Sculling at dawn

This is Roland on our row back to the dock. (He’s a little easier to see if you “magnify.”) We were *at the dock* at 5:15, literally qualifying as “at the crack of dawn.”

I now realize that my camera date-and-time are still set for Boston (Eastern) time. Hence, the time this was taken was *6*:44 a.m. rather than 7:44 a.m. Noteworthy, however, is the fact that I have a [P&S] camera I can take in the boat with me!

A year ago (“The house that built me…”): http://365project.org/rhoing/365/2011-07-28

[Marie]

Wonderful reflection and capture.

[Rick Schies]

What a nice quiet spot, all to yourselves the way it looks.

[Michelle]

I can imagine how wonderful it must be to be out there at that time of day...

[Jennifer]

What a lovely tranquil scene. Great reflections.

[Jean Tookey]

So Peaceful. Love the reflections.

[Joyce Wells]

I was thinking of you as I was watching the Olympic rowers today - even though they were women. Was thinking that you hadn't posted any photos of Roland or the lake recently - and then tonight - voila!

[Thom Mitchell]

@sparkleplenty1 I watched lightweight men's double sculling on Saturday: 36 strokes per minute and a sub-1:40/500m pace is just insane. And they don't even look like they're workin' all that hard... Only just got this point-and-shoot last week. (Had it delivered to a daughter for my arrival in Boston!)

[Carolyn White]

Gorgeous shot!!!

[Angelique]

This is beautiful!!! Perfect landscape with the fog hovering early morning and the solitude of sculling. Fav!

[Vicki Dixon]

how incredible is this!!!????

[Vicki Dixon]

fav

[Thom Mitchell]

@vickisfotos Aww, thank you, Vicki. I went out this afternoon. It's such a multi-faceted fitness pursuit! There is, of course, the fitness aspect (all major muscle groups, full range-of-motion for arms & legs), but there is also the challenge and discipline of maintaining good form while doing the cardio thing, and how many fitness activities can beat this kind of workout area? Discovered rowing at age 50 (but that's another story!)

[Vicki Dixon]

wow, I didn't know you were there to participate..thought it was just for the shot! I am sure it is a total workout!

[Thom Mitchell]

@vickisfotos I was hoping to compete -- in the "masters" division" -- at a regatta this fall, but it hasn't worked out for this year. Yep; this is my fitness thing. [Aside: A year ago today my friend, Roland, & I flew to Vermont for a weekend sculling camp at the Craftsbury Center. So my next couple of "A year ago" links will go back to that weekend!]