From our balcony, when you look east, you see one of the ridges of the Dandenong Ranges. Each morning, about the time I wake up, I am frequently greeted with a stunning sunrise as the sun fires up the sky as it ascends over the ridge. Some distance away, the top of a tree is completely dead but sits almost center of the rising sun. I took this photo of the tree and the sun as it was rising.
I edited the image in the GIMP tweeking the hue slider towards the red tones. This is my second entry into the Creative Photo Contest.







Breathtaking…
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“This is my second entry into the Creative Photo Contest.”
Yes, and you won the first one you were in! I can see why!
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Really wonderful. This competition is tough! You take awesome pictures.
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Imagine if those colors were real.. how amazing that would be eh? Awesome image Dale!
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I’m loving the pinkish shade of sky in your picture
Nice shot, a feel of peacefulness in it.
p/s: That was my camera strap in my shadow
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Great submission Dale, I gotta ask though you must not like the #1 award badge?
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@Star - many thanks
@Vixen - I agree with the tough competition!
@Napaboaniya - I was working for peaceful/soothing feel. Thanks
@Lady - I see it as a lucky first entry
@Chica - lol, yeah, there’s amazing in real tones as well
@Roger -Oh, I missed that one. I’ve got it up now. Thanks for the reminder!
Love the subtle graduation of tones! Just beautiful!
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Looks good up there, I was wondering if you wanted a different size award to fit your sidebar lol, but I see it fits OK.
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Beautiful shot
My Creative in here Thanks
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Beautiful photo. I love the silhouette and the pink sky.
Good luck. You may just win again!
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I do love silhouettes, and this is a beautiful one.
Good luck - Happy 4th.
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You and star8, our winners, followed each other - in order - on Mr. Linky. I thought that was cool.
This photo is so striking and serene. I can hear U2 music as I look at it.
and thank you for explaining how you achieved the effect.
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Wow Dale, this photo makes me think of quietness, tranquilness, and calmness. The colors are just amazing! Good Luck!
Blessings,
Kimmie
Wow! Nice shot - the colors are great!!!! Thanks for sharing!
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Simply Beautiful!
http://sweetagring.com/?p=628
By the way Congratulations on winning the #1 creative Photography!