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Nature Bests the Winter Lights at Coulon Park
Don’t you just love the unexpected?
Last Saturday I went for a walk at Coulon Park to see the Winter Lights. I was there late afternoon, waiting for the lights to come on after sunset, which was to occur at 4:18 p.m.
It was a gorgeous day for a walk, with the mountain out and fall colors reflecting on the lake during the golden hour.
Around 4:13 the sun began to set, and the lights appeared in the trees, the stony walkers and buildings.
The lights were pretty,
but it was soon evident there was magic in the sky.
Forgetting about the winter lights behind me, I sat gawking, while the sky changed colors, from gold to pink and crimson.
By 5:00 pm the sky rested, and the winter lights took over.
Pretty, but no comparison to what I witnessed in the sky, one of the best sunsets of my life.
A truly festive evening.
Sharing with Sunday Stills
~ Susanne
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Wow, I love your beautiful sunset photos, Susanne! Well done. 😊
It was easy! Point and shoot! The sunset was amazing!!
I see, that’s what I usually do with my Nikon, then process the images. Shooting in Manual is okay too.
I just meant that the sunset was incredible, and you couldn’t go wrong no matter what you did! I took some pictures with my phone, and others with my good camera (Lumix FZ300) and both turned out fine. (no processing necessary!)
The majestic light display at sunset and sunrise can outshine our best efforts. 😊 Beautiful photos! 🌺
Yes, indeed! The Creator’s work is better than ours! 🙂 Thank you.
Wow, just wow, Susanne! I love it when nature steals the show! All of it so festive and awesome photography!
Thank you, Terri! It was thrilling to see that sunset take over the sky and the lake in so many glorious colors! It was indeed festive! 🙂
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Yes, the Winter Lights would have trouble matching that. You got to see a bit of everything it seems.
I had a pleasant walk during the golden hour, got to see the Winter Lights and was rewarded with a magnificent sky! I can’t complain. 😊
Stunning sunsets; nature always comes out on top 😃
It was thrilling to see it! 😍
Absolutely breathtaking photos!
Thank you! It was a one of a kind sunset! 🤩
It’s like Mother Nature sees the park and nearby properties putting up lights and says “pullllllleeeaaaasssse! You call that pretty. I’ll show you a real light show!” Beautiful.
Exactly! No comparison! 🤩
What a sunset! Proof that nature can put on a wonderful show with no help from us 😀
Truly! All I could do was sit in wonder! 😍
I completely agree that nature won! What a magnificent sunset, Susanne. One of the benefits of living so far west, undoubtedly.
Best wishes, Pete.
It truly was magnificent, Pete. One for the record books!! 🤩
That was an amazing sunset!! Thanks for sharing.
So glad you enjoyed it! It was something special!
I love your photography. Each year you get even better. I am grateful to be a recipient of your talent.
Such a thoughtful comment. Thank you. I feel like the sunset gets full credit for this one. It was fabulous.
The Christmas lights are beautiful but pale when compared to the sunset sky!!! Great photos!
Thanks so much! The sky was the clear winner!!
You witnessed and captured a splendid sight that just makes me want to experience it in person.
Thank you! I was happy to catch that sunset.
Those lights are so pretty. What a beautiful sunset as well.
Thank you!
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Awesome captures! Thanks for sharing those
Thanks so much! I’m glad you enjoyed the pictures!
So beautiful! Well done
Thank you. 🙂