Comment from michiganmike
An awesome shot with perfect composition and excellent color in the dawn sky. The detail in the rigging of the moored boats is superb and the reflection could not be better.

 Comment Written 03-Jul-2015

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reply by the author on 03-Jul-2015

thanks a lot mike for your lovely comments and top rating

Comment from danjaavoo
I found this shot mesmerizing. The flow of colours from the sky onto the water is beautiful and it almost has a metallic sheen to the water surface. This would look great printed on a Chromajet Metallic pearl paper. Interesting story to accompany the image also. Thanks for sharing.

 Comment Written 03-Jul-2015

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reply by the author on 03-Jul-2015

thanks a lot for your kind comments

Comment from Lilibug6
This is a gorgeous shot! The focus is spot on! The colors are very beautiful! The lighting is fantastic! Awesome work and a cyber 6 as I am all out for the week! Great job! Lilibug6

 Comment Written 03-Jul-2015

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reply by the author on 03-Jul-2015

thanks a lot lori

reply by Lilibug6 on 03-Jul-2015

You are very welcome! Lori

Comment from GaliaG
amazing capture of the sunset colors and the full sun in the background

good angle of shot, excellent notes about the place, good composition, presentation and technique

thanks for sharing

 Comment Written 03-Jul-2015

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reply by the author on 03-Jul-2015

toda raba

Comment from Joelgraphuchin
Initial impact: what a sunrise photograph
Creativity of presentation: tone is adorable and warm
Color Harmony: eyelpeasing
Center of Interest: the image is sharp and clean
Technical Excellence: beautiful background and framing is good

Well done and thanks for sharing.

 Comment Written 03-Jul-2015

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reply by the author on 03-Jul-2015

thanks so much again

Comment from Sange
Supergoldtastic!
Fred, this is a BEAUTY of a shot!
Love mood of solitude it offers before the world awakes with all the noise. Great POV, Focus , angle and sweet exposure.
Sweet Sunrise Shot!

 Comment Written 03-Jul-2015

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reply by the author on 03-Jul-2015

thanks a lot Sandra for your lovely comments
this is the advantage of waking up at 5 am; lol;

Comment from Life is but a dream.
I am impressed and you say no touch ups! This is another clear example of your artistic eye coming into play, not only for the subject matter which is calm and restful but for the colour palette as well.

You needed to put this into a contest, it's a winner.

 Comment Written 03-Jul-2015

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reply by the author on 03-Jul-2015

thanks a lot again olga
I put one yesterday, at sunset

Comment from Dick Lee Shia
Panoramic capture! Magnificent setting sun's last gleaming on the horizon.
Nice soft silhouettes.
A great initial impact. Nice interesting subject. Excellent POV & DOF...Harmonious colors. Impressive lighting, focusing & framing.
Thanks for sharing...

 Comment Written 03-Jul-2015

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reply by the author on 03-Jul-2015

RISING SUN! it is in the title
many thanks again

reply by Dick Lee Shia on 03-Jul-2015

Oh blind DICK LEE SHIA ! LoL!

Comment from a.samathasena
What a great nice gorgeous lovely shot.Amazing artistic natural nature dream.Color sun and golden color and another color design include wonderful sky,ships and all the details,water and amazing color reflection,soft light and colors,great note and all are gorgeous great and make a lovely tranquil natural nature dream.I like it very much.I like this talent work and natural scene.Focus color and all are excellent.Great job.Well Done.Thanks.

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 Comment Written 03-Jul-2015

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reply by the author on 03-Jul-2015

many thanks sam

Comment from Stacia Ann
Just gorgeous! And that no touching up/mixed media is involved is remarkable.
The most striking part of the photo is the color, of course--it makes me think of sherbet, the oranges/pinks:) However, there is a sense of almost dread in the photo--maybe from the boats, which almost seem to be lurking, and the fiery sun just setting. Looked at more closely, the colors of the sky and bay are probably caused by pollution, so there is something probably thematic in this, about what lies beneath surface prettiness.
Thank you for sharing this.
Stacia

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 Comment Written 03-Jul-2015

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reply by the author on 03-Jul-2015

thanks a lot again for your lovely comments and high rating
as indicated: sunrise!
no pollution, only hot weather