21 January 2009

HNT - Morning

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Morning ...

It's my favorite part of the day. I begin mine earlier than most - usually sometime around 4:30. No, not because I have anything pressing to do at that hour, but because I enjoy the peace and serenity that early morning offers me. Everyone is asleep. My home - my town - my mind - all are placid and still, allowing me to begin my day ...
placid and still.




It's just not morning without a gentle stretch *CLICK*


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49 comments:

boo said...

Oh, Dana! You've really outdone yourself this week. The click is gorgeous. I love, love, love the shadow play.

Vixen said...

When I was married to my ex, I would wake up at 4ish bc it was the only time I could get time to myself. Any other time involved kiddos or an angry husband who wanted to fight. I *loved* my mornings.....

That second pic is really stunning. Excellently done, breathtaking really.

xo

Anonymous said...

Love them both....both are stunning, but you are gorgeous! What is the tat by the way???

Evening said...

OH MY GOSH DANA!! That click thru is GORGEOUS!!!! STUNNING!!! Love both pictures!!!

HHNT

Elise said...

Damn, Dana, you are one hot lady! Love that shot!

Ashly Star said...

OH MY GOSH! Okay I love the main picture because it's gorgeous and I love the click because it's soft and sexy as hell.

The thing I love about working late night is by the time I get home and by the time I wind down from work, everyone else is asleep.I get that little time all alone, while the rest of house is sleeping. Most of the town is sleeping and it's just so quiet and tranquil, I love it. Ironically it's about 4:30 AM by the time I get there so, I know what you mean. Except you're waking up and I'm only just sleeping after work. I get it though. =) Happy HNT!

Average Chick said...

Beautiful and thought provoking pics!!

And I'm not a morning person :(

HHNT!

Moosekahl said...

I wish I could find that stillness in the morning but I just can't. I would rather watch the moon in the middle of the sky in the silence of the night. A gentle stretch indeed...Happy HNT!

Osbasso said...

Oh, there you go getting all artsy on us again! Love the lighting!

Anonymous said...

dana~great hhnt pic

i'm back with a new site
and my "first" hnt on the new site

charlene

Dee said...

Oh, wow! That's a stunning image :)

xx Dee

An Artist Exposed said...

such a stunning, powerful and sexy click throught! HHNT!

Mike said...

Beautifully written and beautifully excecuted and powerfull HNT pictures
A very HHNT

Karen said...

What an amazing shot. Someone said it above, but you have outdone yourself.

And I put off morning as long as possible! I like to sleep in.

Schmoop said...

Great lighting and shadows. Nice job Dana. Cheers!!

Brandi said...

Lovely! And what a good morning it is now! :-)

Another Suburban Mom said...

Both photos are stunning. The click through is very artistic!

Carnalis said...

i love the clicky .. such strength, and your beautiful skin too .. inspiring :)

Happy HNT

Liz Hill said...

There's a LOT to love about both pics but I really like seeing your ink so delicately lit and the beautiful interplay of shadow and light


I love the early morning---I'm not seeing it much lately because I'm sleeping very well. It's a damn good trade.

Anonymous said...

That's how to start the day, by looking beautiful.

Anonymous said...

Absolutely beautiful, as always..

Happy HNT !

Hubman said...

I love the quiet early mornings as well. Too bad it couldn't come later in the day...

Great click-thru!

Happy HNT!

M said...

Wow! You continue to amaze me.

I am most definitely NOT a morning person.

g-man said...

I enjoy the quiet morning only after my first sip of coffee. :)

Nicely done on the click, the light and shadow is spectacular.

Dangerous Lilly said...

That is a serenely beautiful photo. I agree, I love the morning stretch....even if I -do- take hours to wake up and my stretching spans a couple of hours.

HHNT!!

MarcelloNYC said...

Buon giorno signora, tu sei molta bella!

HHNT!

Jay said...

And a VERY good morning to you too babe! ;-)

Jormengrund said...

You know, you really should see about getting into some kind of art gallery, and trying to sell some of these..

There are collectors out there looking for the eye and talent you've got Dana.

The use of light and shade, the soft and warm tones, the contrasts.. It all works amazingly well!

This is my favorite from you so far this year, and we've just begun! I can't wait to see what the rest of the year holds..

Nolens Volens said...

Sighs dreamily at the image of a tall woman stretching...

Oh! Uhm...HHNT!

Anonymous said...

Happy HNT Dana,

That is a very artistic shot! Very nice indeed.

Lapis Ruber said...

A sensational picture. How can you look that good at 4.30 a.m.?

:-) Happy HNT

Lu' said...

Peaceful and a little haunting. Well done.

Vinny "Bond" Marini said...

Stretch it baby

d2b said...

I'm not that found of mornings, not at all...

Happy HNT!!!

Ms. Lily said...

Both photos are beautiful and both have the lightening effects that are just wonderful.
Happy HNT!!

kim-d said...

I am so completely unartistic that it is pathetic, but I do know stunning when I see it. I love both images, but the "click" picture is especially beautiful!

buffalodick said...

The only thing cold weather does that I like is it's effect on nipples...

Elise said...

I didn't tell you but it's not a big secret. I just wanted to keep things separated. ;)

gottaluvme3 said...

I thought it was "HALF" nekkid Thursday? I am sure your son and husband would be proud.

BTExpress said...

Wow! Spectacular shot and even more spectacular model. I don't know what you've been told, but you are hot woman.

Tonya said...

First time visiting your blog; peace and serenity is great but 4:30 am...wow, way to early for me. I guess you have to take it when you can get it.

Biscuit said...

Oh, Dana, that is simply gorgeous! I adore you! Even if you're a complete whackjob for getting up at that hour. ;)

impy said...

Omg and what a morning it is. What a beautiful woman ... and an awesome image xxx

Vixen said...

Hey beautiful, I put you up in my FF's. Just wanted to stop by and let you know. xo

Nicey said...

Work it baby, cracking photo, so gotta ask this but who takes them for ya ???
Laters

Nicey

~*Jobthingy*~ said...

oh i love this. well done. HHNT

JW said...

That first photograph is delightful enough ... but the click-through is utterly beautiful. You've really captured something there :)

Happy, if very belated, HNT!

Brian Gardes said...

We should all do naked morning yoga!

katherine. said...

very well done.

my mind is truly asleep at that hour!