Thursday, July 28, 2016

Sunset in the East

Every now and then we get one of these weird sunsets in the east!  It happens when the conditions for a sunset are there (setting sun and clouds), but there are no clouds in the west.  The result may not be as dramatic as a bright western sunset, but it`s nice to see.  It happened again just last week.

It started out with what I thought was a really interesting evening sky.  It just smelled like a sunset might be coming, so I stayed out on the back deck to watch..

Over half an hour there were some interesting clouds; this line was the start of it.

That line of clouds broke up a little, and shifted position as it drifted to the east.

Soon, it was turning a faint pink.

And then a more dramatic pink!  This is looking pretty well straight to the east.

After that picture, I turned around and for a brief second thought maybe we did get some western sunset, but but it was a reflection in the kitchen window!.

It never got to brilliant colours, but I find these `sunsets in the east fascinating.

In fact, it extended all the way from east of us overhead to south of us, but my camera wasn`t wide angle enough to capture it.  I must try and remember that my cellphone can take panorama shots; it would have been perfect here.

A couple of you commented on the heat here, and I have to admit for those of you who live in Texas or Florida, it is probably almost cool.  But when it hits 30°C (which is only 86°F), I begin to feel it, especially if it`s humid.  I guess it`s what the body gets used to!

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20 comments:

  1. Good eye. You've reminded me of something I've seen many times and explained how it happens.

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  2. Beautiful sky shots! I like it when the clouds start picking up the pink colors of sunset.

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  3. Beautiful, and those magic moments that fly past so quickly, you captured every one.

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  4. Gorgeous sunset. Beautiful pictures!

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  5. Oh, yah, I always turn my back to the sunset, just to see what's happening. Good job!

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  6. Hello, beautiful clouds and colors. Great skywatch! It is hot and humid here in Maryland. Happy Friday, enjoy your weekend!

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  7. I am also uncomfortable by the time it gets to 85 and sunny. It is definitely what you are accustomed to experiencing. Love your pretty eastern sunset. Very nice indeed. :-)

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  8. Wow---just gorgeous.... Interesting to see a sunset while looking EAST.... Sometimes things like that happen... I am always fascinated by sky pictures at all times of day and in all kinds of conditions... Great post..
    Hugs,
    Betsy

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  9. Amazing! Some can tell the weather by the color of the sunrises and sets.

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  10. nature never ceases to amaze!! these are really pretty and it was a fun sequence to follow!!!

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  11. Lovely patterns and colours in those clouds!

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  12. Lovely PINK skies. Glad you have picked up the camera and using your writing skills. Keep on, keeping on.
    JM, Illinois-U.S.A.

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  13. Amazing colour and patterns - a joy to see.

    All the best Jan

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  14. It happens so slowly and does require patience to capture those golden moments.

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  15. I love pink and blue skies. Interesting patterns. Beautiful.

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  16. Love it! every shot is different, and it gets pinker and pinker.

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  17. Lovely photos . I can take heat just not the humidity . Thanks for sharing , have a good weekend !

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