One Thousand Words: Photos by Geoff Sowrey

The Sky is on Fire

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The Sky is on Fire

The Sky is on Fire

This is my favourite part of a sunset. Not long after the sun disappears below the horizon, it's rays light up the clouds from underneath. I see this in Alberta from time to time, but it seemed to always be a regular thing in Costa Rica.

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Capture Date19 January 2026 17:46 UTC
Camera ModelSony Alpha 7 III
LensSony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM
ISO1250
Focal Length24 mm
Aperturef/13.0
Exposure Time1/250 seconds
Exposure ModeAuto exposure
Exposure ProgramAperture priority
Exposure Bias0.00
Temperature (K)5600
MeteringPattern
White BalanceAs Shot

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Taken in Tamarindo, Guanacaste, Costa Rica

...Far! ...(pant pant pant)... Near...
  • Near
  • (Pant,pant)
  • Far!