Sunrise, Agdao Seascape © Jojie Alcantara
“Let your mind start a journey thru a strange new world. Leave all thoughts of the world you knew before. Let your soul take you where you long to be. Close your eyes, let your spirit start to soar, and you’ll live as you’ve never lived before.” ~ Erich Fromm
Chasing sunrises are like chasing dreams. You have to persevere in order to catch them. So I wake up at 4am hoping today is the best capture of golden colors and hues imaginable. I have captured many sunrises in all forms, and each one was different from the last. I never say, “this was the same as last time” but instead focus on how I can tackle it from a different angle. How I can make it distinct from all the sunrise photos we view on the web daily.
Most times, my best sunrise shot is my latest. But in order to achieve the capture you want, you have to persist and perfect it. It’s all in the mindset.
It starts with a dream that comes true only when you go for it.
View more of this sunrise photo gallery here
The Scene Stealer 
Gorgeous picture! Where exactly do you live? I love your photos ! Truly amazing !
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Thanks for your wonderful praise! I live in Davao City, the biggest city in the Philippines. 🙂
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just found ur work, great stuff. combining a snapshot of life with a magical quote, and brief description: priceless. kudos to u…: )
dusty cole
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Thank you so much, Dusty!
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hey jolie, i just found ur site — like a fresh sunset in the desert of southwest arizona where i live. love ur brief, succinct description of chasing sunsets, chasing dreams, chasing life. keep up the great work, i look forward to whatever is ur next ‘sunset’…: )
dusty cole
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What a sweet note for me! I certainly have the next sunset for you! just got back from my trip. 🙂
Thank you for appreciating what I live for. 🙂
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hi Jojie, I love this picture of your sunset , what is so unique about is how the blue boat was captured with its peculiar angle from photos I have seen. Can I make this one my new painting challenge?
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By all means, continue to inspire and be inspired as well. 🙂
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