I often think that the pre-sunrise is better than the actual sunrise! This morning, on my walk to the cliffs, a thick cloud base was over the eastern horizon, usually meaning a subdued sunrise and the scene burning out as the sun breaches the clouds. I also like the bright and dark combinations of the pre-sunrise, with nature awakening around you. A cold start with a chilling wind typified an autumnal dawn.
With the brightness arriving in the east, it would be easy to forget to look behind and to the west.
Thank you for looking.
All images taken with Sony RX10 Mk4.