A well-positioned cloud added a some drama to an otherwise clear-skies sunrise in the Raleigh area... seen in the top image a few minutes after sunrise proper (better large on black) and during late twilight a few minutes earlier, above (again, better LOB). Sweet!

i love the sun rays in the 1st shot!!..gorgeous!! :) FitrPhotography · 2012-05-22: 16:27

fantastic set !!!!!!!!!!!! photodeclair · 2012-05-22: 18:21

Warmth overtakes the cold of the night. Heart-warming pictures. =) Nellinka · 2012-05-23: 03:03

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