I like walking the beach as it is good for the body, mind, and soul – and refreshing on my feet.
Although a day is a 24-hour period of day and night, sunrise and sunset act as bookmarks to daylight. So today I think about daylight.
While on the Alabama coast, I prefer sunrises. Yes, I’m an early bird, but being one timezone away from home and our location being on the easter edge, I witness many sunrises.
Although the sun is well above the horizon when I walk, sunrise is a powerful metaphor for starts, new beginnings, invitations, hope, a person, encouragement, love, motivation, a journey, birth, strength, inspiration, resilience, and more.
The blend of black, blues, grays, orange, and yellow capture my soul and imagination – yet the presence of clouds is what delivers the contrast. Sometimes an inner voice from the clouds delivers wisdom or bits to ponder.
Dark is the night that takes colors from our sight – all the colors seen as shades of gray – but the new dawn begins to dismantle the gloom.
A new light brings a special glow upon the horizon.
As the glow brightens, so does my anticipation.
The day begins as the proclamator prepares to speak – and then says …
Good morning. You are respected, so go forth – respect others and make the day great.
Sunrise – the day has started – and another good day for walking the beach because it is good for the mind, body, and soul – and refreshing on my feet.
A Frank Angle 
Beautiful words to go along with the images.
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Drew,
For me, there is something very special about sunrises – especially along the water. Thanks for reading.
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I agree. My pleasure.
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I can really relate to this beautiful post Frank. There are few things as beautiful as the sun rising on the horizon where the ocean meets the sky. Such a serene and peaceful experience . Well worth waking up for.
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Holly,
I’m not surprised how well you relate to this. Definitely a beautiful sight on this day! I’ll share others on future walks.
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Absolutely gorgeous photographs.
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Even a picture-taker like me can get lucky.
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I enjoyed walking with you, Frank. Great sunrise shots.
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Sylvia,
Thank you for walking along. There’s a lot of luck in being in the right place at the right time. At least I took advantage of the opportunity.
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Beautiful images and words, Frank, thank you for taking us along 🙂 I loved the Kitaro piece.
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Lynn,
My time on the Alabama coast is a good time to write … and sometimes there words come out just right. During my time there, I see many sunrises, and they know how to capture my attention. Glad you enjoyed the walk and Kitaro!
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Ha, well, I’m beginning to catch the sunrises again on a regular basis without leaving the house. 🙂 But you are right, wandering along the beach in a soft summer dawn watching the sun come up over the sea is a treat and it would be wonderful to indulge in it more often.
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Pauline,
There you go again, rubbing it in on me that you are close to the beach all the time! … 🙂 …. I couldn’t resist! Meanwhile, “without leaving the house” is something I can relate to because all I had to do was go on the balcony.
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I enjoy sunrises too, although I’m not usually up early enough to see them. On the other hand, when I’m driving east to New Hampshire, they’re not so fun. I leave really early before the sun rises, and then, when it starts to come up, I’m stuck with it in my eyes for the next few hours. 😎
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Carrie
Horray for another sunrise lover. I can say that during my 6 weeks on the coast, beautiful sunrises outnumber beautiful sunsets. ,,, but while there, driving into the evening sun is dangerous!
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Frank, your images are wonderful. I specially loved the transition between ‘light in the sky’ to ‘brighten up the world’. Sunrises are very special, and only a lucky few get to witness them in full glory, and fully contemplate their true majestic eloquence. Good for the mind, body and soul 🙂
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Lenora,
Thanks for the kind words. I remember that day because the events just grabbed and held my attention. Simply glorious. Thanks for walking along today.
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I enjoyed the walk! I look forward to the next one 🙂
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Whoa! Gorgeous.
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Cindy,
Thank you … and I know that given your location, you get to see wonderful sunsets over the water!
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I’m an early bird, too, so I’m up for sunrise every day, although our view faces toward sunset. I love the early morning–so many possibilities stretching ahead . . .
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Kerry,
Cheers to another early bird! At home, we also face sunset. Being that we are relatively high, we have seen some beautiful evening skies. My wife as captured many of them, so I will be getting those images for a future post – but it won’t be a beach walk. Thanks for walking along.
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Frank,
You always take us on such lovely walks.
“Dark is the night that takes colors from our sight – all the colors seen as shades of gray – but the new dawn begins to dismantle the gloom.”
Dismantling the gloom . . I love that.
Peace and sunrises
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Marc,
Glad you enjoyed this one. The Moody Blues inspired that passage that you identified. I had to massage their lyrics enough to make it mine. Sometimes, the words come out right. Thanks for walking along!
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I am glad I did!
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Awesome photos!
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Hansi,
Thank you kind sir!
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Absolutely lovely, Frank,
You are getting ever more poetic with each walk!
I always say I’ll get up for the sunrise but somehow, later than expected night puts the kybosh on that. I’ figuring the day will come eventually 😉
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Dale,
Thanks for the kind words. I think this one was more poetic because of how I constructed it … in other words, coincidental – not by plan …. but hey – I’ll take the praise.
Meanwhile, I saw many sunrises because I was awake – not because I set the alarm.
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Works out best when we don’t try too hard!
I sometimes should just get up when I wake up early and can’t sleep…
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Oh yes on both counts.
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Sunrise…my favorite time of day. Your images show the promise for a new clean slate of a day.
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Monika,
I love sunrises, too …. but normally don’t see them. Thanks for walking along!
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Lovely sunrise and post Frank. The best part of daylight savings time is sunrise at 7:00 am.
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John,
Thank you! With Cincinnati being closer to the western border of Eastern Time, but our spot in Alabama being on the eastern side of Central Time, it was interesting to notice the wide difference between the two locations. Yep – I was up early – but without an alarm! …. at least I got a chance to see some wonderful sights at daybreak.
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Sun rise over the water is terrific.
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… and I’m guessing that is something you see on a regular basis.
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I do and love it each time. Might be my choice for the last visual on Earth.
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Oh my … What an intriguing thought.
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Would have to reserve some strength. (“Hey you guys. Drag me to the beach at sunup.” “before or after, Boss?” ” I knew I shoulda hired another crew.”)
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Perfect … after all, they are so respectful and obedient.
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Somehow the sunrise seems closer on the beach. Great photos!
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Jo,
Good point … then again, it’s a difficult walk to get to the edge. 😉
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The first photo, the one where you start out “Dark is the night that takes colors from our sight. .”
gives me an idea for an abstract.
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Tim,
Wow … my photo has inspired an artist creation? I’m overwhelmed …. and will consider displaying it in my home.
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I love your photos, Frank! In my little corner the sun sets over the ocean. I remember when we went to Florida one time and I said something about leaving the hotel to watch the sun set over the ocean and my husband started laughing. Before I retired I drove into work with the sun rising in my eyes, and although I’m not particularly a morning person, it was always glorious. I’d have really enjoyed your beautiful experience. Even though not a morning person by nature, I think I’d have tried to sit there and just appreciate!
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Debra,
Love the story … after all, I imagine seeing the sun rise over the ocean on the west coast is a bit of a challenge. 🙂 … On the other hand, Florida is interesting because one can watch the sunrise over the ocean, enjoy the day, then drive across the state to see the sunset over the ocean.
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It’s amazing how each sunrise or sunset is never the same. Each has its own uniqueness and message. I enjoy observing the sunrise on the east coast of Florida and sunset on the west coast as mentioned in another comment. Excellent work!
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Ronin,
Welcome first-time commenter. Thanks for the kind words about this post. Cheers to you for experiencing the sunrises and sunsets on both coasts of Florida. I invite you to see the first Beach Walk post that sets the stage of this one and the others. https://afrankangle.wordpress.com/2017/02/21/on-a-beach-walk-no-1/
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Thank you Frank. I’ll check it out. I was in the Daytona Beach South Shores area this past weekend. We took a few photos of sunrises but it was mostly cloudy and rainy. We then thought about taking photos of lighting over the ocean but just missed it. The lightning occurred there today and we had already gone toward the Canaveral National Seashore. Oh well, maybe next time.
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Thanks for sharing. That’s an area of Florida that I haven’t visited.
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It’s a busy little area, mostly around the NASCAR racetrack just off I-95 all the way to the beach. Lots of condos. There are special events also like bike week, various races and just plain beach activity. There a lots of surf shops. I plan to write up a little piece soon about some of the area.
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Makes sense … especially because I hear that from friends who love NASCAR.
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I love sunrises, too. I’m also up to see it nearly every day. Sunrise or sunset over the water is extra special.
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Merril,
A toast to another you enjoys sunrises. (I recall that you are also an early bird). Unfortunately, the sunsets I saw this winter weren’t the best. … but it is still a special time.
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There is nothing more exhilarating than a sunrise or sunset on a lake.
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Catherine,
I’ll second that!
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Well done. Very good images
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Etiliyle,
Ooops at this end as I just saw your comment. Glad you enjoyed the images, and thanks for walking along with me.
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