Smokey Sunset

Some of the smoke from the fires in Northern California has drifted up to us which makes for poor air quality. It also makes for some beautiful sunsets and sunrises. This photo was taken near my home last evening. Maralee

Smokey Sunset #2

Last night I went back to the canal armed with my Nikon to take photos of the sun setting in the band of smoke. It didn't disappoint. The sun was a red ball setting behind the smoke. The fire has grown in size and people's homes are in danger. The smoke is blanketing the city …

Red/Orange Sunset

We still have some residual smoke from the fires in the area lingering in the air. It does make from some dramatic sunrises and sunsets. The sun in this sunset on Friday night was very red although it's hard to capture the color of the sun because it is so bright.  On the one photo where …

Red Sunrise

We have had a layer of smoke hanging over the city for several days due to several fires in the state.  Each morning this week, the sun rose as a huge, red ball but I didn't time it right to take photos until this morning. This is actually 2 photos combined.  I had to take …