This is my entry in the GoldenHourPhotography contest by @juliank.
This "Golden Hour" happened to be in the early morning.
I recently spent 2 weeks on Koh Samet, Thailand. Since all of the island's beaches are on the eastern shore, I did not get to see any sunsets. However, we did get some glorious sunrises.
I snapped this photo one morning at about 7 a.m. Although the sun was well above the horizon, it was almost hidden behind these trees.
While only a few rays shone through the "tiny" pinhole in the foliage, the brilliant stream of light reflected off the ocean held the promise of another great day.
