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10.21.2011

Sweet orange light


I captured this early one morning when the sun was just rising. The light hit these trees and they seemed to be on fire - it was beautiful. This is SOOC - absolutely no editing.

My photography instructor explained it this way - when the sun is overhead, the light strikes through our thin atmosphere with very little interference. When on the horizon, however, the light must travel through many miles of dense lower air to reach our eyes. In so doing, blue light is scattered, leaving behind yellow and orange. 

Sweet



To all my friends out there - I've been snowed under with 'stuff' and haven't been around to see you but I will get there - I appreciate you all so much!


I'm participating in "The Shades of Autumn" at Project Alicia where the colour today is 'orange'.


Shades of Autumn Photo Challenge



32 comments:

  1. TexWisGirlOctober 21, 2011 at 9:30 AM

    GORGEOUS!!!

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  2. Jo-Anna@APrettyLifeOctober 21, 2011 at 9:42 AM

    Oh my word this is incredibly beautiful! What a great photo!!!
    Jo

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  3. Seraphinas PhantasieOctober 21, 2011 at 9:48 AM

    Wonderful colors and a beautiful warm light. Have a nice weekend, Barb. I send you a mail today or tomorrow to the style sheet.

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  4. JennyRainOctober 21, 2011 at 10:07 AM

    WOW!

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  5. satakieliOctober 21, 2011 at 10:12 AM

    Beautiful, the contrast between the dark foreground and the stunning trees is wonderful!

    Thanks for taking part in the Shades of Autumn Photo Challenge, I hope you'll join us again next week for the colour red :)

    http://www.bumblesandlight.com

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  6. mommy to manyOctober 21, 2011 at 11:04 AM

    Isn't God's art work AMAZING!? beautfiul!

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  7. WencheOctober 21, 2011 at 11:45 AM

    Woow, great colors. Love it :0)

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  8. Traci MicheleOctober 21, 2011 at 12:40 PM

    breathtaking!

    http://whisperedbeauty.blogspot.com/2011/10/shades-of-autumn.html

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  9. Rosie Nixon FluertyOctober 21, 2011 at 4:48 PM

    What a wonderful moment to capture!

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  10. AnonymousOctober 21, 2011 at 5:31 PM

    This is stunning! Congratulations on this capture. I was out shooting today but not early enough. Took a walk through the woods and all I saw was lots of yellow and green with some red mixed in. Also, many of the trees have lost their leaves - we have had terrific winds the past 2 days. Yuck! Again, love this photo!

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  11. KmcblackburnOctober 21, 2011 at 5:37 PM

    Stunning, absolutely STUNNING! Isn't out world such an amazing place??!!

    Kathy

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  12. DeannaOctober 21, 2011 at 6:26 PM

    What a beautiful site to arise to, stunning oranges!!

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  13. MariOctober 21, 2011 at 7:59 PM

    This is gorgeous! I really like the explanation of the light too.

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  14. TriciaOctober 21, 2011 at 8:55 PM

    Oh that's beautiful, especially against the blueness of the sky.

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  15. Karen @ Pieces of ContentmentOctober 21, 2011 at 9:07 PM

    Brilliant photo Barb, love that it's SOOC.

    Enjoy posting, if you can't keep up with other's past posts, don't worry.

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  16. Nadege,October 22, 2011 at 3:33 AM

    Beautiful warm light on the trees. Gorgeous colors.

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  17. deb dutyOctober 22, 2011 at 8:27 AM

    Oh wow!! The colors are gorgeous. It must have been a breathtaking view in person too. I can't believe these vivid colors are sooc. Great job!

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  18. Seeing Each DayOctober 22, 2011 at 9:10 AM

    Amazing colours in your amazing photo, I agree with you, it does look like flames.

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  19. AnonymousOctober 22, 2011 at 11:47 AM

    Gorgeous light and color.

    And thank you for the explanation of the "golden hour".

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  20. Laura Delegal - Leroy PhotographyOctober 22, 2011 at 11:54 AM

    Oh, wow, wow... so jealous of your autumn colors. Have a good weekend.

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  21. Lisa GordonOctober 22, 2011 at 2:25 PM

    What a stunning image this is Barb.
    Beautifully seen and captured!

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  22. SaunOctober 22, 2011 at 2:40 PM

    Very pretty...

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  23. Victoria @ The FAT Paint™ Company and ÉdinHomeOctober 23, 2011 at 2:32 AM

    Lovely! But then, orange is my favourite colour!! :-)
    Victoria

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  24. TorunnOctober 23, 2011 at 7:49 AM

    Superb image. So great with the orange light.

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  25. aliciaOctober 23, 2011 at 9:41 AM

    Breathtaking color! Thanks so much for joining the Shades of Autumn Photo Challenge! Next up? Red.

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  26. NancyOctober 23, 2011 at 11:58 AM

    Amazed at how all of the trees' leaves are the same color at once. Beautiful photography, Barb. :)

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  27. UnknownOctober 24, 2011 at 1:16 AM

    Unbelievable beautiful, amazing. Great work Barb:)
    Have a nice week

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  28. GillianOctober 24, 2011 at 5:09 AM

    This is beautiful!

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  29. Evelyn ~ Indigo Beach ArtOctober 27, 2011 at 9:59 AM

    Stunning autumn colour!

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  30. eileeninmdOctober 28, 2011 at 2:49 AM

    Barb, what a beautiful scene. The trees are just stunning, lov ethe beautiful colors. Well done!

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  31. BekOctober 29, 2011 at 4:40 AM

    Wow, this is beautiful!!

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  32. Danielle-MarieNovember 7, 2011 at 10:40 AM

    Incredible!

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