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27 September 2006 Coleen Perilloux Landry

The River is on Fire

Montz, Louisiana

This is just as it came from the camera.
At my house on Perilloux Place the sunsets at this time of the year are very special. We are about 1000 feet or so from the Mississippi but separated by a high levee and many willow trees making it impossible to see the River from the house.
However, when the sunset is like this the entire sky lights up above the levee and we can see it from the dining table and my favorite expression is "the River is on fire." It occurs about 8 minutes after the sun has fallen beyond the horizon and a minute before the air turns blue.
To get this view I drive about three miles east to get nearer the banks of the River. Running up the levee and through the willows would find me there long after the sun had gone to bed.


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Al Chesworth29-Sep-2006 23:20
Almost frightening Coleen, Armaghedon.
Bob Foisel28-Sep-2006 14:42
Thank you for you fine work, its. beautiful Coleen. Voted
Ron Asp28-Sep-2006 11:54
Coleen, beautiful strong sunset, great colors and well composed....thanks for sharing....Ron
Neal Nye28-Sep-2006 11:19
Magnificent sunset. And just perfectly exposed. Outstanding.
Zak28-Sep-2006 10:28
great catch!
Karen Stuebing28-Sep-2006 08:33
You get to see that all the time? Stunning colors and photo.
Graham Tomlin28-Sep-2006 06:53
fab regards Helen
Mindy McNaugher28-Sep-2006 02:55
Absolutely exquisite! What a stunning scene! Vote!
Greg Harp28-Sep-2006 02:45
Gorgeous sunset. Well worth the effort indeed. Voted
Guest 28-Sep-2006 02:41
Congratulations Colleen; you're posting some really beautiful sunsets. Thank you for your comments on my other gallery of our road trip.
Donnaray28-Sep-2006 02:41
what great colors! beautiful image
Herb 28-Sep-2006 02:34
Very nice
Robin Reid28-Sep-2006 01:41
Well worth your effort Coleen. Wonderful view. GMV
s_barbour28-Sep-2006 01:32
Fantastic capture Coleen! These colours are truly amazing. GMV!
petesie28-Sep-2006 01:27
Just when I think they can't get any more beautiful you post another. V
royalld28-Sep-2006 01:09
Another awesome meeting between heaven and earth. -v-
Shayne28-Sep-2006 01:01
Stunning colours ~ great image

BAV
J. Scott Coile28-Sep-2006 01:00
Never the same twice. BURNING.
Guest 28-Sep-2006 00:55
Beautiful shot! vote
Cindi Smith28-Sep-2006 00:41
Gorgeous and I can see you running to get there! Worth the trip, that's for sure! Vote
sschex28-Sep-2006 00:38
Awesome. I saw this evening's sunset from work- wish I could have had my camera.