I’m not a morning person, so unless I’m going to work, pretty much the only time I’m up at sunrise these days is if I’m flying somewhere on a morning flight or unable to sleep because of a change in time zones.
I have to admit though that there is something special about sunrises. Especially at a warm travel destination when you can already feel the starting day’s heat in the first few sunrays, mixing with the last of the night’s lingering chill air.
This photo is from Honolulu airport a few years ago, early in the morning. I was waiting for my long-haul flight back home and admiring my last glimpses of the island’s breathtaking scenery.
23 replies on “Sunrise at an Airport”
gorgeous! proving that there is always more to see besides planes at the airport! 😉
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Thanks! 🙂
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Gorgeous picture!
I never quite got on Hawaii time while I was there – but it meant I woke up with the sun every morning and got to walk on the beach and watch the sunrise. It was well worth the early mornings!
(Now that I am thinking about it, though, perhaps I did get on regular time in Hawaii – I’m just used to sleeping in later than normal!)
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We spent a month there so we eventually adapted but I remember the first week was difficult, we were wide awake at 4 or 5 am and it felt like a long wait until it was light enough to head off towards the beach! At least we always got there while it was still nice and empty! 🙂
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Perhaps I just didn’t spend enough time there, then. I like that idea – next time, I will have to stay for longer (it would be a tough job, but I am sure I could handle it!).
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Yeah, it was pretty tough 😉 Hope you get the chance to, next time!
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Beautiful!
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🙂 Thank you!
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beautiful picture. so clear even behind the glass!! I am an Indian but now living in Finland. I always look forward to vacation in a warm place
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Thanks! Hawaii’s a great, sunny destination 😉
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Jaw dropping! What a moment.
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Thanks! Bittersweet, because we were leaving
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Lovely picture!
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Thanks! 🙂
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Wow stunning sunset
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Thanks Sylvain! I liked the airplane silhouettes – and I love airports in general
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Very Beautiful 🙂 amazing shot!
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Thanks so much!
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[…] before. One of them is actually one of my all-time favorite travel photos: I’ve named it Sunrise at an airport. That would be Honolulu airport, to be more precise. We caught the most beautiful sunrise just […]
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aww, this is incredible, this photo is like the epitome for new beginnings – flying to new horizons with the first light of the day! beautiful!
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Thank you! Such sweet words! ☀️ But yes, I agree – I loved the view I saw out that window, so invigorating!
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I followed your link from “Behind those closed shutters”.
This capture is stunning! I love sunrise/sunset photos, and this one is awesome! I can see why it is one of your favourite travel photos.
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Thanks so much! Sunrises and sunsets do make for great pictures. I happen to love airports, too, the energy is so captivating… and I fell in love with Hawaii, obviously! 😊
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