There is something appealing about waiting at a fire lookout until the sun sets and the sky turns crimson. The crowds that throng the lookout till sunset slowly melt away, leaving oneself to enjoy the solitude of dusk. As time drags on, the deep blue hues of the distant ranges become more pronounced while stars slowly start making an appearance.

Earlier in the summer, I got to experience this moment, as I waited to make peace with the night. And the moment I snapped this composition, I realized that it would be a keeper.

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Mount Rainier National Park
WA USA