I've probably mentioned it before, but I'm not a morning person. I'm a slow starter and a coffee drinker, and I prefer photographing sunsets to sunrises. But every once in a while, when I happen to be out at the desert (and I happen to be up early enough), the morning sky will capture my attention. I have three response options:
1. Nothing special, go back to bed.
2. Pretty sky. Stumble outside with my cell phone and take some shots.
3. Exceptional sky. Get out the big camera and tripod ASAP before the sky changes.
On a recent morning, I was gifted with a category 3 response. It was well before sunrise when I woke up and noticed the sky, and I had plenty of time to dig out my big camera and tripod.
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| Looking north toward the Marine Base. |
Now it's time to go make some coffee. Thanks for stopping by!!
Linking with Skywatch Friday.
There is something magical about seeing the tiny light glowing beneath the big sky. As if there were alien life on what could be Mars.
ReplyDeleteWow, these photos are stunning! Those are some of the most beautiful sunsets. As someone who just got their carpet cleaned and wants to hang up a portrait in my living room, this gives me great inspiration. Thank you for sharing!
ReplyDeleteWell I appreciate you stumbling around with your big camera and tripod, avoiding stepping on snakes, scorpions, and tarantulas. These photos are outstanding.
ReplyDeleteThose photos are magnificent! Thanks for coming by my blog today!
ReplyDeleteThe sky colors are amazing.
ReplyDeleteDefinitely a category 3! The colour changes are magnificent.
ReplyDeleteI love sunrise photos (as well as sunsets). That 2nd photo that has your neighbor's cabin as part of the scene is wonderful. Have a great weekend.
ReplyDeleteSunrise shots are rare for me to take lately too. The neighbor's cabin sure makes the photo you took of the sunrise a 10! These sunrise images are superb!
ReplyDelete...there is light pollution and then light pollution, this I like!!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful colours.
ReplyDeleteWow! Awesome sunrise photos and you are right your neighbors house adds a unique touch to the sunrise time ~ So grateful you got these photos to share ~ thanks ^_^
ReplyDeleteGorgeous sky. Worth waking up to see and capture.
ReplyDeleteWow... indeed your category 3 was working and successful too.
ReplyDeleteGreatful shots from the sky and the landscape.
Greetings by Heidrun
The breathtaking desert sunrises are a stunning reward for your early start, perfectly capturing the intense colors that only a morning sky can provide!
ReplyDeleteVery nice skies! They were worth your big camera.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! ♥ Definitely worth getting up early and grabbing the big camera.
ReplyDeleteStunning shots!
ReplyDeleteThe desert sky colors are breathtaking.
Definitely worth hauling out the tripod!
Skies looks amazing, Brilliant photography.
ReplyDeleteEnjoyed your post.
You don't always have to look far afield to take beautiful photos. This colorful sky was a lovely gift, that you only had to unwrap in the garden.
ReplyDeleteI am definitely more likely to be up to photograph a sunrise than a sunset. But where I live, surrounded by trees, I really don't ever see either unless I'm on vacation somewhere with less trees around.
ReplyDeleteIt's been awhile since I got up and out that early. I like best the two photos with the lit cabin.
ReplyDeleteThe silence of predawn and what follows is always magical. I love the one with the lit up cabin, but all are beautiful.
ReplyDeleteI would definitely wake up early for these sights!
ReplyDeleteWorth a Thousand Words
Thanks, I needed that!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful collection of morning sky pictures. Amazing.
ReplyDeleteHave a good time and thanks for your kind visit to my blog
Violetta
From another slow morning starter, you did well! Kudos for getting after it!
ReplyDeleteWow, those are beautiful.
ReplyDeleteMarvelous captures of the fiery sky!
ReplyDeleteI hate mornings too but coffee makes it better for sure! These are wonderful photos :-D
ReplyDeleteBeautiful sky
ReplyDeleteThis is why I love early mornings! A sixth sense woke you!
ReplyDeleteI am definitely more of a morning person. I admire the fact that you take the time and have the energy to photograph in the evening and at night.
ReplyDeleteFirst Time Catching The New Banner Photo With That Moon , Well Done - Thankful That You Were Out And About In The Desert On That Particular Morning - Your Shots Are Always Award Winners There Mr Parts - Have A Fabulous Month Of May
ReplyDeleteStay Dicy ,
Cheers
The Padre
What a fantastic colors again.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful blog
ReplyDeletePlease read my post
ReplyDeleteBeautiful images. I love seeing the mountains that frame many of these shots. It's been a while since I've gotten up early enough for a sunrise.
ReplyDeleteWhat awakened so early? Those photos are very beautiful. Does someone live in that cabin? Its cute and the light on in it, makes it seem warm, inviting for the start of the day.
ReplyDeleteNever really been in the desert.
ReplyDeleteWow! Definitely category 3. Beautiful.
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