Time zones are a source of confusion and consternation (seriously, they’re insane to deal with). Jet lag can be surprisingly disruptive. There are some temporal challenges to transcontinental (not to mention intercontinental) travel.
But sometimes the time zones align and travel makes waking at dawn trivial. To get a view of the San Diego skyline with the perfect mix of lighting and color, and with minimal sleep deprivation, was a treat.
Decaseconds 
Very vibrant. Makes you want to get up in the morning.
Being a photographer makes it much more worthwhile to be a morning person, for sure.
Yes, I would agree. Unfortunately, it doesn’t make it easier to get up early.