Category: Sunsets
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April’s fury
The month of April went out in a fury. Most of the month saw perfect spring-like weather with lots of sunshine and ideal temperatures. The Friday before the end of the month, a storm system blew through the area and stayed until the first of May. Thunderstorms brought strong winds, hail, and occasional downpours along…
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A sunset and a sailboat
It’s a beautiful thing to watch the sunset on the beach. The sound of the waves, the breeze in my hair, and sand on my toes make it real. The sunset becomes even more appealing when a sailboat floats into our seascape. Before you know it, cameras pop up in the air with beach-goers snapping…
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Spring Equinox Sunset
The spring equinox, aka the vernal equinox, occurred earlier in the week, marking the first day of spring in the Northern Hemisphere. It is the first of two days each year when the sun illuminates equally in the Northern and Southern hemishperes. The other day of each year is the Autunmal Equinox to start the…
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Moonset and a flower
On this particular morning, the moon was due to set 15 minutes before the sunrise. This was a worthy reason to get out of bed. So just before dawn, I walked outside to head to the beach. First thing, I find a beautiful blooming flower from the cereus cactus. The middle of the brilliant white…
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Sunsets of September
September sunsets never disappoint. The rainy season gives us beautiful sunsets or gray skies. Below are beautiful sunsets from the first week of September.
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Sunset at the marina
Viewing the sunset in a new spot provides a different perspective. On a few occasions, I’ve had the pleasure of watching the sunset while sitting dockside at a local marina. And it is absolutely amazing. The masts of sailboats line the marina across the horizon. In the sky, different colors blend together while the clouds…