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‘A fire in the sky’: Central Oregonians awaken to a special, spectacular sunrise

Sunrise Bend John Merrill 12-5
John Merrill
John Merrill says, 'Good morning Bend.'
Sunrise Jen Hammond 12-5
Jen Hammond
Tuesday's sunrise had variety of colorful sights
Sunrise Kelly McMahon 12-5
Kelly McMahon
Kelly McMahon said, 'Talk about a fire in the sky! What a beautiful view this morning. This was taken at 7:15 this morning, December 5th.'
Sunrise Kelly McMahon 12-5-2
Kelly McMahon
Deep hues of a special sunrise
Sunrise Bend Kathy Hilliard 12-5
Kathy Hilliard
Kathy Hilliard said, "Beautiful sunrise this morning in Bend."
Sunrise Bend Dan Donaldson 12-5
Dan Donaldson
Dan Donaldson captured Tuesday morning's sunrise from near Bend Golf Club in SE Bend around 7:15 a.m.
Sunrise Sisters area Jane Lindquist 12-5
Jane Lindquist
Jane Lindquist's glorious sunrise view from the Sisters area
Sunrise SE Bend Heather Henshaw 12-5
Heather Henshaw
'Amen from Southeast Bend,' says Heather Henshaw
Sunrise Melva Bidwell 12-5
Melva Bidwell
Nature's sky show can be very special at sunrise
Sunrise Sisters Craig Coak 12-5
Craig Coak
Craig Coak captured Tuesday morning's sunrise from their deck in Sisters
Sunrise Three Sisters Larry Hayward 12-5
Larry Hayward
Larry Hayward shares a view of morning sunshine on the Three Sisters
Sunrise Bend Richard Carkhuff
Richard Carkhuff
Dramatic Bend sunrise was captured on camera by many
Sunrise Prineville Brent Bunch 12-5
Brent Bunch
Prineville residents also enjoyed a special sunrise Tuesday morning
Sunrise Bend Martin Hansen 12-5
Martin Hansen
Bend's landmark Pilot Butte is dwarfed by a glorious sunset Tuesday morning
Sunrise Awbrey Butte Linda Smith 12-5
Linda Smith
The special sunrise view from Bend's Awbrey Butte
Sunrise Verna Moore 12-5
Verna Moore
A dazzling array of sunrise colors
Sunrise Redmond Gregg Webb 12-5
Gregg Webb
Deep hues of Tuesday's special sunrise in Redmond
Sunrise North Sister Diane Tolley 12-5
Diane Tolley
Diane Tolley writes, 'Stunning North Sister as the sun came up this morning!'
Sunrise Old Mill Michelle Adams 12-5
Michelle Adams
Sunrise Martin Nicholas 12-5-1
Martin Nicholas
Capturing Tuesday's sunrise on camera was something many Central Oregonians wanted to do
Sunrise Martin Nicholas 12-5-2
Martin Nicholas
The blazing sunrise sky turned to other beautiful hues Tuesday morning
Sunrise Tana Lopez 12-5
Tana Lopez
Thanks to Tana Lopez and all who shared their views of a gorgeous sunrise
Sunrise Sisters Marcel Pighin 12-5
Marcel Pighin
'Another glorious morning in Sisters,' says Marcel Pighin
Sunrise Bend Kim Shine 12-5
Kim Shine
Bend residents like Kim Shine awakened to a very special sunrise Tuesday
Sunrise Bend Johnny Oliver 12-5
Johnny Oliver
Frequent KTVZ contributor Johnny Oliver captured the 'stunning twilight colors at dawn this morning'
Sunrise east Bend Matthew Harmon 12-5
Matthew Harmon
Tuesday's terrific sunrise scene from east Bend
Sunrise Trina Papenheim 12-5
Tina Papenheim
Wherever one begins their day, a special sunrise brings common awe
Sunrise Madras Kelly Nance
Kelly Nance
Madras residents also welcomed a special sunrise scene Tuesday morning
Sunrise Sheryl French 12-5-1
Sheryl French
A beautiful sunrise can start the day off right
Sunrise Sheryl French 12-5-2
Sheryl French
The mountains are always majestic, but add a special sunrise for more beauty to observe
Sunrise Doug Frey 12-5
Doug Frey
'Picture of the morning,' says Doug Frey
Sunrise Steven Oslund 12-5
Steven Oslund
At work, at home, on the move - a look up was very worthwhile Tuesday morning
Sunrise Bend Becky Mallatt 12-5
Becky Mallatt
The mix of colors, deep and blazing, could not help draw the eyes (and cameras) all over Bend on Tuesday morning
Sunrise Kelly Frink 12-5
The word 'wow' was no doubt spoken a lot around the High Desert Tuesday morning
Sunrise Tabitha Giles 12-5
Tabita Giles
Definitely a sunrise to remember
Sunrise Misery Ridge Smith Rock Jacob Foster 12-5
Sunrise from Misery Ridge at Smith Rock State Park
Sunrise Lisa Fleming 12-5
Lisa Fleming
The blazing sunrise was captivating to many
Sunrise near Sisters James Means 12-5
James Means
Such a widespread view of a special sunrise brought dozens of photos our way Tuesday, like this view near Sisters
Sunrise Crooked River Smith Rock Jacob Foster 12-5
Jacob Foster
A special sunrise view from the Crooked River flowing through Smith Rock State Park
Sunrise Chris Richer 12-5-1
Chris Richer
Special sunrises never get old
Sunrise Chris Richer 12-5-2
Chris Richer
Colorful hues of nature come to life at sunrise
Sunrise Sheryl Dent 12-5
Sheryl Dent
Central Oregon has its share of special sunrises, like this one - (sunsets too!)
Sunrise Lisa Hartmann 12-5
Lisa Hartmann
'Beautiful morning sky this morning,' Lisa Hartmann says of the special sunrise
Sunrise Sisters Country Jeri Howard 12-5
Jeri Howard
Special sunrise from Sisters Country
Sunrise Redmond Jeanette Sampson 12-5
Sunrise Lauren Berry 12-5
Lauren Berry
Colorful sunrise is sight to behold
Sunrise Tetherow Ginny Adams 12-5
Ginny Adams
Sunrise glow from Tetherow
Sunrise NE Bend Rick Landucci 12-5
Rick Landucci
'Sunrise this morning. Northeast side of town. Absolutely beautiful,' says Rick Landucci of Bend
Sunrise Emily Wells 12-5
Emily Wells
Swirl of clouds can make for unique sunrise designs
Sunrise Shevlin Park Rebecca Meade 12-5
Rebecca Meade
Dazzling sunset as seen near Bend's Shevlin Park
Sunrise Bend southside Greta Orton 12-5
Greta Orton
Sunrise on the southside of Bend
Bend sunrise Tiffany Thompson 12-5
Tiffany Thompson
Tiffany Thompson captured a "stunning sunrise" Tuesday
Sunrise Henkle Butte Fred Trummel 12-5
Fred Trummel
Tuesday morning sunrise by Henkle Butte near Sisters
Sunrise Bend Sarah Stahl 12-5
Sarah Stahl
Sarah Stahl shared 'a Van Gogh style Bend sunrise...'
Sunrise Sally Martin 12-5
Sally Martin
A glowing sunrise beckons the eyes
Sunrise Kathleen Foley 12-5
Kathleen Foley
Wow of a sunrise
Sunrise Lisa Miller 12-5
Lisa Miller
However you frame it, a dazzling sunrise is a wonder
Sunrise Jayne Reeley 12-5
Jayne Reeley
'Reason to live: to see the paintings in the sky,' says Jayne Reeley
Sunrise Prineville Jeanette Colen 12-5
Jeanette Colen
'Beautiful sunrise this morning in Prineville, Oregon' says Jeanette Colen
Sunrise Steve Grediagin 12-5
Steve Grediagin
Another beautiful view of the sunrise clouds aglow
Sunrise Crooked River Gary Nauta 12-5
Gary Nauta
'Sunrise on our way to the Crooked River,' says Gary Nauta
Sunrise Sisters Post Office Tim Swanson 12-5
Tim Swanson
A 'special delivery' sunrise Tuesday morning at the Sisters Post Office
Sunrise Neff Road Susan Klampe 12-5
Susan Klampe
Sunrise from Neff Road in northeast Bend
Sunrise Powell Butte Noreen Halberstadt 12-5
Noreen Halberstadt
Tuesday sunrise from Licking Dog Ranch in Powell Butte
Sunrise Emily Rahn 12-5
Emily Rahn
Such a fine sunrise sight out your front door is never something to take for granted
Sunrise Max Smyth 12-15-1
Max Smyth
Quite the sight to wake up to
Sunrise Max Smith 12-15-2
Max Smyth
Even a parking lot is a special place to be some days

Amid an unseasonably mild early December, many Central Oregonians awakened to a spectacular sunrise Tuesday morning. Thanks for all the great photos - you can send us yours from the Share tab at KTVZ.COM!

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