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On the last day of my trip, I started driving well before sunrise and planned to go to June Lake for the fall colors. Somehow I missed the exit to June Lake...I guess I was a bit distracted. The next exit was for Mono Lake. I took lots of Mono Lake pics on my last trip, so I wasn't planning on going back this time. But the sky that particular morning looked promising, so I said what the heck. I drove like crazy because right in front me was a spectacular sunrise in the making. I parked my car and ran as fast as I could, camera equipment in tow...there were other frantic photographers running ahead of me lugging their equipment -- cameras on extended tripods for quick setup. As I was running, I looked to my right and the sky had turned an astonishingly beautiful shade of red, and I still got a long way to go! Yikes! I ran as fast as I could, got to the tufas, and to my dismay, the place was CRAWLING with photographers! geeez... ..(continued in photo discussion)

Francis Cailles

 
 
 

David L. Luchowski
 

Awesome color and clarity here,Francis. A beautiful image.


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January 31, 2006

 

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  Wow! excellent photo... love this one...


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January 31, 2006

 

Jeffrey S. LeBlanc
  Francis, looks like your effort was worth it! wonderful colors and compo. really enjoyed it!

Jeff


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January 31, 2006

 

Cathy Stancil
  Yes, but did THEY get an image like this... This is stunning Francis, once again hats off to you ! I am so envious of your talent... WTG !


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January 31, 2006

 
- Jim Kinnunen

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  Truly an awesome image, Francis!!!


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January 31, 2006

 

Steven Gunnerson
  Beautiful capture Francis. Wonderful colors.


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January 31, 2006

 
- Cora Miller

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  Looks like you made it in time but what'd you do with all those other photographers? There's not a one showing up anywhere. :) Man, you sure know how to maximize awesome light! This is spectacular!!! Glad to see you make another appearance, Francis! I miss seeing your inspirational images. :)


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January 31, 2006

 

Pamela Shane
  Simply stunning Francis!!!! ~Pam~ :)


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February 13, 2006

 

Tony Wilder
  fantastic image. Congrats


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February 21, 2006

 

Cathy M. Gromball
  Congratulations on this wonderful finalist, Francis!

Cathy :)


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February 21, 2006

 

Shirley Pearce
  Congrats Francis! It's great, but not as great as the story behind it!! Somehow, when I look at my images I regretfully know that no one appreciates them half as much as me because as the eye behind the camera I am the one with the first hand knowledge of the story behind the photo and most times it's the best!!!


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February 21, 2006

 

Francis Cailles
  Thanks everyone.

Geez. I just realized my story behind the shot was cut short...here's the full text:

On the last day of my trip, I started driving well before sunrise and planned to go to June Lake for the fall colors. Somehow I missed the exit to June Lake...I guess I was a bit distracted. The next exit was for Mono Lake. I took lots of Mono Lake pics on my last trip, so I wasn't planning on going back this time. But the sky that particular morning looked promising, so I said what the heck. I drove like crazy because right in front me was a spectacular sunrise in the making. I parked my car and ran as fast as I could, camera equipment in tow...there were other frantic photographers running ahead of me lugging their equipment -- cameras on extended tripods for quick setup. As I was running, I looked to my right and the sky had turned an astonishingly beautiful shade of red, and I still got a long way to go! Yikes! I ran as fast as I could, got to the tufas ( http://www.monolake.org/naturalhistory/tufa.htm ) and to my dismay, the place was CRAWLING with photographers! geeez... every good spot was taken! So I went to the first available spot -- not the best spot, but at that point I'll take anything-- and shot frantically, hoping no photographer will show up in the frame. There were actually a couple of photographers behind the tufa on the right side of my image...they were kind enough to hide behind the tufas while I took a couple of shots...I kept shooting until my battery died....


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February 21, 2006

 

Mick Burkey
  Fantastic image, Francis!! Congrats on the finals, and thanks for the story.


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February 21, 2006

 

Paula Showen
  Contratulations on your finalist! FANTASTIC image!


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February 21, 2006

 

Daniel G. Flocke
  Francis - Congratulations on being a Finalist!!! good luck in the next round!

~Daniel


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February 21, 2006

 

Pat Gamwell
  Wonderful story....made me feel like I was there, running, out of breath, equipment dragging behind me! With all those other photographers trying to capture the moment, it sounds like sale day at Macy's!!! lol. CONGRATS on a well deserved image, Francis!


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February 21, 2006

 

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  Great light and color.


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February 22, 2006

 

Kelly S. Andrews
  I have run for the sunrise or sunset countless times so I definitely know how it feels. It was so worth it here - what a magnificent image! Bravo!


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February 22, 2006

 

Digvijay P
  Congratuations on your finalist !

..Jay


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February 22, 2006

 

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  Well, none of those photogs showed up in your wonderful picture, so you were lucky! Nicely done, beautiful colors.


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February 22, 2006

 

Donna La Mattino Pagakis
  Great finalist, congratulations and best of luck!! Wow!!


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February 22, 2006

 
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  Very Nice!!


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February 22, 2006

 
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  Congratulations! Your determination paid off handsomely in this shot!


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February 22, 2006

 

Susan L. Vasquez
  Amazing shot Francis..definately a winner :)


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February 22, 2006

 

Corinne M. Thompson
  Congratulations on your Finalist for this oustanding capture. :)


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February 23, 2006

 

Sue L. Cullumber
  Francis, Looks like the run was well worth it - fantastic photo and congrats!


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February 23, 2006

 

Donna Dunbar
  I haven't been to Mono Lake since I was a little girl but this image makes me want to take another trip. THis was well worth what you went through to get the image it seems missing the turn off for June Lake (another gorgeous place) was a blessing in disguise.Beautiful image and congrats on being in the finalist it's well deserved!!!!!!!


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February 24, 2006

 
- Terry L. Ellis

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  Stunning image and fantastic story, Francis! Congratulations on your finalist!


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February 24, 2006

 

Mick Burkey
  Congrats on the win, Francis! Sometimes things just work out that way. So glad your image won!


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February 25, 2006

 

Kay Beausoleil
  Surely worth the effort, Francis -- congratulations on your win!


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February 25, 2006

 
- Garth D. Beatty

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  Congratulations!


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February 25, 2006

 

Corinne M. Thompson
  Well deserved win...Congrats :)


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February 25, 2006

 

Donna W. Neal
  Congratulations on this outstanding winner Francis


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February 26, 2006

 
- Joannie Bertucci

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  Again, another one of your soul moving images Francis!
Congratulations on a very well deserved win!


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February 26, 2006

 

Darrell Hetke
  I always check out sunrises and sunsets on this site but this one jumped out at me... Very quiet, but powerful photo Francis, congratulations on your win...


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March 17, 2006

 
- James E. Coleman

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  Francis,
We are all glad you took the shot! Very pretty. May I ask where is this? I am in the midwest, excuse my ignorance.

Jim


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March 18, 2006

 
- Jill Odice

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  Dear Francis, I just KNEW I saw a sunrise photo from you like this! How lucky for you, I was there for 3 days and we never got anything close to this! It was meant to be, June Lake is nothing this cool!


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May 24, 2006

 
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