Sunrises
In 1989 I spent the summer between my junior and senior years in college in a wonderful little town called New Milford, CT. I was an intern with the chefs at Westreco, a research and development division of Nestle. Working with Burt and Ernie, the two chefs...yes Burt and Ernie...was an interesting experience in itself. My house mate Jennifer was a sweetheart then, and still is! I learned lots that summer turning 21 and living a long way from home. A little to my surprise, I learned how much I really loved Iowa. Not that I ever didn't like it, but I don't think I appreciated it like I do today.
The house Jennifer and I rented rooms in was owned by a lovely woman that owned the floral shop in town. We were just a short walk from the local lake. It was a beautiful location. Trees everywhere. Roads that were covered in canopies of trees. I started realizing though that I wasn't seeing sunrises and sunsets. And, never could I see for miles across the fields with farm lights dotting the surface as I could in Iowa. I started missing that.
At the end of the summer when my dad drove home with me I can remember getting to about Ohio and commenting on how far I could see. To this day, I truly appreciate being able to see across the Iowa landscape. Our house sits up on a little hill overlooking the Iowa River valley, so I can see for several miles. And, I always enjoy a colorful sunrise or sunset. The other morning the sky was so pink and purple that it was just brilliant. Iwanted to share it with you.
The house Jennifer and I rented rooms in was owned by a lovely woman that owned the floral shop in town. We were just a short walk from the local lake. It was a beautiful location. Trees everywhere. Roads that were covered in canopies of trees. I started realizing though that I wasn't seeing sunrises and sunsets. And, never could I see for miles across the fields with farm lights dotting the surface as I could in Iowa. I started missing that.
At the end of the summer when my dad drove home with me I can remember getting to about Ohio and commenting on how far I could see. To this day, I truly appreciate being able to see across the Iowa landscape. Our house sits up on a little hill overlooking the Iowa River valley, so I can see for several miles. And, I always enjoy a colorful sunrise or sunset. The other morning the sky was so pink and purple that it was just brilliant. Iwanted to share it with you.
That is so beautiful I can hardly believe it's real. There always seems to be something special about farm life and the midwest. I doubt if I could do it but it does have a certain appeal!
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Beautiful pictures! There is much to be said for the long view. I so love trees and the shade they provide, but I also like to be able look away down the valley and up at the stars and moon and the sunrise/sunsets. Can't have it all, I guess. You have a lovely home location. Thank you for sharing the pix.
Blessings,
Linda H
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I am always amazed by the pictures God paints across the sky in the early or waning hours of the day. Thank you for sharing these.
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Wow those really are beautiful photos. You know, it wasn't until I read this post that I realized it's been over a year since I've seen a sunset/sunrise. We moved to NH last year and well, the trees are lovely, especially this time of year, but you're right - the trees block the sunsets!
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The colors are so amazingly vivid...and gorgeous.
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