Hari itu, Gelap malam belum sepenuhnya pergi, suasana masih sunyi, angin dingin disertai kabut masih cukup pekat. Saya bangun, menuci muka saja, kemudian mengambil kunci mobil mulai berjalan keluar menuju jalanan yang sunyi ke arah Kota. Sesekali kendaraan lewat namun bisa di pastikan sebagian orang masih sibuk terlelap dengan mimpi mereka.

Saya tiba di Gerbang Kota, meninggalkan Kotamobagu menuju di jalanan yang mulai menanjak, Mata saya mulai terbiasa dengan kegelapan sehingga dari sudut mata, saya bisa melihat mega nya gunung ambang dari sisi jendela mobil saya. Saya terus melaju, 15 menit kemudian jalanan mulai berkelok-kelok, saya melambatkan laju kendaraan saya membuka jendela dan membiarkan angin dingin menyapu wajah saya.

Saya berhenti di sebuah warung makan di samping jalan yang masih tutup, memarkir kendaraan di tempat yang aman, jalanan sangat sempit sehingga riskan bagi saya jika membiarkan mobil saya di pinggir jalan. Saya mengeluarkan kamera dan tripod namun awan mendung membuat semangat saya redup. Bagaimana saya bisa mengambil foto sunrise jika matahari tertutup awan. namun saya tetap optimis.

Mata saya terpaku pada komposisi pertama untuk hari itu. Sebuah Gubuk kecil tempat Petani untuk singgah dan berteduh, dan hamparan sawah yang belum di tanami, serta awan mendung yang menambah dramatis scene ini.

Saya melanjutkan menuju Lokasi berikutnya. Perlahan langit mulai terbuka, di beberapa titik sinar matahari mulai menerobos masuk. 2 foto berikut saya dapatkan di dua lokasi yang berdekatan. salah satunya menghadap ke Arah timur.

Cukup puasa saya melanjutkan perjalanan masuk lebih kedalam lagi pada sebuah hamparan sawah dan sebuah Gubuk yang cukup menarik perhatian saya.

Setelah puas, saya menikmati sejenak pemandangan di sekitar saya, saluran irigasi yang berada di dekat situ mengalirkan air yang sangat bening, sehingga menggoda saya untuk membiarkan kaki saya terendam dengan air dingin yang menyegarkan.
Dari kejauhan mulai terdengar ramai kendaran lalu lalang, waktu mulai menunjukkan pukul 07.00 pagi. Saya kembali ke Mobil saya yang di parkir, melanjutkan kembali perjalanan menuju Kota Manado.

English Version

That day, the darkness of the night had not completely faded, the atmosphere was still quiet, the cold wind accompanied by thick fog. I woke up, washed my face, then grabbed my car keys and started driving out towards the silent streets leading to the city. Occasionally, vehicles passed by, but I could be ensured that some people were still busy in the embrace of their dreams.

I arrived at the City Gate, leaving Kotamobagu behind on the roads that began to ascend. My eyes started to adjust to the darkness so that from the corner of my eye, I could see the silhouette of the Ambang mountain from the window of my car. I continued driving, 30 minutes later the road started to twist and turn. I slowed down, opened the window, and let the cold wind sweep my face.

I stopped at a roadside eatery that was still closed, parked my vehicle in a safe place. The road was very narrow, so it was risky for me to leave my car on the side of the road. I took out my camera and tripod, but the overcast sky dampened my spirits. How could I take photos of the sunrise if the sun was hidden behind the clouds? But I remained optimistic.

My eyes were fixed on the first composition of the day. A small hut where farmers could stop and take shelter, and an expanse of unplanted rice fields, along with the cloudy sky that added to the dramatic scene.

I continued on to the next location. Slowly, the sky began to clear, and at some points, sunlight started to break through. I captured two photos at two nearby locations, one of which faced east.

Satisfied with the photos I had taken, I continued my journey further inward towards a vast expanse of rice fields and an intriguing hut that caught my attention.

Afterward, I took a moment to enjoy the scenery around me. The irrigation channel nearby flowed with crystal-clear water, tempting me to let my feet soak in the refreshing cold water. In the distance, the bustling of vehicles started to be heard, indicating that some people already started their daily routine. It was around 7:00 in the morning. I returned to my parked car and resumed my journey towards the city of Manado.

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