But it is winter.
Sue and I arose at 6 and set out at 7:30 for the 8 o'clock meetup. After few minutes we turned back, for the roads were snow-covered. Of course, we could have made it, but our general policy is to not make an unnecessary trip under those conditions, I turned around.
We were treated to quite a sunrise, so Sue took these from the car.
I knew that we would miss the best of the light by the time we got there, but we headed to the pond anyway. Unfortunately, I was right about missing the best of the light, but one clicks the shutter anyway. First my photo and then Sue's.
We picked up coffee and a breakfast sandwich, and headed to the parking lot by the river.
Sue got a picture, but whatever light there was soon faded, so we drove home to finish our coffee.
We did make the most after our disappointment, and there will be other opportunities to get together with the group.
We would have turned back on that road too, AC. You made the most of the expedition though!
ReplyDeleteHave you shared photos of the Mill of Kintail before? If not something for us to look forward to one day when it's not winter and snowing.
ReplyDeleteYou captured a lovely sunrise but that old adage was in play "red in the morning, sailors take warning."
I think your sunrise pictures are unbeatable. So it was worth the try. I'm with you these days on choosing my driving weather! Ice, no, snow, no, rain, no..
ReplyDeleteBeautiful shots, and a wise decision indeed. There's always next week, eh?
ReplyDeleteThe sunrise photos were beautiful, but those roads would have me reconsidering as well. Glad you both did get some shots and coffee and breakfast as well.
ReplyDeleteGood for you for trying, and turning back. There is no need to take risks these days! Besides, fun sunrise photos.
ReplyDeleteI've canceled more meetings than attended lately...though not for snow! You all are definitely smart, and now I want to get drive-through breakfast!
ReplyDeleteYou got some great shots anyway. I would have turned around too.
ReplyDeleteI don't put myself at unnecessary risk or in too much stress, so I agree with your decision, plus you got some gorgeous shots anyway. The snow with the sunrise--wow!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous sunrise. I'd turn back too these days. Not worth the hassle.
ReplyDeleteSpectacular dawn!
ReplyDeleteYou did the right thing by turning back and going home.
ReplyDeleteLeave the bad roads behind. Every time.
ReplyDeleteI still believe Spring will come.
ReplyDeleteCoffee is on and stay safe
Wise decision with a lovely sunrise! Linda in Kansas
ReplyDeleteYou still did your photo thing -- just together instead of meeting up! And that sky was worth it -- beautiful with the snow.
ReplyDeleteStill a wonderful way to celebrate life watching the sunset together with nice beverages
ReplyDeleteSmart move! And you certainly made the most of your outing. Stunning photos, AC!
ReplyDeleteThat is definitely a grand sunrise. And you got Tim Horton's too. That sounds like a lot of fun. No Tim Horton's in the U.S. yet, I guess.
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