Early sunset
After our day of heavy snow on Monday that brought central Scotland to a standstill, Tuesday was a perfect day of frost and sun. The afterglow of sunset lights up the sky behind Edinburgh Castle. The time is 2.50 p.m. I seem to have a penchant for taking winter sunset photos at 2.50 p.m: I posted an allotment sunset from that time on Sunday at my Slow Growing blog.
For those curious about sunrise time, it was 8.31 a.m. today. Technically sunset is later, at 3.40 at Tuesday, but I judge sunset by when I can't see the sun any more. I have to admit that the bulk of Edinburgh Castle does mean that the sun is hidden that bit earlier, but from where I was standing it felt like sunset for me.
More skies around the world are at Skywatch Friday.
Oh, how I love your views, Linda! Are they from where you work? I must admit I am a bit jealous! But, I also must admit that I am not envious about the cold - we get enough of that here. Also...I am a bit humbled (scuffs foot in sand)...I do believe we have your weather here and you have ours. It was 60 degrees yesterday and nearly that again today. We should have some snow on the ground by now! I suppose it is time to return it to you...sigh
ReplyDeleteI really like this photo! The majestetic castle on the top, looking down on your beautiful town. And what a wonderful light!
ReplyDeleteI heard about Scotland being halted to a standstill... but that's a beautiful sky!!! =)
ReplyDeleteOh, so early. Daylight- where have you gone?
ReplyDeleteStanding on the ocean's edge yesterday, my sunset was at 4:44pm. Even that seems a bit early. But 2:30??
Reaaly enjoyed the castle at sunset! Yesterday I was lamenting the early sunset here at 5 pm!
ReplyDeleteIt looks glorious in snow:)
ReplyDeleteGreat silhouette - a perfect Skywatch Friday post!
ReplyDeleteI was amused reading about how 4 inches of snow brought Paris to a standstill today. We'd barely notice that, and I'm sure Edinburgh wouldn't either.
Beautiful shot. Lovely outline of the buildings.
ReplyDeleteEarly sunset? It's interesting...
ReplyDeleteIt's an amazing view, Linda...though looks so cold...
Lovely sky!
ReplyDeleteDragonfly Dreams - sadly not the view from my workplace, but not far away.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos. Seem to capture the temperature as well the architecture.
ReplyDeletethanks for visiting and leaving a comment. Please come by again.
Do you think we have had the worst of it now?
ReplyDeleteone of the places I want to go to someday. just so beautiful snapshot! thanks for sharing. happy weekend..
ReplyDeleteBeautiful shot. Weird to think that in just over a week we will be at the shortest day and things will slowly start to turn around again.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful view. And we here think that our days are short!!
ReplyDeleteDon't you love this cycle of life Purest Green???
ReplyDeleteWhat a view! Super shot but it does look cold!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely capture! The sun sets pretty early here too, at 4:11 P.M.
ReplyDeleteI added myself to follow your blog. You are more than welcome to visit mine and become a follower if you want to.
ReplyDeleteGod Bless You :-)
~Ron
Your sunset is so much earlier than ours. Here in NW Pennsylvania the sun was setting around 4:45 PM today.
ReplyDeletewow.. sunset its really early at your place and Linda's. Sunset here is around 7.30pm especially near the end of the year.
ReplyDeleteGreat shot :)
ReplyDeleteSuch a lovely picture! :) Thanks for bringing photos of Edinburgh to my "doorstep". :)
ReplyDelete