Caroline Dawson, Awakening Glow (October theme: Light and Dark)

As the first light of day breaks the horizon, the deep orange hues of the rising sun dance across the water, illuminating the world beyond the silhouettes of still, shadowy trees. This moment of contrast, where darkness meets light, embodies the quiet power of transformation, capturing the delicate balance between night’s end and day’s beginning. The trees stand in silent witness, their forms dark and strong, while the sea reflects the vibrant promise of the new day

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