If there’s anything to like about winter, it’s the sunsets. Most of you may know by now that I’m not a winter person. Are used to be. Are used to love the snow the cold air and being out in at all. Somewhere along the line that changed and now my body doesn’t like the cold as much as it used to. but I do find some beauty in the winter season, like tonight. I don’t know about your part of the world, but here in the north east part of the United States, cooler temperatures mean more colorful sunsets.
I left Molly inside this time because it was a little chilly out and she had already had a crazy day. My focus was to capture a half a dozen or so raw shots of the sunset. I tried to capture these so they appeared as close to the actual thing as possible. I did not edit the photos afterwards so what you see is what the camera captured.
When I framed up the shots I tried my best to make sure that the horizon was straight. I also tried to make sure I included some items of interest as best as possible. Things like the reeds by the edge of the water, a log in the water, trees by the water, and other silhouettes. And most of my shots I believe the horizon was centered.
The sun set very quickly and the colors faded very fast. Soon the oranges and reds change to pale yellow‘s. As I was heading back home I made sure I took one or two more shots through the trees to capture their silhouettes by the waters edge.
I think I could shoot these scenes all day long every day if nature would allow. You can’t help but feel energized and a bit free after taking a bunch of photos like these. I have to say there was a little more pep in my step as I walked back home with the geese and ducks quacking in the background. The sun headset and I was ready for something hot to drink and something warm to eat. I had a smile on my face as I headed home, ready to tell Molly and my wife all about it.
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