The Sun was Setting

Posted on May 15, 2013 by lesleycarter

Every second of the day since arriving at Pink Shell Resort in Fort Myers, Florida has been about spending time with Athena, but in the evening, when she’s already in dreamland, Darren and I watch the sunset from the balcony. Each night, it has been completely different yet postcard perfect every time.

Which one is your favorite? 1? 2? 3? 4? or 5? Do you prefer the yellows, blues, or pinks?

100 thoughts on “The Sun was Setting”

elizjamison on May 15, 2013 at 5:00 pm said:

The first picture is so strange – the Sun becomes this shape and seems to be falling on the earth – that think I will pick that one. The second with the orange is fantastic as well.

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- lesleycarter on May 16, 2013 at 3:33 pm said:
  
  I find the first one looks like a lemon in the sky. It might be my favorite too.
  
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danielfee on May 15, 2013 at 5:05 pm said:

Lesley,
Welcome to Florida. Hope you are enjoying yourself over on the other coast.
Dan

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- lesleycarter on May 16, 2013 at 3:35 pm said:
  
  Hey Dan,
  
  I’m loving Florida. It’s not my first time in the state but it’s my first time on the Gulf side. It’s stunning! The resort has the perfect view for sunrises and sunsets. I could live here 🙂
  
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mikeladano on May 15, 2013 at 5:06 pm said:

# 1. The sun looks like a lemon, and I think of Bono.

Amazing how each one is different night to night.

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- lesleycarter on May 15, 2013 at 5:08 pm said:
  
  That’s the best part 😉
  
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shepherdscott on May 15, 2013 at 5:06 pm said:

I’m torn between two and five! All are amazing though!

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Chatter Master on May 15, 2013 at 5:09 pm said:

All of the above!!

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JohnRH on May 15, 2013 at 5:09 pm said:

I love sunsets.

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Dee Hardy on May 15, 2013 at 5:10 pm said:

I love pic #3. It is absolutely beautiful!

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- lesleycarter on May 16, 2013 at 4:04 pm said:
  
  Number 3 was taken with my cell phone and it wasn’t touched up at all. It’s really just that beautiful here. 🙂
  
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theamateurcamera on May 15, 2013 at 5:11 pm said:

I like 3, 4 & 5! What a lovely way to end each day! 🙂

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Chara Photographics on May 15, 2013 at 5:12 pm said:

I love #2 with the clouds. I love sunsets and sunrises, too. I remember waking up early every morning I was in Cabo, Mexico, but the sunrises were altogether too wonderful to miss!

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- lesleycarter on May 15, 2013 at 5:17 pm said:
  
  Thanks for taking the time to comment.
  
  I wish I had your eye for photography. Oh what I could capture!
  
  I love your Morocco photos. Now I want to go even more. I’m adding it to the list. 🙂
  
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billgncs on May 15, 2013 at 5:14 pm said:

spent many a day in Naples — there is a tiny museum with the biggest rattlesnake skin I can recall seeing.

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- lesleycarter on May 16, 2013 at 4:05 pm said:
  
  Maybe I will get a chance to check it out; sounds interesting 🙂
  
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tyler4turtles on May 15, 2013 at 5:15 pm said:

I must say, they are all perfectly stunning photos! It depends on what colors match the mood you prefer. Go with the brighter sublime yellows to evoke a sense of pure lightheartedness, serenity and fulfillment. Conversely, the darker blue hues mixed with the pink blush convey a foreboding, bodily undertow, leaving the eyes to search the depths of experience to find all the beating pulses born in the moment. Anyway, that’s what I think. Keep up the inspired work! You have a most excellent blog 🙂
Cheers,
Tyler

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- lesleycarter on May 16, 2013 at 4:07 pm said:
  
  Thanks for taking the time to comment and for sharing, Tyler. I love your post http://tylerpedersen02.wordpress.com/2013/05/16/nature-is-just-beyond-your-doorstep/. I’ll continue to check out your blog regularly. Great stuff 🙂
  
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  - tyler4turtles on May 17, 2013 at 8:47 am said:
    
    You are most welcome! And thank you, Lesley, for your kind words! I like blogs that have character and something to say and yours has both. Hope you have a most excellent Friday and weekend, my friend 🙂
    Cheers,
    Tyler
    
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SHIRLEY MAYA TAN on May 15, 2013 at 5:20 pm said:

Stunning…just stunning 🙂

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lindseyfleeman on May 15, 2013 at 5:21 pm said:

I adore Fort Myers Beach! I was just there!!! I love 4 and 5!

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- lesleycarter on May 16, 2013 at 4:07 pm said:
  
  Did you stay at a hotel or were you visiting family? It is beautiful here. Although it’s my first time, it won’t be my last. 🙂
  
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  - lindseyfleeman on May 16, 2013 at 4:38 pm said:
    
    My family is from Fort Myers, so I was visiting! It’s an enchanting city on the mainland too!
    
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bgddyjim on May 15, 2013 at 5:25 pm said:

Four – I always love the rays bursting through the clouds. Awesome photo.

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mummyshymz on May 15, 2013 at 5:33 pm said:

Amazing sunsets!

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Cyndi Perkins on May 15, 2013 at 5:37 pm said:

Gosh I love that place so much, truly magic no matter the hue! The sunsets are even more gorgeous from our sailboat Chip Ahoy when approaching from north or south — and the sunrises, too. We normally stay aboard for several days in the Matanzas Pass Mooring field on our way to and from the Florida Keys, traveling to fave island destinations or the mainland (or for Happy Hour at Bonita Bill’s) by dinghy. Thanks for sharing the view, it warms my heart until we return next fall.

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- lesleycarter on May 16, 2013 at 4:09 pm said:
  
  It’s my first time here but I love everything about it from the sun and sand to the people and relaxed environment. We’ll return for sure. Do you come every year?
  
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Jennifer Writings of a Mrs on May 15, 2013 at 5:37 pm said:

There all too beautiful to choose! 🙂

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- lesleycarter on May 20, 2013 at 12:25 pm said:
  
  Thank you! I felt that way taking every one of them 🙂
  
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FriendlyIntrovert on May 15, 2013 at 5:41 pm said:

I like the third one. It looks so serene.

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Homes With Heart on May 15, 2013 at 5:55 pm said:

all of them! this is one of my favourite subjects to photograph and only today I thought I must load some to a post so there you go! 🙂

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whitedragongolf on May 15, 2013 at 6:06 pm said:

Definitely the yellow, love Florida, but like Arizona even more.

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stitchinggrandma on May 15, 2013 at 6:15 pm said:

Love # 5 , but they are all awesome. I think photography is your next adventure!

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mindfulfitnessmovement on May 15, 2013 at 6:20 pm said:

All the pictures are lovely. If only because you paused to look. We spend most sunsets unaware. Beauty like this reminds us to honor the transitions of life that happen every day.

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- lesleycarter on May 16, 2013 at 4:13 pm said:
  
  Well said!
  
  I love your post Why I’m Not As Smart As I Thought – 4 Ways to Connect with Anyone. I think about your 4 Rules To Connect often.
  
  I tried to follow you on Facebook but the link was not active. I’d be happy to follow if you’d send the link 🙂
  
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  - mindfulfitnessmovement on May 17, 2013 at 7:55 am said:
    
    Thanks Lesley
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rachieadventures on May 15, 2013 at 6:23 pm said:

#1 is my favorite followed closely by #5 – both stunning and gorgeous. Lovely view!

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daviedsmith632 on May 15, 2013 at 6:24 pm said:

I prefer to the fourth picture.I wouldn’t make sure when your picture was taken on morning or afternoon，if you didn’t comment！Don’t our life like what the picture represent.

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Pride in Photos Photography on May 15, 2013 at 6:25 pm said:

My mouth dropped open when I opened your post…you are in my city. This is where we spend our weekends…..very cool.

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- lesleycarter on May 16, 2013 at 4:14 pm said:
  
  You are the 3rd person to say that you are from here! Crazy! It’s my first time here but it won’t be my last. I love everything about it. 🙂
  
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Pamela Beckford on May 15, 2013 at 6:33 pm said:

I’ve always loved sunsets. But sunsets over water are just amazing! The vast array of colors is so vivid, yet they blend and melt from one to the next. Thank you for sharing your sunsets.

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dancinmoma on May 15, 2013 at 6:48 pm said:

I love sunsets!! All are gorgeous, but if I HAD to choose, I’d vote for #2. 🙂

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Jonathan Kieran on May 15, 2013 at 7:06 pm said:

Each shot is grand and has its merits, but the second photo gets my vote. There’s something dark, lonesome and deliciously ominous about it that appeals to my imagination. These photos do capture the mercurial beauty of one Florida sunset from a single vantage point at different moments. It’s always a treat to behold such awesome and distinctive transitions. Nice idea, Lesley. Thanks for sharing.

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Madhurima on May 15, 2013 at 7:19 pm said:

first of all, thank you for sharing these breathtaking photos! sunsets and sunrises have something so powerful and inspiring in them… choosing one would hardly seem fair, but if i had to pick any one, it would be the 2nd…
thanks again!

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Let's CUT the Crap! on May 15, 2013 at 7:44 pm said:

These are breathtaking. I like them all but the second one struck me more than the others, by just a fraction only.

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jacquelinediane on May 15, 2013 at 8:13 pm said:

The last one captured me. I’m glad you had such a fantastic experience in Florida!

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Angela on May 15, 2013 at 8:29 pm said:

3 is my favorite, with the way the rays are coming out from the clouds it looks like heaven is opening and if clouds could be reached one could climb inside.

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angieinspired on May 15, 2013 at 8:35 pm said:

Lemon sky #1

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wordshereandthere on May 15, 2013 at 9:28 pm said:

Reblogged this on snehafatehpuria18.

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G on May 15, 2013 at 9:28 pm said:

Oh Beautifuuullll …. I love the blues… #5 and closely #4… Cheers.

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donnajeanmcdunn on May 15, 2013 at 9:42 pm said:

I loved them all, but since you said choose I pick #1 but #2 & #5 get honorable mentions!

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Butterfly Jewel on May 15, 2013 at 10:05 pm said:

They’re all so nice, and I really like the pink setting, but number 1 is my top choice. I love it!

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Sajeevs blog on May 15, 2013 at 10:22 pm said:

Fabulous pictures of the evening skies:)

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John S. on May 15, 2013 at 10:34 pm said:

I’d go with #4. The pinks/oranges off the clouds in contrast with the blue skies are my favorite.

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ourjourneytothesea on May 15, 2013 at 10:59 pm said:

I love them all. 2 and 5 are my favourite. Oh how I love sunsets!!

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Professional Swimming Pools on May 15, 2013 at 11:46 pm said:

I love the first picture with its strong yellows

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mkesling63 on May 16, 2013 at 12:19 am said:

They all look gppd. Watching hte sunset with your romance partner. I would say doesn’t much matter just as long as you are. Not time everybody has everyday or even the view.

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Axel Singh on May 16, 2013 at 12:57 am said:

Gorgeous-Absolutely.

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daddyisgroovy on May 16, 2013 at 3:01 am said:

I love the last picture. It’s beautiful Nice shot!

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pfstare on May 16, 2013 at 4:06 am said:

I love the indigo of the last one.

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Colin Butterworth on May 16, 2013 at 4:10 am said:

Number 2 with the good contrast in the clouds and brilliant shards of sunlight. That is my favourite!

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ladyinthehouse on May 16, 2013 at 4:20 am said:

2 and 5. That distinct black line in the horizon in both make the other colors pop:)

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Daniel on May 16, 2013 at 5:07 am said:

I absolutely loved the last two!

Daniel
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Mag's Corner on May 16, 2013 at 5:44 am said:

Wow!!!! Great shots of some beautiful scenes. Hugs

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fatimasaysell on May 16, 2013 at 6:05 am said:

My vote goes to the 1st yellow picture: the sun looks like an UFO! Amazing!

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