Monday 20 February 2012

Country Sunset, City Sunset


Although it is only the end of February, it feels like Spring is imminent, especially since the days are getting longer and the sun is setting later in the day. When I was at my home in the country recently, I took this picture of the sunset on a beautiful clear evening. I like the way it looks like the sun is being lowered gently by the branches of the trees.


On my return to the city, I also took a photograph of the sunset just after the sun had gone down and the sky was a lovely pink. You can see how the ice on the river is breaking up in this early pre-Spring. In the country, the sunset is viewed over open fields or through trees. In the city, it is viewed behind buildings. But the sunset is beautiful no matter where you see it, city or country.

4 comments:

Knatolee said...

I like the comparison of city and country sunsets. I used to love living on the ocean in NS and being able to see the sun set right into the water. Lovely photos, Evlyn!

Ronna said...

Love the pix!

Jennifer Pearson Vanier said...

Great pics! I choose the country over the city any day. The trees seem to let the sun set more gently.

Elaine said...

I am definitely a country person, but oh my goodness, that city sunset is beautiful. The buildings almost look like ancient standing stones. Simply beautiful.