Friday, August 17, 2012

Sunrise vs. Sunset

If you could immediately be transported to a different time, would you rather experience sunset or a sunrise?

Perhaps you love the relaxing feeling of the reward of a sunset after a day of hard day's work....
Duck, NC
Coronado Island, CA
on the road in NC
Cary Street in Richmond, VA
Monument Ave in Richmond, VA
Libby Hill Park in Richmond, VA
Or maybe you love sunrise because it means that you have the rest of the day to accomplish everything in the world.
Duck, NC
early morning jog in Richmond, VA
early morning jog in Richmond, VA
Tell me which you enjoy more and why!
I thought this was going to be an easy question.  My first reaction was to say sunrise because I enjoy the quiet serenity and all the possibilities that come with an early morning.  But then I realized that I do love the feeling of unwinding to a colorful, relaxing sunset with nothing pending and the feeling of accomplishment behind your back...

15 comments:

  1. I am a big fan of the sunrise. It's my favorite part of running in the mornings. I get to see the day starting, and it's just a nice way to start my day in general. Also, often there aren't a lot of people up and outdoors to see the sunrise (especially in the summer when it's so early), so it's a more unique experience.

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  2. As much as I'm a night person, I love the sunrise because it means my shift is almost over! But when I'm not at work, sunset wins.

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  3. Loved the pictures! I would have to say I prefer sunrise because I love how peaceful it is outside.

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  4. I love both... Sunrise I guess for its new beginnings? But sunsets are great to cap off a great day too. I'll take both ;)

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  5. That's a tough one, I think it's the sunset though. It helps me to relax me, maybe drink a glass of wine and just calm down for once.

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  6. I love both but for running it's got to be sunrise and for relaxing it's got to be sunset!!!!!

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  7. What gorgeous pictures. I definitely love sunset more... because I hate getting up in the morning!

    =)

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  8. Gorgeous pictures! I love to share sunsets and enjoy sunrises on my own. That`s the only answer I can give if I have to decide. If really only one... probably sunset.

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  9. Those are all great pics! I would probably say my favorite is sunset, since I rarely see any sunrises since I'm never up that early lol. But for the few sunrises that I've seen they are special, since it means that I got up early and worked to see that sunrise. I love the colors that a sunrise or sunset produces.

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  10. So pretty! I feel like saying sunrise because then I feel like I am a) awake and b) have the day ahead of me. ...I don't often see the sunrise!

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  11. That's like asking which type of ice cream is my favorite? I'll go with both :) For running - sunrise. For chilling - sunset. I can't choose!

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  12. Most of my runs are at sunset but the sunrises are my favorite because they are my long runs. The early morning quietness leave me with a lot of reflection & planning. Sunset runs are just working out the stresses of the day.

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  13. I'm a big fan of both but there's something about a beautiful sunset to cap off a perfect day that never ceases to captivate me.

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  14. I would have to say sunrise only because of the little kiddos and my morning run sometimes gets me through the day with them at my feet! I love the feeling of having it done and my day open and not thinking about trying to get it in. It is a good question!

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  15. I'm definitely a sunset person, but that's probably natural for a night owl to have that preference.

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I love hearing your thoughts!