Sunrise Paddling on the North Canadian River

This weekend we finished cleaning up our new North Canadian River lot enough to park our RV there. Here, you see me taking my reward for months of struggle and expense...sunrise paddling. Most outfitters won't put you on the river in time to catch the morning mist rising up into the orange light of daybreak. This is why we bought our kayaks. More pictures and trips at: www.oklahomaroadtrips.com/paddle.htm.

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liteworx says:

great shot! love the monochromatic glow!
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c-rubin says:

Fantastic image. This truly is a reward! Enjoy.
Posted 32 months ago. ( permalink )

bill.fu says:

Beautiful capture.
Can't thik of a nicer way to spend a morning.
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Marjolein K. says:

And there is a great shot!

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AntonKa says:

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Expectant Alchemist says:

What an awesome composition. This is a very high quality (i.e. commercially viable) image. Great work.

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Posted 32 months ago. ( permalink )

amethystrainn says:

Beautifully captured! Very nice light and silhouette.
Posted 32 months ago. ( permalink )

Unique_Snowflake says:

wow!
Posted 32 months ago. ( permalink )

This_is_Chayan says:

Wow !!! this is so awesome !!! definitely a fave :)
Posted 32 months ago. ( permalink )

taylortwin says:

Perfect serenity! You deserve it, after the work you completed! Good things come to those who wait!!!
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dachalan says:

Fantastic shot.

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Posted 32 months ago. ( permalink )

Super G says:

love the mist!

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Posted 32 months ago. ( permalink )

FreeWine says:

Thanks everyone for your comments and invites!
Posted 32 months ago. ( permalink )

[ Petri ] says:

Lots of beautiful elements in your pic: the mist, reflections on the water, the paddler as silhuette ...

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Posted 32 months ago. ( permalink )

John of Dublin says:

A brilliant composition!
Posted 32 months ago. ( permalink )

davetatt2 says:

Great shot and great silhouette of the guy
Posted 32 months ago. ( permalink )

Kat Jewell says:

Is this what happens to kayakers at "the end"...we go off into the light. Great tribute to all kayakers.
Posted 32 months ago. ( permalink )

Sandstein says:

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Posted 32 months ago. ( permalink )

VRfoto says:

Beautiful silhouette!

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Ryan Brookes says:

Beautiful shot!
Posted 32 months ago. ( permalink )

jot.de says:

wonderful mood!!!!!
Posted 32 months ago. ( permalink )

JasbinaLynn says:

This is gorgeous! Amazing light! What a beautiful morning.
Posted 32 months ago. ( permalink )

mmarsupilami says:

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Posted 32 months ago. ( permalink )

Ms Ladyred says:

very stunning
Posted 32 months ago. ( permalink )

mmarsupilami says:

Welcome in Top of the Fog (> 20 faves)
Posted 32 months ago. ( permalink )

deratsym says:

The silhouette, light and texture of the water all works so well.
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jook_p says:

Topclass, great shot!
Posted 31 months ago. ( permalink )

kansasexplorer 3128 says:

This photo alone is worth getting up early for!
Posted 31 months ago. ( permalink )

stone's throw says:

Great Shot Dianne!
Posted 31 months ago. ( permalink )

josediaz says:

muy buena silueta !!!
Posted 31 months ago. ( permalink )

rietveldjes says:

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Posted 31 months ago. ( permalink )

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Thanks very much! Great great shot!

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Posted 31 months ago. ( permalink )

Fort Photo says:

Great capture, this is so pretty with the golden light.

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Posted 31 months ago. ( permalink )

eneko123 says:

Nice backlight and silhouette!

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Posted 31 months ago. ( permalink )

Purple 2 says:

Beautiful shot!!
Must have been fantastic being there : )
Posted 31 months ago. ( permalink )

Yury Balashov says:

So pity that pictures can't express how great it is to paddle early in the morning, to meet the sunrise in your canoe/kayak/...!

But well, these who have this experience will surely remember it all, looking at pictures like this one.

Thank you for sharing and good luck with the weather!

(here the weather is way too gray and wet so far, we still have to wait for the nice sunny days for the proper experience... sigh!)

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Posted 31 months ago. ( permalink )

Ian_Jones says:

Thats amazing, a real atmospheric shot!
Posted 31 months ago. ( permalink )

Martyn Starkey says:

Brilliant shot.

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Willie Chen says:

Wow! Nice shot!

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Jonne Naarala says:

Just great atmosphere!

This capture is truly Magical

Show its magic to us!
Posted 31 months ago. ( permalink )

Coastal Matt says:

Amazing shot, what more can I say! Looks like a great time to be out on the water.
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Posted 31 months ago. ( permalink )

jo92photos says:

A beautiful image, so atmospheric.

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Posted 31 months ago. ( permalink )

sunsurfr says:

Beautiful shot. Makes me want to get the kayak out this weekend :)
Posted 31 months ago. ( permalink )

jarob says:

Please add it to captured movement , I love this one!
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tim-ish says:

Great mood...

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Posted 31 months ago. ( permalink )

egarc2 says:

Awesome! Great reward for all your work!
Posted 31 months ago. ( permalink )

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I looked through quite a few of you pictures – just wonderful climate, very peaceful and symbolic
Thanks for sharing wonderful pictures !

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Beautiful!!!

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Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

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Beautiful light.

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mulholland224 says:

great pic! Good DofF and good action, I would try to tone down the sun - it's so bright I want my sunglasses.

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kimbar says:

Wonderful photo, i can almost hear the swish of the paddles...

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altamons says:

Definitely of the quality to be on explore! Awesome shot, congrats!
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lati.. says:

very nice love it..
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©Pacifist says:

Great shot!
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

wrightalltheway says:

This looks like the reason I started kayaking recently... What a beautiful way to start the day. Thanks for sharing.
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rgdaniel says:

Sensational image !!

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alucamati says:

great shot!!!!
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Bea Kotecka { very slow net !!! :((( } says:

Mistic capture...
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great shot nice place, seems your struggles have paid off :)
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october blue says:

Wonderful light and composition....a classic image of sunrise on a river !
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weeklymg says:

Hi. I wanted to let you know that I'm using this photo, in accordance with the Creative Commons License, on my blog: weeklymobilegoodies.blogspot.com
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rgdaniel says:

Your world-class image has been chosen as an Admin Pick by one of your friendly admins in Global Village 2 (post 1 - give a globe to 5)
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Jason Daniel Brown says:

i love this shot

You are invited to post this great photo inTop 20 Oklahoma.
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Bea Kotecka { very slow net !!! :((( } says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called *Little stories-pics with "soul"*, and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.
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great shot!

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Great shot................
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Dr. Hoo says:

This is a spectacular shot. I love everything about, the composition, colour and lighting. Makes me really want to go padding. Alas everything's frozen up here. I'll have to make do with snowshoeing :)
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

gdsanders says:

Great shot. I grew up fishing on the North Canadian near Henryetta. Great memories...
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Fantastic shot - love the light and silhouette!

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Sounds fantastic! Great pic too...

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nice shot
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Wade From Oklahoma says:

This is quite a photo; beautifully shot, perfectly conveying the feeling of being out where one wants to be, when they want to be there.
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This art piece is recognized as a very beautiful work!!!
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This art piece is recognized as a very beautiful work!!!
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