I was up at stupid o'clock . . . Explore 28-09-2016 #1

To be in place for the sunrise began about 3AM, referred to by some as stupid o’clock, with a short drive to the Storr parking area and an hour or so walk uphill in the pre-dawn darkness. It was a forced march up to the Old Man as I was unsure of the time I would need to be at the location prior to the sunrise. I arrived with time to spare so I was able to calmly set up the gear while also getting my breathing to return to some sense of normalcy. I was ready for the sunrise, but a heavy layer of clouds on the horizon was blocking the direct light. Fortunately the phrase “waiting for the light” worked in my favor. Several minutes after sunrise, the clouds parted enough for the golden sunrise light to shine on the Old Man of Storr and this image is the result.

 

Once satisfied with the images captured, I leisurely returned to the car, which was still alone in the parking area. It was a short drive back to the house for a pot of coffee and a fresh warm scone . . .

Done