This sunrise shot at the Quabbin Reservoir captures a view of a small island I’ve photographed many times, but the morning light gave it a fresh perspective. Sun rays broke through the clouds, casting a warm, golden glow across the water and illuminating the trees on the island. The calm water mirrored the sky and island perfectly while fallen autumn leaves floated in the foreground. Despite featuring this location in previous calendars, this light created a new and memorable version of a familiar scene.

Photographed on the traditional lands of the Nipmuc People.

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