It’s early. Very early.
The fog hangs in soft veils as I sneak outside, camera in hand.
Suddenly, a screech rips the sky in two to reveal
A single heron soaring in the blue dawn.
He is joined by two more – a feast for tired eyes.
They whirl, they dance, they leave me breathless
And speechless
Until they fade into the happily ever after
Of a new day.
For more miracles, please visit: Our World.
Lady Fi 
Fi, I really needed this today….thanks.
I bet these herons also ‘feel’ the same some mornings as they are approaching a new day.
You may be ‘speechless’ but that last photo has left be ‘breathless’.
Jim
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Oh, how beautiful, the morning has greeted you. So peaceful and tranquil. An artist’s paintings!
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STUNNING!! I think I like these even better than the sunset pics.
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Awesome shots, beautiful colours and words that talk to the souls – An inspiring start of the day.
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“Blue Dawn”…I love that.
This is so beautiful…a lovely way to start my morning!
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There is a feeling of awesomeness when you go out early in the morning. Can you imagine, these birds get to feel that every morning. I am so glad that you took these photos. Have been encouraging myself to slip out of bed early all summer, LOL. But late night Bootsie cat wakeup calls have made me so tired in the early mornings, this might just be the incentive I need.
Jen @ Muddy Boot Dreams
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They seem to be enjoying themselves!
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I adore this, and love nature. The mornings are so calm and peaceful. Thanks
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Beautiful, dreamy images. I particularly like the third image: the lovely blue sandwiched between golden sky and reflection – birds in silhouette. Gorgeous!
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Such beautiful images, I almost feel I was with you on this misty morning and surely wish that I had been.
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Amazing.. just amazing!! i love your pictures and i love the words accompanying the picture..:-D
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wow. great snaps…the warm glow of sun tinging the edges of the fog…really a lovely caopture and a great view to start the day
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Lovely, dreamy pictures… Wonderful.
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Wonderful, worthwhile early morn rise.
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Gorgeous!!!
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Beautiful words and images. That last photo is outstanding! A watercolor affect!
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love the mist and the colors – and what an awesome experience first thing in the morning!
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I will join those herons into the happily ever after of this new day you speak of 🙂
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These are absolutely breathtaking shots. Gorgeous.
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The blue and golden hues in this photo are so beautiful! Soothing. Your words also.
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Beautiful
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Oh just lovely. Sunrise photos are really so stunning. The stillness is tangible even here. Well done!
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Stunning. A feast, indeed :)))) xx
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Gorgeous!
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this word-photo vignette is one of my favorites if not my all time fav. it’s worth noting how large a slice of life one can cut from the simplest of moments and eternal truths.
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such a healing post!
Aloha from Waikiki;
Comfort Spiral
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These photos are like Japanese paintings depicting profound beauty and serenity. The herons look expressing their joy and praise of life. Thank you for the soothing effect on my heart, ladyfi.
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When those big birds,rather ungainly looking on the ground rise and soar so gracefully it really is a small miracle. Thanks for sharing.
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Fantastic shots LadyFi. I hope the mosquitos were not too bad while you were capturing those flying.
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Breathtaking captures as always, Ladyfi! I always look forward to the beautiful photos of your world and you never disappoint! I do hope you’re enjoying a great week! Thank you for being a part of Our World!!
Sylvia
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That is just so beautiful. Thank you for a post I needed.
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Oh my! Truly the glory of the morning, the colours and atmospheric effects are amazing and your commentary is so very fitting as well.
I am overwhelmed by the sheer beauty of this post.
Thank you for sharing with the rest of us in Our World.
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Beautifully artistic series of images.
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Very beautiful view, delicious light. Spectacular.
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Terrific captures.
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Yes, I echo the above comments. Beautiful shots.
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My goodness, this is poetry in images… Just look at those colours and the setting, that mist gives the landscape an enchanting feeling…
I so love your photography.
I am trying to catch up after a short trp to UK, it sends its regards.;)
xoxo
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Gorgeous pictures !!
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Lovely captures of the herons in the fog. I love to be up and about in the early morning fog. Your photos are gorgeous.
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yes, this is truly a mistery morning. 🙂
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Hi there – those pictures really are very good. Love the way its a blend of black and white and colour all at the same time.
Cheers – Stewart M – Australia
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So beautiful and peaceful, love your photos.
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What glorious photos! Thank you for sharing them with us!
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Magnificent! I LOOOOVE the merging of sky, water, land – and those unbelievable colours!! A truly perfect moment …
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Peaceful photographs. I love the different colors and the drama of the birds flying.
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Beautiful photos and beautiful sentence like a poet.:)
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The colours of your photos are so exquisite and tender!
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What a wonderful gift to capture, beautiful photo’s, and I bet it really made your day.
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They’re spectacular aren’t they? Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.
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Whoa! Magical captures.
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Fantastic shots – both the scenery and the birds are awesome.
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Just amazing photos!
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I’d have that third photo on my wall. Beautiful.
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What a beautiful morning.. great colors and so peaceful. I love your pictures:-)
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Stunning color and images. What a gorgeous morning gift you were given. 🙂
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WOW! These are magical. Absolutely stunning.
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your photos are absolutely magical lady Fi…breathtaking!
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Totally awesome photos and leaving me speechless! ~ thanks, namaste, Carol (A Creative Harbor)
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Oh, Fi – You live in a fairy-land, and share it with us. Sometimes, I get tears in my eyes reading your posts and seeing those gorgeous photos of the lake.
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Your photos have me speechless.
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How could you take this kind of pictures! Am I seeing a real world or a dream ? One thing for sure is it took hours to come here to leave my admiration passing through so many admirers.
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Amazing! What a wonderful way to enter a new day 🙂
My Yatra Diary…
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Nature is a great great theater!! I want to gaze at you photos all day long. Especially the third one is so beautiful!! Your photos made me speechless.
Have a great day!
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Those blues leaning towards turquoise and the mist above are spectacular. A place to sit and meditate every morning.
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What lovely images and what a superb post!
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What a gift. Thanks for sharing your miraculous moment.
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I am never up early enough to witness such beautiful sights as these stunning views. 🙂
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HOORAY!
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Very poetic Fi. I like your photos too. Fog adds mystery to photios I think – Dave
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Wonderful photos, very nice mood and colors
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I am speechless- WHAT A SIGHT!! You are so blessed…
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These are magnificent morning colours!
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oh , thank you so so much!
apologies and request for grace as I’ve been away from the blog world. I hope all is well with you as well. I miss your posts, I do. I hope to catch up now that there is more of a routine with school etc.
Mostly I have been in family stuff, as the situation with my mom , and by extension all of us extended family, estranged or otherwise has both unravelled, and come together. As well as the alzheimer’s , she has late stage lung cancer, just found, and is in hospital and I’ve been going back and forth when possible ( about 4 hours away).
Anyway, this is a season , no? Bittersweet and trying and yet so full of beauty and grace that it does take my breath away.. Truly.
sending hugs and gratitude and wishes for peace to you as well,
deb
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It seems that fog forbid us making noise. Very beautiful blue dawn. And very beautiful pale pink dawn and orange dawn. I moved the changing of morning light in a short turm. Thank you for sharing this stunning post!
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Oh how beautiful. I love herons and the colours in theses images just add to their magic.
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Beautiful words to go with exquisite photographs. They could be Japanese prints–such color!
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Great story told with photos!
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Lovely herons in the misty dawn.
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the pics look like my back yard
I love your poetry
(~_~)
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