Painted Strokes of Light: The Last Drops of Sunset

Sweetwater Wetlands Park Part II: The clouds fall deeper into the fiery red hues as the sky continues to darken preparing for the middle phases of twilight into the night.

The Cacti Scene at Twilight at Catalina State Park

Catalina State Park Part IV: Rows of cacti surround the park, with the light from the sun changing by the seconds. 

As the sun is nearly setting, the orange glow is at its strongest point reflecting onto the cacti, until it slowly fades away. 

Let It Burn Bright: Orange Glow in the Desert

Catalina State Park Part III: Bold, electrifying colors from the sunset strike the mountains and cacti, leaving behind a mesmerizing scene for the eyes. 

Magnetic Energy: Striking Sunset in the Mountains

Catalina State Park Part II: Sunset hits deeply in the mountains when their colors become radiant and truly glow in vibrant orange-red shades. The light from the sun is at its most magnetic point in the sky before setting in the horizon. 

Gloaming Light: Dusky Cacti and Mountains

Catalina State Park Part I: Dusky, fading red hues from the sun are reflected on the Santa Catalina mountains as twilight continues to sink in even deeper. The surrounding cacti stand peacefully at the scene, their own light shifting as day turns into night. 

Watercolor Sunset at the Lake: Like a Painting

Sweetwater Wetlands Park Part I: Waiting a few minutes after the official sunset and the sky continues to darken, creating sharper contrasts as the light pink-orange clouds become deeper and altering into dramatic red hues. With the reflections on the lake and the mysterious shadow-like vibes of the trees, this strongly resembles a sunset watercolor painting.