Why are we, as humans, so fascinated with sunsets? No matter our age or location, if there's an amazing sunset... the world seems to stop and admire.
Towards the end; natural unretouched colors. The first land at right is Protection Island; in the background, Vancouver Island, Canada
While I was working on a totally unrelated Steemit post, I looked out the window from my home office and realized that it was "going to be a good one."
The initial views from my office that go me up and outside
I shouted "Watch Sunsets!" at 
And we were treated to quite the show!
First, it was just intense orange and yellow everywhere... the last of the sun bouncing off the clouds above
As we stood there, watching nature unfold in a most spectacular manner, I could help but wonder at the universal appeal of sunsets. Even when I was a little kid, I would stop and watch the sunset. Today, in my mid-50s, I do the same thing... as does half the world around me.
A different angle, and slightly wider view...
Sunsets are evocative. They seem to "reach" us, at some very deep level. Is it a remnant from our prehistoric ancestors? We look at the fading light of day? Or is it just pure aesthetic beauty? Nature... creating "art" in a way we have no possible way of replicating... try as we might?
Only five minutes later, the sky became red and pink and purple-- the brightest I have seen in maybe 10 years!
I don't know. The photos in this post are complete unretouched; not color enhanced... they are "as it appeared." And yet? They pale in comparison to the real thing... hope you enjoyed this brief interlude!
The final flames across the sky... a couple more minutes, and all we had was a deep red "ember" at the horizon
How about YOU? Why do you think we're fascinated by sunsets? Do they remind you of something? Do they evoke memories? Or do they just look pretty? Or is it something completely different? Leave a comment-- share your experiences-- start the conversation!
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Posted 20170625 22:29 PDT