We are priviledged to frequently experience the most colourful sunrises and sunsets at Vlakfontein, housing Treeferns Trout Lodge. In particular sunrises give credit to the name Mpumalanga, which means ” the place where the sun rises”. What can be more fascinating than a welcome to the new day  by nature’s most colourful show imaginable. The intense red and orange hues at sunrise and sunset are mainly caused by scatterings of sunlight by dust and soot particles, and other solid and liquid gasses in the atmosphere.  Sunset colours are typically more brilliant and more intense than at sunrise, since in the evening  there are generally more dust and smoke in the air than in the mornings. Photographers all over the world are captivated by this  remarkable phenomenon, and the most spectacular pictures are seen almost everyday.  Sunrise is Creation’s gift to the early risers, and mostly lasts for only a few minutes, so  running for your camera might be a little too late. Even sunset surprises one much too often. So, if you want to capture the day at its most beautiful, be prepared. I carry my Sony Cybershot with me all the time, and it is worth it.

Here are scenes from consecutive days.

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See also “Rainbow Colours” under “Climate”

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