My Sunsets

I love sunsets. They are magical, awesome, inspiring day-enders. Whether the sky goes mellowing red, or golden, or even dark during a storm, the calming, peaceful feeling that sunsets bring never changes. If sun rises make a day bright, I'd say sunsets definitely make days brighter.

 

I have gone through great lengths trying to catch sunsets. As much as possible, I capture sunsets from different places. The following are some of my most-treasured sunsets, immortalized in pictures. I keep them as souvenirs, and when I feel down and not-so-good, I just bring them out and revel at the majestic effect. 

 

I hope you enjoy them as well as I do. :)

This was taken in April 2010 when I and my friend joined in the celebration of Earth Day. We had fun with the chanting, rowing, touring, watching and tree-planting. I waited for the sun to set (I exchanged a whole afternoon's worth of time) and spent the last hours of the day listening to an orchestra with their environmentally-themed musical production. The man in this picture is a resident of the nearby area, an informal settler, who depends on his catch from Manila Bay for food.

 

Feeling tourist-y on the port of Tagbilaran Bohol, I took several shots of the setting sun. I was with a group of friends, on our way back home (to where we temporarily lived) from the Island of Cebu. It was a trip for lasts... :"(

Aptly titled, this one is my all-time favorite. I love the mysterious effect. I was on top of one of the hills, panting due to the uphill run, when I took this. What a beautiful reward for literally chasing the sun! I hope to go back there for another set of beautiful sunsets! 

 

These are the first sunsets I captured on film. Tired after almost a day of touring the Ilocos region, er, its historical, tourist landmarks, we decided to stop by and take a dip. The water was refreshing, the fine sand relaxing to the tired feet, and the sunset? Stunning! :)

 

I took this shot from my bedroom window. Yey! sunset close to home, though I do not always get this view. I also love the puppy cloud (do you see it?)

I love sunsets.
I run after them, chasing them like crazy.

I love sunsets.
Their mellowing redness is just awesome.

I love sunsets.
Basking under its warmth and cozy glow relaxes dead tired body, and soul.

I love sunsets.

Majestic.

Mysterious. 

Beautiful.

I love sunsets.

"Everytime I experience a beautiful sunset, I always miss my beautiful friends - the special angels God has sent to my life. 

I cannot help but stop and thank Him for such a wonderful blessing."

May we all have peaceful and beautiful sunsets all the days of our lives.