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Uploaded: 04/17/10 2:50 AM GMT
Perfect Tranquility
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I was privileged to be in this spot in those very still, hold-your-breath minutes just before sunrise. I don't have words to describe my sense of well-being, the feeling of being witness to something very important. I hope you can see what I mean through this picture. The view is of the Potomac River, standing on the Virginia shore and looking across to Maryland. Thanks for taking a look.

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Logun7
04/17/10 2:54 AM GMT
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every day is a gift......that's why it's called the present!!
::jdinvictoria
04/17/10 2:55 AM GMT
Absolutely fantastic. Magnificent. I love the colour. I love the composition. Great capture.
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::Nikoneer
04/17/10 4:03 AM GMT
Wow, I didn't realize that river was that wide. Yes, Sharon, the calm is palpable in this photo — in the placid water, the near-cloudless sky, the quietly perching birds, and in you, the photographer willing to rise at an ungodly (or maybe Godly only) hour to be right there, right then, to capture the essence of peace. I actually plan to be doing exactly the same thing in about 7 hours from now, and I'll keep your image in mind as inspiration.

-Nikoneer
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.Starglow
04/17/10 4:10 AM GMT
The early bird always catches the beauty and you surely did with this shot. Wonderful capture.
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::SEFA
04/17/10 6:25 AM GMT
A wonderful capture, so peaceful and calm. Great work!
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SEFA
::twinkel
04/17/10 8:03 AM GMT
Beautiful shot, very serene with gorgeous colors :o)
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Carpe Diem!
.rvdb
04/17/10 2:03 PM GMT
I am privileged to be in this spot very nice picture warm colors
and refelections. Good job.
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The reason why the sunsets in the evening is because it wants to see the sunrise in the morning. I rise in the morning because I want to see them both. RvdB
.LANJOCKEY
04/18/10 1:40 AM GMT
Hello Sharon....This is so beautiful....You have composed your picture with silhouettes in the foreground which gives the image context and scale...With the sun rising over the horizon the scene has benefited with colourful reflections off the water...This picture is a pleasure to view....Well done Sharon...........................................Mick.


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::ro_and
04/18/10 7:30 AM GMT
wish i would sit there to hear the noise ;-)) what a wonderful view
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let me keep my eyes open, let me see the beauty
.flanno2610
04/18/10 9:51 PM GMT
i am jealous - beautiful image!
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mornalera
04/19/10 2:39 AM GMT
Such a beautiful and serene picture....
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::Ed1958
04/19/10 11:27 AM GMT
I'm speechless for such beauty.
It's a mystic sunrise.
Saved & Faved.
Ed.
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::allisontaylor
04/19/10 12:19 AM GMT
A lovely stillness exudes the moment. I like the composition with the old post contrasting with the emerging colors and quiet movement of the water.
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.gizmo1
04/19/10 7:07 PM GMT
Wow what a great capture of colours it is stunning.
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.amanzat
04/20/10 11:42 AM GMT
Wow....................Wow..................Wow................

Speechless................
Top marks in VB & Faved!!!!
Adriana
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.icedancer
04/20/10 11:09 PM GMT
Gorgeous
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.prashanth
04/22/10 3:32 PM GMT
Very beautiful capture. faved.
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If "Ignorance is bliss", why should we seek knowledge?
::wheedance
04/24/10 3:44 AM GMT
My favorite time of day! And you really captured the moment! Love the colors, the still waters, everything!
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All of earth is crammed with heaven And every bush aflame with God But only those who see take off their shoes. - Elizabeth Barrett Browning<p> mygallery
.connodado
04/29/10 3:16 PM GMT
Wonderful shot! I love sunrise and sunsets over the water. The sunken dock looks cool.
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Use your imagination when photographing, that's when you know your subject is in focus.
.diaz3508
04/29/10 3:35 PM GMT
Absolutely beautiful Sharon .... the view is gorgeous
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Jellybean
::Genver
05/15/10 12:57 AM GMT
Beautiful photo,the colors are beautiful as well as the light reflection,it is very lovely with the birds too.
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.Lancer
05/21/10 11:16 PM GMT
I feel the tranquility of the picture, it reminds me of growing up on both oceans the Pacific and the Atlantic. Nice balance of color, definitely a fine shot. Lance
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