Ghost Gum Sunrise, Mt Sondor, Central Australia
Winter sunrise in Central Australia where we were camped in a riverbed on the Larapinta Trail. We crept out of our swags and wandered silently up the river bank climbing through the Ghost Gums on the slope until we could see Mount Sondor glowing in the morning light. Everything is still and calm before the coming heat and wind of the desert day.
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Such a cool tree. There is something so special about trees!!!
thank you cee, those ghost gums are all incredible!
Whitewashed branches, bare, cool, peaceful. (When I flip my vision, the photo looks like a negative…of a dark tree in silhouette.)
sounds like a poem barb, and i am not sure i have the skill of flipping my vision …. but i think i know what you mean!
What a beautiful, colorful and peaceful photograph. Just wonderful.
thanks rutheh!
It looks like this blog is leading you to explode and explore your photography talents in the beautiful nature scenery you live in. How wonderfully blessing, and yes….truly peaceful. This must bring you much peace.
it is lovely how the photo takes me back to the moment, i am grateful for that, and yes, exploring the divinity of nature with a new eye is lots of fun!
That tree is truly special 🙂
it grew in a wonderful place!
Nice shot! 🙂
thanks britten!
Great Entry My friend I love the angle of sunrise between branches of the tree and wow the new peaceful day begin again 🙂
thanks for your thoughts jake, you made me look at the light on the tree 🙂
Terrific photo, the light on the mountain is amazing and the tree just lovely. I want to know what you could hear and smell?
great question … i remember distant bird song …the waft of campfire smoke … and sharpness of bush foliage, resin, eucalyptus.
Fascinating tree. Thanks for sharing
This is beautiful. The composition and lighting are amazing. Very peaceful.
Beautiful, with the sun reflecting off the hills in the background – a friend hiked the Larapinta and loved it
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Beautiful photo – I love the rich contrasts and can almost smell the cool air before the day heats up. Great piece.
Love how you captured the sunrise on the mountain through the tree.
~Anne
The tree reminds me of a dance movement! Love all the colours and texture!
thank you patti, there is a sense of movement!
It’s really beautiful!
I love the colors and the composition of your picture!
Absolutly amazing shoot!
Well done 🙂
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What a fabulous shot.
he he!
Peaceful indeed and awesome picture! Thanks for the share 🙂
Love the bark on that tree. Very unusual and oh so pretty. Margie
Wow… I’ve been so busy with school that I’ve missed a log of blogs. Glad I visited and was this one. How beautiful!
What a beautiful tree! Is the bark originally white or greyish in colour? I love the glowing light from the mountain too! Indeed, it looks peaceful 🙂