I've worked third shift for seven years now. Every morning, I take a few minutes to watch the dawn break. I've probably seen more sunrises than most. Its a magical moment when the dark mysterious night loses its grip and a new day begins. There is a gentle silence, there are rich deep colors embracing you, there is a feeling of calm anticipation that only exist for a few moments between the Was and the Will.
This photo was taken on April 8, 2006 in Storyville, New Orleans, LA, US.
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eleggenehi (75 months ago | reply)
i 2-and somebodies eyes must meet the dawn-bd- it's great to watch it-first light-those moments are pure gold-"do you realize-realize the sun don't ever go down just an illusion caused by the world spinning around"wc-peace and joy-allways-e
Ken Mitchell [deleted] (75 months ago | reply)
Aye I Have seen A Few In Ma Time LoL. If A Seen This I Would Just Let The Roche Go. LoL. Great Work. BTW Who's Apollo Again ? It's Ma Age Ye Know.
beebo wallace (75 months ago | reply)
I've seen my fair shair of sunrises ... but most of them I wish I hadn't. Either too blurry eyed or not enough sleep. The best sunrises, to me, are the ones you experience while camping. IMHO, I don't think there are any better sunrises than out in nature.
This is one great photo my friend ... I love the detail in this simple but extremely multi-layered shot.
VonCanon (75 months ago | reply)
Perfect words for an astounding shot.
byrdiegyrl (75 months ago | reply)
You said it perfectly....I have worked 3rd shift for 20 yrs. and its always refreshing no matter how bad the night has been.
Mark Griffith (75 months ago | reply)
I love the sunrise, especially all along on a mountain top. So where is this guy?
(Rimbaudian) (75 months ago | reply)
awesome work!
joaobambu (75 months ago | reply)
I actually enjoyed more what you wrote. :) But the photo definitely drew my eye and I had to click on it.
I can´t wait until I will live on the top of the valley and awaken to the sounds of the birds, the cattle, see the men working in the coffee plantation next door and the huge scenic view of the valley extending 50-60 miles from my home.
I´ve seen some amazing sunsets here but not enough sunrises.
peace.
spothaniel (75 months ago | reply)
amen to that. something refreshing about witnessing the birth of a new day, even if we are turning in a few short minutes afterwards. I often think of the scene in City of Angels as the sun is rising. It truly is as if the permeating silence is accompanied by a euphoric song
alfarman (75 months ago | reply)
thank you friend ...
AndrewNZ (75 months ago | reply)
Great description of the incipient possibilities of each new day, and the mask is great.
ojaipatrick (75 months ago | reply)
Surreal shot!
Sam Scholes (75 months ago | reply)
I love seeing the sunrise, especially after a storm when the clouds have just begun breaking. I've seen some extraordinarily beautiful sunrises along the Wasatch Mountains.
baron samedi (75 months ago | reply)
good times, good times.....
CharlieBrown8989 (75 months ago | reply)
Great art..
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shadowbox (75 months ago | reply)
Splendid shot. And I love that last line.
Kariobinja (75 months ago | reply)
wow!!!!!really amazing!perfect light and combination of colors!
Shari DeAngelo (75 months ago | reply)
I'm speechless. The "moments between was and will." Beautiful, Ty.
Lizinha (75 months ago | reply)
lovely chiarascuro
Lucky Clov (74 months ago | reply)
Or as Beckett said, "The sky sinks in the morning, this fact has been insufficiently observed.” ;-)
Ando : @ando_perez (74 months ago | reply)
Fantastic image. Up early here, waiting for a UK dawn this morning, still dark...you just added to the pleasure of the anticipation.
slight clutter (74 months ago | reply)
My favorite time of day.
!!!!! - the image.
mark daniel (74 months ago | reply)
i don't know which is better. your writing or your photographs.
great stuff ty. as usual.
DELPHINES (72 months ago | reply)
'S wonderful !
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Stuck in Customs (72 months ago | reply)
Wow this is beyond amazing... just incredible!
ladyloneranger (70 months ago | reply)
The narrative about morning is very moving and inspiring.
The mask is sublime! Great photography!
iessi (70 months ago | reply)
beautiful work, very nice
lynne bernay-roman (69 months ago | reply)
fantastic photo, very dramatic, instant fav
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Alessandro Mendes (69 months ago | reply)
Amazing! You have very beautiful pictures here. Great job!
Treforlutions TreVizionz (69 months ago | reply)
EXACTLY...........................know the feeling well. Excellent image.
Christine Lebrasseur (68 months ago | reply)
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angelificatus (68 months ago | reply)
Excellent composition, love the sensual red with black..
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