Hello Friends, hope you had a great weekend!
I am so glad that Monday has arrived, which is something seldom heard from working folks. 
The fact of the matter is this, last week became so hectic and bizzare that I am simply happy to start another week and leave that one behind.
Since a new week has dawned I thought I would begin with this image of the wonderful and magic light often seen before the sun actually rises and become too harsh to photograph. Sometime we focus on getting that great shot of the sun so much, we forget about the light that’s available before ir rises or sets. I captured this shot around 5:30 am, a time that the world seems so at peace. By the way, I heard that the world was to end on May 21st so if you’re reading this, apparently the scheduling of the doomsdayers was off (again).
The image below is a simple 3-bracket set (-2, 0, and +2) which I ran through Photomatix, then pulled into CS5 for a slight vibrance adjustment. Initially I though I would have to mask in the homes since it was so dark but this actually needed minimal processing.
As always, your feedback is valued and welcome.
Camera: Nikon D5000 | Lens: Nikkor 18-200mm | Processing: Photomatix Pro 4 – Photoshop CS5
The colors here are just magical man, stunning view
Dave DiCello recently posted..Taking it all in
Thanks, Dave.
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Stunning colors, love the haze peeking between the homes. Yes, we dodged the bullet, so to speak. But we have to mind the Mayan Calendar for 2012. Not gonna’ hold my breath.
Rob recently posted..Alleyway
Thank, Rob.
I agree, no need to worry about 2012 either. What will be will be, there is little we can do about time other than to make the best of it.
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Now that a sunset! Great capture Jimi!
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Thanks, Jason.
Jimi Jones recently posted..Dawn’s Early Light
That’s definitely a great sunrise to capture… worth getting up in the morning for!
Kristi Hines recently posted..It’s Been Two Days
I so enjoy that time of morning, it’s hard to best.
Jimi Jones recently posted..Dawn’s Early Light
Spectacular colors in the sky. Really dig your processing on this one. The warm orange and the cool blue makes a great contrast in the shot.
Jan Winther recently posted..Time to step it up…
Thanks, Jan.
I was luck to catchy such a great sky that morning.
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Wow – everything about this shot is pure magic!
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Thank you, Lady Fi.
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Excellent Jimi… you know, a lot of folks mistaken the end of the world for the beginning of a new one. This photo certain represents the start of some spectacular.
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Thanks for the kind words, Captain.
I’m looking to create some really nice art. Lots of work ahead but I think we all fall into a groove eventually, allowing our preferred style to develop.
Jimi Jones recently posted..Trip to Conowingo Dam
fantastic light and color!
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Thanks!
I’m glad you like it.
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