landscapes Early Morning at Zion Lodge

Trish and I stayed at the Zion Lodge in the park. Waking early to grab a bite

to eat at the restaurant and then hike, I opened the curtains and was treated

to this sunrise view. I grabbed my camera, ran out on the porch in my

BVDs, freezing, and started shooting as the colors dissolved to mist in a

matter of seconds. Like an amateur, I just took the photo without looking at

my settings on the camera. Later I saw the image was soft and realized I

was hand holding at 1/6 second. But, the colors are still nice and I’m happy

I was able to see it. The foreground was still quite dark at the time. The

normally white mountain tops glowed in the morning sun. Anyone that has

stayed at the lodge will recognize the single magnificent Cottonwood that

dominates the setting. On this particular morning it was crowned in a

flaming sunrise.

Simply gorgeous, whatever the exposure, it was the right decision to catch the moment, irrespective of the settings. 

don't fret the fuzziness, if you can capture such a color display! Interesting juxtaposition of the manicured grounds in a wilderness area  :)

Hi Dominick,

  Beautiful scene with amazing colors, lighting & details.  Take care, Patsy

Oh Wow! I would have done exactly the same if I was fortunate to view a scene like this!  (forget about settings that is) What a great way to start the day! 

Compliments! 

Alf 

Very impressive image with a fantastic sky.

Beautiful shot and scene.  I'm just glad you and your BVDs aren't in the frame ;-)...  Mike

What a great light, and beautiful colours. 

It is an amazing image. Looks like alien space ship set sky on fire.

Great capture with your luck.  Very impressive with the light and the clouds.  Best Regards,

amazing colors. well done.

I envy you on this one, Dominick! I could never do such thing!

It isn't a reason but not to express my wishes for 2014 to you and your family:

Best regards

PDE

Fabulous. Breathtaking.

I see a 2nd image

A truly striking image, beautifully coloured and composed, bravo.