early morning light
mws
nature choosing her colors
predawn delight
My day began earlier than usual and not by choice. I awoke precisely at 4:31 am. Not sure my body said that’s enough sleep or some inner voice was telling me to get outside and accept the gift of the new day. Maybe I need to listen to that voice more often. After scraping ice from the windshield I chose to drive east towards Arapaho Bend Natural Area. I like coming to this natural area as it’s easy to get to and the ponds provide an opportunity for reflections. As I’ve mentioned before the only negative here is having the traffic noise from the interstate, which is just beyond those trees. I felt excitement well up inside me and a tinge of promise as I drove closer because of the shape of the clouds. When I arrived at the south pond I quickly set up my camera and tripod just as nature pulled out her red paintbrush and began creating on her blue sky canvas. I stood along the water’s edge sipping on my pour-over coffee with a “giddy grin”. Have a wonderful Tuesday!
8 Comments
Tom Dills
What a beautiful scene! We all need to take time to hear those voices. It’s surprising how often they lead us to something worth witnessing.
Monte Stevens
Thanks, Tom. Yes, we do need to listen to those voices. Ya just never know!!
geri oster
SPECTACULAR! Thank you. Lovely poem as well, Monte. Blessings.
Monte Stevens
Thank you, Geri. It was very good morning for me, and a good day!
Mark
What a stunning morning, beautifully portrayed! Giddy grin well-understood and deserved.
Monte Stevens
Thanks, Mark. I almost didn’t post it because it almost looks over processed, the colors were that brilliant.
Earl
Wow, what outstanding colors! It is one of those delightful images that could be flipped vertically yet appear nearly perfect. Well done!
Monte Stevens
I like it when we are given surprise gifts 🎁 . We just have to be there and awake. Thanks, my friend!!