I take off in darkness as Arkaroola village still sleeps, and hike
along the road towards Nooldulnoolduna Waterhole (I hope I
have the right number of o's in that!). I walk with determinations
not to miss a moment of the dawn spectacle, and yes, slowly as
the light grows, everything assumes the red glow I came for.
The sky itself in my direction looks quite bland but
turn around and it starts firing up. I hope the cloud cover will
nor dull the spectacle I expect.
Perhaps not as overwhelming as I had hoped, but rather nice
anyway.
As the red glow spreads to the road as well, I speed up the next
rise to get an open view of the glowing rocks.
A quick look back and I am transfixed by the emerging gold
that flames in the clouds,
I reach a little vantage point and watch the wonder of the rock
faces bathed in blood.
This is what I came to the dry inland for, these moments of magic
when the landscape is transformed.
Keep watching the wonder of the sky and capture those moments for all to see.
GORGEOUS with all capitals!
ReplyDeleteWho needs to meet expectations when this glory greets you.
ReplyDeleteExcellent images and you have captured my favorite type of image's being a sunset. Richard from the Amish community of Lebanon,pa
ReplyDeletewonderful pics! :)
ReplyDeleteThese are some of the most spectacular sunrise shots I've seen in awhile, Arija. So glad you rolled out of bed and got the shots to share with us! Early is best!
ReplyDeleteWonderful skies.
ReplyDeleteStunning images, well taken and presented, and now very jealous!!
ReplyDeleteBreath taking!! Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.
ReplyDeleteI am speechless. Gorgeous beyond words.
ReplyDeleteWhat a magical morning Arija ...and you were rewarded by this wonderful display ...a treat to the eyes! Bravo!
ReplyDeleteIt was totally worth walking in the dark to watch that sunrise. Awesome!
ReplyDeleteJoyce M
Such glorious skies and what a breathtaking way to begin a day! I, too, am glad you tumbled out of bed and got these to share with us! Truly awesome, Arija!! Hope you have a great weekend!
ReplyDeleteI want to live at Nooldulnoolduna, if only to confound people who want to write down my mailing address.
ReplyDeleteMy goodness, I thought skies like that were only made in movies. Not as overwhelming as you had hoped? Good gravy, woman, I can't imagine what more you were imagining!
Thank you for your very sweet message the other day. I'm sorry I've been quiet. All is well here. I got sucked into a major project that is both exciting and nerve wracking, and it will keep me busy for the next few months. But of course, I'll stop by now and then to breathe in your amazingness. xoxo
This is poetry in color! Breathtaking!
ReplyDeleteIt is a spectacular sunrise. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteJust beautiful Arija. So worth getting up early for --. As I'm sure you've figured out, I got behind and am just catching up with my favorites. I am so grateful that I didn't skip any of your posts; every one of them makes me so happy.
ReplyDeletebeautiful sunrise. a perfect way to start the day.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous and fiery sky!
ReplyDeleteLovely glowing clouds.
ReplyDeleteArija, what beauty! It takes my breath away! Those red rocks and earth remind me of places out west in Utah, Colorado and AZ! Just wonderful and what a sky!
ReplyDeleteBTW, the bird is a catbird! You can tell by its gray body and rust colored feathers under the tail! thanks for popping by!
Spectacular series of shots! Well done!
ReplyDeleteThis is a truly beautiful post, and the link you provided was awesome as well. Mega thanks.
ReplyDeleteWow,, what beautiful colors. Both in the rocks and in the sky. Gorgeous captures, Arija! Have a great weekend!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful and so well captured!Have a great weekend!
ReplyDeleteShantana.
Whoosh, these images, just took my breath away Arija. How spectacular each of these images are!
ReplyDeleteThe sky is all fireworks! Very beautiful!
ReplyDeleteAlso, than you for visiting my blog and leaving your kind words!
The landscapes are fantastic and I love the colorful sky you captured.
ReplyDeleteStunning shots Arija! I LOVE the skies. You've captured such beauty here.
ReplyDeleteI would say that dawn was worth any hike Arija - beautiful.
ReplyDeletebeautiful fiery skies to wake up to...marvelous shots.
ReplyDeleteLovely photos, that was worth getting up early for!
ReplyDeletespectacular photos, so glad you shared.
ReplyDeleteEverything is beautiful.
ReplyDeleteEs muy bello el paisaje y lo que sientes al respecto.
ReplyDeleteSaludos.
fiery sky :)
ReplyDeleteSuch beautiful colors.
ReplyDeleteMy Sky Shot, please come and see. Have a great weekend.
Gorgeous skies and I love the red rocks and soil too.
ReplyDelete"Perhaps not as overwhelming as I had hoped, but rather nice anyway" - I beg to differ, these images are captivating!
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