Crimson Sappling

One of my favorite times of day is early morning, before the sun has burned off the dew, before the grass has started to stand up straight and before the two legged destroyers have brought their wrath upon spiderwebs. You are never truly awake until you become victim to the old eight legged money shot.

I always take my camera along on early morning dog walks. I pick my battles and don't even think of taking it out of the bag before the 1km mark when she calms down a bit. And trying to steady the lens with a big plastic leash in your hand has its challenges. Do all of the shots turn out? Not even close. But if I stick with it I can usually get one or two good photographs before the dog decides to turn for home. As always, click on the photo for a larger view.