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Grenada Sunrise


Grenada Sunrise
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Copyright: T David Pattison (Dia1943) Silver Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Silver Note Writer [C: 22 W: 15 N: 31] (228)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2004-12-21
Categories: Nature
Camera: Konica KD-400Z
Exposure: f/4.7
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2006-10-06 6:57
Viewed: 1338
Points: 6
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
We arrived at Grenada about 6.30, greated by this spectacular sunrise. Unfortunately my little Konica was stretched to the limit with the contrasting light. Nothing could prepare for the devastation on the land.

We were on board the first cruise ship into St George, just a few months after the island economy had "suffered its worst setback in 50 years as a result of Hurricane Ivan's assault on the island on September 7th 2004 around 3.30pm (EMT).

Thirty-nine persons lost their lives, 90% of homes, and more than 26 schools were damaged. Most of the churches including the Roman Catholic Cathedral and the Anglican church suffered roof or structural damage. 80% of Nutmeg, Cocoa, banana and other agriculture trees were destroyed, the tourism sector, attraction sites, supermarkets, shops, telecommunication & electrical Lines were hit hardest as hurricane Ivan Category 3, 120 mph wind slammed Grenada from the south and devastated the Isle of Spice. St. George's the capital and St. David's suffered a direct hit from Ivan.

Slowly life is returning to normal. The electricity and telecommunications are being worked on with help from Trinidad and other Caribbean islands. The roofs of the houses that were damaged are now covered with tarpaulin and the students are now back at school."

I quote from TravelGrenada.com. The article reflects what we saw. Best wishes Grenada. We'll be back when you have fully recovered.
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  • Muse Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2419 W: 199 N: 5699] (24501)
  • [2006-10-06 7:20]

Hello David,
I like beautiful skys and this one, I like very much!
The light which filters, the sun which one guesses behind these clouds, all is really very beautiful.
Excel framing.
Best regards,
Denise

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  • HOBO Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1075 W: 29 N: 1105] (5216)
  • [2006-10-18 3:05]

Good morning David,
I like this dramatic sky with its illuminated clouds, sun beams give a special light.
Thanks for the note.
Regards
Knut

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  • Paul57 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 150 W: 0 N: 151] (1277)
  • [2006-11-15 14:41]

Hi David,
Grenada sunrise! No better way to wake up. This gorgeous Spice Island is probably my favorite among those that I have visited.
Thanks for sharing this great shot.

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