Arizona Sunset

Harvesting in the Waning Light

The sun was setting and the day was almost done.  But not for everyone.

Moon Sets in the West

The moon set last night just after the sun set.  Not visible for most of the day because of the bright light of the sun.  The moon made a brief appearance after sunset before setting itself a few minutes later.

Vines At Sunset

While most photographers turn their lens to the sunset, sometimes it pays to turn it to what the sun is setting on.  In this case the ivy growing on the wall takes on a glow that it doesn’t have the rest of the day.

Sunset on the Catalinas

As we enter our 44th day over 100 my thoughts turn to last fall and cool evenings when I could setup a tripod without oven mitts and wait for the sun to turn the mountains into gold.

Oro Valley Public Art

Monsoon rains had filled the sky most of the afternoon and evening.  There were heavy clouds with thunder and lightening goin on all around.  Just has the sun was setting it popped out under the clouds for about 5 minutes.  The slot for light was very narrow and focused.  It hit the mountains and I knew where I wanted to be.  I also knew I had less than 5 minutes to be there and still have the light.

I made it set up and got off about 6 quick shots before the light and the sun were gone for the day.  This one was the keeper.  Shot with an Ultra Wide angle at 14mm.  1.6 sec exposure at f8.