I wake up early, 4:30. Breakfast in bed in the guest bedroom, facing the hills to the north. Then I hear them, a soft little twitter at first, then stronger, as the house finches begin their morning song.
Other birds, nesting in the junipers, wake up and join the choir. The sky turns red behind our hills. I get up and take my camera outside.
In our yard, four baby rabbits chase each other around and around. A large Jack rabbit looks at me and continues to calmly chew his breakfast. Quail make their way, foraging around the playful rabbits, clucking their contented sounds, truly the chickens of our backyard.
I click away at the wondrous sky, and let go of my worries as a new day begins. Then I open the door and let Samson outside........
i would click myself silly with all that out there. the mountains look like they are on fire. stunning view and sounds to wake up to.. a little jealous here
ReplyDeleteI think that I would try to get up early too if I saw that beauty.
ReplyDeletejust stunning. i had another california blogger post a sky like this this morning - called it a rising phoenix.
ReplyDeleteThat's early rising but just to look at the sky, it's worth is.
ReplyDeleteIt looks like a big dog who got it's wings and is flying.
Have a great weekend Inger.
Hugs.
JB
wow what a sky Inger - I saw a side view of a dragon there - definitely worth getting up so early for.
ReplyDeleteHave a good weekend. I hope you're all well.
A lovely way to start your day, Inger. I like a quiet start like that.
ReplyDeleteStunning photos, they look like fire in the sky. Is it a warning of a hot day to come?
Hope things are going well. You're still in my thoughts. AND Healing wishes are still being sent.
Makes me wish I got up early to check the sunrise. Hope all is well and things start looking up.
ReplyDeleteSounds like the perfect morning to me Inger. HUGS B
ReplyDeleteI thought phoenix rising, myself. Gorgeous shots!
ReplyDeleteSuch beautiful photos, Inger. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteLove,
Janie, who continues to pray for you and your husband
Such beautiful pictures
ReplyDeleteA beautiful sky to brighten your day, Inger!...:)JP
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous, stunning sky photos, Inger! Sounds a lovely morning with finches, rabbits and quail around your house. And the adorable friend Samson always near you! :)
ReplyDeleteWow, that sky looked like angel wings. Awesome and worth getting up early for.
ReplyDeleteThat beauty ALMOST makes getting up early worthwhile!!
ReplyDeletePerfect way to start the day! I normally fall asleep to the morning birdsong rather than wake up to them thanks to insomnia.
ReplyDeleteX Hayley-Eszti
Wonderful views you have -- plus bunnies and finches! We have great dawns, but I am too exhausted to appreciate them driving in after a long night! :-)
ReplyDeleteHi Inger .. stunning photos - just lovely to see and hear your cacophony of fauna getting their morning going ..
ReplyDeleteThanks and wishes to one and all - Hilary
Fantastiska bilder! Hoppas "gubben" mår efter omständigheterna bra.
ReplyDeleteHär har det regnat mycket, gör det i hela Sverige med åska. Det slog ner i Norrköping på en festival med folk som blev skadade.
Men du följer väl nu vad som händer hos oss via Aftonbladet.
Kram M//
Now that is worth getting up early for. Absolutely beautiful.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful way to start the day.
ReplyDeleteWe share a common affinity for the sunrise. Beautiful pictures you got, well worth the effort.
ReplyDeleteFirst of all that is my favorite time in the day. Watching and listening to the world wake up is always breath taking. Secondly those picture are amazing. Hope all is well with you my friend.
ReplyDeleteYou have such a beautiful way of writing... and the pictures are gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteHope your weekend was good!
Now that's a sunrise! Your morning routine could never be just routine. :-) It sounds like a glorious way to meet each day. ox
ReplyDeleteJust lovely!
ReplyDeleteI love this post - I could almost sense the fresh morning air, the sounds of the birds. I enjoyed this. Beautiful photos!
ReplyDeleteStunningly beautiful. I found myself wishing I was Samson there with you.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful sky. Sending love and hugs.
ReplyDeleteYour pics are spectacular! I'm a bit horrified at the thought of getting up at 4:30 (I'd have made a lousy farmer's wife), but I guess you have to get up that early to photograph such an awesome sunrise.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful view to wake up to :)
ReplyDeleteThe pictures of the morning sky are delightful. Likewise your word-picture of all your "livestock" —Finches, Quail, Rabbits and the like.
ReplyDeleteAnd then you let Samson out, and he scared everyone away.
Blessings and Bear hugs!
Hi Inger,
ReplyDeleteJust stopping by to wishing you all a nice Sunday!
Lots of hugs.