Dawn

Lois  Bryan

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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Dawn by Lois  Bryan
Dawn by Lois  Bryan
  • Tim Denny

    Tim Denny

    Nice work here, well done

  • Lois Bryan replied

    thank you so much, Tim!!

  • Smudger

    Smudger

    another wonderful photograph Lois

  • Lois Bryan replied

    Steve .. thank you!!!! You know how much i admire your landscapes … I’m honored!!!!!

  • Curtiss Simpson

    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   Inspirations

    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. McCauley IV

    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

    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 .

    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

    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

    andreisky

    Pretty nice!

  • Lois Bryan replied

    thank you, Andrei!!!!!

  • bill  oneil

    bill oneil

    very beautiful Lois, love it

  • Lois Bryan replied

    Hello, hello dear Bill!!!!! Thank you so much!!!

  • sigfusson

    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

    dinghysailor1

    so lovely!!
    :))

  • Lois Bryan replied

    Hiii Maggie dear!!!!! Thank you!!!!!

  • LYN EVANS

    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

    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

    Svetlana Sewell

    Amazing shot Lois! :))))))))))))

  • Lois Bryan replied

    Hello, Lana!!!!! Thank you so much, sweetie!!!

  • lindamiller

    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

    naturelover

    Just amazing- this is so beautiful Lois- bravo!!

  • Lois Bryan replied

    Thank you so much, sweetheart!!!

  • AnnDixon

    AnnDixon

    This is so beautiful, so peaceful,

  • Lois Bryan replied

    Aww … thank you, hon!!! Hugzz!!

  • treekitten

    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

    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

    Anthony Mancuso

    beautiful tones Lois

  • Lois Bryan replied

    Hi Anthony!!!! Thank you!!!!!!!

  • John  Kowalski

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    yaDes

    Beautiful!

  • Lois Bryan replied

    Thank you so much!!!

  • nadine henley

    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

    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 Photography

    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

    Lucindawind

    stunning Lois !

  • Lois Bryan replied

    thank you, darlin’!!!!

  • FelicityB

    FelicityB

    This is lovely!!

  • Lois Bryan replied

    Thank you sooo much!!

  • Kim  Calvert

    Kim Calvert

    So beautiful and fresh Lois

  • Lois Bryan replied

    Kim, you’re such a dear … thank you!!!!!!

  • Lois  Bryan
  • AuntieBarbie

    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

    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

    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

    Kathy Nairn

    Superb!

  • Lois Bryan replied

    Thank you very much!!

  • cougarfan

    cougarfan

    Wow!!!!!!!!!!! Beautiful Shot:))))))))xoxox

  • Lois Bryan replied

    Thanks, sweetheart!!!

  • Gina Cormier

    Gina Cormier

    Fabulous image!

  • Lois Bryan replied

    Thank you, Gina!!

  • Evita

    Evita

    Absolutely beautiful !!! :D

  • Lois Bryan replied

    Thanks, hon!!

  • mikequigley

    mikequigley

    Thats a beauty – mq

  • Lois Bryan replied

    Thank you, Mike!!!! It was an amazing sight!!

  • LudaNayvelt

    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

    catherine walker

    such a beautiful photo..well done it’s gorgeous!

  • Lois Bryan replied

    Hi Catherine!!! Thank you so much!!!

  • Béla Török

    Béla Török

    Awesome scene and capture, dear Lois!

  • Lois Bryan replied

    thank you so much, Bela!!!

  • Arrowman

    Arrowman

    Nice work Lois !!!

  • Lois Bryan replied

    Hi Colin!!!!! Thanks!!!!

  • Lynda  McDonald

    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

    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

    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

    Shaun Whiteman

    Beautful shot Lois, lovely composition and views!

  • Lois Bryan replied

    Thank you, Shaun!!!!!! How kind of you!!!!

  • Jan Piller

    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

    Jan Piller

    Hey be careful what you wish for! hahahaha

  • Lois Bryan replied

    ... wishing … wishing .. hey … when will you have that license??

  • BobJohnson

    BobJohnson

    Breath Taking…...... Simply Beautiful!!!
    Bob

  • Lois Bryan replied

    Bob, thank you so much!!!

  • Scott  d'Almeida

    Scott d'Almeida

    fantastic

  • Lois Bryan replied

    Thank you, Scott!!

  • Karen  Helgesen
  • 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

    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

    Zefira

    lovely..

  • Lois Bryan replied

    Thanks so much for your visit and note … i appreciate it!!!

  • Richard Stephan Bergquist

    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

    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

    Marie Sharp


    Featured by Karen

  • Lois Bryan replied

    YAYAYAYAYAYYYYY!!!! Thank you so much!!!!! WHEEE!!!!

  • Beve Brown-Clark

    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

    Shannon Paskaruk

    very very stunning!!

  • Lois Bryan replied

    Thank you, Shannon!!!

  • LumenLux

    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

    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

    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

    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

    dawndavies

    a wonderful image, great light,dawnx

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