Photography, Poetry, Summer, sunset

The Current Normal – Sky on Fire

The same night as the rainbow that I did capture, there was also a beautiful sunset. I turned around to head into the house and could not believe the colour of the sky to the West. It was otherworldly and the sky literally appeared to be on fire.

These photos were taken August 24, 2020.

Sky on Fire

Like flames galloping before the wind,

the Western sky burned as if on fire.

Even as the sun’s golden rays thinned,

ethereal visions did inspire.

Fleecy clouds floating aloft, stayed pinned

as if suspended on silver wire.

My security camera captured me capturing the sunset and returning home, while obviously still looking at the sunset.

Fiery closeup display…
…looked paler from afar
Clouds away from the sunset stayed white-ish
Wet streets make for the perfect reflection of colour

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kagould17

Not much to tell. After working for 3 companies over 43+ years (38 years 7 months with my last company), I finally got that promotion I had waited my entire career for……retirement. I have been exploring this new career for the past 7+ years and while it is not always exciting, the chance to do what I want for myself and my family instead of what my company wants has been very fulfilling. Early on, there was a long list of projects in my “to-do” hopper and I attacked these projects with a vengeance for the first 9 months of retirement. Eventually, my brain told me that this was not what retirement was about, so it took me another 5 months before my industriousness again took over and I attacked another line of projects, this time somewhat shorter and less complicated, as well as many new projects related to the family weddings in 2016. After going hard for 6 weeks and 3 weddings, my body was telling me to relax, then the flu bug hit and as soon as that was done with me, my sciatic acted up. No rest for the wicked. In 2020 and 2021, the Covid 19 pandemic changed the whole retirement gig. I was lucky to not be still working, for sure. I enjoy photography, gardening, working with my hands, walking, cycling, skiing, travelling, reading and creating special photo and video productions obtained in my first pastime. I may never become wealthy in any of these pursuits, but I already feel I am rich in life experiences far beyond any expectation.

19 thoughts on “The Current Normal – Sky on Fire”

  2. O my goodness, that’s a proper colour blast, Allan. It really looks like on fire. Over the last few days, I’ve seen a good few beautiful sunsets and sunrises, but nothing as dramatic as this. Thanks for sharing and happy fall. 🍂🍁😀 Aiva

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    1. I think what really did it for me was the red reflection in the wet pavement. It was otherworldly. And, it was just outside my front door. Fall is definitely here. The leaves are falling fast. I hope there are some left in the mountains by the time we get there. Thanks for reading Aiva. Allan

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    1. Thanks. The weather has certainly straightened around since our rainy June and July. Fall is here now, so have been enjoying the fine, sunny days. Thanks for reading. Allan

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