Monday, March 5, 2012

There’s Something About Sunsets


There definitely is something about sunsets. Sure they look amazing from a beach and while setting and disappearing behind and in-between somewhere the mountains. But, I find them equally amazing from my terrace disappearing behind the high rises, from my car rear view window while negotiating madness that is Delhi traffic, actually from anywhere. All one needs to do is turn a little bit blind to the chaos around. You may think I am a little crazy but aren't we all. And if you are a sunset fan believe me the setting (pun intended) of the place does not matter.
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Kerala
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Nainital
                                                 
Is it the way the sky changes many colors, from blue to the hues and all possible shades of reds and oranges with purple streaks? Is it the promise that every sunset holds, of giving way to sunrise and sunshine the next morning? is it a life lesson and a reaffirmation? is it pure joy of watching the canvas that God the Super Artist can create? Hmm I think it’s a bit of all of this and more!
from my terrace
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Whatever it is, watching a sunset gives me a deep sense of calm, a feeling that no words can express. There are times I feel wow if I was to die this moment I wont have any regrets. These for me are those “real” moments when I am in touch with nature, in touch with my God and with my divinity. Poets have written reams and artists painted many canvases but nothing compares to “the moment” as you feel it.
Note: This post is also my entry to the 100% Real Experience Contest by Kissan and IndiBlogger

28 comments:

  1. nice post and all the pictures are very beautiful....each and every painting has its own different colors.....magic of nature.

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    1. isn't it truly!! u r right magic is everywhere we just need to look around :)

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  2. Beautifully written. Sunsets actually put the brakes on our frenzied lives and makes us sit back and soak in the immense vastness of the beauty that is around us. It is nature's way of putting things in perspective. :)

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    1. true true...couldnt agree more glad u enjoyed reading it :D

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  3. beautiful post...wonderfully penned and more beautifully clicked

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  4. I somehow prefer sun-rise! Fresh awake, ready to take the world.
    But you have described sun-set beautifully. Nature is awesome!

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    1. Hmmm well but one has to wake up at the crack of dawn na? so tough for me so well...... lol

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    1. thanks Shirin..so glad u liked it...do keep visiting :)

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  6. lovely clicks and good post, extremely close to heart. Nice work :-)

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  7. Our first floor terrace entrance is on the western side. As soon as one opens the door in the evenings, you get the golden disc right on the face. I love to go up on the second floor and watch the dipping sun , above all the flats ..I love bidding goodbye and seek blessings for the next day.

    But after watching QSQT, ( dubte hue sooraj..etc), I feel a pang, but still love to watch it. :-)



    This is a lovely post.The setting sun over the skyline is so well captured.

    Thanks.

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    1. Thanks ..even i think of QSQT at times when clicking pics...but well...And thanks so much for all the kind words.

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  8. Yes, there is something about sunset. Try the blue hour too.

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  9. Hmm sure it is- sunsets are mesmerizing........

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  10. beautiful photograph and words.. I do agree that there is something special about sunsets...

    Someone is Special

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  11. A sunset has a tragic overtone too. It signifies the inevitable. A unit having come a full circle. The fading fireball surrounded by varied, complex strokes of life. It can pinch your heart; it can turn you poetic; it can bring an old song to your lips and; it can sadden your heart for no apparent reason. The only cheery part, to my mind, about a sunset is… daaru peene ka time ho gayela hai, bheedu!!

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