Me getting up to watch the sunrise in winter…what could be fresher [and slightly on the insane side] than that.
And this my dear friends is what I was rewarded with.
All this at the end of my road…
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I was born in the land of Banjo Paterson, gum trees, and weather extremes.
I am a freelance photographer. I love to make images that make people happy. To capture forever a precious moment.
I am also a freelance writer/editor.
I live in the Bay of Plenty, New Zealand, but still like to claim my Australian heritage.
I graduated with a Bachelor of Communications in 2008.
I am writing my first novel.
I love to write poetry, short stories, and also write for the web.
And there is nothing that is on a par with a sunny summer's day spent at Waihi Beach.
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Chronicles of Illusions 
Wow!
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That is exactly what I though watching it unfold this morning.
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But you were also able to capture the wow. =)
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Thank you !!!
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Absolutely wonderful photos honey, how lovely it is at the end of your road 🙂
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Thank Gilly. Isn’t it though…so glad I decided to get up and watch it this morning.
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Lovely shots, and I think Bert and Ernie would make great neighbors. 🙂
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I sure would love having them over the fence….
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What a wonderful rewarding experience…I am so glad you share the fresh start of your day!
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Thanks Eldy…I am so glad I got out of bed in time.
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Certainly worth getting up early for on a winter’s morning. Stunning!
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It sure was Colline. Now it is a dreary, wet Saturday…but at least I didn’t miss the start of it.
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Amazing!!! Beautiful shots, and yes, it’s definitely fresh 🙂
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It sure was refreshing being out there…but so glad I saw it.
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Your photographs made me nostalgic for Autumn. It’s fiercely hot here in Pennsylvania!
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Oh dear…not good. The older I get the less I like the extremes.
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Wow. Times five. As in wow wow wow wow [cos I already did the first one]
Great reward – well worth the effort and thankx for the share!
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WOW…thanks for all those wows…so glad you liked it. Makes getting up and freezing totally worthwhile.
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Magnificent – it IS worth dragging yourself out of bed for that!
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It sure was BB. I don’t do it often…but Mother Nature is tempting me when she grants me sights like this one.
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ah, dawn! it’s wonderful when we’re rewarded with moments like that. i always ask myself, ‘why don’t i do this every morning?’
…as thoreau said, ‘morning is when i am awake, and there is a dawn in me.’ – great post!
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What a great quote !!! I have to admit…I asked myself that same question when I was there with all this around me.
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There’s another quote by Thoreau, “…it matters not what the clocks say or the attitudes of man, morning is when i am awake and there is a dawn in me…”
May that particular dawn be forever branded in your memory!
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I am pretty sure it will be. I love these quotes by Thoreau…they are perfect.
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How stinkin’ lucky are you?!?! And it’s winter no less!
Fab-u-lous!!!!!
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Pretty lucky Gemma…and probably stinkin’…I didn’t have a shower before I went…too bloody cold.
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Beyond words….
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It sort of left me speechless at the time. I mean after a show like that…how can words do it justice.
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can’t… I’d be in tears standing in front of the scene!
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It was kind of like that…the sort of moment that just stops you in your tracks.
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nice!!!
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Thanks Stephen.
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Beautiful photos, Jo… love them… 🙂
Best wishes to you.
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Thanks Bams !! I really loved being able to take them.
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After the first “superb”, each successive shot drew ummms and ahhas – superb! I remember that cold and dark combination, but I also remember that there was always a reward for getting up to see the dawn. These certainly prove the point Jo. 🙂
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Awwww thank you. It was worth it !!! Must make sure I do it more…start my day off right.
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Totally worth it Jo!!!
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It sure was Tina.
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Stunning shots Jo! What more can you ask for? Great entry for the challenge indeed. 😀 *big hugs*
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Thank you so much !!!
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What a beautiful way to start the day!
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It really was Sue…lucky, lucky me !!!!
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Definitely a fortunate day for a fortunate lady! 🙂
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It sure was Sue !!!
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Your early rising was well rewarded, Jo. Lovey pics. 🙂
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It sure was Sylvia…Mother Nature paid me back in glorious fashion.
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Absolutely fantastic sunrise photos.
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It was an absolutely fantastic sunrise CG…Mother Nature really put on a show for me.
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Fabulous photos, Jo… terrific views!
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Thanks Tom…I was very lucky to see it.
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Super wonderful images presented to you in gratitude for your early rising. I must try it one day … or … maybe, not. ~~~~~ : – )
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I am not sure I will see it all that often Isadora.
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That is some fabulous end of the road Jo!
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I know…how lucky am I.
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Glorious! Where have I been all of your life? 🙂 (don’t tell me- probably on another planet)
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So glad you think so. That makes getting up in the cold worth while !!!!
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🙂 With a woolly scarf!
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No…silly me forgot that…though I did have gloves.
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so gorgeous 🙂
Wishing you a fabulous 2014 🙂
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Thanks Joshi…wishing you the same for 2014.
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Stunning photos Jo!
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Thanks CG !!! It was a stunning morning that nature put on.
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Wow! It’s wonderful!!!
Supernice!
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Thanks. I think so.
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superb 🙂
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Thanks Joshi.
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STUNNING! *gasp* I am in disbelief.
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Aww thanks Rommel. I gasped a little watching it.
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Breathtaking, Jo 🙂 Thank you for sharing.
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Thanks for liking it Paula.
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Your early morning efforts rewarded us all. Thank you for sharing these stunningly beautiful photographs.
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Thanks Marylin. It was worth the effort to me.
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