Down by the lake, evening emerges with the fragrance of tranquility. The shore wears nothing but a few rocks scattered in its sand. A father and son hold fishing lines in their quiet space, hoping their luck will change. A lone sailboat glides by, pausing for the unfolding. An older man with hair the color of an egret leans against a stump. The clouds understand we wait with enthusiasm. To our naked eyes, their smooth edges have been highlighted as though the sun outlined each of their fluffy shapes with a fine yellow highlighter. Occasionally, trout jump out of the still water, unable to contain their excitement.
Then suddenly the sky displays an explosion of color: tangerine, salmon, canary yellow, brighter, and brighter with every second. We are transported to a dreamlike place where a painter gently swishes her brush back and forth on the immense backdrop, to the left and right, repeating with grace of an orchestra leader. Artwork in the sky. Can a presentation of the sun slipping behind the cottony clouds be so spectacular? The sun knows it is time for the moon to shine.
Lauren Scott ©
Baydreamer ~ Lauren Scott 
Breathtaking photos!
Thank you! I appreciate you saying so. 💕
Lovely words and terrific photos, Lauren 😁
Thanks for your kind words, John. Happy Friday. 🙂
Happy Friday to you, Lauren.
Lovely shots Lauren and your words complement them so well. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for your lovely comment, Balroop. I’m glad you enjoyed this sunset. Watching it unfold was pretty spectacular. 🙂
Ah, Lauren, such a wonderful canvas and you’ve painted it with your words beautifully!
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Thanks for your beautiful comment, Marina. This sunset was pretty awesome and I had hoped to convey that in words. Hugs and Happy Friday and weekend! ❤️🎉🌻
Beautiful, nice words to describe…’highlighted’ 👍😍😊
Thanks very much for your lovely comment. I’m happy you liked this sunset. 🥰
Very beautiful!
Thanks so much, Binky!
This is so gorgeous, Lauren. Your writing is elegant and your imagery transports me to that scene. No photos are necessary to visualize that entrancing sunset, though the photos are stunning as well. I love your poetic prose, my friend. ❤ ❤
Thanks for your beautiful comment, Diana. It was hard to convey just how stunning this sunset was…the photos turned out pretty well from my old cell (smile), but they don’t always do justice to the real thing. I appreciate your kind words though. Have a wonderful Sunday, too! 🧡
Your words painted a beautiful scene, Lauren. Really beautiful.
Thanks, Diana! I’m ready to go back and I’m sure you could say the same! 🙂 ❤️❤️
Oh yes. Maybe next year!
Thanks for sharing that marvelous scenery
I’m glad you enjoyed, Ian. Thank you!
Absolute spendour ❤
Thank you, Debby! 💞
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Thanks for sharing, Mihran! I truly appreciate it, and I’m so happy you liked this sunset post.
I loved this! Well done, Lauren.
Thanks so much, Mark! I appreciate your kind words.
Beautiful words, Lauren and I love the photos!
Many Blessings
Lisa xoxo
Thanks so much, Lisa. We truly were in awe while watching this sunset unfold. I’m happy you enjoyed the photos and words. Have a wonderful Tuesday! ❤️
Enjoy your week, Lauren! xoxo
You, too, Lisa! xoxoxo
It’s absolutely awesome Lauren! Pure moment of bliss gazing at nature wonders!
You described this time so well
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Thanks so much for your beautiful comment, Marie. I truly appreciate your wonderful words and I’m so happy you found this sunset blissful like we did. 💞🌺
Hi Lauren, somehow I missed this post. I also love sunsets. Your words are so vivid and beautiful.
Thanks, Robbie. I probably have a million sunset photos. I just can’t get enough. 🙂 I appreciate your kind words. 💖
I am finding a use for mine, Lauren, with my new YT video creation hobby.
I don’t know how you keep up with everything, Robbie. Superwoman! Just with adding Instagram adds more to my plate. 🙂
Stunning pictures, Lauren and your narrative is just right!
Thanks for your kindness, Barbara. I can never have too many sunset photos. 🥰
Gorgeous! 💕
Thanks so much! 💗