This month I asked the question, ” Do you want to wake up at 4.30am, drive to the beach, and watch the sunrise?”. And yes, there was a looong pause before they tentatively answered “Sure!”. I asked them individually, not as a collective. I knew I had to divide and conquer, or they would say “no” to Mum’s crazy idea. My girls and I had enjoyed a similar experience here, and I wanted to share a Sydney sunrise with my whole family.

With my tentative “yes'”, I ran with the idea, and before they knew what was happening, the family was waking up at 4.30am.  We drove to the Northern beaches to arrive just as the sun was kissing the horizon. We watched as the sun grew, and the light  danced on  the water. We climbed the rock plateau and got as close to the horizon as possible. It was worth the early alarm to see this stunning light. The kids jumped around with an excitement only a beautiful sunrise can create.

After watching the sunrise, we ran on the beach. We enjoyed a breakfast picnic, and then went for a swim. We walked on the rocks, and we built sand castles.  As our  morning came to an end, the rest of Sydney was  just arriving to start their  day at the beach. And we left tired, sun-kissed, and filled with gratitude for a beautiful morning. This is 30 minutes at sunrise.

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Now follow the link to see 30 minutes in the life of Meagan Dwyer / Meagan Dwyer Photography, Westchester County NY. Meagan is new to the 30 minutes blog circle and I can’t wait to see what she capture. Her work is amazing.

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Lynzi
January 27, 2015
This is magnificent!
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    January 27, 2015
    Thank you Lynzi
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January 27, 2015
Cindy, I love what you did with the sun and the shadows and the forms on the beach. These are beautiful.
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    January 27, 2015
    Oh I loved the shadows…so glad you noticed.
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January 27, 2015
I always look beach images but sunrise Beach images… Oh my goodness… These are just beautiful!
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    January 27, 2015
    Thank you so much Stacey
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January 27, 2015
Cindy! These are stunning and totally worth the early morning. Breathtaking!
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    January 27, 2015
    I am so glad they agreed to it. Thank you
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karen
January 27, 2015
Cindy these are so good. I love them all. What I would give for a beach trip!
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    January 27, 2015
    Oh you are right in the middle of winter. It is not fair that I tease you like this.
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January 27, 2015
Stunning. Love the spontaneity and the gorgeous setting of course!
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    January 27, 2015
    Thank you Jamie
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January 27, 2015
What great images. I know their pain of having to wake up early in the morning, but I always comment once the sun has risen that this was truly inspirational. I love your main photo. Thanks for sharing your early morning sunrise.
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    January 27, 2015
    Thank you Sharleen. I did need to remind them the sun doesn't wait. So glad we made it
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January 27, 2015
these are gorgeous photos and what a wonderful idea to do that as a family :) love it cindy!!!
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    January 27, 2015
    Thank you Colleen
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January 27, 2015
Oh you lucky, lucky thing! One to be living so close to such natural beauty and two, that your kids all agreed to this! And what a stunning outcome, there isn't one image there that isn't anything short of spectacular!
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    January 27, 2015
    LOL. My husband asked "who thinks Mum is crazy" when we got in the car at 5.00am. They all put their hand up ;-)
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Hayley Hay
January 28, 2015
Wow wow wow these are awesome and I can so see why you got up at that time….brilliant!
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Lynzi
January 28, 2015
I love that you planned this out. What beautiful scenery and such a sweet time together too!
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January 30, 2015
Beautiful ! They capture such a great time of the day and capture your family so genuinely - next time Im getting in the car with you. I love them all - great 30 minutes x
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February 2, 2015
I feel really overwhelmed by this post. What an absolutely incredible moment to have shared together. Your images are so rich with beauty and your skilful use of light. I am just in awe, as always, of you as a person and a photographer.
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