There’s something magical about sunrises. They beckon a new day, new beginnings, and a new start. As a night owl, I prefer sunsets, but I will admit, when I wake up early enough to catch a sunrise I am truly mesmerized at North Carolina’s beauty and the beauty of new beginnings. I did an article on the subject a while back, but who doesn’t love looking at gorgeous pictures of our amazing state? Here are 12 more that will make that 6 a.m. alarm totally bearable.
- A gorgeous sunrise in Avon has me dreaming of a morning walk on the beach.
Flickr / Bryan Elkus
- What a spectacular view to wake up to!
Flickr / Alistair Nicol
- A colorful, foggy morning on the Blue Ridge Parkway.
Flickr / Kim Seng
- A breathtakingly colorful sunrise and the Avon Pier.
Flickr / Bryan Elkus
- A new day begins at Craggy Pinnacle, time to get in some more hiking!
Flickr / Hunter Ward
- I can’t think of a better place to be than the Blue Ridge Mountains in the morning.
Flickr / Monika Simpkins
- Sun beam shining through the tree and a misty morning in rural North Carolina. Serenity!
Matthew Molt
- Cotton candy skies as a new day begins over Lake Phelps.
Allen Phelps
- A gorgeous morning as colors rise in the mist, I can almost hear the waves crashing.
Terrah Hewett
- A foggy morning on the Lockwood Folly River makes for a magical, cinematic scene.
Terrah Hewett
- The early light of new day reminds me of a watercolor painting in the sky.
Flickr / Zach Frailey
- The Blue Ridge Mountains exploding in color as a new day begins.
Flickr / Monika Simpkins
The early bird gets the worm, and the early bird photographer gets the AMAZING sunrise shot. I’d love to have a cup of coffee or two with all of those views! What a way to start your day. Which images were your favorite?
Flickr / Bryan Elkus
Flickr / Alistair Nicol
Flickr / Kim Seng
Flickr / Hunter Ward
Flickr / Monika Simpkins
Matthew Molt
Allen Phelps
Terrah Hewett
Flickr / Zach Frailey
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