Ten times a day something happens to me like this – some strengthening throb of amazement – some good sweet empathic ping and swell. This is the first, the wildest and the wisest thing I know: that the soul exists and is built entirely out of attentiveness.
Mary Oliver
The sky looked promising this morning so I grabbed my camera, made a chai and headed out the door. I also knew that we are expecting rain later today and possibly turning to snow after midnight which is an indication of a colorful sunrise. I was not disappointed. The temperature was a wonderful 50 degrees. After taking a few images the wind began to pick up and clouds began moving in. In the distance a woodpecker hammered on a tree. I watched a solo pelican drift across the waters of Dixon Reservoir. And, the meadowlarks sang to me.
This image of the predawn colors is from the same spot but was taken 8 minutes earlier than the image above. Demonstrates how nature is continuously creating. May you stay attentive and have a blessed day!
10 Comments
Paul
Way to follow your gut, Monte … or shall I say, your experiences! What a lovely sunrise and, of course, the photo can only capture an imitation of the entire experience. I do love those early morning hours!
Monte Stevens
Thanks, Paul. I do enjoy my mornings, also. They are a special time of the day in my books.
Tom Dills
Wow! Great reward for the morning’s effort. Red sky in the morning and all that….
There’s nothing like those early hours for the unexpected colors.
Monte Stevens
I have become far more drawn to the predawn colors than just the sunrise. This time of year it’s tough to get up so early while in the winter it’s tough to face the cold. Sigh!
Faye White
Yowsa! Both images are fantastic!
Monte Stevens
Thanks, Faye! Hope you enjoy your weekend!
Geri Oster
Extraordinary colors! Thank you for a beautiful start to my day, Monte. Blessings. I am practicing awareness more and more. What a gift.
Monte Stevens
Glad my images can help start your day, or anyone else’s day. I know that colors and mornings like this set my day off right. It is a gift!!!
Mark
I haven’t experienced a sunrise like this in quite a while! Magnificent – great photos. THanks for sharing it!
Monte Stevens
It was breathtaking and I do not witness it very often either. I happen to be there at the right time. I suppose if I could get up every morning before dawn and be there I’d have a few more images. But, alas…..