Sunrise 20081223

@Anouk: Thanks, Anouk! Yes... clouds on fire! If you want to see a few other interesting shots from this same sunrise event, visit http://spod-tad.blogspot.com/...

@EYES WIDE SHUT: Thanks for your visit & comment, EWS! Yes, this morning's sunrise event in the Raleigh area was replete with natural beauty. For a look at three other interesting views from this event, visit http://spod-tad.blogspot.com/

@Mary: Yes, it was a special sunrise, for sure, Mary. If you're interested, I posted a few other shots from this morning at http://spod-tad.blogspot.com/. Thanks for your visit & comment!

@Eleftheria!: Thanks, Eleftheria!... and merry Christmas to you, too!

@DarkElf: Thanks, DE! It really was quite a show... very unusual. As I've told others, I posted a few other shots from this event at http://www.flickr.com/photos/spod-tad/, if you're interested, including three panoramas that really show how the light spread out across the sky.

@Grahame: "Stunner"... perfect word, Grahame. And it was from early twilight. If you're interested, I posted a few other shots from this morning's event at http://www.flickr.com/photos/spod-tad/, including three panos that really give you a feel for the scope. Thanks for your visit & comment!

@Linerberry: Well put... "lava skies." Hope you saw some of the other views of that very special sunrise show, posted at http://www.flickr.com/photos/spod-tad/. Thanks for stopping by, LB!

@-1q5yChØt!c-: Thanks, 1q5yChØt!c! Glad you enjoyed the shot... and I hope you saw the others from that morning, posted at http://www.flickr.com/photos/spod-tad/.

@Baz: That's one of my favorites, too... few have been more impressive... although many have come very close. Thanks for your visit and comment, Baz!

@Steven: Yeah, that was a bona fide flamer, for sure. They're rare and always astounding to watch. I sometimes lose my focus and actually miss a good shot just for standing there... staring and laughing. Thanks for your V&C, Steven!