October 2014 - 30 Day Photo Challenge - DAY 5:MORNING LIGHT

Every day we spent in Estes Park last month, I set my alarm so I could get up and watch the sun rise over the mountains.  I knew it would be spectacular, but I had no idea how different each day would be.  Each day's morning light brought greater appreciation for God's handiwork and the promise of a chance to start fresh.  The way the sun colored the clouds and cast shadows over the mountains was breathtaking and awe-inspiring.  With each minute that ticked by, the scene would continue to change as the sun rose higher until the light was blinding.

As I faced the east each morning standing on the deck of our vacation cabin, I attempted to take in all the sensations.  Breathing in the crisp mountain air and watching the ever-changing sky, I could not imagine being anywhere else in that moment.  Complete peace and calmness enveloped me.  One morning, a young fawn wandered by our deck.  I stood absolutely still and held my breath so as not to startle him.  He paused briefly in the dew covered grass before moving on his way.