Another Smokey Sunset 

We've had a lot of smoke in the area recently. Unhealthy amounts. It has cleared a bit over us but it's still wuite thick over the mountains. I was able to go for a short walk right about sunset. It sure was pretty. 

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 …

Smokey Sunset

The smoke from the wildfires has returned - with a vengeance. I went out for a short walk around sunset last night and there was ash falling out of the sky. The sun was setting and there was a band at the base of the smoke where the sun was a big red ball. You …

Smokey Sunset

As I mentioned yesterday, we have a lot of smoke in the air due to regional forest wildfires. The closest fire is about 75 miles from us and is now 56,000 acres. I took these photos of the sunset last evening. The mountains aren't visible until the sun starts to set behind it and then …

Sparks Lake Sunset

Our Saturday excursion to Sparks Lake for star trails photography started earlier in the evening for the sunset. The sunset wasn't particularly dramatic without any clouds in the sky. The red-orange color in the background is smoke from a wildfire off in the distance. But there were people out in their canoes and kayaks enjoying …