
[Part 2 of 5] A vertical view of the Lake Mendota sunset sequence zooms still further, highlighting both the reddening of the orb as the sunlight passes through progressively more air to reach the eyeball (or camera sensor), and cloud textures. Instead of the “silver lining” characteristic of sunlight’s passage through relatively thin convective-cloud edges earlier in the day, or even a “golden lining” longer before sunset, here we see the “copper lining.” [Go to Part 3]
Madison WI (5 Aug 26) Looking WNW
43.0932, -89.3732