I've this love-hate relationship with catching sunrise. You will know what I mean. *wink*

Weekends is the only time that I can sleep in for another hour or two. You see, I wake up at 7am or earlier during weekdays, despite lack of sleep. So, I tend to catch up with some rest, lazing on my bed, waiting for the sky to turn bright.. before actually getting out from my cozy duvet. ;p


"Knock knock"

"Hmm.. perhaps I'm dreaming. Shouldn't be people looking for me at this wee hour"

"Knock knock KNOCK"

Jumping up from my bed, opened the door. Only to realize that...

"Crap, it's 6.30am! We suppose to go to catch the sunrise at 6am!"


See the sacrifice even on a Sunday?


My friend and I drove along the Summit Road at Port Hill, from Cashmere to Sumner. Perhaps, this is the-highest-sea-level-road in Christchurch. Catching sunrise from the top, overlooking Christchurch city at dawn time gave me a different perspective. It's beautiful to watch sun rises by the seaside, it's even more breathtaking to watch sun rises from a different angle!


The day began to crack in Lyttleton.


The frosty road that we took along Summit Road.


The sun began to rise, colorized the horizon.


A shelter where we stopped by to take photos. It was a chilly morning!


Aurora of autumn dawn.

We continued our journey further to the east. No doubt that I was shivering in the subzero morning. My fingers were beginning to turn purple from pressing the shutter. It was much warmer in the car. How I wish there's hot chocolate!!


Further towards east.


Twilight at New Brighton and Sumner beach.


Zoomed in. Can you see the Alps and pier?


The land of long white cloud.

Although we didn't manage to witness the sun rising gradually above the horizon due to the cloudiness, the spectacular view of the horizon was even more anticipated. Breathing the fresh autumn dawn, listening to the bird chirp, watching them soaring freely in the sky... and most of all, catching the first light of the morning and watching the colours change in the horizon!


It's getting brighter.


Land, water, and sky.


Cotton-soft.


Anticipation.


A beautiful start of the day.

The sun rises and light kicks in. Time never stops. Twilight fades and the sky turns blue. It's a gradual, yet rapid process.


Watching from a higher ground.


Sun shone brightly.


The Alps can be clearly seen.

Having the opportunity to witness the changing process of dawn to twilight to day, as the sun rises was amazing. The sacrifice was all worthwhile. Watching sunrise is enjoyable. I love sunset too.

Perhaps now you understand my love-hate relationship of catching a sunrise. ^_^