Farewell to Winter (Sunrise at Jūrmala beach)

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It was in the early April morning, I couldn't sleep, and decided to grab a camera and catch a lovely sunrise at the nearby Jūrmala beach. I remembered the times we use to live in Batumi, Georgia and went out for a walk just shortly before sunrise. Jūrmala ain't no Batumi, but still, can I get some mood out of it?

After this morning's short photo walk I decided to start my second 365 days photo challenge, that said - Farewell to Winter.

Jūrmala beach before sunrise

Jūrmala beach before sunrise

As they say, to make an interesting landscape, you should include a strong foreground. I took what I got this morning.

Reflections on water

Reflections on water

Another interesting photo element - reflections.

Melting ice

Melting ice

Strong foreground, sunrise, hdr and water reflections. This photo goes as DAY 1 for my second 365 days photo challenge

 

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