Cape San Blas is a beautiful inlet in the Gulf of Mexico, in the Florida panhandle, south of Panama City. After spending a day there snorkeling and exploring, was driving back to the campsite in the Apalachicola National Forest, with no specific intention of capturing a sunset. However, as the sun descended further toward the horizon, I noticed the thick clouds providing this beautiful orb. So I began a chase after the orb to capture it. Running short on time, I pulled off the road at a spot that I thought would allow me to make the capture through the palm trees. I also endured quite a few bites from the swarms of gnats that were common to this area. But the excitement of the chase, and the thrill of the capture was well worth it!
As the sun was setting, I was walking around the pier, looking for something to capture my eye. The lighting, shadows, and shimmery, glazed reflections not only captured my eye, but enthralled me! I was so in love with the scene, that I took at least 100 shots in continuous mode, hoping to capture the perfect combination. I really wanted to represent the full magnificence of the scene, and was very pleased with the result. It's topped off by a bonus of what appears to be a heart, reflected in the sand from the sun.
A glorious display of sunset colors, painted across the sky and water, with the sun setting behind the Adirondack Mountains of New York. Taken from Vermont looking across Lake Champlain.