Yes it was!
Many of you who read my blog regularly know how I often enjoy spending my mornings.
The morning usually starts out with a pre-dawn hike, often several miles through the still dark mountains, just as often alone, racing the rising sun in search of a spectacular view.
This past Sunday was no exception.
With autumn in full swing here in New Hampshire, I chose to welcome the new day atop Mt. Crawford in New Hampshire’s White Mountain National Forest.
Yes indeed, with this view before me not long after sunrise, it was a Good Morning!
And here I am taking it all in.
And yes it will be!
In one weeks time, this view will be the first thing I see as I poke my head out of my tent.
THAT will be a good morning!
Jeff Sinon Photography 
That is absolutely breath taking.
Thank you! The hike up was “breath taking” too 😉
Just spectacular!!!! Gorgeousness
Thanks Barb! To me this is about as good a morning as it gets. 🙂
Yes indeedy!!
awesome!
Thanks Jess, but don’t you have a paper due? 😛
Hehe – I was taking a break 🙂
Beautiful vista Jeff!
Thank you Tina. I hope you weren’t blinded by the sun glaring off of the bald spot on my head 😀
LOL the scene was so lovely I didn’t notice your hairdo!
what a view!!!! you make me yearn for New Hampshire when I have never set foot in the state! you’re good!
I had quite an enjoyable view of a sunrise over the mountains recently, right before hiking my first 14ers and hope you’ll enjoy it when time comes to post about it! … 😀
Thank you Julie! You guys are welcome in NH any time.
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Now that is what I call a GOOD morning! xxx
Me Too! Great minds think alike I guess 😉
Grin!
Just beautiful!
Thanks a lot Angie.
Awesome and breath taking. I also have forest around my town but I would have to climb first to see the view. I do climb but not in the morning.
Thank you Katjusa. I whole-heartedly suggest you give climbing in the morning a try. With a good headlamp(don’t forget spare batteries), hiking in the dark can be fun. And seeing the sun come up from high on a mountain makes getting up and on the trail so early well worth it.
I believe you, but am usually really too bussy and I don`t have time because of my work. I’ll be headed to morning hike or climb to a near by hill (864m) tomorrow morning and the day after tomorrow morning.
This sounds like the best way to start every morning!
If only I could, if only I could! 😀
On top of the world! Nice!!!
Surveying my domain from on high! 😉
There is no better way to start off my day than seeing your beautiful photos :). MIke and I were going to drive north to capture the colours this weekend, but unfortunately it’s supposed to pour rain all weekend :(.
Thank you Cindy 🙂
It may still be worth the gamble to dodge some raindrops. The colors really seem to pop on otherwise grey and dreary days. Some of my best autumn photos, like this one, were from last year on a rainy, crappy day. Bring an umbrella, a micro fiber cloth to wipe the lens, a small towel to wipe the camera, and a few plastic bags with holes strategically cut to put over the camera. Plus, you could also try to shoot from the car.
I would definitely do that. Unfortunately, the colours are very disappointing here so far this year. It seems like everything just went brown and yellow instead of the usual brilliant colours, and most of the trees are half bare already. Maybe next weekend :).
Yikes! Half bare already, you may need to head south instead of north next weekend, it only gets worse once the leaves start falling 😦
I know – I’m very disappointed :(, but I won’t give up yet!
If the grander landscape is devoid of spectacular color, just look for the small pockets of color and maybe use a longer lens to isolate them.
Great idea!
WooHoo, I knew I was going to have one this year!
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What a wonderful way to start the day! Thanks for sharing!
It most certainly was! And you’re very welcome.
DANG! Way to make a downtown Toronto girl green with envy….
Well “downtown Toronto girl,” if you’re ever in New Hampshire I always enjoy someone to talk to on my hikes. So come on down some time and this “living in the sticks” NH guy will get you some photos like this of your own. 😀
Haha! Be careful what you offer, kind sir….
You think I’m kidding? If you’re ever in the area and feeling adventurous, a hiking/picture taking partner is always welcome.
Okay! I do get to the Boston area sometimes and upstate New York too, so who knows… 🙂
So NH would be a piece of cake. Bring your boots and a backpack! And of course a camera, can’t forget that.
Fantastic! So my tall fashion boots are probably a no-go, I’m guessing… 🙂
You may end up being the hottest girl on the trail, but some of the descents would probably be a little sketchy 😛
Nice Jeff. I miss the Northeast colors out here in San Diego – I have to enjoy it through your pics. Keep warm next week!
Thanks Scott. I surely will. I have a nice 15° down sleeping bag that will keep me nice and cozy.
You know, there was a time, before photography, when I was ready to pack it all in and move south. But the more I thought about it, I realized I couldn’t give up my four seasons. And of curse now that the photography bug has a hold of me I actually look forward to winter.
beautiful view to get in the morning 🙂
Thanks Amar, it sure makes stumbling around in the dark at 4 in the morning worth it. 😀
Wonderful sights any time of day, Jeff.
janet
True Janet, very true!
Fantastisk utsikt på disse bildene, men jeg trives best i byen. Jeg er et bymenneske.
Thank you Sir! 😀