Sunset Memories


Sunset is my favorite time of day. I love the drama of the changing sky and the pretty colors that spread across it. Of course, the best sunsets are always over water so I've compiled some of the most memorable sunsets of my island travels. My all time favorite is this stunning sunset over Hilton Head Island, above. The Spanish moss dripping over the water just ups the dazzling effect.


This sunset is dipping down over Eleuthera in the photo above. The amber and apricot hues over the water and palm trees create a lovely image.



I think this flame-colored sunset over Cozumel is the most striking. It looks like streaks of fire rolling over the water. The fact that I viewed this from a pirate ship seems extremely appropriate.


In Fajardo, Puerto Rico, the slip of rosiness behind the palm tree on the right qualifies as the most delicate sunset. Do you have any sunset (or sunrise) memories from your travels?

Comments

Jean-Luc Picard said…
You've seen some fabulous sunsets!
December 10, 2011 at 7:09 AM
Fly Girl said…
Jean-Luc, I'm about ready for more now!
December 10, 2011 at 8:50 AM
Oneika said…
These are lovely. The coolest sunset I've ever seen was in Zanzibar! I wish I had a better camera back then to capture it!
December 11, 2011 at 9:19 AM
Fly Girl said…
Oneika, Zanzibar! Just the thought of that sounds amazing.
December 11, 2011 at 9:27 AM
A Cuban In London said…
Oh, yes, that first photo gets my prize. You're right, it's about the drama, isn't it? I love sunsets.

Many thanks. That was a fantastic and visually beautiful post.

Greetings from London.
December 11, 2011 at 12:39 PM
Fly Girl said…
Cubano, I think we both appreciate drama!
December 11, 2011 at 2:48 PM
Andrew Graeme Gould said…
They're all gorgeous shots, Rosalind! I have special memories of sunsets at Urulu/Ayers Rock in central Australia.
December 12, 2011 at 11:27 AM
Fly Girl said…
Andrew, thanks, coming from a skilled professional, that means a lot. Ururlu sounds unforgettable, you should post those.
December 12, 2011 at 3:50 PM
Florida Keys Beach said…
I must say you might have had a fabulous experience with these sunset memories. I simply loved those sunset pictures, thanks..!!
December 14, 2011 at 4:56 AM
Fly Girl said…
Florida, thanks for visiting!
December 14, 2011 at 6:08 AM
shenandoah bed and breakfast said…
You must have wonderful and fantastic experience. Very beautiful and charming I have seen second time first one I saw in Luray, Virginia. I had wonderful time over there.
January 26, 2012 at 11:41 PM
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