Sunset at Solstice

During this time of year, sunlight is a precious commodity.  We are at the solstice -- our darkest time.  And we live far enough north to really feel the affects of this winter season.  The sun rises in the south east, drifts high enough in the sky to send some horizontal rays our way, and then sets in the south west.  But the light we do have is beautiful.  It illuminates the snowy tops of our mountains, lights up the frosty branches and dusts the waters with a peachy glow.  

This picture was taken on the northern side of Arrow Point--a point on the western side of Bainbridge Island.  The view is towards the Kitsap Peninsula with the Olympic Mountains in the background.

Spectacular Winter Sunset!  Beautiful colors during our dark days.

 A nice finish to a pretty winter day.