Good morning from Virginia! The first time in 2024 up on the Blue Ridge Parkway. It’s 45F this morning and a bit breezy on the mountain. Rain is coming in this afternoon. What a gorgeous morning! Have a blessed day!
As the first light of dawn graces the towering Crystal Crag, its majestic form casts a captivating reflection over the tranquil waters of Lake Mamie, creating a stunning panorama of nature's serene beauty. Mammoth Lakes, California.
Eight minutes after the sun rose above the earth's sea level horizon, it rose over the top of Sharp Top Mountain. It really is very exciting to watch the light as the sun creeps closer to the visible horizon, waiting for it to burst into view!
As a sunrise photographer in the Blue Ridge Mountains, I love that I usually have a few extra minutes to get to my location before the sun rises above the horizon. In this shot, the sun had just come up over the earth's sea level horizon, but it would be another 8 minutes before it came up over the mountain top. The light was dazzling and dramatic!