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Jay Sieling @jaysieling.bsky.social · 17h

Day 294/365 October 21 2025
Grey and soggy begins the day. The lake so flat with slight ripples from a northwest wind. The sky is textured, bumpy from the rumpled clouds. Some leaves are hanging on, proud of their colors. Most have fallen to the blustery breath of Boreas #LakeMiltona #sunrise2025

Jay Sieling @jaysieling.bsky.social · 1d

Day 293/364 October 20 2025
Clouds on the horizon occlude the sunrise until it finds an opening and appears like a reptilian eye. The awakening of a distant dragon or some sorcerer’s all seeing eye. Literary images and myths emerge from natural scenes and wonders. Every day #LakeMiltona #sunrise2025

Jay Sieling @jaysieling.bsky.social · 2d

Day 292/365 October 19 2025
Just prior to sunrise, the approaching chariot creates a light band across the horizon aptly named the Belt of Venus. Venus is next to the wisp of a waxing crescent moon above the water. Sunrises make you taller: long shadows on our morning walk #LakeMiltona #sunrise2025

Jay Sieling @jaysieling.bsky.social · 2d

#dailyphotothemes #days #looking #first
I have spent many days looking east to see first light. Five years of sunrises and counting

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Jay Sieling @jaysieling.bsky.social · 3d

Day 291/365 October 18 2025
Last view from the end of the dock. It comes out today. The rest of the seasonal views will be from the beach or the deck. Or wherever I happen to be if traveling. Seasons continue to march on. Almost the midpoint of autumn
Make the most of of it #LakeMiltona #sunrise2025

Jay Sieling @jaysieling.bsky.social · 4d

Day 290/365 October 17 2025
A half hour before sunrise a waning crescent moon smiles down at the water. Last night’s sunset yielded a full rainbow over the lake. Lights and shadows reveal wondrous tapestries in nature. This morning’s sunrise is filtered by far away clouds #LakeMiltona #sunrise2025

Jay Sieling @jaysieling.bsky.social · 5d

Day 289/365 October 16 2025
Fog settled over the lake obscuring the sunrise. The grey veil of moisture mists through the air blown by Eurus the east wind. The day begins tempest tossed. An old hunter’s adage says this is a good day for ducks. Bundle up and enjoy the day #LakeMiltona #sunrise2025

Jay Sieling @jaysieling.bsky.social · 6d

Day 288/365 October 15 2025
Overcast and a shroud of mist inhibits the color making sunshine. A steady rhythm of the waves pushed by an east wind creates Langmuir line on the surface of the undulating waters. The oak is still laden with leaves. For now. They’ll be gone soon #LakeMiltona #sunrise2025

Jay Sieling @jaysieling.bsky.social · 7d

Day 287/365 October 14 2025
Grey skies and east winds. A recipe for autumn rain. A half hour earlier there was a bright pink swath over the clouds. Slowly autumn ages and the inevitable winter approaches. Squirrels remind us to be busy and get ready. Bulb season builds now #LakeMiltona #sunrise2025

Jay Sieling @jaysieling.bsky.social · 8d

Day 286/365 October 13 2025
Straight down the middle from this vantage point. One of the last pix from this venue. The dock will be coming out by the end of the week. Managed to be one of the last ones along this shore. Hard to retreat from views like this
The beach will do #LakeMiltona #sunrise2025

Jay Sieling @jaysieling.bsky.social · 9d

Day 285/365 October 12 2025
Grey and gathering clouds occlude the sun. Colors are muted to the lights and shadows of the textured sky. Strong south winds whip the waters and splash rain sideways. The season is taking hold, bidding summer adieu. Now nesting for winter begins #LakeMiltona #sunrise2025

Jay Sieling @jaysieling.bsky.social · 10d

Every sunrise is a #spectacle. Some are spectacular. #dailyphotothemes

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Jay Sieling @jaysieling.bsky.social · 10d

Day 284/365 October 11 2025
A few sparse clouds hang around to reflect Sol’s brilliance and scatter colors. Another bright autumn day begins. The wind is already pushing the waves and will soon be tearing color from the trees. Enjoy the clear skies despite the bluster today #LakeMiltona #sunrise2025

Jay Sieling @jaysieling.bsky.social · 11d

Day 283/365 October 10 2025
Sol rises and drips into the calm water. A welcome sight to weary road worn travelers. It’s good to be home. The sunrise nearly splits the lake as it slides slowly southward toward its winter rising spot. It can take its time. No hurry for winter #LakeMiltona #sunrise2025

Jay Sieling @jaysieling.bsky.social · 12d

Day 282/365 October 9 2025
Caught just a glimpse of the sun peeking over the Santa Ana mountain ridge
Framed between palm fronds it was a fitting adieu to our time in California
Spent the twilight hours at Disneyland last night
Still magical for me fifty years later!
Not on #LakeMiltona #sunrise2025

Jay Sieling @jaysieling.bsky.social · 13d

Day 281/365 October 8 2025
Another grey start to the day. But cloudy skies don’t dampen the smile of those in line to park and shuttle to the happiest place on earth. Anticipation smiles. We can all have those. Each day
Choose happiness each morning
It’s infectious and good #LakeMiltona #sunrise2025

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Jay Sieling @jaysieling.bsky.social · 14d

Day 280/365 October 7 2025
Another cloudy start to the day. But we aren’t worried about a wash out. As the song says: “It never rains in Southern California” Forecast is for the sun to break through by midmorning. We are fortunate to have forecasters. They offer hope often #LakeMiltona #sunrise2025

Jay Sieling @jaysieling.bsky.social · 15d

Day 279/365 October 6 2025
The Santa Ana mountains are shrouded in clouds this morning. A few breaks allow a hint of color. Cloudy or clear, every morning begins with promise. It is a gift. Share it and it becomes even more valuable. Make memories and tell stories. Be well #LakeMiltona #sunrise2025

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Jay Sieling @jaysieling.bsky.social · 16d

Day 278/365 October 5 2025
Sol tops the ridge of the Santa Ana mountains. View from the Buzzlightyear parking lot. Right at this time the Vikings tied the Browns and my son Will has finished 10 kilometers of the Twin Cities Marathon. There is a lot to do in a day. Get going #LakeMiltona #sunrise2025

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Jay Sieling @jaysieling.bsky.social · 17d

Day 277/365 October 4 2025
This month can bring some of the most spectacular sunrises. Whether over water, forest, or parking lot, October sunrises are pretty keen. Every sunrise is a spectacle. Some are spectacular. Get up, get out and see what you can see. Take it in.
NOT #LakeMiltona #sunrise2025

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Jay Sieling @jaysieling.bsky.social · 18d

Day 276/365 October 3 2025
Bright Venus begins the daylight hours. A melancholy daybreak for me. Yesterday was the last sunrise for my canine companion who has witnessed almost every home sunrise with me these five years. Loved him for 13. It hurts now, but sun still rises #LakeMiltona #sunrise2025

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Jay Sieling @jaysieling.bsky.social · 19d

Day 275/365 October 2 2025
Sol finds a way to show by rising between the scraps of clouds on the horizon. The waves undulate between, bidding the day goodwill. One more month of daylight savings time. Odd to think of that as the sun rises later & later and daylight is wanes #LakeMiltona #sunrise2025

Jay Sieling @jaysieling.bsky.social · 20d

Day 274/365 October 1 2025
A Great Blue Heron stands on the dock as the sun rises behind a caldera of clouds. An apt sighting for the beginning of a new month and season. The heron connotes inner strength and patience. A reminder to pause, reflect & adapt to life’s changes. #LakeMiltona #sunrise2025

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Jay Sieling @jaysieling.bsky.social · 21d

Day 273/365 September 30 2025
Pre-dawn wake up - September ends

“Summer has come and passed
The innocent can never last
Wake me up when September ends
Like my father's come to pass
Seven years has gone so fast
Wake me up when September ends” — Green Day
Ear-worm for today
#LakeMiltona #sunrise2025

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Jay Sieling @jaysieling.bsky.social · 22d

Day 272/365 September 29 2025
Thankful there are no sharp edges between the seasons. One wanes as the other waxes. Ends and beginnings blurred so that what matters is the present - today. Even night and day merge without abrupt change. Still, be mindful and observe. Be well #LakeMiltona #sunrise2025

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