Friday, December 23, 2022

Winter Solstice Glow

 


Yesterday was the shortest day of the year so now the hours of sunlight will start to get longer. That makes me happy.  I always feel a bit out of sync when the days are so short.

I happened to be at Town and Country Shopping Center at 5:00 PM yesterday when the sun was just about to drop below the horizon.  The glow of the setting sun was brilliant and the shadows were long.  

I decided to snap a photo that would show the light, long shadows and a little bit of holiday decorations.










While I was taking the photos, this cute little guy approached me and seemed to be asking to have his picture taken too.

Actually, his owner said that he likes to romp in the grass so he brings him here one or two times a week so he can enjoy the grass.  He was so cute and so friendly, I couldn't resist a few ear scratches along with the photo.

8 comments:

roentare said...

Nice afternoon sunlight and the cutest dog :)

Travel said...

Golden hour is early this time of the year. The puppy is so cute.

RedPat said...

It was dull and gloomy here at sunset yesterday so the day felt really short. You had great light in those shots, Sharon.

William Kendall said...

Lovely light, and such a cute pup.

Steve Reed said...

The light looks so warm and inviting. And at 5 p.m.! It's pitch dark here by that time!

Bill said...

The light is incredible and the little guy is so cute.

Catalyst said...

I miss those sunny, warm Christmas days in the Valley of the Sun.

Aimz said...

So nice to have sun in Winter, we have Summer here right now so it's been a bit muggy.