2:29 AM

    Wooow, nothing is so beautiful as when the morning starts and the sunlight is fighting trough the fog :0) L ove it :0)

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  36. EmAugust 15, 2012 at 2:52 AM

    Gorgeousness, all of them!!!
    Em;)

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  37. Charlotte WilsonAugust 15, 2012 at 5:42 AM

    Wonderful photos! The gift of the sunflower was from God to you!

    Blessings,

    ♥charlotte

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  38. DianneAugust 15, 2012 at 7:53 AM

    I love these misty shots and the big bold tournesol just adds that touch magic.

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  39. A Colorful WorldAugust 15, 2012 at 8:02 AM

    What truly serene views of your world, peaceful and lovely, fresh-bathed in dew! And that sunflower is wonderful! Standing alone to greet the day.

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  40. UnknownAugust 15, 2012 at 8:09 AM

    Lovely photos Karen!

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  41. Jennifer {Studio JRU}August 15, 2012 at 11:16 AM

    Wow. These are just stunning. Love, love, love!!

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  42. KimAugust 15, 2012 at 2:59 PM

    Oh my goodness!! These are magnificent, especially the first few! Truly fabulous!! I can't use enough exclamation points.

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  43. UnknownAugust 16, 2012 at 12:23 AM

    WOW.. What gorgeous photos. I just love the fog. We never see it here in the desert.

    Hugs~

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  44. 'TsukiAugust 16, 2012 at 2:25 AM

    Awesome !!! I specially enjoy the first shot, but all of them are lovely !

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  45. mariondejongAugust 16, 2012 at 4:09 AM

    Excellent! Love the pictures and agree fully your words last words.
    Marion

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  46. A Colorful WorldAugust 16, 2012 at 5:43 AM

    Thanks so much, also, for your comments on my quilting blog! It's something that I really enjoy!

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  47. Gillian OlsonAugust 16, 2012 at 11:06 AM

    Love the misty morning shots, they have a magical quality to them. That lone sunflower standing tall and proud is interesting, I didn't realize they grew in the winter where you are (here it is strictly a summer plant).

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  48. ElisabethAugust 16, 2012 at 12:39 PM

    Peace and serenity...birds chirping (well, in the background music) but I still imagine that they do out there in the beautiful lush, and plush greenery.
    Photos are gorgeous. I could just look at these scenery for hrs and listen to the lovely peaceful music!
    xo

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  49. trishieAugust 16, 2012 at 3:41 PM

    Dreamy and romantic pics...Love that lone sunflower

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  50. Doug HickokAugust 16, 2012 at 8:48 PM

    These are fantastic images... the mist and morning light are stunningly beautiful in this setting. Glad you went out early and beyond your normal bounds. It is a good lesson :^)

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  51. akwamarynaAugust 16, 2012 at 10:18 PM

    Morning is a beautiful time of day.
    "The early bird catches the worm"...
    greetings

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  52. *Pearls on a string** DortheAugust 17, 2012 at 10:22 PM

    In Denmark, we have a hymn that begins with "morning has gold in mouth"
    Your pictures are like the hymn and very wonderful!

    :-) Dorthe

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  53. Tina´s PicStoryAugust 17, 2012 at 11:56 PM

    great shots! :)

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  54. LizAugust 18, 2012 at 6:00 PM

    What a wonderful series of shots. I love the mist over the river and the reflections are beautiful. I'd love to be able to walk along the river... it looks so peaceful!

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  55. BarbAugust 24, 2012 at 7:38 AM

    A golden gift early on that misty morning. Wishing you well...

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  56. From The HeartAugust 24, 2012 at 10:30 AM

    Beautiful, and romantic looking! Love all the pictures.

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  57. Spare Parts and PicsAugust 24, 2012 at 12:45 PM

    Incredible photography. Stunning composition on that first shot, and the fog / light captures are awesome.

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