A picture of a sunset/sunrise is like a post card of a vacation. It looks nice, but you need to be there to really experience it. A sunset or sunrise viewed from land can be a spectacular thing, but from the water the rise and fall of the big orange orb takes on a mystical quality.
The most spectacular sunsets I have witnessed have been viewed out the cockpit of my boat. When you are surrounded by water and there are few distractions, the big round ball takes center stage. A beautiful sunset can stir the soul.
Likewise is the sight of a rising sun. This summer we were sailing off the coast of Florida from Port Canaveral to Lake Worth and got caught up in a terrible storm that lasted all night. Chris and I were completely exhausted. The following morning the storm parted and we were treated to a magnificent sunrise. As we limped into Lake Worth inlet, the ten foot seas settled just as the first rays of the day broke through the clouds. With the encouragement of the new day, the night before was well on its way to becoming just another sea story.
Photo credit: Most of the photos above were taken by my friend, Donna. I was in the general area when they were taken, but apparently too mesmerized to get my camera :)
A picture of a sunset/sunrise is like a post card of a vacation. It looks nice, but you need to be there to really experience it. A sunset or sunrise viewed from land can be a spectacular thing, but from the water the rise and fall of the big orange orb takes on a mystical quality. 
The most spectacular sunsets I have witnessed have been viewed out the cockpit of my boat. When you are surrounded by water and there are few distractions, the big round ball takes center stage. A beautiful sunset can stir the soul. 
Likewise is the sight of a rising sun. This summer we were sailing off the coast of Florida from Port Canaveral to Lake Worth and got caught up in a terrible storm that lasted all night. Chris and I were completely exhausted. The following morning the storm parted and we were treated to a magnificent sunrise. As we limped into Lake Worth inlet, the ten foot seas settled just as the first rays of the day broke through the clouds. With the encouragement of the new day, the night before was well on its way to becoming just another sea story. 
Photo credit: Most of the photos above were taken by my friend, Donna. I was in the general area when they were taken, but apparently too mesmerized to get my camera :)
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