There is nothing like getting out of bed before dawn, dragging oneself to the kitchen to make a cup of coffee only to notice that something incredible is happening outside. After grabbing the camera and a few extra batteries, a mad dash to the pier takes place. That hurried pace is all to catch an amazing sunrise.
The time of gorgeous sunrises and sunsets has fallen upon us with the change of seasons. Late fall and all of winter sees the sky in a kaleidoscope of colors but to observe this phenomenon, you have to be quick. There is no lallygagging about once the show begins. Within a matter of minutes, the scene can change from spectacular to blah so I keep the camera, shoes and a jacket near the south door of the Little Bayou House.
This morning's sunrise did not disappoint. I had fully expected to do the usual routine of coffee, laundry and the feeding of pets but once I stepped into the laundry room, I was thrown into a frenzy. The east windows let in enough of the deep red sunbeams to turn everything exciting. I was out of there even before the old dog had awaken! Sorry, PJ! There is no time to wait! I'll feed you when I get back! Bam! The screen door slammed behind me! Wow!......Look at that!
To my way of thinking, there is a Master Artist that blesses us all with His fine works. His pieces are beyond compare and, though many may try, none can ever come close to replicating His artwork. Included in His gallery of works are many sunrises and sunsets. While I personally feel that these have been done especially for me, I am quite sure millions of other viewers have the same inkling. I receive great pleasure in photographing His artwork but the camera just never seems to capture the true beauty.
Not too long ago, I was on the pier before dawn and photographed another of these amazing sunrises. As I watched the colors and patterns kept changing like some giant kaleidoscope. Needless to say, I was mesmerized..so much so that I nearly forgot to use my camera! Viewing these sunrises and sunsets are one of the perks of living on the Bayou. Far out on the pier, I have the perfect setting to view both.
When I later reviewed my photographs, I was a bit tickled at how at one point the clouds on the horizon shifted to make the sunrise look a lot like an abstract painting. The Master Artist obviously has a sense of humor! While I do like abstract art, I always find it a bit comical. So....that said...enjoy an abstract sunrise!
