Ailsa from Where’s my Backpack? and host of the Travel Theme has chosen ‘Sunset’ as this weeks subject. I first saw it on Mahdu’s sunset post from The Urge to Wander and a comment struck a chord with me – no matter where in the world we might be we all watch the same sun as it sets. It’s inspired me to join in this weeks theme with some sunset shots from my own travels.
I find it hypnotic to watch as the sun dips beneath the horizon and will never tire of a beautiful sunset; a time to pause and reflect on the beauty of our world. Here are some of my favourite shots which I hope capture that magical moment.
A beautiful golden sunset in Mauritius and then afterwards (below) as the deeper pinks colour the ocean against the moody clouds.
The sunset (below) was in Sorrento this year – we stopped by a small bar overlooking the sea where a crowd of regulars gathered each evening to watch the spectacle. This deep red sunset was stunning.
The setting sun reflected on rocks near Sossusvlei, Namibia – not strictly a sunset but I loved the way the rocks took on the deep orange and russet hues of the sinking sun.
And finally a sunset from home taken in May this year. It’s a bit grainy as it was taken on a compact and I’ve zoomed in and cropped hard but I like the misty feel of it – for some reason the sun was enormous that evening.
Beautiful sunsets!
Thank you – love sunrises too if I can wake up in time!
Wow, I’m just playing catch up on entries as I’ve been on the road – these are just incredible, Suzanne. That last one is out of this world, the like button doesn’t convey how much I love this shot. xxx Ailsa
Thank you so much Ailsa for your positive and encouraging comments – made my day!
All wonderful images – that last one is just fabulous!
Thank you I’m so glad you enjoyed them all. The last one is a bit special as
it was the view from the back of our house – I’ve never seen the setting sun
look so big as it did that evening (how lucky I was there to catch it).
Beautiful shots. They’re all gorgeous, but the last two I especially love!
Thank you
Beautiful!
Thanks Kathryn
Though the experts seem to frown on sunset shots, most of us can’t resist shooting them. I know that I can’t. The composition of the third one with the gull is my favourite.
They are irresistible – all that warm colour, light and reflection. I just can’t help myself either!
No 3 for me please- it’s gorgeous! But they’re all lovely. These challenges are catchy aren’t they, Suze? I was nearly lured into this one but I restrained myself!
The combination of travel and photography proved irresistible Jo!
Oh my! Absolutely stunning sunsets Suzanne!
Thank you for the inspiration Madhu