One of the best parts about a beach vacation in Maine means the opportunity to see the sunrise. I decided to do this and I actually was awake and outdoors early enough to see it two days in a row. It looked completely different each day and yet I couldn’t say which one I liked better. This is the kind of research I enjoy and I’ll have to repeat it next summer!
First morning with a person walking the dog:
Second morning with clouds:
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Meg Travels 
Great shots…………the sunset(rise) was my favorite.
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Thank you! I didn’t even mind getting up early. :)
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Oh, now I took the time to read (LOL) the post! They are both sunrises!! The first one is my fav! Can’t help it I am a boy, pictures first then words!!
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I really liked that one too and you are very sweet!
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Amazing how the clouds can make such a difference. Two beautiful views, I love a sunrise.
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That’s what I thought when I saw how different the sunrise was each day. They were so lovely!
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So tranquil and beauty is we never have to choose.
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I’m happy about that – thanks Sharon!
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Lovely shots Meg, so peaceful …
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Thank you! It is wonderful to be there before the beach becomes crowded… :)
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Great idea – they are beautiful!
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Thanks Catherine, I appreciate it!
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Beautiful morning!!!!
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It was worth getting up early to see the sunrise!
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It surely was!
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The beach is such a tranquil place during sunrise. Great photos for this challenge.
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Thank you – this was such a wonderful challenge!
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Nice beach pics.
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Thanks, it was lots of fun picking them out!
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Beautiful, Meg!! Wonderful colours. Blessings, dear friend.
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Thank you so much – I’m glad you like them!
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One of my favorite things to do…walk on the beach! The photos are just gorgeous!
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Walking on the beach is a marvelous pastime… Thank you Debra!
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My favourite is the one with the clouds. But if I was there on the coast I’d take either – they’re both beautiful!
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I was amazed at how different they were! It was so interesting to see what a difference the clouds made…
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I like the gorgeous golden sun and reflection of the first one, very poetic.
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Thank you Amy! I thought that sunrise was very inspiring… :)
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The first one for that golden colour, Meg. It’s gorgeous :) Hope you’re enjoying Labour Day weekend.
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Thanks Jo, I like that one too! It is very nice to have a long holiday weekend… :)
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I love sunsets where everyone just stops and watches but sunrise is special; a more solitary and rewarding experience :)
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That’s a wonderful way of expressing the difference between a sunrise and a sunset and I agree with you!
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Both photos are beautiful, but the sunrise through the clouds somehow speaks to me more. Thank you for sharing … I don’t seem to see many sunrises in person 😊
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I liked that sunrise because the clouds made the sky look so delicate. You’re welcome – I don’t see as many as I would like either!
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Any sunrise we actually wake up in time to see, is fabulous, but yours is extra-special.
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Thank you Renee! I never thought I’d be awake so early (especially on vacation) but it was worth it… :)
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Hard to decide for me, too. I think the warmth in the first picture, and the dog and person, makes that my favorite. What fun to keep researching sunrises and sunsets! There’s always beauty in them.
janet
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I like that scene too! I think I’m going to keep doing research because they are just so different… :)
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You poor thing. I’ll think of you, suffering away for the sake of your art.
janet
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It’s difficult but somehow I’ll manage… :)
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Beautiful seascapes!
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I thought they were amazing!
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