It seemed like a long time since I had been to Pineridge Natural Area to photograph and experience the pre dawn light and silence. I looked in my archives and the last sunrise image I took was in July. Well that needed to come to halt. So, I’ve been throwing off the warm covers and making my way out to the natural area this past week. Silence. Solitude. Beauty. Cold toes. I need to receive these gifts creation offers. Most songbirds are gone while a lone owl lets me know with a “Who hoo” that they are glad for the new day. Or maybe they are glad I finally showed up again. It was 30 degrees yesterday morning when I took this image. After taking a few images I headed to a coffee shop to warm my hands around a mocha latte. It is cloudy this morning and we are expecting a slight chance of rain today. Hope you have a great day!
4 Comments
Faye
Beautiful image. I can almost feel the crispness in the air.
Monte Stevens
Thanks Faye for stopping by and commenting. I enjoy your visits. Our sky is that dull flat gray but with little wind. I see that mix of rain is up around 7-8,000 feet and snow above that. The snow draws closer. Stay warm, my friend.
Tom Dills
This time of year is great for sunrises because they happen at a much more civilized time than mid summer (not that I have made the effort)! That’s such a wonderful spot, I wish I had something similar nearby. Glad to see you got out there again!
Monte Stevens
Thanks, Tom. It is an effort and discipline I do not have as I did when younger. Blankets weight more. I am so grateful for the natural areas near me. I use them a lot for recharging and connect my nature. I go there and journal as well.