Beautiful Autumn Sunset in Tucson

The sun has officially set on summer in Tucson! Many people are rejoicing that fact, and we are finally enjoying a cool down in the weather. I took these photos in my backyard last night on what was one of the prettiest sunsets I’d seen in quite some time. To anyone reading this blog- I am sorry if I seem to not have much else to write about, other than our glorious sunsets. It’s just that watching the sunset is one of the reasons I feel happy to call Tucson home.

If one is a regular Tucson sunset watcher, as I am, the difference during last night’s sunset was palpable, and could be sensed and felt with each changing color, each fading moment of daylight. Summer sunsets in the desert have a lot of purple in them. Fall and winter sunsets are more orangy. This sunset informed me of a changing of the seasons, and I believe it is safe to declare that it’s official- autumn has arrived in Tucson! As I said above (I almost can’t believe it) these pictures were taken from my backyard. I have (what I believe to be) a nice view- looking west, of the Tucson Mountains. This western view is one of the reasons that I enjoy an almost daily ritual of sunset watching. These six were taken with a basic digital camera, and have not been photo shopped in any way. It’s truly amazing to me that we are able to enjoy such inspiring/breathtaking sunsets on a daily basis! As one of my favorite philosopher’s, Ralph Waldo Emerson would say, “The first in time and first in importance of the influences upon the mind is that of nature. Every day, the sun; and, after sunset, night and her stars. Ever the winds blow; ever the grass grows…”  Hope you enjoy the many blessings of our beautiful desert surroundings!