Friday, July 17, 2009

Sunrise From The Sunroom



It was a source of some confusion when I arrived in "the sunshine state". Sunrooms in all the traditional Queenslander houses. Why would you want a sunroom? It's bloody boiling!

I've been convinced however that these low-ceilinged rooms surrounded by windows are great for maximising the winter sun - and very eco-friendly. Unfortunately I don't live in a Queenslander house and don't have a sunroom but my friend Sandra does - and she took this picture of the sunrise last week from the comfort of it. Not a bad view to wake up to, eh?

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47 comments:

Dagrun said...

Just beautiful, love the composition too!

Dewdrop said...

Amazing sunset!!! I love all the crepuscular rays pouring out of the top of the clouds. The color is sensational.

Tara R. said...

That is a stunning sunrise. What a wonderful sight to wake up to.

Rune A Karlsen (Bildebloggen) said...

Really nice photo, amazing color ;)

Happy Skywatch.

Sylvia K said...

Fantastic capture of a magnificent sunrise! Really breathtaking!

Happy SWF!

Luiz Ramos said...

Beautiful Sunroom view.

Jane said...

That is so beautiful, have a great weekend:)

Nikki Dee said...

I miss the Queenslander houses, having grown up in Cairns!

Beautiful sunrise!!

Please stop by My Skywatch

Mokomoko said...

Wow, nice sunset on the other side of world! have a nice weekend.

bobbie said...

Sandra's sunrise is a real stunner!

Erin said...

not a bad view at all...beautiful sunrise...just beautiful.

Ana said...

Awesome shot!

Eric(SWF Holland) said...

Wow, very nice colors here, love the sunburst as well!!!

Have a nice SWF

Greatings from Holland

Mark Kreider said...

Very lovely... I can smell the coffee!

Elisabeth's bright side said...

Beautiful sky picture! And to wake up to a sunrise like that makes the day. Have a great weekend!

Jane Hards Photography said...

Bloody boiling and sensational volcanic looking sky.

Jim said...

What a beautiful sunrise. Golden goodness.
Sydney - City and Suburbs

Unknown said...

Yes ... that is a fantastic view to wake up to !!! :-)

Very cool capture !!

ItaJeff said...

Absolutely wonderful
Happy skywatching

Danton said...

This view of the sun breaking into the horizon is just I want to wake up to. Indeed!

Gemma Wiseman said...

Stunning burst of colour from the horizon!

Gennasus said...

Absolutely beautiful!

LV said...

What a beautiful sun rise! Wish we got more like that, but in Texas everything is different.

Photo Cache said...

What a fabulous capture. The depth of color is outstanding. Love it.

Jeri ~ said...

What a way to start the day, this is gorgeous!

Annie said...

Yes, the sunrooms are great in winter. I have to go out of my house to get warm in winter!

Great shot Sandra...and thanks for sharing it with Cara. Cara, you are up on top of the list this morning, how late did you have to stay up to do that?

cara said...

Thanks to everyone for coming and visiting I think this might be record breaking territory as far as comments go... and it's not even my picture! D'oh!

Annie - it was pure luck! I had to be out of the house by 5.45am so I was up at 5.25 and posted at 5.30... it came as a lovely surprise to be first.. it was like winning a raffle or something!

Yogi♪♪♪ said...

Spectacular colors. Thank your friend for us for the use of their room.

indicaspecies said...

That is a stunning sunrise to wake up to!
Thanks to you, and Sandra.

Regina said...

Beautiful morning!

Regina

Susan at Stony River said...

Agree about the sunrooms, but this sky is beautiful!

Arija said...

Wonderful sunrise, now you at least know what a sunroom even in Q'land is for.

magiceye said...

gorgeous image!

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FO - 2 said...

Amazing! :)))

Slogan Murugan said...

Red sky to the east. rain in the evening?

AKO said...

This is a really wonderful shot! A perfect sunrise! :)

Pollyanna said...

Gorgeous! Sunrise you say? Man, you get up early!

Judy said...

Wow!! I love the colours in this shot!! The shapes of the clouds, and that lone tree to give some perspective!!!
Enjoyed reading through your posts, too!

Russ said...

Very nice! Such rich colors.

Carolyn said...

Very Beautiful

MUCHAGRACIA said...

Shocking orange, my favourite color.

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Viola said...

Absolutely gorgeous! Such a nice view to wake up to! Beautiful sun strokes from "the sun set cloud" in the back of the horsisont. And the trees in the front - just lovely! :)

Mo said...

Looks like the horizon is on fire

Light and Voices said...

Fantastic sunrise!
Joyce

BlossomFlowerGirl said...

Oh magnificent picture, how wonderful to wake up to that every morning.

Rob Ripma said...

Fantastic sunrise. I really like how the clouds on the horizon look!

Anonymous said...

its looking very beautiful sunrise shot.

john

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