The Dawn of a New Beginning by alophoto

The Dawn of a New Beginning

I had hoped to make it out for one more sunrise before we moved, but the weather got too darn gross and cold. Tomorrow we are in for a doozy of a day with sleet and snow (they call it a winter mix) and all around misery. But I will be keeping myself toasty and warm inside (I hope!!).

It's my kids last day at their old school. I sure hope that it isn't cancelled as they would like to say goodbye to their teachers and friends. A delay or a shorter day would be fine, though.

This was taken during one of my best sunrises over the summer during my month long trek to get out for the sunrise once a week. It was marvelous, but by the end of the month, I was absolutely exhausted from the early mornings. But oh the serenity...so much serenity!

Pretty soon I will be offline for a bit so I thought I'd post early while I still have the internet. Hope to be back up again soon. And maybe I will have photos from the big move.

Still plugging away with the packing! Happy weekend, my friends! Be well and hope that you are feeling blessed and loved this advent season!

And I wanted to give you all a massive thank you for all of the wonderful faves and comments that landed my "Reflecting on an Old Friend" gazebo shot on the Top Twenty this week. It's my 12th of the year. A goal that I thought would be cool when I got close recently. 4 of my 12 have featured this same gorgeous gazebo. I need a new one for next year! Thank you so much!!
this is stunning.
December 6th, 2013  
this is a gorgeous composition ... perfectly lit ... love the 'framing' of the sun and the nice reflection ... definite Fav !!
December 6th, 2013  
Joe
Beautiful
December 6th, 2013  
Amazing image. I'm speechless.
December 6th, 2013  
This is beautiful. My fave of all your gazebo shots, I think.
December 6th, 2013  
good luck with the move.. hope the weather cooperates
great shot
December 6th, 2013  
I remember this gazebo... Nicely done and another Fav! Will look for you when you get re-established.
December 6th, 2013  
Meg
Gorgeous shot!! A fav.! Good luck with the move!
December 6th, 2013  
Good luck with the move! Love the photo--great layer of mist on the water.
December 6th, 2013  
Gorgeous!! Fav! Hope you can still manage to find a little serenity each day! And Happy Moving!
December 6th, 2013  
Such a beautiful shot, Amanda. Best of luck with the move!
December 6th, 2013  
Amazing!
December 6th, 2013  
Best wishes for a smooth move!
December 6th, 2013  
Another beautiful image. This is one photo where putting the main subject in the center works well.
December 6th, 2013  
good luck with the move, a. take care.
December 6th, 2013  
You have outdone yourself on this one Amanda! Simply gorgeous!! Huge FAV
December 6th, 2013  
Fav!

Good luck with the storm & the move.
December 6th, 2013  
Pure magic, sunrise and your favorite structure. Perfect & Fav
December 6th, 2013  
Fave, wow! stunning! Good luck with the move, stay safe and dry!
December 6th, 2013  
What an amazing Favulous image.Good luck on the move Amanda!Enjoy your new adventure.
December 6th, 2013  
Beautiful shot
December 6th, 2013  
Best of luck with the move and love this shot. It is gorgeous, Amanda. I was thinking about looking backwards also into the Summer months. It is going to be in the upper 20's tomorrow and the high in the 40's. So cold with snow down to Auburn or lower and maybe some rain will hit us.
December 6th, 2013  
Massive fav, I really love the shot & the title! Stunning! Good luck with the move and thank you for this gorgeous shot!
December 6th, 2013  
Jo
What a beautiful image Amanda, a fav for sure. So hope the move goes smoothly, and well done for hanging in here it can't have been easy.
December 6th, 2013  
Fab image. Good luck with the move.
December 6th, 2013  
simply gorgeous. the sunset is amazing and reflection too. hope your kiddos have the opportunity to say goodbye! our schools were cancelled today. Amazing that Dallas actually got hit by all this ice. We never see it, so I am enjoying my fire!
December 6th, 2013  
@moreyoulessme We were cancelled, too:(. Poor kiddos. They didn't get to say goodbye when we left CA either. Maybe it makes it easier in a sense?

Thanks, friend!
December 6th, 2013  
Quite simply a thing of beauty. How bad for the kids that school was cancelled on the last day. Very best of luck with everything, and hope to see your new neighbourhood soon :-)
December 6th, 2013  
Fav too.
December 6th, 2013  
FAv. Stunning catpure.
December 6th, 2013  
Stunning!! An instant FAV!!
December 6th, 2013  
absolutely stunning! you are really capturing amazing memories of your current place before moving! love it
December 6th, 2013  
Fav love the mist on the water
December 6th, 2013  
Gorgeous scene and perfect for the message.
December 6th, 2013  
This is stunning! Has to be a fav =)
December 6th, 2013  
Simply stunning. Fave!
December 6th, 2013  
This is completely amazing, Amanda! Love the light and colors. Congrats on the move and your soon-arriving peace!
December 6th, 2013  
beautiful
December 7th, 2013  
GORGEOUS!! You can come back and visit your gazebo, right??
December 7th, 2013  
Yes:) @pflaume
December 7th, 2013  
fav! love this shot. the colors are amazing.
December 7th, 2013  
Great Composition and Colours!
December 7th, 2013  
fav! you nailed it again!!!
December 8th, 2013  
This is really beautiful. Hope your move goes well and you all satay safe and warm. Fav.
December 8th, 2013  
Instant fav! Just stunning Amanda!
December 8th, 2013  
AMAZING - just love your gazebo shots Amanda - you are going to have to pack it and take it with you! : )) fav
December 8th, 2013  
Wow! Fav xx
December 8th, 2013  
Kev
Beautiful lighting and mist as well! Fav!
December 8th, 2013  
What a stunning shot!
December 10th, 2013  
another stunning photo of that gorgeous place! fav!
December 12th, 2013  
How's I miss this? FAVVVVVVVVVVVV! (that's a fav with a lot of v's....not a lot of w's. Cause then it would just sound strange. Fawwwwww. Try it. LOL)
Anyway...incredible capture. Love how you've taken so many amazing shots of one particular object or structure. And each one better then the next.
December 12th, 2013  
But this is so much better then cold temps and snow! Just looking at this makes you feel warm! Beautifully composed! +F
December 13th, 2013  
Fav... beautiful!
December 13th, 2013  
FAV... love the shot! I love the sun in the middle.
December 13th, 2013  
Wow, this is truly amazing! Stunning shot, fav!
December 13th, 2013  
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