Thursday, February 21, 2013

Sunset

"Give me the splendid silent sun at sunset." - Walt Whitman

"Clouds come floating into my life....to add color to my sunset sky." - Rabindranath Tagore

I took these last week while standing on my back deck. The first was looking west before sunset. Beyond the trees the sun filtering through the clouds looked like a giant glowing lamppost. The bottom image showing the soft pink and purple hues of the clouds was taken facing north.

Linking to Skywatch.

34 comments:

DeniseinVA said...

Always enjoy my visits here. Pretty views and a magical sunset.

Karen Lakis said...

They are both so pretty. I love the pink in the second one!

Elizabeth Edwards said...

beautiful shots. ( :

Anonymous said...

So very pretty!

Rose said...

I love the soft glow of the bottom photo...

Red said...

Sunsets, sunrises ...all beautiful and hard to photograph. Nicely done.

Icy BC said...

Gorgeous sky photos! The colors jump out so pretty!!

Grandma Barb's This and That said...

Beautiful sunsets and great quotes to go with!

EG CameraGirl said...

Both photos have a peaceful quality that I like very much.

TexWisGirl said...

very pretty!

Sallie (FullTime-Life) said...

Beautiful sky from every direction!

Betsy Banks Adams said...

Gorgeous photos, Carletta. I love both of them --but the colors in that last one are fabulous.
Hugs,
Betsy

A Colorful World said...

Very soft and lovely, both of them!

Leave It To Davis said...

God is a very talented artist! And you have done a wonderful job of capturing His work!

Charlene N. K. said...

Nice sky captures. The quotes too are truly heartwarming and inspiring.

Laura said...

both such beautiful sky images Carletta, thanks for sharing:-)

HansHB said...

A great SWF post!

Sylvia K said...

Such a beautiful way to end a day -- any day!! Wonderful captures as always, Carletta! Hope you have a lovely weekend! Enjoy!

eileeninmd said...

Beautiful sunset capture, Carletta. And I love the quote too, very pretty. Happy Skywatching!

Karen said...

Hi Carletta, beautiful images, I love the last shot.

Mimi said...

I recognise that "Clouds" quote, it's one I love.
And what a beautiful photo, love those purple hues.

Jori said...

Beautiful sunsets!

Carole M. said...

I always love the silhouettes of bare branches; beautiful images

Carver said...

Beautiful sky and I love the way the bare trees look.

Unknown said...

Love the mood in your first pic -beautiful and serene!

Karen said...

Great shots. Love the tree silhouettes!

Karen @ Beatrice Euphemie said...

Love those gorgeous sky colors. The black trees against the beautiful sky is so amazing. xx

Jidhu Jose said...

lovely
Happy Skywatch Friday

Unknown said...

serene winter skies. i love the tinge of pink.

kayerj said...

love the rosy skies.

Gattina said...

Gives me the impression that it is freezing cold ! Beautiful pictures !

Kerri Farley said...

"Whoosh!" ..... that's my breath being taken away. Truly lovely!

Liz said...

Beautiful pics. Happy sky watching.

My sky.

Stewart M said...

Nice skies - always like the addition of some trees.

Cheers - Stewart M - Melbourne