Sunrise on the equator can provide spectacular explosions of color. However during the summer, there are often are no sunrises to photograph in the Galapagos due to heavy overcasts that generally burn off a few hours later. We did see one sunrise, however, and it lived up to our expectations. I took care to shoot while the sun was behind the edge of a cloud, creating a focal point of gold to draw the eye yet also avoiding dreaded burnout. The array of clouds that stream across the frame bring a layer of depth perspective to the scene, while splashes of color faintly reflect off the harbor waters.