Shooting into the sun on a lovely February evening at Knight's Key.
Not much more than half an hour elapsed from the first picture to the last. But what a beautiful few minutes it was.
I'm linking to SKYWATCH FRIDAY because the Florida Keys are such a perfect place to watch the sky.
And there's certainly no better place for scenery junkies to hang out. So this post is linked to Gemma's SCENIC WEEKENDS.
To see beautiful scenery and beautiful skies from all over the world visit both memes and click on the links. Thanks to Gemma for Scenic Weekends and Yogi and the team for SWF.
Lovely sunset captures, Sallie! In the first one, the sunset is my favorite. Where the sun is, I see a set of "eyes":)
Posted by: Emille | February 21, 2013 at 12:53 PM
Oh Sallie these are so, so beautiful... how marvelous that you were there to see this in person. Thank you for your lovely comments on my post. You touched my heart:-)
Posted by: Laura Hegfield | February 21, 2013 at 12:57 PM
Such a glorious way to end a day, Sallie!! Superb captures! Thanks for sharing with us!! Have a great weekend!
Posted by: sylviakirk | February 21, 2013 at 01:01 PM
Lovely SWF post! Great colours!
Posted by: HansHB | February 21, 2013 at 01:04 PM
The flight of the bird just adds to the beautiful scenery!
Posted by: Ebie | February 21, 2013 at 01:07 PM
Absolutely stunning shots.
Posted by: Carver | February 21, 2013 at 01:14 PM
Beautiful shots.
Sydney - City and Suburbs
Posted by: J Bar | February 21, 2013 at 01:18 PM
A gorgeous series with rich variety of colours and moods. That first shot looks a bit spooky with a couple of "eyes" looming above the horizon! (There's my crazy imagination on the loose again!)
Posted by: Valerie, Australia | February 21, 2013 at 01:28 PM
incredible sunset shots and sceneries.
Posted by: Photo Cache | February 21, 2013 at 01:30 PM
Absolutely gorgeous photos.
Posted by: Karen | February 21, 2013 at 01:38 PM
Love all the shots bit that first one is so beautiful bit a little threatening at the same time.
Posted by: Heather Wilde | February 21, 2013 at 03:02 PM
Sallie, I love your colorful and beautiful sunset shots. I think sunsets over the water are the best. Thanks for sharing, have a great weekend!
Posted by: Eileen | February 21, 2013 at 03:05 PM
Wow, you caught some wonderful colors!
Posted by: bettyl | February 21, 2013 at 04:53 PM
really nice set, sallie! i like the kayakers in the foreground, too.
Posted by: TexWisGirl | February 21, 2013 at 05:29 PM
beautiful sunset. a great way to end the day. :)
Posted by: LifeRamblings | February 21, 2013 at 05:48 PM
Lovely scene of rowing and sunset!
Posted by: Kusum | February 21, 2013 at 06:45 PM
Gorgeous shots. My favorite is one with the boat.
Posted by: Rajesh | February 21, 2013 at 06:59 PM
What a series of relaxing scenes.
Posted by: Yogi | February 21, 2013 at 07:45 PM
Oh fabulous, I'd love to be kayaking there!
Posted by: Karen | February 21, 2013 at 08:08 PM
What beautiful coloured skies and so well captured.Have a great day!
Shantana
Posted by: NatureStop | February 21, 2013 at 11:12 PM
Beautiful!
If I could swim I'd love to be in one of those kayaks.
On shore works too. :)
Posted by: Carletta's Captures | February 22, 2013 at 12:30 AM
Lovely to see on a cold,dank morning = -2c in UK Midlands at 9am......I especially like the next to bottom photo.
Posted by: HAZEL | February 22, 2013 at 12:48 AM
Ooo -these are magical!
Posted by: ladyfi | February 22, 2013 at 02:07 AM
Sheer perfection from first to last. The shots with the boaters and the one of bird flying are simply spectacular. I've never been to the Keys but I think this must go on my travel wish list. Excellent series!
Posted by: Gail | February 22, 2013 at 06:39 AM
Lovely!
Posted by: EG CameraGirl , Canada | February 22, 2013 at 11:21 AM
Sure looks like spooky eyes peering through the cloud cover in photo #1.
Very tranquil photos of a lovely location.
Colin (Brisbane. Australia)
Weather: 7.50am Saturday. Seems we are in for a fine weekend.
Posted by: Colin Huggins | February 22, 2013 at 01:51 PM
such a lovely sunset
Posted by: gerald | February 22, 2013 at 02:12 PM
Your photos are so beautiful! Yes, these eyes in the sky are awesome. Great composition with the kayaks.
Sallie, thanks for your comments on my blog. I will answer your questions here, because I don't know if you have subscribed to the comments. I have posted a lot from Yellowstone, you may find it with the tag "National Park". It is a very special place on earth, one of my favorite!
I guess there may be alligators in Louisiana.
The light is directly above my desk and made these colorful reflections.
Posted by: Carola | February 22, 2013 at 02:37 PM
Magnificent, changing light in these scenes! Adore the silhouette of the boat and rowers in those beautiful streaks of light!
Posted by: Gemma Wiseman | February 22, 2013 at 03:47 PM
What incredible views and great captures. We may have beauty here in Colorado but it's nothing like that.
Posted by: Al | February 22, 2013 at 05:25 PM
What beautiful views. Thank you.
Posted by: SandyCarlson | February 22, 2013 at 05:37 PM
There are places which are always wonderful at different times.
You are so lucky to have met one more again.
Posted by: Rainfield (雨田 Malaysia） | February 23, 2013 at 01:50 AM
Love them all, but particularly love the bird in the last shot!! FAAAAABULOUS!
Posted by: Red Nomad OZ | February 23, 2013 at 02:26 AM
Stunning sunset! Love the glowing colours
Mollyxxx
Posted by: Molly | February 23, 2013 at 03:13 AM
j'adore cette ambiance
Posted by: l'Angevine | February 23, 2013 at 03:34 AM
what lovely photos, such a beautiful sunset
Posted by: craftygreenpoet | February 23, 2013 at 03:59 AM
Breathtaking photos. Happy sky watching.
My sky.
Posted by: Liz | February 23, 2013 at 04:46 AM
Isn't that just incredible? Great photos!
Posted by: Denise | February 23, 2013 at 12:19 PM
I have seen some of these spectacles! beautiful shots...
Posted by: joannemo@comcast.net | February 23, 2013 at 01:00 PM
Beautiful pictures! Really stunning!
Posted by: Mary | February 23, 2013 at 03:08 PM