Daybreak after the storm.

It’s fun to return to this photo as it comes from the very first photo shoot I ever did with a SLR…. which I received a few days prior under the Xmas tree:

And now, I see a blue version will be used as a book cover:

62 responses to “Morning After”

  1. There aren’t enough words to describe this kind of beauty.

    I think this one will be forever part of your very best (at least it would be for me!). Congrats to you.

  2. Whoa! This is stunning, georgous, serene! Is this the view from your balcony?? Incredible. I wish I had such a view from my balcony.
    Happy new year everyone!

  3. "…
    Feel the breeze deep on the inside, look you down into the well
    If you can, you’ll see the world in all his fire
    Take a chance (like all dreamers can’t find another way)
    You don’t have to dream it all, just live a day

    Don’t say a prayer for me now, save it ’til the morning after
    No, don’t say a prayer for me now, save it ’til the morning after

    Pretty looking road, I try to hold the rising floods that fill my skin
    Don’t ask me why I’ll keep my promise, I’ll melt the ice
    And you wanted to dance so I asked you to dance
    But fear is in your soul
    Some people call it a one night stand
    But we can call it paradise

    Don’t say a prayer for me now, save it ’til the morning after
    No, don’t say a prayer for me now, save it ’til the morning after
    …"

  4. thanks! I am humming the song now…

    Maesk: It’s the balcony from a cool room at the Post Ranch Inn in Big Sur, a magical and serene place…

  5. "…the ultimate romantic getaway…"

    **cough cough**

    ahem…

    😉

    (that Ocean room is dreamy. *sigh*)

  6. So beautiful!

    Steve, I hope this will be a great year for you and your family! Happy new year!!!

  7. Steve, you’ve jumped up a few rungs in the talent arena. This photo is stunning. The one previous to this one is also, even though you didn’t use your new camera, it was just as stunning. It’s you, Steve. You’re getting better all the time.

  8. smiling, there always is a morning after isn’t there, and what a beautiful depiction. For all you give, may it return to you and yours…lightspeed:)

  9. Wonderful light and mist.

  10. A superb landscape image, Steve…..great color and scope.

    VERY well shot….!

    (1-2-3)

  11. Wow, that is indeed beautiful (1-2-3).

  12. Beautiful, well capturead!

  13. Soft yet crisp. What a wonderful combination!
    (1-2-3)

  14. By just looking at the picture I start feeling good! So beautiful! (1-2-3)

  15. this is simply amazing and absolutely beautiful

  16. gorgeous – thank you for adding this photo to the Idyll group

  17. Woweee!!! Stunning. What a great view to greet you while out traveling.

  18. Amazing. The kind of morning where you just sit outside with a hot coffee and enjoy the beauty of the show.

  19. Wow!!! This is so beautiful!!! Definitely a fave!!

    Thanks for sharing in our "Morning" theme thread
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  20. Glorious! Such wonderful shades of morning yellow.
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  21. The golden glow is really wonderful – this is a truly beautiful shot – thanks
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  22. This is a really beautiful shot. And this is such an incredible hotel.

  23. Simply fantastic. Instant fave.

  24. It’s wonderful to see this beautiful shot again, I would love to be able to fave it again!!!
    Relaxation theme at
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  25. Wow … ummm well i cant say anything other than WOW 🙂

  26. Wonderfull range of warm colours. Nicely done 🙂
    "A" Class

  27. Really great shot! Lovely colors – catches the mood perfectly…
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  28. gorgeous photo. this really jumped right off the screen at me.

    Relaxation theme at
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  29. Stunning!!!! Wonderfully mystical and magical view!

    Absolutely A Super A+++ Photo!

  30. Beautiful and peaceful capture!
    Absolutely A Super A+++ Photo!

  31. mmmmm….more beautiful glowing fog!

    Absolutely A Super A+++ Photo!

  32. What an absolutely gorgeous photo. Thanks for making it available under ‘Creative Commons’; I just used it as an intro to a post on my blog entitled Update: How to love the Early morning hours about my attempt at becoming an early riser.

    Keep the good work, and thanks again for your kindness.

    – The Crazy Colombian

  33. Wow! Spectacular!

    I’ve chosen your photo for the competition of the week at Scientist Photographers group, you can follow the scoring in the discussion section of our group! Good Luck!

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