To Wet The Appetite on the Merri

Larry Davis

To Wet The Appetite on the Merri

This is a forerunner of my newest series. ( over the next coming week )
I took this sunrise this morning on May 29th at the Merri Creek in Fawkner, which is a northern suburb of Melbourne Australia.
It was about 7:30am with the cold mist still rising and the sun shining through the mist.
I ended up with over 100 images, so now I have to filter down through the best.
I am going to include the word Merri in each title, so-as to keep the series together.
( hdr x2 images using Dynamic-PhotoHDR with Picasa3 as Post Op )
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To Wet The Appetite on the Merri by Larry Davis
To Wet The Appetite on the Merri by Larry Davis
  • Jared Revell

    Jared Revell

    LAZZA !
    fantastic shot mate !!
    I am lost for words….the rays of light beaming through the tree are just amazing ~ definitely one of your best mate !

  • Larry Davis replied

    Wait until you see the series…
    This is nothin’......

  • skyhorse

    skyhorse

    that is really something special Larry, can’t wait to see this series!

  • Larry Davis replied

    Thanks mate… I will start with the first one tomorrow.

  • kalaryder

    kalaryder

    Magical and instant fav

  • Larry Davis replied

    Way to go…. Thanks mate.

  • Wendy Slee

    Wendy Slee

    Oh Larry, this is absolutely beautiful….. a little capture of the divine!

  • Larry Davis replied

    Allo Sunshine…..
    Where Ya been ?
    I know….. You don’t have to tell me.
    But I miss you.
    Your one of my favourite sheila’s…...
    Take care, and I hope you tune in to see the new series….

  • Brandie1

    Brandie1

    Magic shot, Larry.

  • Larry Davis replied

    Thanks mate…. Your a star.

  • Judi Corrigan

    Judi Corrigan

    What a spectacular way to start the day Larry. Fantastic work with the hdr

  • Larry Davis replied

    Thanks mate.
    But the HDR didn’t make that much difference to what it really was like.
    I love HDR but I don’t like it to be to heavy. As I feel it can take something away from what it really is like.
    This is why I just use it as a toner more than anything…...

  • ~ Ademac

    ~ Ademac

    Great capture…...................love the framing and tonal quality

  • Wendy Slee

    Wendy Slee

    I am still around, just keeping a bit quiet…...life has kept me very busy….. thanks for the favourite sheila comment LOL…you made my day! As for your beautiful image here…..the funny thing is, I have been working on a very similar image (just more gold than this one) for an exhibiton….... not sure whether I will put it on RB yet, but we seem to have been drawn to the same beautiful images this week….. (smiles)

  • Susan Zohn

    Susan Zohn

    Oh, this is awesome. I would have just sat there for hours. It’s just gorgeous Larry.

  • Larry Davis replied

    And I haven’t even started the series yet.
    Thank you my sweet Texas Lass.

  • Anthony Hedger

    Anthony Hedger

    Fanbloodytastic Larry a beautiful shot my friend WOW!

  • Larry Davis replied

    Thanks mate…
    I hope you enjoy the rest of them.

  • John Vandeven

    John Vandeven

    Well done Larry….Looks terrific.

  • Roslyn Slater

    Roslyn Slater

    Brilliant!! Wonderful work Larry.

  • Larry Davis replied

    Good onya mate.
    I might have hit a home run with this series…?

  • Anuja Manchanayake

    Anuja Manchana...

    Brilliant!!!!!

  • Larry Davis replied

    Thanks Anuja.
    I live an hour away from you near Mt.Macedon, but I took this where I work in Fawkner.
    Isn’t it a great way to start work every day.

  • tkrosevear

    tkrosevear

    BREATHTAKING shot bro ;) xoxox

  • Larry Davis replied

    Thanks sis.
    Just like your avatar.

  • Rosalie Dale IPA

    Rosalie Dale IPA

    Must and sunrise – two of my fav things. Add the Aussie bush and you really have a winner! Excellent Larry .

  • Larry Davis replied

    Awe, your a sweetie.
    Thanks mate.

  • Larry Davis replied

    I have just had a look at your homepage and see that Sarah Moore is your daughter. ( I didn’t know that )
    Boy, has a lot happened in your family since I became a member.
    You’re family sure have got a lot of strength.
    Stay safe my friend.

  • Vicki Ferrari

    Vicki Ferrari

    Glorious photograph Larry! A piece of magic (or is that a PEACE of magic?!)
    Love that mist and those colours! Fave!

  • Larry Davis replied

    Thanks Vicki.
    There’s lots more like this one, as I made the most of the moment..
    I will be uploading them over the next week….

  • Scott d'Almeida

    Scott d'Almeida

    fabulous,

  • Larry Davis replied

    Thanks mate.
    Glad you like it.

  • Rosalie Dale IPA

    Rosalie Dale IPA

    Ha – trust you realised I meant MIST and sunrise Larry … nothin’ wrong with me that a holiday wouldn’t fix!!

  • Larry Davis replied

    I knew what you meant.
    Us shutterbugs all speak the same language.

  • rosedew

    rosedew

    Stunning!

  • Larry Davis replied

    Thank you my friend.
    Glad you like it.

  • Hans Goepel

    Hans Goepel

    Wow Larry! Fantastic shot mate !!

  • Larry Davis replied

    Thanks Hans.
    That’s great.
    Take care my friend.

  • Elaine Green

    Elaine Green

    Pure beauty

  • Larry Davis replied

    G’day mate.
    Thanks for your appreciation….
    Your a star.

  • Polly Peacock

    Polly Peacock

    KERPLUNK – do I need to say more? LOL!!! There is a group called, “Just Brown,” that this would fit perfectly into and also one that I think is called “Sun Beams or Sun Rays.” Way to go on a beautifully captured shot – fantastic Lar!! xoxo!! :))

  • Larry Davis replied

    Hi PP.
    It can’t be called Just Brown or Rays, because I have also some greenish ones in this series as well.
    I think you will like the Wattle tree leaves with the frost.
    So I have shuffled them up to break the monotony of them being the same.
    Thanks for the KERPLUNKING…..

  • Bev Woodman

    Bev Woodman

    Larry this is magnificent – I will look forward to seeing your new series!

  • Larry Davis replied

    Thank you my sweet Bev.
    You are one of my guiding stars.
    You are always there to give me that push…...

  • artisandelimage

    artisandelimage

    gorgeous scenery…
    my best, francis.

  • Larry Davis replied

    Thanks Kelsey.
    Appreciation is in the eye of the beholder.
    And I am my worst critic.

  • DragonFlyer

    DragonFlyer

    Sensational!!! i go to the Merri Creek around Darebin and Fairfield, but haven’t been around it at a time when any shots anywhere near as fantastic as this were possible… Congratulations :)))

  • Larry Davis replied

    Make sure of the weather report.
    Try to make it a crisp morning.
    Get to where-ever it is you want to be, before the sun comes up.
    And for rays like this, make sure you have a lot of low lying mist, preferebly over or near water.
    This was on the creek at the very far eatern end of Jukes Rd in Fawkner, beside the walking track.
    On the opposite side is at the bottom end of Glasgow Ave in Reservoir.
    But I know Darebin, and there are plenty of spots.

  • Basia McAuley

    Basia McAuley

    Simply stunning Larry!! Heavenly!

  • Larry Davis replied

    Hello Basia.
    It sure has been a while.
    Great to hear from you though.
    Glad you like it.

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