A new day

Sunrise here this morning was beautiful but the sun was up so I had to shield the camera from that fierce glare on the right.

Tomorrow we go up north to visit a very elderly sister in hospital who has compression fractures to her spine and in pain. Unfortunately, at her age of 92, they won't heal. The other sister and her husband are in a resthome, one with a stroke, and the other with dementia. We will bring lots of good will and cheerfulness, we hope!

Auckland may be of prominence in the photos!

[Kerri]

Beautiful

[Simply Amanda]

Gorgeous photo. Hope that you have a nice visit with your sister and you can cheer her up. Happy Easter!

[Judith Greenwood]

How lovely yo see such a bright new dawn. And best wishes for your visiting - ageing isn't easy....

[Rick Schies]

Wow, it sounds quiet unsettling, and compression fractures can be painful. Hope you have a safe trip

[Beryl Lloyd]

What a glorious sunrise -so beautifully captured & frame . May you have a safe journey tomorrow and you will be able to spread a little happiness to the sister at this great age and also to the other sister & husband .

[Maggiemae]

@beryl Thank you Beryl - I feel so lucky with my own health!

[Peter de Graaff]

Love the power ofte light

[Kathryn Marshall]

Gorgeous sunrise shot. Wishing you a good trip. My mother has Alzheimer's. Few people visit her because she does not speak much. However, I know she welcomes visits from people.

[Ceeceebee]

Such clarity in the light, a beautiful sunrise- hope it is the dawn ofa positive visit to your sister.

[David Pryde]

Beautiful Maggie - fierce is how I would describe the summer sun on the South Island this week too.

[Heidi Parnell]

Beautiful picture. The clouds look like a mirror image of the landscape. I hope your trip goes well, they with love to see you even though it will be hard for you... x

[Gillian]

Beautiful sunrise. Good luck for the visit to your sister. So sad when nothing can be done for the pain and suffering.

[Gail]

What a beautiful shot!

[judith deacon]

A beautiful shot and love your presentation and framing. Hope you have a safe journey and your visit is beneficial to you all.

[Vee]

Love the sunrise colors in the sky!

[Top2042]

Wonderfully Photographed

[karenann]

How beautiful that sky is ...absolutely gorgeous colors! So sorry to hear about your sisters ... I'm sure that you'll bring lots of good cheer to them. They must look forward to the visits so much!

[Laraine Kensicki]

stunning sky complimented by lovely framing - may you be a blessing to those you visit ~

[Leonie Mogridge]

Lovely silhouette against the beautiful sky. Nice framing as well.

[richard saffold]

enjoy your trip although it sounds like a rather sad one.

[Yvonne]

Such a beautiful sky. Love the colors. I am sure your sisters will appreciate your visit and you will be able to cheer them up. Safe travels.

[Dianne]

Beautiful

[Meg]

what a beautiful day...I'm positive they will enjoy your visit and cheeriness!

[❀ Lynn]

What a beautiful sky...I am sure you will bring much joy on your visits.

[👑 AnaZad]

Great capture. Hope your sister heels soon.

[☠northy]

gorgeous early morning shot... i hope your family visits go well... i am sure you will do excellently at spreading good cheer :)

[Caroline]

What a lovely golden sky! I hope things go well with seeing your family. my thoughts are with you.

[bkb in the city]

How beautiful

[Mike Pittman]

I love that sky!

[Maggiemae]

@c17ehse Not a lot of clouds but the colours of the sky are there and change so rapidly, Mike - thanks!

[Maggiemae]

@carolinedreams Thanks Caroline -I will be flying over your boat tomorrow! Will drop a line (not literally)!

[Deb]

Great color and light in this one.

[KWind]

What a gorgeous sunrise! The colours are amazing!!

[Jo]

Gorgeous shot, loves those colours in the sky's.

[Veronica McDonnell]

Beautiful light.

[Harry J Benson]

beautiful framed sunrise

[Bep]

Great colour and light!

[Pat Knowles]

Look forward to your picks of Auckland, what a long way for you to visit!! Golden clouds!

[Lisa Pouncy]

Beautiful view. I love the golden lining of the clouds and how you've framed this xx

[Leana Niemand]

Beautiful colours and I love the framing!

[super]

Incredible shot! I just love that sun shining in! :) Makes me smile :) Saying a prayer for the sister. Poor lady. I know you will cheer up her spirits :)

[Corinne]

Splendid silhouettes !

[Mickey Anderson]

glorious shot ,hope you have a great ,safe trip,and bring cheer !!

[Maggiemae]

@kbalychev3 thanks Kimberly! I'm in the departure lounge now contemplating taking a picture of everyone on their computers, or mobiles! What happened to reading the paper!

[Dixie Goode]

What a beautiful image to focus on when you have to deal with the fact that getting old is not for whimps

[super]

Hahahha :) so true! :)

[bardejov]

Beautiful line on the horizon.

[cheryl]

wonderful golden tones..

[Cathy]

A very appropriate shot for the Easter season. Just beautiful. So sorry for your family situation. I hope you bring your sister cheer and peace

[Mr. Spock]

Beautiful golden colours!

[Nelly]

Beautiful

[Jerri]

a beautiful new day indeed. love the silhouetted edge. I am so sorry to hear of your sister's ailments. i know you will be a welcome sight. I hope you are able to bring many smiles and laughter despite the circumstances. Looking forward to your Auckland photos :)

[Ann H. LeFevre]

Gorgeous sunrise!

[Juliette Packham]

lovely colours in this - sorry to hear about your sister, hopefully your trip will bring cheer

[Maggiemae]

@moreyoulessme I have found some good opportunities for photos, Jerri! Got to keep the eyes open!

[Anatoly]

Great colourful scenery! I like your work. It is difficult to care for elderly people. I live with my mum who's 87 and try to help her as possible as I can.