Sunset photo sequence captures infinite variety of sky colors and moods

I often photographs sunsets in my surroundings because I am blessed to have easy access to three parks that offer abundant views across open water and sky and provide perfect vantage points to photograph these spectacular gifts of Nature.

Every few months, however, I see one of those extra special sunsets that astonishes a very humble observer with its bold array of orange, yellow, pink, red and purple colors, suspended in the clouds over the wide mouth of the Ashley River, or for miles in the 180-degree vistas at Waterfront Park overlooking Charleston Harbor.

I quicken my steps to take pictures because all these spectacular sunsets are so fleeting and linger just long enough to completely dazzle the viewer.

Such was the case two days ago at Brittlebank Park on the Ashley River. From beginning to end, this sunset had everything. Total time for this sequence: 10-15 minutes.

I captured its beauty from many vantage points, and the river being at low tide only accentuated the majesty of this sunset.

I come away from looking at and photographing these sunsets with awe and reverence, hushed into silence as the night descends.

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