Vlogs September 8, 2026 4:23 video

Above the Clouds at Sunrise

A 4 a.m. start, freezing hands and a sea of cloud below the peaks. Worth every minute.

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Some shots you can’t plan. You just get up early, climb in the dark, and hope the clouds behave. On this morning they did: the valley disappeared under a white sea and the peaks slowly turned from blue to gold.

First light on the high peaks.
First light on the high peaks.
Filming sunrise in the mountainsKeep spare batteries inside your jacket, set up before first light, and run a long timelapse while you film handheld. You’ll be glad you have both in the edit.

Hanok Khati

Hanok Khati is a travel content creator, documentary filmmaker, and cultural explorer dedicated to unveiling the world's most compelling stories. More about me →

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