Alpenglow

The Hills are Aglow 

Living in an area surrounded by mountains, I love watching them turn a glowing reddish orange when the sun is just below the horizon.

 Artist Palette, Death Valley, California at sunset.

This effect called Alpenglow from German origin, Alpenglühen, which is an optical phenomenon occurring at pre-dawn or post-sunset.

 Alpenglow at sunrise, Red Rock Canyon, Nevada

When the sun's rays are at a low angle, the faster blue wave lengths are absorbed and only the longer, slow moving red can penetrate through the atmosphere.  A horizontal red glowing band appears on the taller objects in the horizon across from the sun.

Sunset over the Gillis, Walker Lake, Nevada.

Sunrise, Reno, Nevada

 Alpenglow at sunrise over the Wassuk, Walker Lake, Nevada.

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What an exciting and interesting photo-adventure this day has been.  I love it when I am drawn to an area and not knowing what to expect I get treated to new experiences. 

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 "Reflecting Nature's Artistry" 

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