Sunrises

Sunrises and sunsets are among my favorite things to photograph.  The sky changes so quickly and the clouds create such amazing colors and shapes.  These photos were taken at the Matagorda Nature Park in Texas.  It is not a touristy place which was fine with us.  The beaches weren't pristine but the sunrises were magnificent.

The sun this morning shining on the pier gave off a beautiful golden glow.  Capturing the bird was quite unexpected.  I was the only one on the beach on this cold day in November.

The black silhouette of the plants against the bright colors of the sky made for a beautiful shot.

The beginnings of another morning painting by the angels.  It seemed to change with each passing second.

Every morning I jumped out of bed and grabbed my camera.  I did not want to miss a single day of photographing the sun rising over the ocean.  A lot of people like going to Disneyland.  Not me -- just give me beautiful things in nature like this sunrise and I am in Heaven.  Our son planned this trip for us.  It wasn't a trip that a lot of people would have enjoyed but it was the perfect trip for us.  We loved it.

"Live each season as it passes;

breathe the air,

drink the drink,

taste the fruit, 

and resign yourself to the

influences of each."

Henry David Thoreau