I was happy to see this week’s photo challenge, “The Golden Hour”, since I have been doing a lot of sunrise and sunset photos lately. Living on an island makes that a no-brainer. And with unlimited windlight settings, it is easy to create the golden hour, regardless of the time of day. Cheating, maybe, but that is one of the perks of inhabiting a virtual world. So sue me 😉
I took this shot looking west from outside our home. While I love the coolness of the sunrise, it is the glorious warmth of a sunset that speaks to me most. The glow of the sun reflected on the clouds and the water is a reminder to me of the accomplishments of the day. But it is also an admonition that when tomorrow comes, it will be time to forget the achievements of yesterday and make our mark – no matter how lofty or simple – in the dawning of a new day. As the sun rises again to travel his path toward the fading of his glory once more, make the most of whatever your goals may be.
Please click the link above to view the other entries in this week’s photo challenge.
Pics by Peep 
You really are talented. I’m not surprised, its just a reiteration. Lovely.
Thank you 🙂 I keep trying!
–oooh gorgeous! You really capture that sunny lazy Summer’s evening sunset feel terrifically here… I’m envious!
Yay! And it’s NOT a portrait! lol maybe I’m learning something from you after all 😉
If you’ve picked up anything from the thoughts and ideas on my blog, I am REALLY flattered!
Then be flattered 🙂
This is a fantastic shot! Love the combination of colors.
Thank you! I get to cheat in Second Life and take and retake the shot if I don’t think they come out right 😉 But sometimes I get lucky!
Haha…that helps. But that’s why it’s perfect, you get to practice! 🙂
Just lovely 🙂
Thank you so much 🙂
Stunning picture.
Thank you, Colline 🙂
This photo is surreal!!!
Oh, thank you! I’ll take surreal 😀
wonderful job and so true words, my enlightened no what the hour friend 😀
lol only with a torch 😉
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