Here is yet another Topsail morning when I was too late to be on the beach to see and capture that moment when the sun first presents herself to the day. Instead, I was at the bridge on Osprey Drive that spans the Intracoastal Waterway and leads to the beach. I looked at the sun and thought, "Damn, you're big. And relentless." The morning was misty and quiet when I got to the bridge. It wasn't so buggy that I couldn't get the camera out. And it was beautiful. I remember standing there and thinking of how very beautiful the world is, even when you oversleep by just a little. The thing is to get up, to open your eyes, and to love what you see from wherever you see it.
Skywatch Friday
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Very dramatic shot. See it was okay to sleep in a little.
ReplyDeleteWonderful shot. I was wondering if you and your family are a little concerned about the hurricane that is passing by?? I hope all goes well for your little spot of heaven.
ReplyDeleteI too, am wondering about the hurricane. The fury of nature-it can beautiful and peaceful or furious and destructive. I guess just like living life is sometimes...
ReplyDeleteamazing shot sandy! i like the mood.
ReplyDeleteThat is simply beautiful...
ReplyDeleteI truly hope that Earl will leave this beach untouched...
xoxo
Marvelous capture, Sandy, as always! And it is alright to sleep in a little! You caught the drama! Hope you have a great weekend! Enjoy!
ReplyDeleteSylvia
I'm really going to go to Topsail someday.For you to like it as much as you do it must be a very special place
ReplyDeleteNot too late!
ReplyDeleteLooks like you were right on time!
Sandy, thats a classic shot my friend.
ReplyDeleteThe early bird catches the worm Sandy lol
ReplyDeleteI also love dawn when our side of the world is just waking up. It really is spectacular.
Gorgeous picture, and a very beautiful quiet moment you have..
ReplyDeleteSuch an amazing scene and capture Sandy!
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful weekend.
Happy SWF.
xo
Splendid scenery, Sandy! I enjoy it a lot!
ReplyDeleteA very dramatic shot indeed, that's the first word that came to mind, then I read the first comment...great minds eh!!!
ReplyDeleteHope all is well Sandy, thinking of you and wishing you well. G
I am all for relentless.
ReplyDeletethank goodness.
So very true and you always manage to give this message with whatever you post. Beautiful photo.. beautiful sentiment.. beautiful you.
ReplyDeleteI'm thinking it would have been very difficult to sleep in and KNOW you were missing such beautiful sunrises.
ReplyDeletea burst of positive energy from up above.
ReplyDeleteYou have been AWESOME lately!
ReplyDeleteWarm Aloha from Waikiki
Comfort Spiral
Looks to me like you were right on time.
ReplyDeleteI love this shot, Sandy! Beautiful captured.
ReplyDeleteHave a great weekend.
Great writeup of your thoughts Sandy, it added lot of meaning to the shot. :)
ReplyDeleteVery nice.
ReplyDeleteThis is truly amazing.
ReplyDeleteSome photos were just meant to be in black and white and yet the sun is so bright my eyes deceive me telling me I am seeing a pinkish hue. Is it magic?
ReplyDeleteSandi
This is a beautiful picture of the rising sun with the reflection in the water. But the words of wisdom are even more beautiful (and wise).
ReplyDeletebeautiful image! I am praying for all of you on the east coast! Take care and be safe!
ReplyDeleteIt's dramatic and beautiful in grey. And that last line - I'm going to hold onto that and remember it as a good way to live life.
ReplyDeleteThis is really great.
ReplyDeleteSandy,
ReplyDeleteI received an award and am sharing it with you. It's on my blog. I appreciate your pictures, your writing, your creativity.
beautiful shot Sandy! I love the last line of your post- a lesson to us all! Congrats for your first week being completed- Have a wonderful weekend~
ReplyDeleteSandy: Love the marshmallow Sun.
ReplyDeleteSandy, no amount of colour could have matched this shot, it is like a prayer.
ReplyDeletepeaceful and very calm....very opposite of the previous post.
ReplyDeleteI love the way you did this in black and white. It is so very dramatic and otherworldly. And your last line is one hell of an idea.
ReplyDeleteThanks for being here.