Dawning of a new year

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Dawning of a new year

January 1, 2017 by Mike Powell

It’s just starting to get light outside, the dawning of a new year. It’s time to hang new calendars and to try to remember 2017 on my checks. I’m not really into setting resolutions, but New Year’s Day is a good time to stop to reflect on the past year. Then it will be time to boldly step into the as yet uncharted territories of 2017, certain only that there will be both challenges and opportunities—I hope that I will learn and grow irrespective of the circumstances,

Best wishes to all those who read and/or view my blog for a healthy and happy 2017.

I took these shots as the sun was rising early yesterday morning at Huntley Meadows Park for the final time in 2016. The treeline to the east blocked me from seeing the actual sunrise, but the colors were spectacular for a few brief moments.

Posted in Landscape, Photography, Winter | Tagged Alexandria VA, Canon 50D, dawn, Huntley Meadows Park, new year, Tamron 150-600mm | 8 Comments

8 Responses

on January 1, 2017 at 8:28 am | Reply cihearu - Chronicles of a Bionic Woman

And a very happy 2017 to you Mike! Enjoy the journey as it unfolds
- on January 1, 2017 at 1:26 pm | Reply Mike Powell
  
  Thanks. I too often describe my experience with photography (and with life in general) as a journey. Happy New Year to you as well.
on January 1, 2017 at 10:19 am | Reply Sue

Happy new year, Mike.
- on January 1, 2017 at 1:24 pm | Reply Mike Powell
  
  Happy New Year to you too, Sue.
on January 1, 2017 at 12:36 pm | Reply shoreacres

Both photos are lovely, although my preference is for the first. I hope your new year’s as rosy as these sunrises!
- on January 1, 2017 at 1:46 pm | Reply Mike Powell
  
  Thanks so much. When I am trying to shoot a landscape with my telephoto zoom lens, I never know if I should zoom out all of the way or focus more on individual details, which is how I normally use a telephoto lens. Happy new year!
on January 1, 2017 at 5:22 pm | Reply svtakeiteasy

Happy New Year Mike and let’s hope we have a gentle and rosy 2017, just like those beautiful skies.
- on January 1, 2017 at 7:24 pm | Reply Mike Powell
  
  Thanks, Chris. I would certainly welcome a “gentle and rosy” year. Happy New Year to you and yours (and give a hug to Bengie).