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Couldn't Pass This Up

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Real Estate Agent with eXp Realty of California, Inc. CA DRE #01490977

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

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Dena Stevens
Rocky Mountain Realty - Canon City, CO
Putting The Real Into Realtor Since 2004
Jeff it looks like a painting not a photograph! congrats
Feb 06, 2007 02:42 PM
Ginger S
Wilkinson & Associates, Wilmington NC - Wilmington, NC
Wilmington NC Real Estate & Relocation~

Now you are a photographer!

Keep them coming!

Ginger

Feb 06, 2007 02:47 PM
Rick Irving
My Texas Home Real Estate - Fort Worth, TX
Rick Irving Knows Real Estate

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

Feb 06, 2007 02:56 PM
Brian Brady
Matthews Capital Markets - Tampa, FL
858-699-4590
You just had to think it was going to be an awesome day when you saw that; it was.
Feb 06, 2007 03:13 PM
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

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

Feb 06, 2007 04:35 PM
Marlene Bridges
Village Real Estate Services, Inc. - Laguna Hills, CA
Laguna Homes|Laguna Condos|Laguna Real Estate

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

Feb 06, 2007 04:53 PM
Carole Cohen
Howard Hanna Cleveland City Office - Cleveland, OH
Realtor, ePRO
Jeff it is nightime here but I love the photo and you did a splendid job capturing the moment.
Feb 06, 2007 05:08 PM
James Gordon
Sibcy Cline Realtors® - Cincinnati, OH
REALTOR, PBD SFR SRS
Very nice photo and it looks like a great place to be.
Feb 06, 2007 09:40 PM
Maureen McCabe
HER Realtors - Columbus, OH
Columbus Ohio Real Estate
great photo!  Thanks for sharing it.
Feb 06, 2007 11:37 PM
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

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

Feb 07, 2007 01:09 AM
Kaye Thomas
Real Estate West - Manhattan Beach, CA
e-PRO, Manhattan Beach CA

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...

K

Feb 07, 2007 04:15 AM
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

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

Feb 07, 2007 05:45 AM
Jay McGillicuddy
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Verani Realty - Exeter, NH
Real Estate Broker

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

Very nice photo. 

Feb 07, 2007 10:36 AM
LLoyd Nichols
Premier Florida Realty of SWFL - Fort Myers, FL
Southwest Florida Homes By The Sea
If you are not a photographer then my dog is skinny. skinny Redand she is 100lbs. Top notch quality of red skies colors against dark trees.Its right, it could be a great logo.
Feb 07, 2007 03:25 PM
S W
Seattle, WA

Jeff,

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

Feb 09, 2007 08:58 AM
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

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

Feb 09, 2007 01:22 PM
Sharon Simms
Coastal Properties Group International - Christie's International - Saint Petersburg, FL
St. Petersburg FL - CRS CIPS CLHMS RSPS

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.

Feb 10, 2007 01:40 AM
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

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

Feb 14, 2007 10:21 AM
Duayne Weir
Investment Realities LLC/MarketLink Realty - Ham Lake, MN
Minnesota Real Estate Agent

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

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

Mar 20, 2007 05:03 PM
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Thanks, Duayne. I appreciate your compliment.

Jeff

Mar 20, 2007 06:02 PM
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