The sun and clouds playing to paint sunsets in my balcony

Summary

The website features a collection of sunset photographs taken from a balcony overlooking the Jura mountains, showcasing the interplay of light and clouds that creates unique atmospheric effects each evening.

Abstract

The article presents a series of captivating sunset photographs captured by Luciano Abriata from his balcony, which offers a view of the Jura mountains separating Switzerland and France. The images depict the dynamic and vibrant colors that occur when the setting sun interacts with the clouds and mountains, creating a natural spectacle that varies with the seasons. From fiery summer sunsets to serene winter scenes with snow-capped peaks, and from clear skies with colorful gradients to dense clouds abruptly obscuring the sun, the collection invites viewers to appreciate the ephemeral beauty of these moments. The author encourages readers to vote for their favorite photo and shares a personal connection to nature, science, technology, and DIY, indicating a broad range of interests and an enthusiasm for sharing stories from these domains.

Opinions

The author expresses a deep appreciation for the natural beauty of sunsets as seen from their balcony.
There is a preference for sunsets where the setting sun illuminates the clouds from below, creating dramatic effects.
The author values the diversity of atmospheric conditions, highlighting how each affects the visual outcome of the sunset.
Luciano Abriata enjoys engaging with the audience by inviting them to participate in selecting their favorite photograph.
The author hints at a broader passion for various fields, including nature, science, technology, programming, and DIY projects, suggesting that these interests influence their perspective on the observed natural phenomena.

The sun and clouds playing to paint sunsets in my balcony

My balcony looks toward the Jura mountains, which stand separating Switzerland from France. Together, the mountains, the clouds anchored by them, and the sun, paint unique pieces every evening. Here is a small selection of some sunsets, shot from my balcony. Vote for your favorite photo in the comments!

Starting with this one, deep in summer when the sun leaves us by the very West:

The mountains seem on fire in this sunset. Photo by author Luciano Abriata.

Compare with this one, in the deep winter (there’s some snow visible indeed) when the sun hides by the South:

A winter sunset, with some snow on the roofs of the buildings. Photo by author Luciano Abriata.

After the sun has left us, it still lightens the sky illuminating the clouds from below as in the photos above, or producing a gradient of colors and shades when the sky is clear like in this shot:

On crystal clear days, the effects are colorful gradients across the sky. Photo by author Luciano Abriata.

Sometimes the clouds are so dense that they just fully occlude the sun even before it has actually set:

With very dense clouds, the sun just disappears from one instant to the next. Photo by author Luciano Abriata.

No doubt, the effects I like most appear when the setting sun shines on the clouds from below, as in the opening photo and in this one:

Iron red. Photo by author Luciano Abriata.

While evening rains on the Jura also create some very interesting effects:

Sunlight going through the rain. Photo by author Luciano Abriata.

So, which was your favorite?

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