There are two parts of a day that I really enjoy:  Sunrise and Sunset.  Recently, I had the opportunity to easily take both parts of a day while staying at a lake cottage with some friends.

Sunset

The sunset was pretty easy.  Most of the group was huddled around the pier after dinner and we were starting to build a bonfire near the pier.  My camera was ready to go, although I had forgotten my tripod at home.  I felt fortunate that there were some very interesting clouds that provided a chromatic display as the sun set.

PAD August 10 Sunset

Sunrise

It had been a grueling week so getting up at the crack of dawn, grabbing a camera, and waiting for the sun to slowly rise wasn't what I really wanted to do.  My internal alarm prompted me to get up a little after 5.  Put my sandals on and peeked outside.  It looked like it was going to be one of those fantastic sunrises.  I perked up quickly, grabbed my camera and a light jacket and headed for the pier.

Glorious sunrise doesn't do it justice.  Take a peek at the photos.

Loved the silhouette of the pier and the two ducks.  Plus the magnificient color.   So, I had to try it horizontally as well.

And a few minutes later I walked back to the cottage and peeked through the trees.

Really enjoyed the opportunity to take both a wonderful sunset and a magnificient sunrise all in the span of a few hours.