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Sundog while climbing Rimrock

I was on an Appalachian Mountain Club excursion which was the Mt. Cardigan Lodge Weekend. I chose to hike Orange Mtn., Mt. Gilman, & Rimrock that Saturday with my fellow AMC hikers. When we reached the peak of Rimrock I looked up and noticed this phenomenon in the sky. No one else noticed it but me. I felt it was a sign from our Creator since I am Native American. I had been grieving the loss of my marriage for 7 long years and I felt it was a significant sign for change and new beginnings for me.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 05.2016
Date Uploaded: 05.2016
Photo Location: Alexandria, New Hampshire, United States of America
Camera: SM-G920P
Copyright: © Danielle Reis