We got up early, before 5am, to make the drive from North Shore down to Emerald Bay before sunrise to catch these iconic photos. It was Mia's idea, so there was not a hint of complaint to be heard on the way in the car. After all, she was asleep.

Emerald Bay

We got up early, before 5am, to make the drive from North Shore down to Emerald Bay before sunrise to catch these iconic photos. It was Mia's idea, so there was not a hint of complaint to be heard on the way in the car. After all, she was asleep.

Sunrise over Emerald Bay

This is how the lake looked just prior to the sun peeking up over the mountains.

Sunrise over Emerald Bay