Friday, May 23, 2014

Along My Run | 2

I love running in the Spring - the weather is warmer, but not too hot, my early morning runs are no longer in the dark and the sunrises are breathtaking. Here's what I captured during this week's runs.

This secret path connects the far west side to the rest of our town.
Idyllic #shirleyruns #seenonmyrun
It was cold this morning (around 40 degF), but so sunny it didn't matter. I consider temperatures between 45 and 55 degF to be ideal for running.

A run in the country:
Potential #shirleyruns #prairie #farming #seenonmyrun
We saw two great herons, misty waterways and the emergence of green in the fields. A quintessential sign of spring on the prairie.

The sky turned a flame red right before the sunrise:
Always better in Real Life #shirleyruns #sunrise #seenonmyrun
I've noticed the "real drama" in the sky has been before the sun emerges - once the sun comes out, all the brilliant colors are washed away.

Moody Skies, a departure from my normal color filled captures.
Moody Skies This Morning #shirleyruns #seenonmyrun #clouds
This morning's breezes brought the heady scent of lilacs to greet me along the road.

Two photos, one perfect run:
Some Things Never Cease to Amaze Me #shirleyruns #sunrise #chambana #seenonmyrun
Based on what I could see from the house, I headed out a little early and reversed my normal route in order to have my breath taken away. You can't tell by the photo, but the waterway in the far distance was filled with mist.

Running my route in reverse allowed me to "see" this. One tiny little change, completely different perspective:
Morning Calm #shirleyruns #mist #water #seenonmyrun
A windless morning, a rare reflection. The best way to start your day.

I hope you see something amazing along your daily path.

Captured While Running Album on Flickr

4 comments:

  1. So beautiful! You are so right, a change of direction can change everything! xx

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  2. Your IG shots along your runs always take my breath away Shirley... even when (as you say) #itwasbetterinreallife ;) What a wonderful way to begin and end your days. I love these, especially the first one...

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  3. No one could resist getting out early with this to look at! Absolutely beautiful!

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