Week #8 - Burning Sky

                       Last weekend I was able to spend some time with my best friend in San Diego. I stayed at her home, which is a big, beautiful house on top of a large hill in a suburban area of the city. We were sitting outside on the deck enjoying each other’s company as the sun began to set. At first I didn’t really notice it – we were distracted in deep conversation – but soon enough I couldn’t help but stare in awe at the extremely warm colors that caught my attention. Part of the sky had turned bright red. Not just a pale tint, but a legitimate, fire-engine red, and I was amazed. The photo doesn't quite do it justice: I had never seen the sky look so much like flames before. The beauty of it came from the red dancing and intertwining with other warm colors like yellow and orange. Since these colors were so extreme, and slightly irritating to our eyes, I was glad to have the knowledge about how warm and cool colors compliment each other. While the horizon looked like fire, the rest of the sky above it was still a gorgeous shade of deep blue, with some light purples connecting the pieces. This is easily one of the most beautiful sunsets that I have ever seen, and I was grateful for the wonderful company to share it with.