Going from completely overcast to high-pressure dominated nearly cloudless skies usually yields a plane-Jane sunrise event... but that fails to consider atmospheric elements you can't see and the effects they may have on the view. These robust crepuscular rays and cloud shadows are a case in point (better large on black) - never saw them coming, but they sure provided for anything but a p-J sunrise event! Very sweet!

Phenominal!!!!! what a great photo to kick off the weekend!!! thanks for sharing!!!!! ????? · 2009-11-20: 10:41

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