before sunrise

The clouds looked promising, and I went to watch well before sunrise time.
The sky lit up beautifully, and I looked forward to the appearance of the sun itself.
But before that happened a lowflying, fast moving, dark cloud drew a curtain over the whole sky, and the world turned grey again.

'before sunrise' On Black is better.

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sjnewton says:

Exquisite!
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

ESOX LUCIUS says:

Gorgeous theatrics Alex! Overhere greyness is dominating. Have a good Sunday!
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

peterastn says:

lovely, Alex, but didn't you just have that heavy rain?
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

Sherry says:

Gorgeous shot, Alex!

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tsuntsun3 says:

Amazing color of the sky !
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

La Route says:

I keep seeing very colourful and dramatic skies in the UK these days, they look tropical. Lovely capture
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

xenonb. says:

WOW!!! Great colours in the sky - fantatstic pic!!

Have a nice first Advent Sunday, my friend!
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

Quizz... says:

oh the master of sunsets and sunrises! this is amazing algo...:)* have nice sunday
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

RedArt photographer says:

fantastic!
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

vanouxe says:

sublime sunrise!
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

Dr Tao says:

Stunning! And the world turned grey again - before a new even more beautiful sunrise....

This is a true QUALITY, indeed!

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where photographic quality such as this gets the recognition it deserves and inspires others...

QUALITY!
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

freemysoul says:

WOW!!!
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

Eagpic says:

the color, BIG WOW!
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

friedkampes says:

Gorgeous colors you captured there! Compliments

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silviaON says:

wow - great colors and shot !!
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

Philippe Sainte-Laudy says:

Waouffff!!!
My friend, this is such an excellent job!!

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Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

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Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

LuísLx [deleted] says:

Do you have a contract with the sky or what?
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

Rob Millenaar says:

Wow, what a display!!
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

~Klaw~ says:

Oh my god this is Fantastic
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

Madddy says:

This is the best time of the day, before sunrise, most of us are so lazy to go out and capture the beauty that the sky is showing to welcome a new day and sun, you did it, you captured this glorious sky, congratulation Alex! Have a great Sunday ... (:-))

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Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

Tom Lowe @ Timescapes says:

Most impressive!
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

NatuurfotoRien says:

Beautiful!
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

adric1010 says:

(gallery & instructions)

great my friend
great
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

Gary* says:

Great sky Alex, unfortunately I slept through this one! :)
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

Skinnyde says:

What wonderful colours Alex.
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

Viorica G says:

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOW!!!!!!!
FANTASTIC SKY AND SHOT !!!!!!!!!!
hugs
HAVE A LOVELY WEEKEND MY FRIEND
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

frazer4eos says:

Mr. Algo... How I can comment this picture???

Fabulous!
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

spikeblacklab says:

Just stunning!
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

Ken Blackwell says:

Gorgeous sunrise! Great light 'n color. Spectacular cloud patterns.
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Blue Silver [deleted] says:

Wow, outstanding colours.
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

mimbrava says:

Wow! I second the invitation to SpecSky. Wow!
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

mauroPPP says:

wonderful!
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

G w Clark says:

Amazing colours in this shot Algo!

"Red sky at night shepherds delight, Red sky in the morning Shepherds warning!"

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Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

alonsodr says:

Love the colours here, my friend!
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

Christine.p says:

wow great colours !!!!!!!
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

mistermisery [deleted] says:

holy wow! that is gorgeous! :-D
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

Crfullmoon says:

Clever you - out to catch that! Thanks!
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

myjuditz says:

Overwhelming sky!

Please post this photo with Search the Best
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

S a b i r says:

That's like fire in the sky!! Beautiful picture.
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

JimmyOKelly says:

Beautiful!
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

mountainhiker says:

Amazing colourful sky.
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

*Roseméa MacPherson says:

Terrific!!!

Have a great Sunday +
a great week as well!
XOXOXOXO

PS. LOL @ Gary's comment:-)))
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

Hortonfogg says:

A magnificient beginning! Hopeful, inspiring!
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

L’État c’est Moi says:

The colours are amazing
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

Shredder Betty says:

Absolutely amazing.... So vivid and yet ethereal.
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

md&r says:

Such rich colour. Amazing sunset photo.

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Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

ouyea says:

WOW! Great sunrise my friend!
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Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

MatthewPHX says:

Amazing shot, the colors are beautiful!

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Darwin Bell says:

this is just amazing

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Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

annabellafranc [deleted] says:

This is gorgeous !!!!
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

AnnaMarie777 [deleted] says:

Simply Beautiful!

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Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

Iris Mjoll says:

Beautiful picture. Instant fav.
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

KaptainKaveman says:

This is a monster fave!! Wow!
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

Jeff Clow says:

Yet another stunning image, Alex.

Superb in so many different ways....color, visual drama, composition and intensity.

WELL shot, my friend.
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

Jo Tarot says:

You sure we live on the same planet!? That's amazing.
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

Leviathor says:

Very intense light, beautiful clouds.

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Bene Maldonado says:

amazing!!!

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Fantastic sky, wonderful colors !!!

You are my winner as well!
You deserve another one.
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Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

cruadinx says:

Wonderful image -- it is always worth it to get up in time to watch the sunrise -- great shot!
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

Smkymtnman says:

The colors are what get me on this shot, absolutely stunning.

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You deserve another one.
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Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

╬ Tiger Lair ╬---{PC problems + busy!} says:

Awesome! Could you use another trophy??

You are my winner as well!
You deserve another one.
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Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

mari g. says:

you went before sunrise!
Luck for all of us, enjoying your present!
Thank you, Alex!
wonderful deep colours like in the dreams of a child.
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

Dana__23 says:

Great color of the sky well done ;")
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

steve_m says:

These colours are just incredible! Superb capture.
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

cloud_nine says:

really fantastic and a super-fave !!
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

mário venda nova says:

another winner! Fantastic!!
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

white fella says:

EXOTIC great colours well done!
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

*Agnes says:

outstanding colors, It's a great picture
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

bleuet / Anne-Marie : back with a new P.C. says:

Wow! Spectacular indeed Alex ! How lucky you are ! I wish I could see one like this one once in my life ! :-)

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Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

Dean Forbes says:

wonderful sunrise! Love those colors, especially the red.
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

Claudia1967 says:

Amazingly and breathtakingly beautiful. I'll have to get up earlier...
1-2-3 Sky
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

maANgo (back at 21st century ) says:

...absolutely great shot !!!!
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

Rexton says:

Amazing colours and contrast.
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

*The Boy From Cerrado says:

~~ Splendido.

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Mark Griffith says:

Wow terrific, haven't seen a sunrise in ages.
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lakewentworth says:

Incredible shot!!!
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

abhi_acharya says:

Beautiful ... great shot!
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

bluefam says:

very impressive.
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

myfear says:

Great colors! Love it!!!

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Madddy says:

Congrats!!!!

Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

Janny Brocken says:

Congrats!!
Your beauyiful picture is now no. 2 by Explore!!!!
Great done,a big fave from me as well!!!
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

bratan says:

amazing sky!

I saw this in A Big Fave
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

David Lev says:

Awesome sky!!
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

*atrium09 says:

Amazing colors!!!!!!!!!
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

CharlieBrown8989 says:

No word.....
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

jennifer.walter says:

congrats on explore. the colors are amazing. excellent!
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

auvearte says:

OMG...Beautiful...Great Capture***

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Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

pietro marino says:

Fantastic!
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

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Wow Stunning image!!

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morgoththebetrayer says:

Absolutely amazing colors! Very beautiful. I love this shot.
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

Truus says:

super super great...
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

bevcraigwhite says:

wonderful start..even if it was short ! fave !
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

nicki_bennie says:

Fabulous! Amazing colour - i love it
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

kengeo says:

i love the fiery clouds.
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

agedsenator says:

Beautyful !!!
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

bleuet / Anne-Marie : back with a new P.C. says:

Congrats Alex ! There's no more bug on Explore ! :-))) I'm so glad for you :-)
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

Kaleidoscope Soup says:

Beautiful combination of colors!
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

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Nice colors
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Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

Fort Photo says:

Great story about the changing light. I had a similar thing happen at Bosque this fall for a sunrise. All week we had no cloud cover which made for fairly limited sunrise photo opportunities so we got really excited when the clouds showed up our last morning. It was looking to be a home run sunrise but then the lower cloud bank on the horizon right where sun was rising lifted up and pretty much killed the sunrise dead color wise, heh. Great capture in any case, huge fave.

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