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Sunrise and the peacock.

Sun rose today at 5.56am over eastern Sri Lanka. I waited until the position of the sun was where I wanted it.

Sun rose today at 5.56am over eastern Sri Lanka. I waited until the position of the sun was where I wanted it.
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cameraCanon EOS 5D Mark III

settings Aperture 71/10 ISO 400 Shutter 1/500 Focal Length 264/1 

upload_dateOct, 2016

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49 Comments |
Deboodle
 
Deboodle October 30, 2016
Beautiful silhouette and love palette backdrop too Ruwan.
RuwanFonseka PRO
RuwanFonseka October 30, 2016
Thanks for the encouragement.
AHogue
 
AHogue November 01, 2016
So gorgeous, Ruwan!
RuwanFonseka PRO
RuwanFonseka November 01, 2016
Thanks so much.
mihrt PRO+
 
mihrt November 01, 2016
fabulous imagery Ruwan. How awesome to have the Peacock in the tree with the sunset!!
RuwanFonseka PRO
RuwanFonseka November 01, 2016
Certainly was lucky. This is also at Vil Uyana. ( garden of lakes )
Daisy00
 
Daisy00 November 01, 2016
Well worth the wait, I'm sure...gorgeous sunrise Ruwan!!
RuwanFonseka PRO
RuwanFonseka November 01, 2016
Thanks so much.
Pauljeno
 
Pauljeno November 03, 2016
All worth waiting for in the end and the Peacock is a bonus.
RuwanFonseka PRO
RuwanFonseka November 03, 2016
Thanks so much
pegleg Platinum
 
pegleg November 06, 2016
top shot my friend super good
RuwanFonseka PRO
RuwanFonseka November 07, 2016
Thans for the encouragement.
estercastillo08
 
estercastillo08 November 12, 2016
Gorgeous,voted Image of the Month, good luck Ruwan, ester
RuwanFonseka PRO
RuwanFonseka November 12, 2016
Thanks for all the support Ester.
julie_cavell
 
julie_cavell November 18, 2016
Beautiful image love the tones..
RuwanFonseka PRO
RuwanFonseka November 18, 2016
Thanks so much.
Kazza60
 
Kazza60 November 27, 2016
outstanding use of light and silhouettes !!
RuwanFonseka PRO
RuwanFonseka November 27, 2016
Most appreciated.
estercastillo08
 
estercastillo08 November 28, 2016
Voted Stunning Landscapes
RuwanFonseka PRO
RuwanFonseka November 28, 2016
Mot appreciated.
estercastillo08
 
estercastillo08 November 28, 2016
Voted Viewbug HQ
RuwanFonseka PRO
RuwanFonseka November 28, 2016
Mot appreciated. Thanks.
terryc Platinum
 
terryc December 10, 2016
A really lovely capture, Ruwan!!
RuwanFonseka PRO
RuwanFonseka December 10, 2016
Appreciate the encouragement.
estercastillo08
 
estercastillo08 December 10, 2016
Voted Composing with Depth
RuwanFonseka PRO
RuwanFonseka December 11, 2016
Thanks , most appreciated.
estercastillo08
 
estercastillo08 December 10, 2016
Voted The Sun Behind
RuwanFonseka PRO
RuwanFonseka December 11, 2016
Thanks again.
estercastillo08
 
estercastillo08 December 17, 2016
Voted Monthly Pro vol 27
RuwanFonseka PRO
RuwanFonseka December 18, 2016
Thanks so much Ester
Flosno
 
Flosno December 18, 2016
Beautifully composed
RuwanFonseka PRO
RuwanFonseka December 18, 2016
Most appreciated
estercastillo08
 
estercastillo08 February 24, 2017
Voted Unforgettable Lnadscapes
RuwanFonseka PRO
RuwanFonseka February 25, 2017
Thanks for the encouragement
estercastillo08
 
estercastillo08 March 11, 2017
Voted Monthly Pro vol 29
RuwanFonseka PRO
RuwanFonseka March 13, 2017
Thanks so much Ester.
estercastillo08
 
estercastillo08 March 11, 2017
Voted Silhouettes and Negative Space
RuwanFonseka PRO
RuwanFonseka March 13, 2017
Thanks so much Ester.
onyanita PRO+
 
onyanita March 13, 2017
voted Unforgettable Landscapes
RuwanFonseka PRO
RuwanFonseka March 13, 2017
Really appreciated.
lizziemellis Platinum
 
lizziemellis March 20, 2017
Beautifully composed:-)
RuwanFonseka PRO
RuwanFonseka March 20, 2017
Thanks so much
Elyzabeth PRO
 
Elyzabeth April 23, 2017
Beautifully shpt Ruwan! The colors are breathtaking!
Elyzabeth PRO
 
Elyzabeth April 23, 2017
I clicked and it slipped to Peer Award which is NOT the award I wanted to give~sorry Ruwan :(
RuwanFonseka PRO
RuwanFonseka April 23, 2017
Thanks and thats OK. Good to see you are back.
estercastillo08
 
estercastillo08 May 25, 2017
Voted Pastel Tones in Nature
RuwanFonseka PRO
RuwanFonseka May 27, 2017
Thanks for the support.
anitaprice
 
anitaprice June 05, 2017
Fantastic!
RuwanFonseka PRO
RuwanFonseka June 05, 2017
Thank you so much for the review and comment.
Lane_Christina Platinum
 
Lane_Christina July 28, 2017
Stunning ambiance! Stunning colors!
RuwanFonseka PRO
RuwanFonseka July 28, 2017
Most appreciated.
Merlot
 
Merlot January 09, 2018
Love it Ruwan, beautifully presented....
RuwanFonseka PRO
RuwanFonseka January 09, 2018
Thank you very much.
donanzinger PRO
 
donanzinger August 03, 2018
A simple and yet dramatic composition - absolutely stunning image Ruwan
RuwanFonseka PRO
RuwanFonseka August 03, 2018
Most appreciated.
cjcphotography
 
cjcphotography October 11, 2018
Lovely to meet you, Ruwan. Thank you for taking the time to look at my portfolio :) I am still browsing your stunning work!
MidnightRider
 
MidnightRider June 03, 2020
A stunning shot. I wish I was there at that moment. Such an incredible landscape.
RuwanFonseka PRO
RuwanFonseka June 03, 2020
Thank you for the review, yes I ran back to my room to get the camera.
texaaronpueschel Platinum
 
texaaronpueschel June 23, 2020
Awesome silhouette. It has the light of hope.
RuwanFonseka PRO
RuwanFonseka June 23, 2020
Thank you for the review,
Cookies4U
 
Cookies4U July 26, 2020
Well worth your wait! Gorgeous!
RuwanFonseka PRO
RuwanFonseka July 26, 2020
Most appreciated
TreeLovePhotography
 
TreeLovePhotography August 23, 2020
Incredible
RuwanFonseka PRO
RuwanFonseka August 23, 2020
Thank you for the review.
MaryAnne306 PRO+
 
MaryAnne306 September 16, 2020
Beautiful composition and wonderful sense of place.
RuwanFonseka PRO
RuwanFonseka September 16, 2020
Thank you so much
Eddieuuu071 Platinum
 
Eddieuuu071 September 23, 2020
This is a wonderfully crafted photo! 👌
RuwanFonseka PRO
RuwanFonseka September 23, 2020
Thank you for the encouragement. The peacock was also waiting for the sun to come up and warm it.
Eddieuuu071 Platinum
 
Eddieuuu071 October 11, 2020
Lovely capture! Great tones! 👍
RuwanFonseka PRO
RuwanFonseka October 11, 2020
Lucky capture in warm Sri Lankan mornings.
NatureLoverJJWal
 
NatureLoverJJWal December 28, 2020
Beautiful capture. Congratulation on your Fall award 2020.
RuwanFonseka PRO
RuwanFonseka December 28, 2020
Thank you for the encouragement.
estercastillo08
 
estercastillo08 January 20, 2021
Congratulations on Your Fall Award 2020
RuwanFonseka PRO
RuwanFonseka January 20, 2021
Thank you so much.
sitanshubhunia
 
sitanshubhunia May 19, 2021
Lovely tones. Also superb composition..
RuwanFonseka PRO
RuwanFonseka May 19, 2021
Thank you for the review
estercastillo08
 
estercastillo08 June 09, 2021
Voted Shape of shadows
RuwanFonseka PRO
RuwanFonseka June 09, 2021
Thank you for the support.
texaaronpueschel Platinum
 
texaaronpueschel June 14, 2021
A fine silhouette.
RuwanFonseka PRO
RuwanFonseka June 14, 2021
Thank you for the review.
mihrt PRO+
 
mihrt August 01, 2021
Voted The Sunrise !!
RuwanFonseka PRO
RuwanFonseka August 01, 2021
Most appreciated.
estercastillo08
 
estercastillo08 November 15, 2021
Voted Chasing Pastels
RuwanFonseka PRO
RuwanFonseka November 15, 2021
Thank you for the encouragement.
mihrt PRO+
 
mihrt November 15, 2021
Voted Chasing Pastels !
RuwanFonseka PRO
RuwanFonseka November 15, 2021
Thank you for the encouragement.
Jen222
 
Jen222 November 21, 2021
Stunning
RuwanFonseka PRO
RuwanFonseka February 17, 2022
Apologies for the delay. Thank you for the review.
estercastillo08
 
estercastillo08 February 16, 2022
Voted Interesting Exposures
RuwanFonseka PRO
RuwanFonseka February 17, 2022
Most appreciated.
estercastillo08
 
estercastillo08 March 06, 2022
Voted Mother Nature
RuwanFonseka PRO
RuwanFonseka March 06, 2022
Thank you so much.
estercastillo08
 
estercastillo08 July 19, 2022
Voted Creative Landscapes
RuwanFonseka PRO
RuwanFonseka July 19, 2022
Really appreciate your encouragement Ester.
estercastillo08
 
estercastillo08 November 28, 2022
Beautiful sunrise !!

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