Spectacular 🌅Sunset🌅 Over 🌜Moonlight Beach🌛

Last evening I had a meeting with a young man I am mentoring.

We met near his home, at Moonlight Beach in the small California coastal town of Encinitas.

“Don’t forget: Beautiful sunsets need cloudy Skies...”
– Paulo Coelho –

Our meeting was scheduled for 6PM, but I arrived deliberately early so that I could get in a short surf session.

One Spectacular Sunset — Original Image by @creatr

Boy, was it ever short! But short is far better than not, and the evening was lovely and the water warm - about 69 degrees Fahrenheit.

I caught one wave, or perhaps it would be more accurate to say that one wave caught me. It turned out to be a quick drop, rail grab, and dump into a washing-machine-like spin cycle. Even so, spending fifteen minutes in the ocean made my day!

After showering and cleaning up,

I met with the young man shortly after 6PM. He had visited my booth at Maker Faire San Diego and asked for some guidance. I'm always happy to encourage a young person's interest in technical matters.

One Spectacular Sunset — Original Image by @creatr

Situated on a bluff above the beach,

We set up a couple of folding chairs where we could watch the waves and the sunset while we talked. As we conversed, I took this series of photos of the setting sun.

One Spectacular Sunset — Original Image by @creatr

It was an idyllic setting.

Sitting, discussing interesting topics, and watching the sun sink slowly in the west.

One Spectacular Sunset — Original Image by @creatr

Beautiful. Lower and lower...

Only half a sun still visible now.

One Spectacular Sunset — Original Image by @creatr

Almost gone.

Distant clouds obscure the sun's crest.

One Spectacular Sunset — Original Image by @creatr

What amazing highlights in the clouds!

A couple of large waves stretch shadows across their faces as the sun disappears below the horizon.

One Spectacular Sunset — Original Image by @creatr

Truly spectacular.

God's artistic handiwork, writ large upon the sky. A lone gull soars overhead, while spectators on the adjacent bluff enjoy the view.

One Spectacular Sunset — Original Image by @creatr

One last, large wave crashes on the beach.

Glorious pastel colors shade into brilliant golden highlights on clouds still brightly illuminated by the now hidden sun.

One Spectacular Sunset — Original Image by @creatr

That's all, folks!

Thanks for stopping by and enjoying the sunset with me.