This week’s photo challenge is The Golden Hour.
In photography, the “golden hour” is the first and last hour of sunlight of the day.
While I have quite a few images taken in the “golden hour”, but I consider that the images taken by Jennie, my sister-in-law, out of Africa are more superior; for this reason I am posting a couple of them (or more of them, depending on the response) for sharing.
I can imagine that the burning heat rises up creating ripples in the air and there is a strong smell of the trees and grass in front of me.
While feeling the heat and the humidity, I can see the distant trees silhouetted black against the colorful sky in the last hour of the sunlight.
Maybe, by now the birds and the wild beasts are all heading home as the sun sets, ending another normal day in wild Africa. . . . . . .
Gorgeous. I hope you post more!
Hi, will post more at a suitable time. Have a great week 🙂
Lovely images and I like your storyline. Tell Jennie, thanks….
Jennie is a terrific photographer; however, she doesn’t like to write. Will tell her. Thank you 🙂
Excellent contributions to this week’s theme Michael!
Hi, love your various post on Africa. Have a great week 🙂
Michael, my favorite view in the world is a golden sundown with naked trees. Awe struck me down. Jk
Hi the secret keeper, I love sunset / sunrise. Glad that you like the photo. Have a great week 🙂
Very lovely.
Many thanks beluga53 🙂
I hope Jennie will let you post more of her photos! Or maybe she can write a guest post? 🙂
Hi, she allows me to use any of her photos taken in Africa. However, I have persuaded her several times, she just doesn’t like to write. Regards, Michael
Exquisite.
Thank you! Have a great week 🙂
Beautiful!
Thank you 🙂
A good time in Africa, when the predators begin to rise, the antelope hope they are not in the sights of the hungry lion or leopard.. the birds quieten down and the night sounds begin, the jackal call and the Hyena begin their loping walk, their search for a meal… a wonderful time in Africa…
Hi Bulldog, I like your narrative, they describe the scene so well. There is something about Africa that really entice me. Thank you, Have a lovely week 🙂
Absolutely magical
Thank you 🙂
Excellent shot of the most beautiful time of the day Michael! Great entry for the challenge indeed! 😀
Hi Sonel, many thanks for stopping by my blog again. Greta that you like the post. Have a great week 🙂
You are very welcome Michael! Have a lovely week as well. 😀
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Very beautiful.
Irene
Thank you Irene 🙂
Magnificent photos. Thank you for sharing!
Thank you phsoureenglishnook 🙂
Love the sunrise spectacular.
Thank you; have a great week 🙂
Do post more! Very nice!
Will do, Professor 🙂
Great post, Michael. Please gives congratulations to your sister-in-law. These are really a gorgeous sunsets!
Greetings,:)
Rafael
Hi Rafael, I will pass along your congratulations, Jennie deserve them. many thanks for the perusal and kind comment 🙂
What spectacular colors-beautiful images Michael!
Yes, they are so spectacular and you can readily relate them to Africa. Thank you 🙂
wow. awesome pictures …
Many thanks 🙂
so beautiful…
Thank you 🙂
That’s a nice touch, imagining the animals as the go about their daily lives. Nice pictures, sister-in-law.
Thank you wewerenothing. Your comment is appreciated 🙂
Michael, nature photography is so blissful. Just looking at these pictures and the beauty they capture makes one forget the troubles of one’s life. The pictures remind me of how beautiful life is.
Great shots! Kudos to Jennie!
Hi Raunak, one of the beauty of travelling and seeing amazing sights must be as you said – forgetting the troubles in one’s life and appreciate the brighter side with gratitude. Many thanks for the comment 🙂
Yes, post more! Besides the stunning sky colors, the shapes of the trees are unusual. Thanks to your sister-in-law for sharing!
Hi Marilyn, guess I will show some of my images before showing more of Jennie’s. Best regards, Michael
Beautiful African colors.
Ron
Thank you, Ron 🙂
In Spanish, it’s called La Hora Mágica
Muchas gracias 🙂
Great shots. Beautiful colors.
Many thanks and regards, Michael
What a fabulous and profoundly moving picture. Wonderful! Thanks for sharing it!
Thank you Max 🙂
Gorgeous! I took a photograph of a blazing red sky but haven’t posted it yet. Maybe its time.
Will love to see your photo. Regards, Michael
Nostalgic for my Africa…Mwafrika!
I can understand why you feel nostalgic. Have a lovely day 🙂
Really Nice… I’m missing my native home window and roof… 🙂
You are not alone, there is another reader who is feeling nostalgic on seeing the photos. Thank you 🙂
the orange color looks stunning!
Thank you 🙂
Such beautiful photos – I love the golden, fiery hues of sunsets!
Hi Kim, thanks for liking the photos. Regards, Michael
Avec plaisir, Michael.
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Spectacular photos! Where in Africa dud your sister take them? Love the canvased sky.
Hi, think she took the pictures in Botswana. Thank you 🙂
Oh lovely.
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Really nice golden hour photo taken by your sister-in-law …
Yes, a very special sunset and color. Thank you Wenchang 🙂
a beautiful sunset, it must be nice to be there and enjoy the view so incredible
Yes,just beautiful. Thank you 🙂