Picture of the day - October 24, 2007

Sunrise over a California horse ranch

Photo courtesy of Tyler Lewis Pebley. Have you ever set your alarm clock so you could get out of bed a little early and head outside before dawn just so you could greet the rising sun and really experience the start of a new day? Well, photographer Tyler Lewis Pebley recently did just that after deciding to pay a visit to this California horse ranch, and the result is nothing short of spectacular! Sunrises and sunsets are both absolutely gorgeous, but there is nothing like watching the sun come up in the morning to lift your spirits and give you an enthusiastic start on your day. Getting up early just to watch the sun pop over the horizon might seem silly to some, but if you have never done it you're really missing out on one of life's most wonderful experiences. And as today's picture clearly demonstrates, if you ever decide to witness this amazing event for yourself, you really need to have a camera handy! Here are a few words from the photographer about his stunning image: "This picture is of a horse ranch just a few miles from where I live just east of Temecula, California. Temecula is known for its wineries and grape vineyards but there are also lots of ranches. I set up about 30 minutes before sunrise and waited as the sun came up over the eastern mountains. I have driven by this location multiple times and figured that due to the dust and horses, a silhouette type sunrise shot would probably turn out to my liking."   --Tyler Lewis Pebley Visit the POTD Archives for previous "Pictures Of The Day"!     Submit a photo of your own!            Why I publish the "Picture of the Day"