Not every attempt can be a success.

When I was in Portland last week capturing early morning shots, I saw on the way in the trees down by Mercy Hospital with tiny white lights. I wanted a shot of them. So since I had an early morning doctor appointment I set out early to get my shot. But there was not a safe place to pull over to take my shot and this was the best I could manage. But hey I was early and went to Denny's for a nice breakfast so not all bad.

[Richard Sayer]

Well, for me, this works well... the scene presents nicely viewed on black.

[Joan Robillard]

@vignouse So it does.

[Jerome]

very nice atmosphere

[KWind]

Beautiful sky colours.

[Taffy]

The sky is so soft and pretty.

[Lin]

I think it's lovely and Richard is right - gorgeous on black - Fav.

[Candace]

Wonderful colors!

[Ann H. LeFevre]

It's certainly pretty enough imho! The color of the sky is really rich.

[Jeff in VT, USA]

Great colors.

[Debbie]

It may not have been what you envisaged, but lovely none the less..

[Joanna kate]

Nice bit of sparkle in the darkness

[Denise Wood]

Wonderful capture :)

[Wylie]

still pretty

[Merrelyn]

I can see why you wanted a shot, Joan. It my not be exactly what you wanted, but it looks lovely :)

[Francoise]

I'm quite taken withe the deep purples at the top and the glowing neon blues at the bottom. fav for me

[Joan Robillard]

@francoise Glad you liked because it was after sunrise and I played with this to make it darker and bring out the colors.

[Joyce]

I really like this Joan Fav

[Jennifer]

lovely tones and lights

[Henk-Jan]

I like the idea and it's not that bad.

[Dyan Stevens]

The sky's colors are an amazing backdrop to the lit up trees.

[Lisa Poland]

I always seem to have the same problem. There's a great shot I want to get, but no place to stop and get it. Bummer. This one turned out great, though.

[Stephanie]

Lovely shot Joan, fav. I love the morning sunrise colours, so pretty, and the golden shine from all the tree lights.