quiltmonkey Posted August 14, 2008 Report Share Posted August 14, 2008 Sunset this morning? That sounds odd, doesn't it??? A coworker shared this with me today. She must have used a filter on her lense to get the golden effect. We've been getting unprecendented rain these past few weeks in my area, so seeing the sun is a welcome site. This is what she said: "I think the cloud was holding up the sun for me...just so I could get down to the lake..." Taken in Fairbanks, on 8/14/08 at 12:30 a.m. In this photo, the sun is currently in the north west sky. Now, those of you who might think that a sun setting in the north west.... well, what can I say? It's Alaska and the sun isn't really setting...it's just lingering in the sky. LOL! Way up here, our sunrises and sunsets linger for hours on end, they don't happen quickly as one would see near the tropics or equator. Because we are so far north, we have some amazing (long lasting) views of sunrise and sunset around the fall and spring equinox. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary Beth Posted August 14, 2008 Report Share Posted August 14, 2008 where it is?? I want to see it!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dtreusch Posted August 14, 2008 Report Share Posted August 14, 2008 Where's the picture?? Debbi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltmonkey Posted August 14, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 14, 2008 Sorry,,,had problems it was too big (a BMP) and I needed to fiddle with it and change it to a JPG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mskazooli Posted August 14, 2008 Report Share Posted August 14, 2008 Wonderful shot!! This is sunset? Wonder what sunrise looks like?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hayevymae Posted August 14, 2008 Report Share Posted August 14, 2008 Unbelievably Beautiful!!! If you stare at it long enough, you can almost imagine being there! Thanks for sharing Shana! :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonnie Posted August 14, 2008 Report Share Posted August 14, 2008 Someday, I want to get to Alaska to see these gorgeous sunset...sunrises and the Northern Lights....had them in Montana, but I want to see them up close and personal..... just another one of the Bucket List things.... I was even looking at the real estate prices in Shana's area....there were three houses that I would consider if I were to move there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeanros Posted August 14, 2008 Report Share Posted August 14, 2008 Just beautiful, what a wonderful picture. Jean Mille Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobbi Posted August 14, 2008 Report Share Posted August 14, 2008 Oh Shana, that's magnificent! I LOVE the photo ops that nature creates! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary Beth Posted August 14, 2008 Report Share Posted August 14, 2008 okay, Alaska is my next stop!! Beautiful!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renae Posted August 14, 2008 Report Share Posted August 14, 2008 I have been there and they are both beautiful!!! Thanks for reminding me Shana that Alaska is beautiful!!!!:) Renae Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilting Heidi Posted August 14, 2008 Report Share Posted August 14, 2008 Shana that is just beautiful and the reflection on the lake is just as stunning! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boni Posted August 14, 2008 Report Share Posted August 14, 2008 Now THAT's a sunset! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stagecl Posted August 14, 2008 Report Share Posted August 14, 2008 Wow...stunning! I love pictures like this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seakitten Posted August 14, 2008 Report Share Posted August 14, 2008 Spectacular. Thanks for sharing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoleneK Posted August 14, 2008 Report Share Posted August 14, 2008 AMAZING - what a site that would've been. Thankfully your friend was able to capture this for us less fortunate. Thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meg_marsh Posted August 14, 2008 Report Share Posted August 14, 2008 So beautiful - just draws you in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoryJM Posted August 14, 2008 Report Share Posted August 14, 2008 That is just incredible!! A friend of mine just got back from Alaska and just hearing him talk about it made me want to go. Seeing this, I HAVE to go!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lizziesgirl Posted August 14, 2008 Report Share Posted August 14, 2008 Shana, That is a wonderful pic. Today is my 45th birthday and to think that wonderful view happened on my birthday makes me feel really special. Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PattyJo Posted August 14, 2008 Report Share Posted August 14, 2008 Absolutely beautiful. That cloud looks like God's hand to me. He holds the sun,the moon and the stars in the sky. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimmiequilts Posted August 15, 2008 Report Share Posted August 15, 2008 Shana, thank you for the terrific picture, it's glorious! :cool: My nephew and his Bride arrived in Fairbanks almost 2 weeks ago and the weather hasn't been welcoming! I bet they loved today. Tim will be going to the Middle East next month and Jackie will be returning home to her teaching job until his tour is over. They were married on the beach in Long Branch, NJ last month. It was beautiful and so much fun! My niece is there visiting them this week and his parents will be going up mid September before he deploys. They had already ordered Milepost Magazine but thank you all for the info on what they would need arriving in Alaska, I did warn them about the bugs and Tim wrote that they used a gallon of windshield washer fluid a day on the way up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merryjo2003 Posted August 15, 2008 Report Share Posted August 15, 2008 Okay Shana, I'm on my way! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
April W Posted September 16, 2008 Report Share Posted September 16, 2008 This is sunrise in Everton Missouri on August 26th Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoleneK Posted September 16, 2008 Report Share Posted September 16, 2008 So different from Alaska sunset yet just as beautiful. I love morning mist, it has such a great effect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
April W Posted September 16, 2008 Report Share Posted September 16, 2008 It just seemed so quiet and peaceful sitting on the front porch. And it was my grandson's 5th birthday that day, so I have something special from "his special day.' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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