Chasing a December Sunrise...

About a week ago, I had an early appointment in Marshall which is just East of Battle Creek. Some clients wanted to have a look at a property over there in the rural back roads, and in order to meet them at 8:00am, had to hit the road at just after 7:00am.

The timing was right to drive right into the sunrise, and as I carry my camera with me wherever I go, I took several shots. The one below was taken when I was driving and placed the camera on my steering wheel. I have included two photos here of the ones I liked best. It is kind of interesting to chase the sunrise, and I did so that morning all the way to my appointment. I thought about all the other people that were perhaps seeing this and just too worried about their day ahead to notice.

As a Realtor, I know my days are different than most people and I kind of live life sideways from the norm. In my business you never know where the day will find you, and what part of the town, county or sometimes the State you will be in from day to day. Despite the hectic days, and sleepless nights that accompany this crazy business, I still find time to look and admire the beauty of nature. Perhaps it is the photographer in me that makes me notice.

I love a good sunrise. And like a day in the life of Real Estate, and a Realtor, no two are ever alike. The day I took this photograph, I showed the same house to two separate couples. I wrote a contract with the second couple on that house, and we are closing today on their new home. So sometimes a sunrise can lift your spirits on a cold December morning, and remind you that good days are always around the corner.