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Published: 2014-10-29 02:58:26 +0000 UTC; Views: 2680; Favourites: 163; Downloads: 33
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This having been my third trip to Lake Helene for a perfect sunrise, located in Rocky Mountain National Park, I was certain that it was going to be a bust.  With clouds to the East looming over the front range like a bad omen, I just knew they would block the sunrise I had woken up for at 3:15 in the morning for.  Not only that, but the whimsical pinks and reds that only show themselves at dusk and dawn, teased me as they began to glow over areas I had little interest in focusing on.

But, as if all at once, the warmth of the sun began to slide down Notchtop Mountain and the passing clouds.  Even though the air was frigid and the wind ripping, I couldn't have felt a thing from all of the excitement.  And although the sounds of my shutter were muffled under the blasts of wind, my howls and cheers of the experience were not.

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Comments: 27

Thomas-Koidhis [2016-03-07 01:32:53 +0000 UTC]

You know you really love what you do when you celebrate these and even lesser moments. Awesome man.

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danUK86 [2014-11-09 21:51:42 +0000 UTC]

stunning sharpness and colours

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Jacob-Routzahn In reply to danUK86 [2014-12-08 03:45:34 +0000 UTC]

Thanks Dan

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danUK86 In reply to Jacob-Routzahn [2014-12-09 00:25:13 +0000 UTC]

no problem

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1001G [2014-11-03 18:47:08 +0000 UTC]

nice

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Jacob-Routzahn In reply to 1001G [2014-12-08 03:45:26 +0000 UTC]

thanks

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adorell [2014-11-01 15:52:31 +0000 UTC]

stunning capture and such beautiful lights

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Jacob-Routzahn In reply to adorell [2014-12-08 03:45:21 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much

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MirMidPhotos [2014-10-31 16:28:46 +0000 UTC]

Amazing photograph. I was on my way to RMNP for a hike when the sun rose the day you took this and regretted that I hadn't gotten an earlier start or had all my photography gear. I am really glad that someone was there to capture that moment.

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Jacob-Routzahn In reply to MirMidPhotos [2014-12-08 03:45:07 +0000 UTC]

I couldn't believe how amazing the sunrise ended up being.  And the clouds were moving just about as fast as I've seen a cloud move.

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Meema [2014-10-30 02:14:26 +0000 UTC]

Lovely.

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Jacob-Routzahn In reply to Meema [2014-10-30 04:14:24 +0000 UTC]

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H8BTalways [2014-10-29 17:39:21 +0000 UTC]

great capture

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Jacob-Routzahn In reply to H8BTalways [2014-10-30 01:37:25 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much

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mecengineer [2014-10-29 13:02:52 +0000 UTC]

superb

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Jacob-Routzahn In reply to mecengineer [2014-10-30 01:37:17 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!

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DrKnowles [2014-10-29 12:21:46 +0000 UTC]

That's breathtaking! The orange colour is beautiful and I really love how you've captured the ripples in the water. Well deserved DD 😃

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Jacob-Routzahn In reply to DrKnowles [2014-10-30 01:37:13 +0000 UTC]

Thanks so much  I wish it was a dd

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Pinedrop [2014-10-29 12:00:14 +0000 UTC]

I especially like the reflected color in the water though the entire shot is wonderful.

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Jacob-Routzahn In reply to Pinedrop [2014-10-30 01:36:58 +0000 UTC]

I'm glad you enjoy it and I had to work the polarizer a little to allow for some colors to remain and some colors to pop still

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Pinedrop In reply to Jacob-Routzahn [2014-10-30 16:00:38 +0000 UTC]

I'd say your fine-tuning paid off.  

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Jacob-Routzahn In reply to Pinedrop [2014-11-03 18:20:45 +0000 UTC]

Thanks

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untuox [2014-10-29 11:24:24 +0000 UTC]

Fantastic landscape!

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Jacob-Routzahn In reply to untuox [2014-10-30 01:36:21 +0000 UTC]

Thanks

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untuox In reply to Jacob-Routzahn [2014-10-30 07:30:54 +0000 UTC]

Wellcome

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glasslinger [2014-10-29 10:46:15 +0000 UTC]

Beautiful shot..

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Jacob-Routzahn In reply to glasslinger [2014-10-30 01:36:15 +0000 UTC]

Thanks you

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