Sunsets of Summer

Seen going North on I495, Merrifield, Virginia

 One of the parts I love most about Summer are the gorgeous sunsets I get to witness every day on my way home from work.  I tend to work from 10-7pm, and with the notorious traffic of Northern Virginia, I find that I have a lot of time to sit and watch the sunset, via Interstate 66W in the HOV lane. :)   

Shadow Casting on I66W near Fair Lakes, Virginia

This summer's display has not been disappointing, to say the least.  We have had many 100 degree days that bring in a  late afternoon storm which to me is a perfect recipe of clouds and colors to really make a sunset spectacular.   Since I hadn't written in awhile, I thought I would at least share some of the sunset photos I have been able to capture while driving home.  I never get tired of taking pictures of the sky.  It truly is a wonderous painting.  

Sunset peaking through a Storm at Romney, WV.

By the way, I am still doing my Walkography, but as I mentioned before, we have had too many 100 degree days, so I haven't been walking much outside.  I can't wait for Fall to arrive so I can pick it back up and enjoy my walks outside once more.  Hard to believe Summer of 2012 is almost over! 

Finishing Sunset on I66W, near Fairfax, Virginia

"Nature is the art of God" ~Thomas Browne

Walk-ography... From the Archives

I was unable to talk a walk yesterday due to just not feeling well....I was a little bummed, but thought here would be a perfect opportunity to share a shot taken in a previous walk.  I'm hoping to be back out on the sidewalk tonight after work, but I hear a storm's a coming!  Keep your fingers crossed for me that I might slip a quick one in before the storm hits.  OR better yet...have the storm hit first and then take a walk....I just LOVE the clouds parting and letting the sun peek back through photos! Especially this time of year,  Virginia gets some of it's best  storms and cloud formation in May. :)

So, since I have no pic from yesterday, here is a shot I took on a walk around the neighborhood April 12, 2012. If you are stopping by and read my posts...please let me know where your favorite place to walk is. :)

The Sunset sneaking up behind me :)