What a wonderful way to start this day, any day for that matter. This image as taken at O’Dark thirty (6:49 am) and the show was absolutely gorgeous. Almost no wind and a pleasant 28 degrees. After experiencing a sunrise like this and I head back into the chaos of the city, I can feel as if I needed to stay longer. I’m not sure whether the feeling arises from within me or if nature itself is whispering, please don’t leave yet. Maybe both. I believe these moments have a way of transforming me at some deep level. I am just never the same man. This morning was one of those mornings. Curious if any of you experience such feelings after time with nature, not wanting to leave? Anyway, I am so thankful for all the gifts so graciously given and my desire to receive each one of them. I met Mark for breakfast and conversation where we talked and wept over the tragedies happening in our world, a list that seems would have no end.
8 Comments
Tom Dills
One of the things I love the most about this time of year is the late sunrises. Not that I’ve been getting out, but they do make sunrise photography a bit easier. Like you, the solitude of the morning, especially in contrast with the busy city, does tend to make me want to linger. But at 28 degrees I’m probably thinking about a hot cup of coffee!
The great thing about our world is that nature manages to go on regardless of the turmoil in other places. All the more reason to disconnect from the news and enjoy the beauty of our existence.
Monte Stevens
I like your word “linger.” However, I’m not sure man can manage to go on. We are destroying so much of our natural world and each other. Our lifestyles must change.
Faye White
That is a gorgeous scene! The colors are so vivid. It’s 30° here this morning – yikes. There’s probably a cup of hot chocolate in my future.
Monte Stevens
I was about as intense as I’ve witnessed. I truly wanted to return. I wanted more! I did see you were having a bit of cold. It was 28 again this morning. I’m not at the Bean Cycle with a mocha latte. Life is good!
Mark
Magnificent! I can understand not wanting to leave, though having experienced similar sunrises, it begins to change quickly and you want to shout at it … “Wait!!! Where are you going??!!” Thanks for sharing the moment, but I know it pales in comparison to actually being there to witness.
Monte Stevens
Yes, I’ve asked nature to wait. I may want another composition or just experience the moment a little longer. Yet, there is the awareness that tomorrow is another opportunity.
Geri Oster
I never want to leave, Monte…not even this website…for this peace, and this random beauty are HOME. Blessings.
Monte Stevens
And, what a beautiful HOME we have!