An early morning sky just outside our east-facing RV window.
I've been sleeping a little later lately, because mornings are usually cool and gray here (unlike in Florida where the sunshine wakens me). But one day last week I woke up early.
I grabbed the camera and ran outside... and just snapped and snapped and snapped.
I sat on our swing wrapped up in a sofa throw, just pointing the camera in different directions.
This whole show didn't even last an hour.
I might have to start setting an alarm clock** if sleeping in means missing this!
For SKYWATCH FRIDAY. Thank you to Yogi and the host team.
** Just kidding. Unless I can program it to ring only on beautiful sky days. Most mornings are grayer here!
I think I like sunrises better than sunsets because they're the beginning of something; they're like a promise! And they don't get any better than these! Great shots!
Posted by: Lowell | August 20, 2013 at 03:18 AM
You did quite well with your early morning sun, Sallie. What a way to start the day. We have too many trees (not a complaint) here to properly capture sunsets/and rises -so, I'm thrilled to see yours.
Posted by: Penny | August 19, 2013 at 08:52 PM
Absolutely gorgeous skies!
Posted by: Halcyon | August 19, 2013 at 05:35 PM
A so beautiful way to begin a day !
Posted by: Annie | August 18, 2013 at 06:16 AM
Worth getting up for...
Posted by: Ramblingwoods | August 17, 2013 at 09:31 PM
I wouldn't want to miss mornings like this either! Incredible! Where were you vacationing?
Posted by: Shirley | August 17, 2013 at 08:50 AM
Wow, what a heavenly view you two have out your window to the world.
Love those gorgeous hues :)
Posted by: Pam | August 17, 2013 at 07:53 AM
Beautiful photos Sallie! I love how sunsets and sunrises change every few seconds. This morning I was also looking out of our RV window at the sunrise. It was nice, but it didn't come close to what you saw! I would get up more often for sunrises, but I usually don't get to bed very early.
Posted by: Pat | August 16, 2013 at 09:26 PM
Oh wow, - simply gorgeous. What a sight to wake up to!!!!
Posted by: Hildred | August 16, 2013 at 06:54 PM
Certainly worth getting up for.
Posted by: Gaelyn | August 16, 2013 at 01:44 PM
Amazing sunrise! Wonderful shots!
Posted by: Mary | August 16, 2013 at 12:49 PM
These are stunning!
I'm like that when I first get back to AZ after being in the Midwest. The time difference makes me wake earlier in AZ. I never complain about it; the sunrises are so worth it!
Posted by: Lindy | August 16, 2013 at 12:46 PM
I'm so glad you caught the glorious sunrise. The photographs are wonderful.
Posted by: Carver | August 16, 2013 at 08:01 AM
Good thing you woke up for this! It's so tempting to stay in bed and miss out on the sunrise. This one was definitely worth NOT missing out on! Wow!
Posted by: Photoblogista | August 16, 2013 at 06:03 AM
Oh so beautiful!!! I think every once in a while it is well worth setting an alarm clock to experience that kind of serenity to follow the jarring noise.
Posted by: Laura Hegfield | August 16, 2013 at 03:46 AM
Wow wow wow - simply magical!
Posted by: Lady Fi | August 16, 2013 at 12:42 AM
I would have run outside too like a flash ! What a beautiful sunrise ! But setting an alarm clock ? Try to watch the sunset, often it looks the same, lol !
Posted by: Gattina | August 15, 2013 at 11:22 PM
Beginning to end it's beautiful!
I think I'd get up for that too.
Posted by: Carletta | August 15, 2013 at 10:56 PM
Beautiful images of great spaces :) Regards
Posted by: ZielonaMila | August 15, 2013 at 10:26 PM
What a spectacular sky to wake up to in your RV!!!
Posted by: Peter B | August 15, 2013 at 08:42 PM
Beautiful skies!
Posted by: Kusum | August 15, 2013 at 08:03 PM
I miss most sunrises, too, unless the dog gets me up early. Then I don't even think about sunrise, I think about getting back to sleep.
Gorgeous photos, and well worth waking up for, Sallie.
K
Posted by: Kay L. Davies | August 15, 2013 at 07:41 PM
Oh wow, what an incredible sight to wake up to. Thank you for taking these, they are awesome photos!
Posted by: Denise | August 15, 2013 at 07:35 PM
Sunrises are spectacular ~ Wow! Great shots ~ enjoy ! ~ thanks, carol, xo
Posted by: artmusedog and carol | August 15, 2013 at 06:15 PM
I love to get up early if I dont have to go anywhere I hate to leave early! AND in a couple months I have to catch a plane at 7:10AM omg.
Posted by: Sondra | August 15, 2013 at 05:22 PM
Awesome sun rises! That would be something to wake up earlier for:)
Posted by: Emille (Jesh StG) | August 15, 2013 at 05:01 PM
Magnificent is the word to describe these awesome captures, Sallie. What a stunning beginning to your day - thank you for sharing them. (and I hope you are able to wake up early enough to enjoy more such beauty, without the noisy intrusion of an alarm!!)
Posted by: Valerie, Australia | August 15, 2013 at 04:39 PM
magnificent photos! the colors are so beautiful!
Posted by: Chris-June | August 15, 2013 at 04:33 PM
Magic
Posted by: Jim | August 15, 2013 at 02:59 PM
Gorgeous sunrise, love the color shades.
Posted by: Rajesh | August 15, 2013 at 02:57 PM
Gorgeous, I am never up early enough to see the sunrise either. By the way I hope you got a chance to listen to that choir.
Posted by: lindyloumacinitaly | August 15, 2013 at 02:27 PM
Sallie, It does pay to get up early--what a spectacular sky you captured. Hope you are enjoying your summer--where are you now? Hard to believe summer will be coming to an end soon. School has already started here in Wichita-just doesn't seem right !!! Have a terrific weekend. Mickie :)
Posted by: Mickie Brown | August 15, 2013 at 02:19 PM
Sallie, so happy you did not miss this beautiful sunrise. Gorgeous colors and photos. Have a happy weekend!
Posted by: Eileen | August 15, 2013 at 02:06 PM
Yes, it's well worth getting up early to see such a lovely sunrise!
Posted by: HAZEL | August 15, 2013 at 01:13 PM
good that you finally get to see the sunrise show. i am afraid i don't get to see this at all.
Posted by: Photo Cache | August 15, 2013 at 01:11 PM
Great snapping Sallie! Most beautiful sunrise! I have never seen a sunrise, I'm a nighthawk, not a morning person.
Posted by: Karen, Pixel Posts | August 15, 2013 at 12:52 PM
What a glorious way to start the day!! And your captures are awesome, Sallie!! Thanks for sharing the beauty and the drama!!! Enjoy your weekend!
Posted by: sylviakirk | August 15, 2013 at 12:51 PM
absolutely GORGEOUS! i'd have to wake up early, too!
Posted by: TexWisGirl | August 15, 2013 at 12:49 PM
Wow!Stunning skies and views from your window,Sallie!Have a nice weekend!
Posted by: Steffi | August 15, 2013 at 12:39 PM
The early bird gets the very best photographs by the looks of it. I can easily picture you sitting on a swing admiring the morning sky.
Posted by: Penelope Postcards | August 15, 2013 at 12:18 PM