Dawn

Kitsune · 09-20-2007, 09:44 AM

Despite what the park ranger might suggest, climbing that mountain before dawn is a very good thing.

Four hours before the tram will even begin operating...

No crowds of tourists to ruin the dawn. Wonderful quiet.

Wake up early, drink lots of coffee, grab your camera!

There's this whole world before 8:30am I had no idea existed.

glatt · 09-20-2007, 10:45 AM

Nice! Where is that?

Here are two of my own from last month. Dawn on Mt. David in Lewiston ME. There was a balloon festival, so it was worth getting up there by 6AM for a good view of the town.

DanaC · 09-20-2007, 10:59 AM

That's a beautiful cathedral.

glatt · 09-20-2007, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by DanaC

That's a beautiful cathedral.

Yeah, it is. I'm amazed that Lewiston ME was able to raise enough $ to build it. I guess back in the day, this old mill town had some money.

Kitsune · 09-20-2007, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by glatt

Nice! Where is that?

Stone Mountain, GA, just outside of Atlanta. It was too hazy to get a decent shot of the city, sadly.

skysidhe · 09-20-2007, 11:33 AM

Nice shot of the balloon and city.

glatt · 09-20-2007, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Kitsune

Stone Mountain, GA, just outside of Atlanta. It was too hazy to get a decent shot of the city, sadly.

It gives a great sense of the quiet though. I like these shots.

So was the hike a difficult one? You know, not like it was Everest or anything like that, but first thing in the morning hiking is different from hiking when you've had a chance to wake up and start the day with a regular routine.

Kitsune · 09-20-2007, 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by glatt

So was the hike a difficult one?

Stone Mountain is an easy walk up as long as the summer sun isn't beating down on you -- the bare, white granite is very reflective and you'll burn to a crisp. The last 1/8th is pretty steep but if I can make it up, anyone can.

The most difficult part is being confronted with this telephone pole at the start of the trail. I guess you're going to want to spit out that gum before beginning your ascent...

glatt · 09-20-2007, 03:21 PM

Better to stick it there than have it stuck all over the granite path going up the mountain.

Sundae · 09-20-2007, 03:34 PM

Please don't further my belief that all Americans are slack-jawed masticators, chewing insouciantly at everything from a funeral to an orgy...

(okay, I've just watched too much MTV One, I know it's not a true reflection of US society any more than Jessica Simpson is a typical American woman)

theotherguy · 09-20-2007, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Sundae Girl

(okay, I've just watched too much MTV One, I know it's not a true reflection of US society any more than Jessica Simpson is a typical American woman)

No, but she has pretty boobies.

BigV · 09-20-2007, 04:07 PM

Dawn at 12,000 ASL, before dawn below. Mount Ranier.

jester · 09-20-2007, 04:35 PM

Sun beginning to set - leaving work...

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Pie · 09-20-2007, 05:12 PM

Continuing Jester's transition to sunset, here's a pic from Port Orford, Oregon.

Razzmatazz13 · 09-20-2007, 10:03 PM

Beauuuuutiful pie!

09-20-2007, 09:44 AM	#1
Kitsune still eats dirt Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 3,031	Dawn Despite what the park ranger might suggest, climbing that mountain before dawn is a very good thing. Four hours before the tram will even begin operating... No crowds of tourists to ruin the dawn. Wonderful quiet. Wake up early, drink lots of coffee, grab your camera! There's this whole world before 8:30am I had no idea existed.

09-20-2007, 10:45 AM	#2
glatt ™ Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 27,717	Nice! Where is that? Here are two of my own from last month. Dawn on Mt. David in Lewiston ME. There was a balloon festival, so it was worth getting up there by 6AM for a good view of the town. Attached Images

09-20-2007, 03:34 PM	#10
Sundae polaroid of perfection Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 24,185	Please don't further my belief that all Americans are slack-jawed masticators, chewing insouciantly at everything from a funeral to an orgy... (okay, I've just watched too much MTV One, I know it's not a true reflection of US society any more than Jessica Simpson is a typical American woman) __________________ Life's hard you know, so strike a pose on a Cadillac

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BigV Goon Squad Leader Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Seattle Posts: 27,063	a sneak preview of my Iowa commute string Dawn at 12,000 ASL, before dawn below. Mount Ranier. Attached Images __________________ Be Just and Fear Not.

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Pie Gone and done Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 4,808	Continuing Jester's transition to sunset, here's a pic from Port Orford, Oregon. __________________ per·son \ˈpər-sən\ (noun) - an ephemeral collection of small, irrational decisions The fun thing about evolution (and science in general) is that it happens whether you believe in it or not.

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DanaC We have to go back, Kate! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Yorkshire Posts: 25,964	That's a beautiful cathedral.

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skysidhe ~~Life is either a daring adventure or nothing.~~ Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 6,828	Nice shot of the balloon and city.

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glatt ™ Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 27,717	Better to stick it there than have it stuck all over the granite path going up the mountain.

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jester why so serious Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 1,712	Sun beginning to set - leaving work...

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