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Couldn't Pass This Up

This was one of those pictures that I couldn't pass up.

I am NOT a photographer, by any stretch of the imagination. I appreciate it, but I can't do it. I think I can get by well enough to take pics for my listings, and the trips I take, but I am STRICTLY AMATEUR.

I was up early this morning, drinking my coffee, and doing my email, before I had to leave to go up to Long Beach, (about 80 miles) for the blogging conference that Dustin Luther was presenting at (it was, BTW, terrific - see my post on this).

I happened to glance out the window from our dining room into the back yard and was amazed at the sunrise. I grabbed my camera and here you are. It does not quite do justice to what I saw, but it's the sort of thing you witness and it makes you glad to be alive at that point in time so you could see it. I know, a but cheesy, but it captures my thoughts.

Jeff

Posted by Jeff Dowler ~ Carlsbad Real Estate on 02/06/2007 10:41 PM

Comments (20)

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20 Comments on Couldn't Pass This Up

Jeff it looks like a painting not a photograph! congrats

02/06/2007 10:42 PM

by Dena Stevens ~ Ecobroker ~So. Colorado Realtor (Colorado Western Real Estate)

Now you are a photographer!

Keep them coming!

Ginger

02/06/2007 10:47 PM

by Wilmington NC Real Estate Ginger & Roger Sala Keller Williams (Keller Williams Wilmington North Carolina)

Good Picture. The only thing better than a sunrise is a sunset. I have several pictures of sunsets taken in Naples Florida. I use the pictures as a computer background and enjoy looking at them while I am working on the computer. Keep this good pictures coming.

Rick Irving
United Country Real Estate
Fort Worth, Texas

02/06/2007 10:56 PM

by United Country Rick Irving Realty

You just had to think it was going to be an awesome day when you saw that; it was.

02/06/2007 11:13 PM

by America's #1 Mortgage Broker

Thanks, everyone, for your positive comments and encouragement. Don't think I should leave the day job, though. :)

You're so right, Brian, I am still in awe of today.

Jeff

02/07/2007 12:35 AM

by Jeff Dowler ~ Carlsbad Real Estate (RE/MAX Associates)

Jeff,

Thanks for sharing the moment through this magnificent photo. And, for taking the time to appreciate the free gift in the beauty of the moment. Your values are definitely well placed---keep the photos coming---this one is real treasure.

www.LiveTheCaliforniaDream.com

02/07/2007 12:53 AM

by Laguna Homes|Laguna Condos| Laguna Real Estate|Marlene Bridges (Sherman Smith & Associates)

Jeff it is nightime here but I love the photo and you did a splendid job capturing the moment.

02/07/2007 01:08 AM

by Carole Cohen Realtor®, ePRO (Howard Hanna Cleveland City Office)

Very nice photo and it looks like a great place to be.

02/07/2007 05:40 AM

by James Gordon REALTOR® PBD SRS (Sibcy Cline Realtors®)

great photo! Thanks for sharing it.

02/07/2007 07:37 AM

by Maureen McCabe - Central Ohio real estate (Real Living HER)

Thanks much, Maureen.

James - it IS a great place. Such a dramatic chnage from living in New England and the Midwest.

Carole - thanks for your kind words.

Marlene - Thanks. I did spend about 5 minutes watching the sky as the light changed, until email called me back! :)

And ironically today it is completely foggy.

Jeff

02/07/2007 09:09 AM

by Jeff Dowler ~ Carlsbad Real Estate (RE/MAX Associates)

Jeff. .I'm very impressed.. it is perfect..in fact would make a great logo.. what camera are you using?

PS.. MB looks the same this morning...

02/07/2007 12:15 PM

by Manhattan Beach CA/ e-PRO..... Kaye Thomas... (Real Estate West)

Kaye - Thanks! Fog is now gone. Weird. I use a Sony Cybershot with 5.0 megapixels. I am still learning how to use it - Too impatient to sit down and really use the directions. :)

Jeff

02/07/2007 01:45 PM

by Jeff Dowler ~ Carlsbad Real Estate (RE/MAX Associates)

Jeff, Red sky in morning sailor take warning. Looks like a storm might be brewing soon in your area.

Very nice photo.

02/07/2007 06:36 PM

by Jay McGillicuddy~Real Estate Broker (Prudential Verani Realty)

If you are not a photographer then my dog is skinny. skinny Red and she is 100lbs. Top notch quality of red skies colors against dark trees.Its right, it could be a great logo.

02/07/2007 11:25 PM

by LLoyd Nichols~SW Florida Homes (Right Choice Realty LLC)

Jeff,

I was up that morning too, staring gawk-eyed off my master bedroom deck. I was speechless. The colors were amazing!

02/09/2007 04:58 PM

by Sara Washburn (Realty Executives Brio)

Jay - I've hear that before but had forgotten. We'll see - they say some rain for us this wekend (that's a storm here in Southern California).

Sara - it WAS spectacular, wasn't it? Thanks for your comment.

Yep, Lloyd - it's a pretty special place, at least for me. Thanks for your compliment, AND your dog pic - she's a beauty!!

Jeff

02/09/2007 09:22 PM

by Jeff Dowler ~ Carlsbad Real Estate (RE/MAX Associates)

Sunrises and sunsets always get my attention.

Your photo just goes to show that you don't always have to go out and seek places to take a photo - they are often in your own back yard.

02/10/2007 09:40 AM

by Sharon Simms St Pete Florida CRS CIPS CLHMS (RE/MAX Metro)

Thanks, Sharon. Sunsets are my favorite, especially over the water, but since I am just inland I also get to enjoy the sunrises when I am up early enough.

Jeff

02/14/2007 06:21 PM

by Jeff Dowler ~ Carlsbad Real Estate (RE/MAX Associates)

Jeff that is a cool picture!! You can take good photo's!!

Good Day!! have a cup of java and a smile on me :)

03/21/2007 12:03 AM

by Duayne Weir - Minnesota Real Estate Agent (Investment Realities LLC/MarketLink Realty)

Thanks, Duayne. I appreciate your compliment.

Jeff

03/21/2007 01:02 AM

by Jeff Dowler ~ Carlsbad Real Estate (RE/MAX Associates)