Savannah River At Sunrise - Georgia Coast

It's funny how often we discover that the places nearest to us are the last ones we see. I grew up in Georgia and realized that I had barely seen our... more

by Mark E Tisdale

Title

Savannah River At Sunrise - Georgia Coast

Artist

Mark E Tisdale

Medium

Photograph - Photo

Description

It's funny how often we discover that the places nearest to us are the last ones we see. I grew up in Georgia and realized that I had barely seen our coast. It's now high on my list of places to explore in more detail, but so far, I've had one brief visit to Savannah and the beautiful coastal area that surrounds it.

This photo was taken on my first morning there. I had set out with the intention to get out to Tybee Island in time for the sunrise. Part way there, however, I realized that I wouldn't make it and more importantly that the gorgeous landscapes that lie in between Tybee Island and Savannah were more than worth stopping.

I spotted a turn-off for a nature trail near Battery Hamilton, the site of old Civil War fortifications and decided that this would be an excellent place to see the sun rise. Instead of watching it come up over the sea, though. I watched it rise over the wide Savannah River. The clouds obscured the sun a bit, but I love the way they blaze with the orange of the dawn. What a lovely way to see my first sunrise in Savannah, Georgia!

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December 1st, 2012