At Makapu'u beach on east tip Oahu, Hawaii, the sunrise is something else. It happened so fast, watching the sky go from dark then the faintest hues of light, then turn all shades of pink, orange, and gold, as the ocean below sparkles and shimmers like waves of glass. Then just like that, we were standing in the full light of early morning. It never ceases to surprise me how quickly a beautiful moment can emerge, develop and then fade away as if it were never there. The cliffs, the ocean, and even the Makapu'u Lighthouse (out of frame to the right) in the distance are there every day, but can look so amazing and different depending on the moment you experience it. As waves crash in the background, adding to the whole vibe. It's a daily show where the sky and ocean team up to make mornings in Oahu extra special. I strugle with the words to explain... ..Just nature doing its thing, I guess, and starting the day off right.

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