When I went to bed Friday evening I was excited to wake up Saturday morning for the sunrise. I woke up several times during the night because I was sleeping away from home from unusual sounds like a train whistle in the middle of the night and sirens.
I woke up well before sunrise. I got showered, dressed and camera in hand to sit by the lake waiting for the sunrise. I was excited because where I live I don’t see sunrises over the lake because of the terrain around the lake and our home.
While I was sitting on the shore I watched as the ducks on the lake were swimming past and diving below the surface to feed. They were busy for over half an hour in front of me. I loved watching them disappear below and trying to predict where they would surface. In the distance I could hear gun shots. The ducks by me seemed oblivious to the fact that there were duck hunters at the other end of the lake.
It was a beautiful unseasonably warm sunny weekend. Perfect for walking, sitting and just being outdoors. Hope your weekend was as delightful as mine.
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nrhatch
September 30, 2012 at 10:18 pm
Sounds like a beautiful way to start the day, Jeanne. Love the photo!
flyinggma
October 1, 2012 at 7:44 am
Thanks Nancy. It was a great way to start especially with my coffee close at hand.
pattisj
September 30, 2012 at 11:04 pm
That does sound like a wonderful weekend. I hope the memory of it keeps you in that same frame of mind in the coming weeks. Thanks for sharing a bit of it with us.
flyinggma
October 1, 2012 at 7:45 am
Thanks Patti. Even though it was an exhausting weekend I woke up refreshed this morning.
barb19
October 1, 2012 at 1:41 am
You found the most perfect way to start the day with a calm and serene view like that.
Amazing photo Jeanne, beautiful colours.
flyinggma
October 1, 2012 at 7:46 am
Thanks Barb. I stopped by your blog to comment on the peacock post you had but I don’t know if it posted. I love the photos.
barb19
October 1, 2012 at 3:35 pm
Yes, I got the comment – in fact, you left two separate ones on that post! Didn’t you get my replies? Is WP playing up again?
Meanderer
October 2, 2012 at 5:48 am
What a wonderful way to start the day!
Anita Mac
November 24, 2012 at 11:36 am
What a stunning photo! Worthy of the early morning for sure! Love the reflection in the water.
flyinggma
November 24, 2012 at 11:51 am
Thank you! I was an absolutely beautiful fall morning.