July 28 - Pastel Morning

Duluth

A peaceful July sunrise glows beyond the Duluth South Pier Lighthouse as soft pastel colors spread across the calm waters of Lake Superior. Near the horizon, the rising sun appears slightly distorted — a fascinating effect caused by atmospheric refraction as light bends through layers of cool air above the lake.

On mornings like this, time seems to slow. The gentle sound of waves against the pier, the distant cries of gulls, and the cool breath of Lake Superior create a moment of stillness that refreshes the soul.

Nature photography is more than capturing scenery; it is preserving a moment that can never be repeated. Each sunrise becomes both a photograph and a memory — a reminder of the beauty and order woven into creation.

“And God said, ‘Let there be light,’ and there was light.” — Genesis 1:3

Every sunrise is a gift of grace and a reminder that each new day holds fresh beauty, fresh mercy, and another opportunity to pause and give thanks.