Hi Candy, Atmospheric Optics,, (Wikipedia) as the sunsets, this perspective effect is created in the sky called sky sphere, with the sun at a greater elevation, crepusecular rays or sun pillars, as well jackobs ladder, (when rays are seperated). For us here in Albuquerque when settling dust falls back to earth, acting like a giant filter. the most opportune time around 17:15 to 17:30 January 30, 2008. The snow of course adds to the contrast and beauty of your photograph, window of Best opportunity 10-15 minutes. clouds on the western horizon less ideal, the conditions at app. 5000 ft altitude. I'm still trying to capture my own photo, til then thanks! for sharing yours. Paul

said paulalbert101 8 months 14 days ago

OMG Candy what a lovely photo! I believe you in the fact that this photo has not been enhanced. I have seen this for myself..I think it has something to do with the position of the sun in the winter that makes this bright pink effect. BEAUTIFUL!

said loriarnold101 8 months 17 days ago

Very beautiful colors

said krkaren50 11 months 13 days ago

Hi Candy will send a second msg, and you may get them twice ... CONGRATULATIONS on this wonderful shot, as the POTD in the winter selection today. Watermelon is a perfect way to describe the wonderful colors!!

said mypupk 2007.06.19 at 18:38:01 PDT

Congratulations Candy! You were featured in the Winter section!!! It is such a pretty shot! Watermelon is a great way to describe the colors.

said mypupk 2007.06.19 at 18:35:46 PDT

This is what I call picture post card perfect. Such beautiful colors. Thank you for sharing.

said foxeylady1 2007.02.05 at 23:11:24 PST

More beautiful than I saw it with you.

said sharwils2 2007.02.02 at 13:32:18 PST

Once agin, your shots of His work put you there! Thanks

said dlucas127 2007.01.31 at 02:42:37 PST

Fantastic!

said hamiltrudy1 2007.01.25 at 07:07:26 PST

Awesome!

said suresh_krishna 2007.01.24 at 06:01:35 PST

Very fine hues.

said assistantchief84 2007.01.04 at 16:20:27 PST

What a wonderful sight Candy!

said lynne294 2007.01.04 at 01:51:55 PST

Beautiful color.

said rrayr55 2007.01.01 at 07:43:36 PST

Oh My Gosh this is a beauty

said Darlaree 2006.12.29 at 14:44:37 PST

The colors are just amazing!

said loriarnold101 2006.12.28 at 21:41:34 PST

It does look like watermelon.

said mamabear250 2006.12.26 at 07:23:10 PST