One benefit of working for Journalism in the wee hours of the morning (aside from getting a paycheck), is getting to see the sun rise almost every day. Some days (like, most) are too cloudy for a decent view, but occasionally, days like today come along.

I was taking out the old dogs and noticed the sun was going to rise over the mountains in a few minutes, so I ran inside and grabbed my camera. I had the 105mm on it, which was fine, since I’m getting tired of taking the same pictures with the same 17-55mm lens. I also took the opportunity to hit up some macro shots of the flora around here.

Here comes the sun, it’s alright…do n’do do doooo

Closer…

Taa Daa!

It dropped down to 32 last night, and ice formed. I like this little ice ball.

All hail the bringer of the Internet!

Morning sun on an evergreen.

The fireweed is changing, because fall has arrived.

There are a lot of plants here I haven’t identified. This is one. But it’s fuzzy.

Up close and personal on a fireweed leaf.