“Certain things in life simply have to be experienced -and never explained.”
Paulo Coelho, Maktub
I drove up to Pineridge Natural Area this morning to watch and photograph the predawn colors and the sunrise. It was a good experience and a good way to start my Saturday or any day for that matter. I then headed to Windsor and met Eric for coffee. I hope you have had a good Saturday!

8 Comments
Joan Heiman
Wow! What a gift of a sunrise!
Thanks for sharing it.
Monte Stevens
Thanks, Joan. I have not been up there much lately. After this morning experience it feels like I need to spend more time up there.
Tom Dills
Beautiful colors, and that is such a nice spot for a sunrise! And it would be hard not to have a good day when it starts like that.
Monte Stevens
Thanks, Tom! That’s right, you’ve been up there and experienced that.
Earl
Lovely morning. Does the water level there ever vary much?
Monte Stevens
Good morning! Yes the reservoir was really low earlier in summer. The reservoir is made from an earthen dam that needed repairs back in 2016. It was almost completely empty at that time, otherwise it’s been consistently level.
Mark
I can see why you return to this spot time and time again. Beautiful view!
Monte Stevens
It is a very sacred place for me, Mark. I will return and not just for another photo.