Comment from bpellephoto
From where I sit this is a fabulous take Willie. Cellphone cameras can be just as sharp as a heavy and pricey DSLR.

Not all sunrises need to be blood red and overly dramatic. I see a natural occurring sunrise over a calm water reflection. The boat dock provides a fine visual lead in to the frame - well done.

Well framed with a fine application of the rule of thirds. However I think the sky could have been cropped a little more might give the sun light a little more punch.

You have a good eye for composition and framing, I like this shot ... Bob

 Comment Written 28-Jan-2023

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reply by the author on 01-Feb-2023

Thank you so very much!

Comment from Brendaartwork18
Cell phones are so good these days I think you have the eye for a good scene and this is so beautiful. I really appreciate your angle and view of construction. The balance is nearby 50 x 50 and works so well. The way the light catches the jetties makes a great focal point. Its a lovely capture.

 Comment Written 28-Jan-2023

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Comment from liseworks
What a lovely place to be, where is the canoe for fishing. I should be there at the end of that dock with my fishing pole, and this is where you always carry that camera, although the cell phone these days take awesome photos

 Comment Written 28-Jan-2023

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Comment from supergold
an excellent capture Willie of this sunrise considering that it was taken with a cell phone; no other camera needed!..........................

 Comment Written 28-Jan-2023

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Comment from jesuel
what a beautiful photo the color is great the detail is great excellent depth great lighting and you have even captured the reflection on the water fine work here

 Comment Written 28-Jan-2023

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Comment from Jewell McChesney
This is a fabulous capture of God's handiwork in the heavens reflected on the stillness of this lake, speaks volumes in its beauty and calmness.
I am reminded of the scripture in Ezekiel There is a time and season for every purpose under Heaven.
Thank you for sharing.

 Comment Written 27-Jan-2023

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Comment from Jodi Kay
Oh Willie this is gorgeous! Your colors are magnificent and shadows are excellent. Truly breathing angle and composition. Fantastic work! It is wonderful!

 Comment Written 27-Jan-2023

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Comment from suzannethompson2
Beautiful capture of this amazing sunrise and excellent entry for the contest. Love how you've caught the reflections in the water showing the glowing golden sky. Very good camera techniques. Lovely composition. Good luck in the contest. Suzanne

 Comment Written 27-Jan-2023

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reply by the author on 01-Feb-2023

Thank you so very much for your review and the six!

reply by suzannethompson2 on 02-Feb-2023

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Comment from ElliR
Whoa, look at all that, bright sunset color in your darker, cloudy sky! What a beautiful way to see it begin! you captured it so nicely . Beautiful composition, color tones and perspective. Great shot!

 Comment Written 27-Jan-2023

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Comment from Chaxl
Well, I'll tell you this right now, you nailed it using your cell phone. This really needs to be in a gallery if it has enough pixels to be printed clearly. Great color, detail and contrast.

 Comment Written 26-Jan-2023

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reply by the author on 01-Feb-2023

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