After dawn
I have far more photographs of sunsets than I do of sunrises. That’s because I’m usually not in bed until midnight and get up after the sun has risen. I’m a night owl rather than a morning lark.
One of the things I’ve loved about this trip is being forced to get up before dawn and get out with my camera. I’m here in Greece with an organised group and I can’t let my fellow photographers down.
It also means I’ve ended up with some beautiful photographs. Thanks to the rest of the participants for being so encouraging.
And we’re out again on the water, this time as the sun is setting.
What a wonderful day to be alive.
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