Inspiring Photo: Daybreak #11021995

Daybreak

Uploaded: October 31, 2010

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Taken at the Morton Arboretum.
Lisle - IL - USA

Comments welcome and appreciated!

Exif: F Number: 16, ExposureTime: 100/1600 seconds, ISO: 100, FocalLength: 28.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark II

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Patrick Rouzes October 31, 2010

Spectacular tones, lighting, colors, reflections, clarity, perspective, mood & beauty captured here! WInner in my books & hope to see this again, Mike! #1322877

Michael Umbreit November 01, 2010

Patrick - Thanks so much!! - Mike #9009311

Nikki McDonald November 14, 2010

Not an easy pick even though you had few entries in October, Mike -- they are all just lovely. Finally, though, this is my favorite. Love the clarity, light, colors and beautifully balanced composition. Good luck. #9034257

Tiia Vissak November 15, 2010

Congratulations! #9035875

john forrant November 15, 2010

OMG! This is an awesome shot. Congrats #9036101

Merna L. Nobile November 15, 2010

I would personally like to congratulate you on your winning photograph for October, 2010 and wish you a Happy Thanksgiving. Merna Nobile #9036169

Nancyj E. Hovey November 15, 2010

on your finalist! 8o) #9036280

Bojan Bencic November 15, 2010

Congratulations on your beautiful finalist, Mike. #9036297

Cyndy Doty November 15, 2010

Congratulations on your lovely finalist! #9036446

Patrick Rouzes November 15, 2010

CONGRATULATIONS on this incredible finalist, Mike! WTG! #9036801

Randy D. Dinkins November 15, 2010

Beautiful shot. Love the colors; big congrats! #9037015

Robin Bailey November 15, 2010

Stunning image! A huge Congratulations on this beautiful winner~ #9037292

Becky J. Parkinson November 15, 2010

A real beauty, Mike!!! Congratulations!!! #9037627

John Rivera November 15, 2010

Congrats Mike!!!! #9037661

Nikki McDonald November 15, 2010

Gorgeous light, color and comp, Mike. Congratulations on the finalist and best of luck in the next round. #9038072

Lindley Johnson November 15, 2010

Stunning image, Mike! Congratulations on your finalist. #9038259

Debra R. Harder November 15, 2010

The lighting and reflections are amazing, Mike!! Huge congratulations on your BEAUTIFUL finalist! Deb #9039070

Sherran Andersen November 15, 2010

Congrats Mike. #9039577

Michael Umbreit November 15, 2010

Thanks so much! I have not had a chance to look over the finalists but I wish to congratulate everyone that received one. :-) Mike #9039630

Irene Colling November 16, 2010

Exceptional photography Mike, congratulations. #9040735

JO ANN CLEVELAND November 16, 2010

Congratulations on this great finalist Mike!

jo ann c. #9042109

Daniella Puente November 16, 2010

Wonderful photo Mike, congrats! #9043086

Michael Umbreit November 16, 2010

Irene/Jo Ann/Daniella - Thanks to each of you!! - Mike #9043506

Katherine Kuhn November 16, 2010

Congrats on this gorgeous fall reflection! #9043672

Jeff Robinson November 17, 2010

Congrats Mike on this Fantastic Finalist!! Jeff #9044330

Donna La Mattino Pagakis November 17, 2010

Congratulations Mike, this is GORGEOUS! #9045102

Philippe Vieux-Jeanton November 17, 2010

Splendid!! Congrats Mike!! #9045174

Stefania Barbier November 17, 2010

huge congrats on your gorgeous winner! #9045354

Tiia Vissak November 17, 2010

Congratulations! #9045370

Judy V. Kennamer November 17, 2010

Congrats on your beautiful winner Mike!!! #9045419

Jillian Danielson November 17, 2010

Congrats on your winner!!!! Its beautiful! #9045450

Monnie Ryan November 17, 2010

Gorgeous, Mike -- congratulations on a well-deserved win! #9045469

Jennifer L. Alder November 17, 2010

Yay! Big congrats, Mike, on your 1st place win :) #9045548

Patrick Rouzes November 17, 2010

Heyyyyyyy, Mike, CONGRATULATIONS on your Gold Medal WINNER! WTG! #9045563

Renee Doyle November 17, 2010

Congratulations Mike on this gorgeous first place winner!! #9045696

Bojan Bencic November 17, 2010

Congratulations on your fantastic winner, Mike. #9045803

Dr Silly November 17, 2010

Beautiful 1st Place Gold, congrats Mike. :O) #9045923

Jeana Clark November 17, 2010

Awesome First Place Winner Mike!
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!
~J~ #9045929

Mary Beth Aiello November 17, 2010
Spectacular, Mike. Huge congrats on this awesome First Place. #9046011

Sam Britt November 17, 2010
Congratulations on this First Place win, Mike! #9046168

Rona L. Schwarz November 17, 2010
Absolutely stunning, Mike! HUGE CONGRATULATIONS on this outstanding First Place Gold winner! #9046200

Nancyj E. Hovey November 17, 2010
on your WINNER! 8o) #9046265

Lindley Johnson November 17, 2010
Huge congratulations on your gorgeous First Place Winner, Mike! #9046296

Michael Umbreit November 17, 2010
Thanks so much to everybody for all of the support I have received over the past three years here at BP!! I know I would not be receiving this honor without the help of so many talented people!! This is the first time that I have managed to snag a first place win so it is extra special to me!! Thanks!!! :-) #9046341

Randy D. Dinkins November 17, 2010
Well deserved, big congrats on your 1st place gold! #9046601

Patti Coblentz November 17, 2010
So very beautiful, Mike...big cngratulations on your very deserved 1st place win!! #9046714

Claudia Kuhn November 17, 2010
Beautiful Mike, congratulations on your first place winner! #9046766

JO ANN CLEVELAND November 17, 2010
I KNEW this should be a Gold Winner!!
Congratulations on this beautiful 1st Place Win Mike!
jo ann c.
#9046872

Chris Budny November 17, 2010
I missed this while skimming Finalists this week; so I will simply congratulate you on the win! #9047004

Elida Gutierrez November 17, 2010
Congrats Mike, Amazing work!!! #9047005

Glenn E. Traver November 17, 2010
Congraulations on this Beautiful 1st place Winner Mike ~ GT #9047284

Kathy L. Clark November 17, 2010
Way to go Mike. Congrat to you an this awesome winner. #9047303

Ellen Hodges November 18, 2010
Congrats on a super gorgeous win, Mike!! #9047784

frank w. degenhardt November 18, 2010
What a gorgeous picture and it deserves this First Place Win. Congratulations Mike. WTG! #9047885

Katherine Kuhn November 18, 2010
Congratulations on your 1st place -- well deserved! #9048598

Barbara Mason November 18, 2010
A well deserved 1st place Mike, Congratulations !!!! #9049627

Daniella Puente November 18, 2010
Congratulations! #9049644

Tarun Bose November 18, 2010
Congrats Mike for your winner. #9049815

Evy Johansen November 18, 2010
Beautiful image! Congratulations on your Win! #9049915

Leslie McLain November 19, 2010
Congrats on your stunning winner, Mike. #9050835

Phyllis H. Burchett November 19, 2010
Congrats on your 1st place win, lovely capture! #9052322

Donna La Mattino Pagakis November 19, 2010
How exciting Mike! A big congratulations on your first place win. WTG! #9052357

Cindy Bendush November 19, 2010
Gorgeous FPW - congratulations Mike! #9052539

Michael Umbreit November 20, 2010
Thanks to everybody for all of the very kind comments!! I still smile every time I see that badge next to my image. :-) #9053401

Usman M. Bajwa November 21, 2010
WTG Mike. Huge CONGRATZ on snagging the First Place GOLD!! And keep smiling!
UB. #9054527

Michael Umbreit November 27, 2010
UB - Thanks!! - Mike #9065801

Anne McKinnell December 07, 2010
A very peaceful shot. Congratulations on your winner! #9085974

Michael Umbreit December 13, 2010
Anne - Thank You!! - Mike #9099069

Christine Lobsinger February 07, 2011
Simply Stunning!!!!
Congratulations to you on such a fabulous WINNER! The complete image says OMG to me and such has the WOW FACTOR!!!
SMILING CHRISTINE #9218227

Michael Umbreit February 09, 2011
Christine - Thanks so much!! - Mike #9223540

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