Florida Sunsets

Posted previously were Florida sunrises. Not to be outdone by those spectacular views, here are two sunsets--equally striking--on the Gulf of Mexico side. Above, brilliant pastel-like cumulus clouds reflect calm waters over Lake Tarpon, southeast of Tarpon Springs. Image looks north at 6:15 pm EST, February 20, 2018. Sunset was 6:25 pm. The 2,500-acre freshwater lake is home to a wide variety of marine life--including alligators.

Sunset over the gulf. 6:13 pm, February 21. Image looks west toward the Crystal Beach pier. The pier is just northwest of Palm Harbor, Florida, north of Clearwater. 1/640 second exposure at f/20, 1250 ISO, 18mm focal length. Nikon D7200 DSLR camera.