The corresponding sunrise to my previously posted sunset, this time over Tasman Lake. The clouds weren't as cooperative as we had hoped, but we still got a very nice scene. December 22, 2025.

(The astute eye may realize that these two pictures spanned the summer solstice! So we stayed up late to watch sunset and then were up very early the next day to watch sunrise. It was certainly worth it.)

#Sunrise #SunrisePhoto #Aotearoa #NewZealand #Photography #NaturePhotography #FirstLight #FirstLightIsBestLight #Clouds #Aoraki #MountCook #Peaceful #PeacefulMoments

#FirstLightIsBestLight Good morning, Mastodon!

Photo through my camper window looking across the lake as the first light touches the tops of the mountains there. This is the kind of stuff you don't see when you're parked in a KOA "campground." #FirstLightIsBestLight

#FirstLightIsBestLight -- especially if you're above the clouds.

Nice light this morning. #iPhonePhotography #NoFilters #Wenatchee #FirstLightIsBestLight

Here's a view from my deck that I don't normally share. On the left is the shadow of my house and the tree I planted 10 years ago that is now taller than my house. This hillside separates my property from my next door neighbor's. To the right you can see the valley and mountains bathed in this wonderful golden light. #FirstLightIsBestLight

Absolutely gorgeous morning here in Malaga, WA. #FirstLightIsBestLight