July Dawning

Because I rose at five this morning, I was outside in time to watch the sun rise over Smith Mountain at six. First, just a hint of sun appeared.


The view toward the north looked ominous. Red sky at morning?


Back to the east, however, the sky glowed gold . . .


. . . but still red toward the north.


Finally, the sun appeared behind the mountain . . .


. . . and a rainbow appeared in the northwest. A rainbow!


The other end vanished into a cloud.


The morning sun made everything golden.


But clouds still covered the northern sky.

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