May 9, 2011

First Light

The best thing about trailer camping between rides is the morning light.
The horses, tied on a highline, get restless just before dawn. 
The birds start to sing.  And we climb out of our gooseneck bed to see the sunrise.
Some days the clouds reflect more color, but always it's glorious.
On the mountains, light inches down from the peaks. 
In the canyons, dusk gives way to morning.

16 comments:

  1. Oh Wow.... Anyone who sees these pictures has to love the thoughts of being out there in nature --away from the hustle and bustle in life... I love the beach --and I love finding waterfalls back in the mountains... BUT--waking up to the beauty around you has to be the ULTIMATE.... Thanks for sharing such beauty.
    Hugs,
    Betsy

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  2. What a perfect time of the day in such ethereal light and surroundings.

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  3. what a awesome sight to wake up to...

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  4. I love the morning light, just don't love getting up early so much! I like the Indian paintbrush header.

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  5. So beautiful and peaceful. What a wonderful way to start your day!

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  6. I definitely see more sunrises when out camping, in any form. Your views are always spectacular!

    I start to roll for the canyon tomorrow.

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  7. very poetic and described perfectly :)

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  8. What a lovely post! I enjoyed every word of it. And, the pics, too. That is also one of my favorite things about horse camping -- the way they wake you up at the crack of dawn, calling for their breakfast.

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  9. Honestly, Janie...these photos just call to me to visit your beautiful Utah, again. Maybe after our busy summer is over we'll take a trip out your way. Thanks for sharing your gorgeous countryside...I can travel vicariously through your pictures!

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  10. What a glorious sunrise and amazing colors!
    It's a great pleasure to travel with you from the safe of my living room.
    Your last composition, looking down in the canyon is very refreshing.

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  11. Wow, what a sunrise. So, who gets to make the coffee?

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  12. What a great way to begin the day.

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  13. Oh yes, what a glorious sunrise! I also love to watch the morning light on the mountains.

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  14. I love the coolness of the mornings when camping. You photos are gorgeous!

    I'm going to link to your site - my site visitors will love reading about your horse camping experiences and the photos.

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  15. Utah is the most under-rated state ever! Just as many sleeping people miss the beauty of a morning sunrise, Utah also goes unnoticed by many travelers. Beautiful pictures.

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