The earliest I've been up! by maggiemae

The earliest I've been up!

I've been told by a 365 friend to get up at dawn and be nicely surprised! We were at this B&B at the "Venice of the South" near Ashburton in NZ and I peeked out the window at 6.20am! The house opposite on this canal had the centre window lit and a guy was standing there in the light. By the time I got my camera, he had disappeared - off stage right, I suppose!

Three good things:
1. The canal water was still after being wind ruffled the night before.
2. Delicious breakfast and good conversation was appreciated.
3. Good NZ wine the night before.
Vee
Very nice reflection!
January 31st, 2014  
You have to tell me where is this "Venice of the South". The man might have went to get a camera as he saw you. You both are just out of sync. haha
January 31st, 2014  
@yaorenliu What an hilarious thought, Yao - and me in my pyjamas! Its off towards the coast from Ashburton which is an hour south of Christchurch. About 100 houses there now all around the lakeside and canals!
January 31st, 2014  
You really got up early... Even if you didn't captured the guy on this shot, it's a really nice capture and great reflections.
January 31st, 2014  
Beautiful light and reflection! Hmmmm...the guy in the window was he......oh never mind!! hahahah! Lovely capture.
January 31st, 2014  
laughing about him going to get his camera!
January 31st, 2014  
@eyesmile Yes, he was Gena - almost!
January 31st, 2014  
Beautiful shot
January 31st, 2014  
beautiful, good composition
January 31st, 2014  
Good for you, Maggiemae - lovely image!
January 31st, 2014  
A great capture and story.....love 1, 2 & 3.
January 31st, 2014  
Well, you didn't capture the mystery man...but you did capture beautiful reflections and gorgeous dawn light. I love your three good things...it sounds like you are having a wonderful time!
January 31st, 2014  
Excellent dawn capture surrounded by the glowing lights. I'm usually up at 4:30 but spend all my time on 365 posting and commenting for 2 or so hrs. I really think I need to take some photos around that time and see what I come up with :-)
January 31st, 2014  
Oh nice one Maggiemae, and some of those morning views will take your breath away :)
January 31st, 2014  
Well worth getting up early for this picture the light is so good a fav
January 31st, 2014  
Good for you Maggie --lovely image
January 31st, 2014  
No wonder you went for your camera then maggiemae.....you should have run faster!!!! Beautiful light & you were right to get up early....it sounds a very nice holiday destination ...not too far from home but new surroundings!
January 31st, 2014  
Worth getting up for and sharing with us
January 31st, 2014  
Still a beautiful shot with great color. Worth the early rise in my opinion!!
January 31st, 2014  
It is always good to capture those moments early in the morning, great shot.
January 31st, 2014  
I like the light, and reflections.
January 31st, 2014  
Lovely bluish light and great reflection!
January 31st, 2014  
Lovely shot and fabulous reflection Maggie.
January 31st, 2014  
Sounds absolutely fabulous!
January 31st, 2014  
I've just had a comment from Pat Knowles who said I should be following you as you are not far from where we are! We're just setting off from Dunedin this morning and heading for Nugget point. Are you on holiday or living in NZ?
January 31st, 2014  
@busylady We live in Oamaru Judith but travel around a lot! Nugget Point will be fabulous if the weather is right! Cross fingers for you!
January 31st, 2014  
wow well worth getting up for maggie
January 31st, 2014  
lol the only thing that surprises me about being up at dawn is the fact that I'm up. Pretty shot.
February 1st, 2014  
Good for you for getting up so early! So funny thinking the guy had gone to fetch his camera!
February 1st, 2014  
Wonderful early morning light!! I love the thought of the guy fetching his camera!! Have a great trip!!
February 1st, 2014  
Lovely morning night, nice tones. I never seem to be able to drag myself out of bed for early morning shots.
February 1st, 2014  
Fabulous reflections. Sunrise still way too early here!!
Fav
February 3rd, 2014  
Gorgeous shot but far too early for me - unless I have not slept yet!
February 3rd, 2014  
Lovely catch -- definitely worth getting up early.
February 3rd, 2014  
Lovely view to wake up to...maybe he had to go get clothes on.....lol
February 4th, 2014  
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