Thursday, May 2, 2013

Surrealscape

 
Our granddaughter running along the shore of Lake Huron at sunset.
 
It was our first trip to the lake this season. I was really hoping for a spectacular sunset, you know - with the sun being a fiery ball of red, with clouds in shades of crimson and hot pink! 
 
I was a bit disappointed when I saw that big white sun, no clouds and a calm lake, as the sun began to set.

As we sat watching Beep running along the shore, that big glowing white ball, and mirror calm lake was producing some pretty darn amazing effects...surreal.
 
I hauled out my camera and started snapping pics. I didn't have very high hopes about the outcome of the captures, but clicked away until the sun disappeared on the horizon.
 
When we got home, I loaded the photos onto the putter, and was quite pleased with the results. I must say, I love my Canon T2i, the photos are so true to the real thing!! This photo is not edited other than cropping and resizing.

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SKYWATCH FRIDAY
SCENIC WEEKENDS
THE WEEKLY TOP SHOT
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42 comments:

  1. DebbieMay 2, 2013 at 1:11 PM

    pretty in peach!! what a lovely image!!

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  2. TexWisGirlMay 2, 2013 at 1:12 PM

    fabulous! her joy made me smile!

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  3. LeoviMay 2, 2013 at 1:12 PM

    Really a stunning composition with great expressive power, beautiful colors and exquisite silhouette of the girl!

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  4. Sylvia KMay 2, 2013 at 1:16 PM

    Awesome skies and an awesome shot, Karen! I, too, can feel her joy! What a terrific photo to have for the years to come and what lovely memories!!

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  5. NonnieMay 2, 2013 at 4:47 PM

    fantastic climax of the day's end!

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  6. HansHBMay 2, 2013 at 4:54 PM

    Great sky-post!
    Well done!

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  7. Karen @ Pieces of ContentmentMay 2, 2013 at 5:06 PM

    It sure is a beautiful scene, no wonder you were pleased with it.

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  8. DianneMay 2, 2013 at 5:15 PM

    You have every reason to be proud of this pic ... It's extra special with your grand-daughter silhouetted in the fore-ground. Brava!

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  9. AnonymousMay 2, 2013 at 5:17 PM

    Perfect!!

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  10. CarverMay 2, 2013 at 5:37 PM

    Fantastic shot of your granddaughter running with that spectacular sky.

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  11. eileeninmdMay 2, 2013 at 5:48 PM

    Awesome shot of your granddaughter and the colorful sky! Have a happy weekend!

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  12. KarenMay 2, 2013 at 5:53 PM

    This is a fantastic shot, beautiful. Have a great weekend.

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  13. KusumMay 2, 2013 at 6:26 PM

    Fantastic shot indeed! Happy SWF!

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  14. Sallie (FullTime-Life)May 2, 2013 at 6:44 PM

    You got a definite winner there! It is beautiful...and your granddaughter and/or her parents will definitely want this one (and the one from yesterday) for her album!

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  15. Photo CacheMay 2, 2013 at 7:13 PM

    what a beautiful photograph. award winner.

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  16. LorrieMay 2, 2013 at 7:53 PM

    What a great photo of your granddaughter enjoying the beach! Such energy!

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  17. Karen @ Beatrice EuphemieMay 2, 2013 at 8:40 PM

    A true keepsake! Lovely sherbet colors! xx

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  18. carol l mckennaMay 2, 2013 at 9:00 PM

    What a gift! The beautiful sky and your grand daughter ~ Wow!

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  19. Les...May 2, 2013 at 9:05 PM



    in a word........

    LOVELY!!!

    *VBS*

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  20. SandyCarlsonMay 2, 2013 at 9:32 PM

    A loving portrait!

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  21. Luna MirandaMay 2, 2013 at 10:16 PM

    wow, an absolutely fine capture! i love it!

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  22. Meghana HassanMay 2, 2013 at 10:30 PM

    picture perfect shot....

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  23. Spare Parts and PicsMay 3, 2013 at 12:15 AM

    Pure joy!!

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  24. thomasMay 3, 2013 at 12:15 AM

    wow! A magical shot.

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  25. AnonymousMay 3, 2013 at 2:28 AM

    Wow - pure magic!

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  26. NatureFootstepMay 3, 2013 at 5:23 AM

    gorgeous shot. Perfect in any way. Why not ad it to my meme? Inspiring phto/Catching the light!

    opens monday
    http://nfmemes.blogspot.se/

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  27. Jidhu JoseMay 3, 2013 at 7:14 AM

    excellent ...nice light reflections and that girl

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  28. Buttons ThoughtsMay 3, 2013 at 7:42 AM

    Oh Karen I am not disappointed at all I LOVE it. B

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  29. IreneMay 3, 2013 at 7:48 AM

    Gorgeous, and magical!

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  30. genieMay 3, 2013 at 8:04 AM

    What a gorgeous silhouette...and the sunset.....beautiful. genie

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  31. AnonymousMay 3, 2013 at 8:20 AM

    Outstanding! Lake Huron is a beautiful place to be this time of year. T2i is what I use also. Thank you for the follow. Happy Skywatching.

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  32. Gail DixonMay 3, 2013 at 9:10 AM

    Good grief! What a stellar shot! The horizontal lines in the water, the deep orange tones, and the silhouette of your granddaughter make this a winner. Canon is a great choice; love mine. :)

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  33. DeniseinVAMay 3, 2013 at 10:23 AM

    What a tremendous photograph, especially so as you captured your granddaughter running on the beach. You got a perfect shot, an incredible sunset!

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  34. Hootin AnniMay 3, 2013 at 10:47 AM

    'they say' ---a picture paints 1000 words. This image is the epitome!!

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  35. lina@womens tipsMay 3, 2013 at 11:45 AM

    Wow, perfect sunset, composition and silhouette.
    I think you should frame it. Thanks for dropping by, Karen :)

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  36. Maria @ LSSMay 3, 2013 at 2:34 PM

    Nicely taken. Love the silhouette of the running girl.

    Orange sky

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  37. Beyond ZephyrMay 3, 2013 at 3:11 PM

    I love the image too! Just very pretty, Karen..

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  38. Stewart MMay 4, 2013 at 4:03 AM

    Nice picture - I could do with a shot of "child energy" to get my house back in order - why do I own so many books??

    Stewart M - Melbourne

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  39. MollyMay 4, 2013 at 7:38 AM

    This is absolutely beautiful. Makes me long for the beach and summer

    Mollyxxx

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  40. Gemma WisemanMay 5, 2013 at 6:42 AM

    Gorgeous action silhouette of your granddaughter against the brilliant colours of the sunset!

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  41. EG CameraGirlMay 5, 2013 at 12:28 PM

    Wow! Super shot!

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  42. MeMay 10, 2013 at 10:33 PM

    What a wonderful picture of our granddaughter. She was on the move the whole day.

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