dawn’s silhouettes
If I wake up in time, I can be on the ocean shore in 15 minutes. That’s where I feel the full impact of the sun’s instantaneous explosion of light as it pops above the horizon. As many times as I have witnessed a sunrise, the event always fills me with wonder. The turning of the earth on its axis and the assurance that the darkest of nights will surrender to the brilliance of daylight is a certainty that’s too easily taken for granted. But, stop and ponder for a few moments. All life is held in the promise of each new day’s light.
Have you ever noticed the contrast of early light and deepest black at dawn? It’s almost as if the night tries to hold on tight to all it has gripped for the past twelve hours. All that remains in nighttime shrouds is flat and lifeless, almost without form and void.
Yet, the light brings depth, and body, and texture. It’s almost as if the earth and the sea can breathe again.
On this particular morning a flock of White Ibis flew in from their nocturnal roost and began to feed along the shore. As I crept in for a closer look they startled and flew toward the shelter of light, each bird silhouetted against dawn’s fiery breath.
Alone again, I sat on the ground and watched the increasing flood of light fill the sky. Seen from behind even I had been a sillhouette, but in the warm light of the sun I too glowed with the newness of a fresh day.
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These are very nice.
Chris
Whar a beautiful series.
I prefer the ibis silhuette. Very good! -And lucky.
Wow, I just love sunrise photos and love how you captured the sillhouettes of trees and birds – such a striking contrast!
Love it! Is this Snowdens, because it sure looks like it. The kids love playing in the mangroves. 🙂
Thanks to each of you for taking the time to comment.
Chris, it’s nice to hear from you. I enjoy your images as well.
Carsten, my favorite is also the ibis silhouettes. It’s amazing that the photo turned out. I didn’t think the birds would fly so I took it quite suddenly.
Lynn, as you can see I love sunrise photos, too.
Susan, you hit it right on the head. This is Snowden’s, and I like playing in the mangroves myself. They’re so much fun to climb around on. Perhaps you can bring the children here for a sunrise. I think they’d enjoy it.
Absolutely beautiful photos – makes me want to wake up early and watch the sunrise —
Nice freeze of the sunrise with the White Ibis in the forefront. We love the “Golden Hour” in the morning, it is always beautiful.
Wow. Absolutely lovely.
Great morning shoot, makes it worth getting up.
Wonderful pictures and what exciting eventful day you had. You have some really outstanding images, that will last much longer than any whitewash you might have had.
Well done.
I can’t tell you how much I appreciate your comments. Thanks for taking the time needed to write them.