Although I haven't always been a morning person, I've become one for the past 9 years. And it's mostly because I am lucky to live in a place where I have a great view of Mt. Hood. The mountain views from our house face east. Although I've always known the sun rose in the east, it wasn't something that I could confirm with first hand knowledge for most of my adult life. I've been very aware that the sun sets in the west,however, but that's another story.
I moved to Portland after more than a year of transcontinental dating with the woman who is now my wife. During that time I came to learn that she loved the mornings and participated in greeting the sun most days of the year. Because of her, I've come to appreciate the light and quiet of the morning as well. But it is the dynamics of nature's wizardry that get's me out of bed and heading for my camera as the first light of day creeps across the sky. Simply put, the sunrise and our Mt. Hood view is worth getting up for.
I shot the following three photos over a 37 minute time-frame this morning. It's simply astonishing to me how the canvas of colors can change so dramatically in such a relatively short period of time. And, much to my amazement, I am looking forward to getting up before the sun tomorrow and see what work of art awaits.
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