January Sunrise

This was the picturesque view from my bedroom window this morning at approximately 7:45 a.m. EST. I live rurally and this is gazing out onto part of my property and across to my neighbours. I'm surprised you don't see the two collies who live next door. They are usually out and about somewhere. I love how this photo captures the peace of a wintry sunrise. It's been overcast for quite a while lately and so it was a real pleasure to wake up to the rosy hue of the sun rising over the blue of the snow still embracing the dark of night before the dawn. I also love the way the photo is framed by the sweep of pine boughs, as though they are the brush that has painted their surroundings. And I love the remnants of the dead maple beneath the snow. It was over 100 years old before it fell several years ago. A fresh snowfall makes even decay look at peace and slumbering.

Happy New Year, everyone!