Last evening I had a meeting with a young man I am mentoring.
We met near his home, at Moonlight Beach in the small California coastal town of Encinitas.
“Don’t forget: Beautiful sunsets need cloudy Skies...”
– Paulo Coelho –
Our meeting was scheduled for 6PM, but I arrived deliberately early so that I could get in a short surf session.
One Spectacular Sunset — Original Image by @creatr
Boy, was it ever short! But short is far better than not, and the evening was lovely and the water warm - about 69 degrees Fahrenheit.
I caught one wave, or perhaps it would be more accurate to say that one wave caught me. It turned out to be a quick drop, rail grab, and dump into a washing-machine-like spin cycle. Even so, spending fifteen minutes in the ocean made my day!
After showering and cleaning up,
I met with the young man shortly after 6PM. He had visited my booth at Maker Faire San Diego and asked for some guidance. I'm always happy to encourage a young person's interest in technical matters.
One Spectacular Sunset — Original Image by @creatr
Situated on a bluff above the beach,
We set up a couple of folding chairs where we could watch the waves and the sunset while we talked. As we conversed, I took this series of photos of the setting sun.
One Spectacular Sunset — Original Image by @creatr
It was an idyllic setting.
Sitting, discussing interesting topics, and watching the sun sink slowly in the west.
One Spectacular Sunset — Original Image by @creatr
Beautiful. Lower and lower...
Only half a sun still visible now.
One Spectacular Sunset — Original Image by @creatr
Almost gone.
Distant clouds obscure the sun's crest.
One Spectacular Sunset — Original Image by @creatr
What amazing highlights in the clouds!
A couple of large waves stretch shadows across their faces as the sun disappears below the horizon.
One Spectacular Sunset — Original Image by @creatr
Truly spectacular.
God's artistic handiwork, writ large upon the sky. A lone gull soars overhead, while spectators on the adjacent bluff enjoy the view.
One Spectacular Sunset — Original Image by @creatr
One last, large wave crashes on the beach.
Glorious pastel colors shade into brilliant golden highlights on clouds still brightly illuminated by the now hidden sun.
One Spectacular Sunset — Original Image by @creatr
That's all, folks!
Thanks for stopping by and enjoying the sunset with me.
FIN
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