Tuesday, December 31, 2024

Twilight Descends Again Over Another Year

It is my tradition to close out the year with sunset shots. I begin with this shot from the end of July. I was over at the Billings Bridge transit station at twilight, and the sky demanded a take. 


These two shots were taken a few minutes apart in late August. I photographed the setting sun over the Rideau Canal from the Bank Street Bridge.


And then I was back at Billings Bridge again.


In the first half of September, I was out in Nepean, and the tones of the sky with the setting sun appealed to me.


A few minutes later and a short walk away, I took another shot.


Later in the month, I took this shot of Abbotsford House at centre in the Glebe, a senior's community centre, flanked by a nursing home at left and a retirement home at right.


A couple of nights later, I took this shot of the last light of day further north in the Glebe.


Around mid-December, I took this shot downtown after sunset, with the last light of day in the west.


A few days later, this shot of the last light of day was taken at Lansdowne Park.


On Christmas Eve, I took this shot of Parliament Hill from Major's Hill Park, with the descending sun hidden by the buildings.


A bus ride later, I was in Nepean to run an errand I should have taken care of days before, but such is life. The sun had set in the west, but the sky was still colourful.


My last shot, taken after my errands were done, and starting to leave this area. A Happy New Year to you.

22 comments:

  1. ...it's wonderful to see skies that aren't overcast, thanks. Be well in the New Year.

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  2. Pretty series, love the sky images. I wish you all the best in 2025, a very Happy and Healthy New Year!

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  3. You end the year with a fine series of photos. Happy New Year,. William.

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  4. Nice series to close the year.
    Happy New Year, William.

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  5. Nice comparison with sunsets and end of the year. Have a great 2025.

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  6. Thank you so much for all the photos, William.

    In the forest near us, there’s a bench with these words: "Goodbye sun, will you be back tomorrow?" I thought it would be nice to share that with you. I wish you many light-filled moments in the new year. We still have to bite through the gray days here in the Netherlands. I don't know how it is in your country. Maybe you see the sun more often than I do. Warm "groetjes" from the Netherlands.

    Aritha

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  7. Wonderful 'twilight' photos ~ Wow! ~ thanks,

    Happy New Year ~

    Wishing you good health, laughter and love in your days,
    clm ~ A ShutterBug Explores,
    aka (A Creative Harbor)

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  8. Cleverly done and very beautiful. Wishing you a wonderful year ahead, William aloha

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  9. Happy New Year! 🎉✨ May 2025 bring you endless joy, good health, and countless new adventures

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