Isle Of Palms


Perspective.

It's 5:45 am. I'm on vacation, but my internal alarm clock goes off anyway. Usually, I'd roll over and go back to bed.

But, not today. The warm golden hues filtering through my window tells me this is a sunrise worth watching. I pull on a hoodie, grab my camera and head out. A few others have the same idea, as we all saunter towards the sunrise, whispering morning greetings. Complete strangers. United by His handiwork.

Purple. Pink. Orange. Gold.

Hues painted across the sky, glimmering on the ocean and waking us up with a beauty only He can paint. It's a pull stronger than the strongest coffee beans. Today, my caffeine junkie is jolted by a change.

A change of perspective.

I love the ocean. I love the Sunrise. Especially when shared with my best friend. But most of all? I love watching His beauty untangle before my eyes.


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Pictures taken during our anniversary road trip to Isle of Palms. I'm still recovering from post-ocean shock...

24 comments:

Dionne said...

Beautiful pictures. I love the artist that God is...

Courtney said...

Beautiful pictures and writing!

LeAnna said...

He never disappoints!

Elena said...

Stunning shots! They are fantastic!

Em S said...

Those are soooo beautiful!

Mona's Picturesque said...

Pictures from paradice. Wonderful ♥

Jennifer said...

I am a beach junkie too! There is something about the ocean that connects me with the Lord in ways no other place does!

Brooke said...

Absolutely GORGEOUS!! It's amazing how close we can feel to God while enjoying his beautiful creation. Blessings and love! Brooke

Jaymi said...

wow really stunning sunsets! love the silhouette shot!

Lolli said...

There is something absolutely wonderful about photos on the sunset. The sunset is one of the few things that might actually look better in a picture than it does in reality. :)

Kimberly said...

Gorgeous!

GLENDA CHILDERS said...

What a beautiful place to be with Mr. Southern Groom.

Simeon Blatchley said...

These are outstandingly swell pictures!

LeiShell said...

Those are some gorgeous shots!!!

Jessica said...

Beautiful!

Lauren Johnson said...

Wow! What a beautiful sunrise that you captured just perfectly! I'm so thankful that you linked up to Oh Snap!shots of the Week at Happily Mother After. Your photos are gorgeous and I hope to see more in the weeks to come. I'm featuring your photo at tomorrow's party!!! :) Btw-your writing below the photos was just as beautiful!

Lauren Johnson said...

Absolutely gorgeous photos! I picked your first photo as my favorite photo of the week at Oh Snap!shots of the Week! :) I'll be posting the party tomorrow morning.

Emily Joyce said...

Breathtaking. God is the ultimate artist!

Hey, did you get the email I sent you last week? If you haven't had time to respond, that's ok, I just wanted to make sure you got it!

GLENDA CHILDERS said...

Hey ... you won my giveaway. If you want to e.mail me your address ... I will pop it in the mail.

Fondly,
Glenda

ps. ...when you get home from vacation, that is.

Mrs. Pedersen said...

@ Laura, thanks so much!! :)

@ Emily, just responded!

@ Glenda, so excited, thanks. :D

Jenn and Casey said...

Wow. Gorgeous!!!

Faith said...

This is a beautiful post!

Real Food Runner said...

Beautiful pictures :)

I'm hosting a blender giveaway... would love to have you enter :-)

http://therealfoodrunner.blogspot.com/2012/06/magic-bullet-blender-giveaway.html

Mrs. Pancakes said...

these are gorgeous!