Moody Sunrise at Peregrine Point

A Short Drive to a New View of Upper Bidwell Park:

I really wanted this one!   Since it was mid-March, the morning air was chilly.  As is often the case, the wind can gust and blow at the edge of a cliff.  That feeling just adds to the grandeur of the view and makes me appreciate nature’s power even more.   After hiking into the spot I had planned to use, last minute, I switched to this view.  It was still dark at the time, so as the sun came up, I was going to find out if that was wise.  Lots of things were happening in the sky before the sun started to show itself.  There was no guarantee the sun would come out or there would be any color.  At that point I was thinking, “At least I got a walk in, and I’ll enjoy the view I have to myself.”  As you can see, things got better!  The sun was able to break through.  I love how the morning light on the grass, trees, and rocks makes this image feel.  The view down on just a portion of the park helps show how big it is.   Really lucky to have this gem in my backyard!