The Old Dog Showcases: Why Are We So Fascinated With Sunsets?!

in sunthursday •  8 years ago  (edited)

"Hurry! Come Quick! Right Away!"

At my house similar expressions are enthusiastically yelled out a few times a week! The sun and sky are putting on another show and it's time to stop whatever it is that you're doing and take it all in!

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Why Are Humans So Fascinated By Sunsets?


This shot, taken from our balcony a few days ago has me thinking about our fascination with sunsets!

Is It The Color?

Is it that warm orange red glow? After all, aren't we as equally mesmerized when staring into a fire? Who hasn't experienced the trance-like effect that the dancing flames in a fire pit or fireplace have over us? In an article entitled  "The Color Psychology of Orange" the author makes the following points about this particular color:

  • It is a mix of yellow and red and is said to be an energetic color.
  • Orange creates sentiments of warmth, excitement, enthusiasm. 
  • Orange is frequently used to draw attention, for example traffic signs and advertising. Think of a safety cone!

Is It The Passage of Time?

  • Perhaps it's the fact that we are turning the page on another day of history. The setting sun leaves no doubt about the passage of time and the fact that tomorrow brings a fresh start with new hope! 
  • As the character Anne of Green Gables said "Every day is a fresh start with no mistakes in it!"

Perhaps It's Just The Pure Beauty?

  • Maybe it's the canvass that the sky becomes rather than the sun itself. As the fiery ball disappears into the horizon it paints the sky with colors and details that do not come into focus under harsher light!


I can never get enough of this type of view!

What Do You Think?

  • Does a sunset create powerful emotions in you?
  • What do you think that the reason is?
  • What is the most beautiful sunset that you ever saw?


I hope that you enjoyed reading about "Man's Fascination With Sunsets!"


Until next time,


@kus-knee (The Old Dog)

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I heard (possibly from an old wive) that at sunset there is a crack between the worlds. And old wives know a thing or three :-)

I could agree by saying that I live with one but that wouldn't be too smart would it!?

I think it was during Twilight, but I got that from a Starcraft book, so what do i know :D

For me it's the apparent infinity of it all. The scale, the variety, the power, the amount of life, etc. Nice shots, and questions!

Thanks so much for your great comment!

My pleasure! Thanks for the reminder to appreciate what will be arriving momentarily^^

I personally like the feeling of the day is ending calm and smoothly covering everything with that warm light. Problems and stress of the day feel very distant in that moments. 🌇

Yes, it's great to pause, reflect and enjoy in those moments!

I love sunsets because I can have a good look at this monster (the Sun) without my eyes getting hurt. I have seen a lot of beautiful sunsets but the one with most crazy colors was a few months ago right after a thunderstorm had passed.

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beautiful, light everywhere, and clouds going allover the place dispersing in all directions :)

Oh yes, it was a memorable sunset 🌇thanks for your comment :)

Wow! That's a very impressive sky. Thanks!

And I thank you for sharing your 2 beautiful sunset shots :) You have a stunning view from the balcony!

It's simply beautiful..wherever it is around the world.

We all have a love affair with sunsets!

Oui!! So near, yet so far.

No more beautiful words than poetry, no more beautiful painting than the real view. :)

Very true. Thanks so much for your precious comment!

To me, it is the amazement I get from realizing the Earth has turned and moved, almost like it needs to give it's side a rest. Makes me think about how small we are in this great big universe, and realize that someone, somewhere else is probably looking the opposite direction of me and seeing the sunrise.

This makes my heart melt :'(!

Indeed!

It's very nice to read your reflections about THAT special moment!

Beautiful sunset photos. It's always mesmerizing to watch the sun set. Love your post. Upvoted. Followed.

Thanks so much!

Sunsets remind us that endings can be just as splendid and stunning as beginnings.

That's a great thought!

I'm one of those who adore sunsets. Everything is spectacular at sunset, color, feelings...

Yes, we seem to be wired that way!

Lo spettacolo più bello....ogni volta diverso. Io da casa mia posso vedere ogni sera magnifici cieli di fuoco. Tutto gratis. La natura ci ama, e ce lo dice ogni sera.
Ciao Kus!

I'm happy that you take the time to enjoy the sunset. It's so easy to get caught up in other things!

Amber light is relaxing. Now we have f.lux, and other blue light-reduced software to mimic the effect, so our screens don't mess with our hormones.

Interesting scientific points. Lighting certainly does effect our mood!

Nice pictures, following you now :)

Glad that you like them. There are a lot of contests and themed days that you can enter here on Steemit!

I wish I had the time to do it. I certainly see a lot of interesting things while traveling and have great pictures, but I spend too much time over oceans and airports. I guess I could try one if I get a photo that is relevant.

I was always in Not indifferent to the sky, the clouds and the sunset. It always beckons me with its limitlessness, novelty and uniqueness. Because the sky is not the same, it is different and unique every day. And this is my most beautiful sunset.

Great pictures! Thanks!

I believe it's the colors primary, then the end of the day but you know tomorrow will be another day! It's like a rest and ease same time. And the colors are so cosmic, fulfilling. I rather enjoy sunsets with bare eyes, even photographer and artist, I captured maybe 5 sunsets all my life.

Wow, you are really taken by the sunset. Great! Thanks for your comment!

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Thanks for sharing that! I've followed you so that it's easier to find you, as you put it: "In this Steemit little Ocean!"

same here :) have a lovely day kus!

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Sunsets is a realization that another day, another struggle for survival had ended, we live to see another day of struggling and surviving!

Life is tough sometimes. I know! Are you struggling now?

My business is in a mess, some debts to pay, my car is impounded......am alive though, i survived another hopeless day. But i try to focus all the negativity into steemit and try get some positiveness out of steemit.

Sorry to read that. It's not always easy but try and count your blessings. Better times will come!

Thank you very much sir, my country Nigeria is a mess anyways; not a place for aspiring young business owners to be honest. Thank you for your encouragement @kus-knee, The Old Dog is the best!

Keep on building here. I saw that your last post is doing quite well! let me do an @randowhale for you! Check your post in 2 minutes!

oh, bless you sir!

Hahaha. it went form $54 to $69!!!!! Blessings!

It's very strange, but in recent years I have ceased to love the sunsets. They serve as a sign of the end of the day, and every time I feel sad...On the contrary, the sunrises fill me with energy.

What an intersting perspective! We are all touched in different ways!

Great pics! To me it creates a kind of calm and warm melancholy. It's probably related to the fact that the day is passing, but I think it's strongly connecrted with this mix of warm-cold and cold-warm colors, awsomely balanced

Written like a true artist!

Just to look the funny side maybe people love so much Sunsets because they are to lazy to get up for the Sunrise !

Good one!

Agree!

Love the sunset! I'm sure you have a ton of sunset photos! I do too ,maybe around 100. :P It's always fascinating to watch the sunset or rise. Everyone goes quiet and there's that tranquil moment that lasts for maybe a minute. Whenever I'm on a roadtrip I make sure to stop in the evening to watch the sunset! Thank you for sharing those lovely photos!! Upvoted! <3 :) Have a wonderful day! :)

Thanks so much for your lovely comment! It is great to take the time, observe and reflect!

You are very welcome! I always love your posts!! :) Keep them coming <3

For sure this is one of the best part of the day. It's so good for love, romantic, searching inspiration, and many other stuff.

Yes, you are the first to mention romance but that seems to be a big part of it!

True. I think people should take more attention on things like that and try to put materialism on second place.

thanks for sharing :) I think every aspect of a sunset is wonderful, it just brings you to the now right away ;)

Hey wow, love your avatar! Right on theme!

Thank you :) I am glad that you like it ;)

I really love your sunset photo!

Thanks so much for letting me know!

Most beautiful sunset I sa was last year in Portugal and what makes it more beautiful in my opinion is when you are with your loved ones all by your own! :) upvoted and followed! You might like my travel blog too and the idea behind #introduceyourhomtown would love to see yours

Thanks so much for your comment. Portugal, hmmmmmm, that's where the next Steemfest will be. I'll check your blog for sure!

Yeah! Looking forward to it, only here for a week but I love the community! Will be there and hope to make some new friends(Steemians) and just enjoy the get together! Where are you from?

For me it is pure beauty.

It is Sooooooo beautiful!!!!

I think it's a combination of all those factors that keep us mesmerized. Sunset feels liks such a magical moment. I love the photos btw!

Thanks so much for visiting and for your comment!

Watching the sunset, if one is in the right mindset, can almost feel like a spiritual experience, as one allows themselves to be overwhelmed and silenced by the beauty of something bigger than them. This is is the closest to god we'll ever get.

Thanks for the very nice comment!

^_^

There is not much in this world that can compete with the beauty of a nice sunset. One could be seduced by something so beautiful.

Great point! I love your avatar!

Sunset color when you stare it, you will fell relax because also the end of the day. Nice photo with nice timing when you click your cam @kus-knee upvote and follow you

Thanks very much!

Nice artwork @kus-knee Resteem Upvote🙂

Thanks a lot!

I like watching the sun go down. Seems so fast right as it's about to disappear... so D. All of the Above. Pretty Pics!

Thanks so much!

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I love sunsets and have always been drawn to them... I don't even think that's an "adult thing" because I distinctly remember running to get my mom to look at the sunset when I was no more than 8-10 years old.

As for why... I can't say for sure; the beauty of them; on some deep level it is the "dying of the day" and night was often scary to our ancestors, and yet this "death" also represents the most beautiful part of the day... going out "in a blaze of glory."

Most amazing sunsets I remember were in the early 1990s, when there was ash from the Pinutubo volcanic eruption in the upper atmosphere; on evenings with high cirrus clouds, the sun would bounce off the tiny particulate as well as the clouds below.

Sounds exhilarating

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Growing up on the beach, there's something surreal about watching the sun drop below what looks like the end of the world and giving us a spectacular light show to remember him by until he greets us in the morning with yet another dance of light. One of my favorite quotes is "There's a sunrise and a sunset every single day, and they're absolutely free. Don't miss so many of them."

Welcome to Steemit :)
I follow u, follow me back if u want lot of fun and amazing picture every day.

Thanks for the welcome!

Nice shot, i love photo of sky.
I prefer the first

hey still spamming around :D niiice +400 followers good job :)

Thanks my friend for the submission to #SunThursday and the mention - resteemed, this post really stands out!

Thanks for the comment, the support and the resteem!

I think it's the rarity of it be it sunset or sunrise.
Very often, you don't get to seen both every day due to work, commuting or other time of the day related task. If you your timing is more lucky, you see one of them most day if you are not in a seasonal kind of place. With winter, I remember, there are days where I don't even see the sun. So, we appreciate things that we miss.

You make some very good points!

:-)

Beautiful sunset! :)
I saw a beautiful sunset after the rain

They are all different and special!

This is exactly so :))

Really beautiful! That view from your balcony is amazing, no wonder you get all those phrases shouted every now and then :)

Sunsets and sunrises are probably the best time of the day to be awake for. I see a good sunset, i take a picture! :D And now I can share them here!

You are right about the sunrise and the sunset being the best time of day. They fill us with awe!

Yes they do :)

Love the post because of the Anne of Green Gables quote. The most beautiful sunset I have seen was in Perth, Australia at Cottlesole Beach. The sun sets over the ocean. There's a reason why it's called Golden Hour. Sunset is the best time to take photos because of the soft light. The sun sets so quickly and the colors change so fast. It reminds us to Seize the day! Also the Bible says don't let the sun set on your anger which reminds us to forgive.

Thanks! I'm so glad that you picked up on the Anne of Green Gables quote. Yes Eph 4:26 is good advice to live by!

I am super excited to visit Prince Edward Island in July! Going to do all the Anne related things there

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I'm so happy to meet an Anne fan! although I lived in Canada for 35 years Ive never been to P.E.I.!!! One day!!!

Yes. I found @marillaanne is a fellow Anne fan too! I wonder if there are any others?

My wife, @lellabird60!

Great! Maybe we should do an Anne related post :)

sunset create powerful emotions for me

Me too!

I have to say that I'm not a great "fan" of the sunset (sound strange, I know ^^ ), because it remind me that I'm really just a little "spot" in a very very big world. It make me feel melancholy and loneliness, even if I'm in good company ^^

Nice picture... Plas follow back...

Glad that you liked it!

Beauty and the feeling to be in the middle of it is priceless and I can never get enough but please could you tell me about all those days again? Who started those ? I can keep up :) Mondayred I do remember

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You are a Star :) as always !!!!

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Thanks for the thoughts on sunsets. I have always enjoyed watching and photographing sunsets. That being the case it's hard to pick a favorite but I really enjoyed watching the sunset in Phoenix, AZ with saguaro cactus in the foreground.

Very inspiring post!! For me it's the color and the beauty involved, it induces me powerful feelings of happiness and tranquility. Today I reserved one of the most beautiful sunsets I've watched for the #SunThursday, wich post I'm anticipating now due to this post.

Great stuff. I look forward to your post!

It's done! I wasn't to post it now because I was just passing on Steemit to see what was rolling before lunch. But your incredible photos and questions made me stop! It seems sunsets are stronger than my hunger! Must go before I faint!! Ahahah ;)

OK great I'll have a look right away!

Nice!

Nice! I follow !
Have a look at my page, i have some interesting pictures :)

I think it's becasuse the colours and light inspire such amazing emotions in us, and the experience of that is what draws us in. Great post! Followed.