Sunrise, Sunset: Sunrise Iron Mountain, Sunset Mount Woodson, Poway.
In the unlikely event that we were asked which is the most beautiful place to take photographs, we would not be able to offer an answer. However, we would add that sunrises and sunsets on Iron Mountain in Poway, particularly the interplay of clouds, mist and haze together with the small body of water, ground-cover, boulders and of course, the sunrays is a spectacular location at which to seek and find tranquility and beauty. We have a theory. I'm pleased you asked. We have contrasted a recent sunrise on Iron Mountain (12/20) with a sunset of Mountain Woodson (12/5), its higher and tougher neighbor. Yes, it's true. Mountains are inclined to be competitive and so there is much rivalry between the two. When it comes to visual beauty and views, the smaller Iron Mountain comes out on top. Yet, they are close together. As an aside, which probably influences our observation and conclusion about the merits of these San Diego icons, is that Woodson has a peak covered in towers, dist...