Dawn
Third Place in the “Out My Window” challenge in That’s Entertainment! June 10, 2009.
Featured in Backyard Photography June 7, 2009.
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Image taken on top of Blue Knob Mountain in Claysburg, PA, at dawn on May 8, 2009. The view from our deck.
BillFox256 added this wonderful verse from Louise May Alcott with his comment earlier that, with his permission, I’d like to include here for everyone’s enjoyment:
“Far away there in the sunshine are my highest aspirations. I may not reach them, but I look up and see their beauty, believe in them, and try to follow where they lead.”
Taken with the Nikon D40x and the 18-200mm vr Nkon/Nikkor lens, handheld. Shutter speed 1/25, aperture f/14.0.


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Tim Denny
Nice work here, well done
Lois Bryan replied
thank you so much, Tim!!
Smudger
another wonderful photograph Lois
Lois Bryan replied
Steve .. thank you!!!! You know how much i admire your landscapes … I’m honored!!!!!
Curtiss Simpson
Aw this say’s so peacfull with the soft light and color, a beauty Lois love it !
Lois Bryan replied
Curtiss, thank you so much!!!! I’ve been holding onto this one for a bit … loving it, but not sure if it would “fly” with anyone but me, you know?? I’m thrilled that you enjoyed it, too!!!!
Visual Inspi...
Perfect capture! I love the lighting and shadows of the trees Lois! ;0) rhonda
Lois Bryan replied
Rhonda, thank you so much … this view from our deck changes constantly … and I never get tired of gazing out at it!!! So glad you liked this particular vision as well!!!
Daniel J. McCa...
Simply Gorgeous, Lois!!! Absolutely Perfect!!!
Lois Bryan replied
Daniel, thank you so much … this is one of those shots that you know YOU love, but aren’t sure if the rest of the world will like or not, lol!!! But it kept calling me back to look at it, here in the computer, so I thought I’d give it a shot!!!! I’m thrilled that you like it, too!!!!
funkybunch
great composition, love the silhouettes
Lois Bryan replied
Oh, YAY!!! Thank you!!!! You must have put it on full size … it makes such a difference, doesn’t it??
Shoaib .
nice shot lois … such a nice landscape
Lois Bryan replied
Hi Shoaib!!! It is a beautiful landscape … it always changes … I have so many versions … different times of day, different times of year, posted here … so glad you enjoyed this one!!!
Rick & Deb Larson
A truly beautiful dawn capture, love the silhouetted trees!! Take Care ~ Rick & Deb ~ :)
Lois Bryan replied
Hello darlings!!!! Thank you, thank you!!!!! I’m not often up so early … but it was worth it on this morning, lol!!!!
andreisky
Pretty nice!
Lois Bryan replied
thank you, Andrei!!!!!
bill oneil
very beautiful Lois, love it
Lois Bryan replied
Hello, hello dear Bill!!!!! Thank you so much!!!
sigfusson
Wow Lois – stunning spot ~ stunning capture. Wonderful, wonderful work. Cheers, S.
Lois Bryan replied
Sandra, next time you get down this way, we’ll whisk ourselves away to the mountain for a day or two … and you can see it for yourself!!!!!
dinghysailor1
so lovely!!
:))
Lois Bryan replied
Hiii Maggie dear!!!!! Thank you!!!!!
LYN EVANS
Gorgeous image Lois, the start of a new day…looks so tranquil
Lois Bryan replied
Oh, Lynnie, you know me, there’s always a story. The light woke me … it was an extraordinary peach-pink color and it filled the little house!!!! But by the time I got the camera out and ready to shoot it had turned to this soft gold. The sun had just inched its way into that level of low lying cloud. Pretty, but … well … maybe another day, lol!!!!!
valzart
WoW! this is outstanding photography sweetheART delightful capture ;} happy hippy hugglez
Lois Bryan replied
Val … thank you so much!!!!! I love trying new techniques with photoshop and all those wonderful, fun programs, but my first goal is, always, to do it right straight from the camera. This one was a bit risky, different, but it kept calling to me so I thought I’d post it and see what happened, lol!!!! I’m thrilled that you enjoyed it!!!
Svetlana Sewell
Amazing shot Lois! :))))))))))))
Lois Bryan replied
Hello, Lana!!!!! Thank you so much, sweetie!!!
lindamiller
Perfect lighting and so peaceful looking :-)
Lois Bryan replied
Thank you, Linda!! i was just telling Lynnie that I missed the MOST amazing peach-pink light by about a couple of minutes … but this is still nice, too, lol!!!
naturelover
Just amazing- this is so beautiful Lois- bravo!!
Lois Bryan replied
Thank you so much, sweetheart!!!
AnnDixon
This is so beautiful, so peaceful,
Lois Bryan replied
Aww … thank you, hon!!! Hugzz!!
treekitten
What a gorgeous view!
Lois Bryan replied
Thank you so much … I have taken this view in all times of the year and most times of the day … it always changes!!!! So glad you enjoyed it too!!! (I have a few winter versions that aren’t half bad … Snowy Sunday )
bonso
What a magic capture Louis
Lois Bryan replied
thank you sooo much!!!! It was magic!!! i was still half asleep, lol, and was just entranced myself!!!!
Anthony Mancuso
beautiful tones Lois
Lois Bryan replied
Hi Anthony!!!! Thank you!!!!!!!
John Kowalski
Lovely morning light Lois! beautifully captured!!
Lois Bryan replied
Thank you so much, John!!!! I’m thrilled that you enjoyed it too!!
Barbara Cliff
peaceful, delicate and lovely photo
Lois Bryan replied
Thank you so much, Barbara … I think at first glance this thing looks like mud, lol, but looking closer you see all the nuance and … as you said … delicacy. Life’s like that in general, isn’t it??? Thank you again!!
Kathy Reid
Stunning lightening, great start to a beautiful day!
Lois Bryan replied
thank you, Kathy … there’s just nothing like the light on top of a mountain!!!
Kenart
Lovely landscape framed by the trees.
Lois Bryan replied
Thank you so much … we’re very lucky with this view … the trees do frame everything so perfectly!!
Ann Persse
beautiful mystical feel to this wonderful scene
Lois Bryan replied
Thank you, Annie!!!! You’re so right … it does have a mystical feeling to it!!
yaDes
Beautiful!
Lois Bryan replied
Thank you so much!!!
nadine henley
this is the view from your deck! wow lois- no wonder your photography is so inspired! love this
Lois Bryan replied
Hi Nadine!!! yep .. this is from our little tiny ski cabin up in Pennsylvania. If you look closely you can see that at the bottom the land is bare of trees and slopes down … that’s one of the main ski runs at Blue Knob. We’re up there every weekend in winter and most weekends during the rest of the year. It’s a little piece of heaven!!!!!
billfox256
“Far away there in the sunshine are my highest aspirations. I may not reach them, but I look up and see their beauty, believe in them, and try to follow where they lead.” Louisa May Alcott
A tremendous shot Lois. Bill
Lois Bryan replied
thank you, sweetheart!!!! And Louisa May Alcott is one of my all-time favorite authors. What a beautiful quote and so appropriate for this image!!!!! May I add it to my comment section above???
Karen Brodie ...
Absolutely beautiful, sunrise/sunset, dawn/dusk shots are my absolute favourite, this is wonderful, love it :)
Lois Bryan replied
Karen, then I’m honored that you enjoyed this one … it’s a bit on the subdued side whereas the majority of the sunrise sunset shots are so much more exuberant!!! Thank you!!!!
Lucindawind
stunning Lois !
Lois Bryan replied
thank you, darlin’!!!!
FelicityB
This is lovely!!
Lois Bryan replied
Thank you sooo much!!
Kim Calvert
So beautiful and fresh Lois
Lois Bryan replied
Kim, you’re such a dear … thank you!!!!!!
Lois Bryan
AuntieBarbie
Can I come and enjoy this beautifl view from your place?
Lois Bryan replied
Yes!!!!!!! Of course!!!!! Let me know and I’ll put the coffee on!!!!!
billfox256
Of course you can add it to your comment section. I am flattered. Bill
Lois Bryan replied
thank you … you are such an inspiration, my friend!!!!!!!
Karen Tillotson
Beautiful work Lois and indeed, Alcott’s words fit this lovely image perfectly!
Lois Bryan replied
Hi Karen … thank you!!!!!! Bill really has a way with the quotes, doesn’t he!!!! I loved it!!!
Kathy Nairn
Superb!
Lois Bryan replied
Thank you very much!!
cougarfan
Wow!!!!!!!!!!! Beautiful Shot:))))))))xoxox
Lois Bryan replied
Thanks, sweetheart!!!
Gina Cormier
Fabulous image!
Lois Bryan replied
Thank you, Gina!!
Evita
Absolutely beautiful !!! :D
Lois Bryan replied
Thanks, hon!!
mikequigley
Thats a beauty – mq
Lois Bryan replied
Thank you, Mike!!!! It was an amazing sight!!
LudaNayvelt
OMG, Lois, so beautiful . is this is same spot where you took yours gorgeous winter shots? You are in fantastic area my dear
Lois Bryan replied
Hi sweetie!!! Thank you!! Yes, it’s the same view as the winter shots … I’m completely hooked on this particular spot in the world!!!
catherine walker
such a beautiful photo..well done it’s gorgeous!
Lois Bryan replied
Hi Catherine!!! Thank you so much!!!
Béla Török
Awesome scene and capture, dear Lois!
Lois Bryan replied
thank you so much, Bela!!!
Arrowman
Nice work Lois !!!
Lois Bryan replied
Hi Colin!!!!! Thanks!!!!
Lynda McDonald
Hi Lois, this is an example of an image i’ve had to look at a few times, ...........hence it took me a bit to comment. It makes me feel very peaceful. If I were standing in that spot shooting this photo i’d be feeling close to God
Lois Bryan replied
Awww Lynda … you’re the best. I understand now what you meant … and I think that’s one of the greatest things about RB … I too get truly lost in the images … many, many times … sometimes I get very enthusiastic and then the words just pour out … but sometimes there’s a deeper emotional impact … and there ARE no words!!!!! And you know what?? i couldn’t tell you which experience is better!!!!! hugzzz!!!
paolo1955
Gorgeous image and colors, just lovely.
Lois Bryan replied
Thank you so much, Paolo!!!!! I’m honored that you like this one!!!
Victoria Jostes
frankly extraordinary! there is nothing to be improved upon. classic.
Lois Bryan replied
Oh, Victoria, bless your heart. You have NO idea how I had to fight myself not to pop this baby into Photomatix and hdr the stuffinz out of it. The detail is there, in the foreground, but subtle, subtle. I’m so glad you like it the way it is!!!!!!! Thank you so much for you note!!!
Shaun Whiteman
Beautful shot Lois, lovely composition and views!
Lois Bryan replied
Thank you, Shaun!!!!!! How kind of you!!!!
Jan Piller
When I get my license, I’m gonna drive to Blue Knob! I’ll bring fudge!!
Lois Bryan replied
Jan, I’ll be waiting with big tall glasses of milk!!!!!!! What fun we’ll have!!!!! I have to tell you … if it weren’t for some of your fabulous images I’d never have had the nerve to post this one!!!! See??? once again you’ve been my inspiration!!!!!!!
Jan Piller
Hey be careful what you wish for! hahahaha
Lois Bryan replied
... wishing … wishing .. hey … when will you have that license??
BobJohnson
Breath Taking…...... Simply Beautiful!!!
Bob
Lois Bryan replied
Bob, thank you so much!!!
Scott d'Almeida
fantastic
Lois Bryan replied
Thank you, Scott!!
Karen Helgesen
Karen Helgesen
What a lovely image! I love the tones…so peaceful and serene! Congratulations!
Lois Bryan replied
Karen thank you so much!!!!!! I’m just thrilled with the Feature!!!!!! You’ve made my weekend!!!!!
Moorey
Nice capture. Great view from your deck…I’m jealous
Lois Bryan replied
thank you, Moorey!!! It truly is glorious … I’ve got a lot of shots of it here on RB .. in all different seasons and light. This is the first “dawn” attempt!!! I’m so glad you enjoyed it!!!!!
Zefira
lovely..
Lois Bryan replied
Thanks so much for your visit and note … i appreciate it!!!
Richard Stepha...
Way down here on the list, new to RB site, but trying to get around as much as I can and see who is doing what. So far, the images here have all been great to superior. This one is superior! I wish I had that BYard view. Great job and congrats on the feature. RSB
Lois Bryan replied
Hello Richard!!!!! Welcome to RedBubble!!!!! You’ll love it … everyone is very supportive .. we have tons of fun!!!! Thank you so much for your lovely note on this one .. so glad you enjoyed it!!!!!!
Trudy Wilkerson
I want to sit on your deck…what a magnificent view… congrats…
Lois Bryan replied
Thanks Trudy .. it truly is a glorious spot!!!!
Marie Sharp
Featured by Karen
Lois Bryan replied
YAYAYAYAYAYYYYY!!!! Thank you so much!!!!! WHEEE!!!!
Beve Brown-Clark
O such a brilliant morning this must have been…breathtaking vista! Congrats on the feature!
Lois Bryan replied
Thankee, darlin’!!!! The sad thing is, as nice as this is, it HAD been … just … breathtaking!!! There was this once-in-a-lifetime peach light … just when the sun was at the lip of those clouds there … but by the time I unpacked the camera, fixed the settings, etc., it was gone. As nice as this one is … ooooooo … the one that got away, lol!!!!!
Shannon Paskaruk
very very stunning!!
Lois Bryan replied
Thank you, Shannon!!!
LumenLux
Lovely from any viewpoint. To have this from your deck is reason enough to get up for each daily version. Very nice rendition on your part.
Lois Bryan replied
Thank you!!!!! It truly is a different version every day!!!!! So glad you enjoyed this one!!!
Tracy DeVore
Congratulations on your THIRD PLACE FINISH in the That’s Entertainment group’s Out My Window challenge! ☺
~Tracy
Lois Bryan replied
Oh, YAY!!!! Thank you, thank you, Tracy!!!!!!!
Bill Marsh
Wonderful shot :
Looks very peaceful. Congratulations on your feature.
Take Care.
Bill.
Lois Bryan replied
Hi Bill!!!!! Yes, it’s wonderfully peaceful there!!!! Thank you!!!!!
Peter Evans
Absolutely stunning shot :-)
Lois Bryan replied
Hi Peter!!!! Thank you so much!!!
Larry Llewellyn
Lois Bryan replied
Hi Larry!!!!! Thank you …. so glad you enjoyed this one!!!
dawndavies
a wonderful image, great light,dawnx