Just watching these old photos now makes me want to be there, stand on the coast full of anticipation, listen to the crashing waves, and have a slice of the paradise for myself. Sunrises reward the early birds almost anywhere. I don't mind at all that most people prefer to sleep in. And you know what, it can be anywhere so these photos might just motivate me to get out early even without being on a vacation. I must admit it's been a while since I experienced and captured a local sunrise.

Shipwreck Beach SunriseKauai, Hawaii

Shipwreck Beach Sunrise, Kauai, Hawaii

Within just a few steps we go from the peaceful sunrise to a wild action of crashing waves. The force of water always inspires awe whether I watch coastal waves or the rush of the Niagara River. It's also mesmerizing and I could stay and watch for a long time.

Makawehi WavesKauai, Hawaii

Makawehi Waves, Kauai, Hawaii

And to close, we are back for a variation on the opening photograph with just a slight change of the perspective and time passing. How much time? It's about 50 minutes after the sunrise photograph.

Shipwreck Beach DaybreakKauai, Hawaii

Shipwreck Beach Daybreak, Kauai, Hawaii

Are you ready to set your alarm (for 5am), crawl out of the bed, and go welcome a brand-new day (just after 6am in Buffalo, NY)? I hope so!

Enjoy the beauty that surrounds you! (#etbtsy)

Previously from Hawaii: The Beginning - Seaside Pinhole Photography - Tropical Clichés - Windy Drama of a Tropical Morning - Quite an Ad - Searching for Sun and Warmth - Not Your Sunrise Cliché - So Peaceful - Some Morning Drama - Farmland in the Canyon - Further up Waimea Canyon - At the Edge of Kalalau Valley - Tropical Sunrise - Tropical Sunset - The Photo at Your Back - Hawaiian Mix - A Beautiful Morning Faraway

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