The seven or so years since I started my outdoor treks are equal to 2,648 days. I figure I’ve been out on the trail and witnessed around 2,500 sunrises. Out of those sunrises I figure I’ve photographed 2,000 of them.

Each sunrise comes in several phases so I take a minimum of five photos for each sunrise. By September of 2022 I believe I have around 10,000 great Enid sunrise pics.

I’ve collected so many great sunrise photos that I now post one every morning on my active Facebook page for Enid Buzz. The photos have become very popular and I get positive comments daily and have requests to use the photos.

My sunrise photo album has enough pics that I have decided to put together a coffee table book. The photograph on this page is one of my favorites. I hope to fill the book with 365 Enid sunrise photos.

All photos have been taken with my iPhone. I believe I started out with an iPhone 6 and worked up to the iPhone 12. I do now edit many of the photos to help bring out what I feel are the true colors I see with my eyes.

Over the years I’ve become a much better photographer just due to taking these photos. I now understand composition, shadows, lighting and camera placement better. I’ve learned to get more creative as the years have passed and enjoy looking for new angles to use for taking the sunrise photos.

The two photos on this page show an example of what the actual scene looks like that I am photographing. In the daylight the photo is pretty boring without much beauty. The second photo shows the sunrise colors and the reflection of light off of the water. This one was almost a once in a lifetime shot!

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This is an average everyday photo of Crosslin during the day without much thought.

This is Crosslin at sunrise with a perfect mix of clouds and colors. I have yet to see this view and these colors again.

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Here is a collection of a few of my morning photographs from Enid, Oklahoma. These were taken during my morning or evening treks. I’ve added an inspirational quote or song lyric to them to help get you motivated. You are free to share these or pin them on Pinterest. Enjoy!

“Your Success Could Be Right Around The Corner!” – Curtis D. Tucker

“Be A Bright Spot.”

“Let Your Light Shine.”

“Sunny Day, Sweeping The Clouds Away…”

“Must Be The Season, When That Love Light Shines All Around Us.”

“Be A Ray Of Light.”

“Every Passing Storm Reveals The Sunshine” – Curtis D. Tucker

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Filming began in locations throughout Enid and reports started coming in as to the various locations. I popped over to the area of Enid where the main house was located and immediately saw director Paul Dano and the videographer walking down the street. Most of the film locations were blocked off by police and barricades so snagging photos was not an easy task.

My scene was to be filmed in Hennessey, Oklahoma, about 25 miles south of Enid. I was to be there pretty early for wardrobe and makeup. That morning, a large building in town began filling with all kinds of extras and film crew. We all slipped into costume and stood in line for makeup. I was given a heavy coating of dark brown makeup that made me look rather worn and rugged.

In Hennessey waiting in line for wardrobe and makeup. Thirteen of us were picked to be firefighter extras in the movie. We were fitted in Enid for wardrobe and met in Hennessey for filming. We all received make-up that really darkened our skin and appearance. While on this set we filmed several scenes with Jake Gyllenhaal.

My face after makeup. They used dark makeup on our faces, arms, hands and even fingernails.

A break for lunch while filming in Hennessey. Pizza was on the menu.

The main actors and director had lunch in the same area.

A big part of making a film is waiting. Here we were waiting on the next scene to be prepared. We filmed from early morning to after dark in Hennessey.

A few of our scenes were riding in the back of this truck with Jake. Here they were getting ready for a closeup of Jake in the truck.

This home on W. Maine and Polk was used for several scenes. They had to spray snow in the yard to make it look more like winter. It was cold outside while filming most of this film in Enid.

The crew discussing the upcoming scenes at this location.

Director Paul Dano looking over the location.

The crew filmed a night scene on W. Maine. They had two huge spotlights located a block away in each direction to help add light to the neighborhood. There were a couple of nights of filming very late at this location.

Jake discussing things with director Paul Dano.

Jake checking things out while waiting for the next scene on W. Maine. I think he was looking for me.

The safety crew discussing the upcoming fire scene at the home on W. Maine.

Jake pouring liquid on the front porch. There was a fire strip near the house which was lit to look like the spreading of the fire.

This fire scene on W. Maine took several takes. In one scene the porch actually caught on fire and there had to be repairs made to the home.

Jake and the crew filming the porch fire scene on W. Maine.

Some of the night driving scenes were filmed in the Waverly District in Enid. Paul and the crew were preparing to film from the back of a truck on W. Maine.

The family in the film lived in this house on Cottonwood. Many inside and outside scenes were filmed here. The home was vacant at the time.

Jake and Ed were out playing football to prepare for one of their scenes on Cottonwood.

The auto detail shop on E. Broadway was made to look like a working gas station. Although it was cold during filming there was no snow on the ground. The crew had to add all of the station props and snow.

The pumps, lights and merchandise in the station were all film props. The snow was blown in by a machine.

The crew blowing snow in for the gas station scene on E. Broadway.

The Turf Bar on E. Maine near the Main Street Bridge was used as a set. Jake and Ed filmed some of their scenes here.

Jake Gyllenhaal spent a little time walking around and checking out the Maine Street Bridge.

Most film locations had the is tent set up for the main actors and directors.

Ed Oxenbould grabbing a snack before filming outside the Turf Bar.

United Supermarket on E. Broadway was also a film location. Several local vintage cars were used in the film.

Ed road his blue bike up and down E. Broadway.

A scene was filmed on N. Washington above the old upholstery shop.

Enid Winnelson on N. Independence was made to look like Millers Fine Cars dealership.

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