Here’s a view of the sunset from an overpass, above the Capital Beltway. In the background you can see the Mormon temple. This photo also represents a particular problem with photographing the sunset in the less rural parts of the state. The abundance of hills and tress along so many of our highways have a tendency to block the sun from view before it has really “set.” This happens even from many overpasses and other high points. So I often try to keep track in my head of places from where I’ve seen a good sunset. This one was on that list.
Suprisingly, I wasn’t the only person stopped on the bridge to take a picture. Another man showed up around 2 minutes after I got there. One point of difference is that not only did he stay longer than I did, but the also left his family in the car to wait for him. They must be a very understanding family.
I recall only one time when my father jumped out of a car to do something. I also remember that I was quite shocked as it happened becasue it wasn’t until he got back inside that I found out he had left to chase a $20 bill he saw blowing in the wind next to the car. Once that part of the puzzle was in place, I was quite pleased. I wonder how that man’s family will react when all they get for their patience is a photo lodged inside their father’s camera. I have another story about this, but I try to keep this website in focus on the subject of Maryland, not myself. So I will save that story for some other time.
2 responses so far ↓
1 shelly // Feb 23, 2009 at 12:41 PM
this is my favorite time of day! more dusk pictures please, mdp.
2 charlieb // Feb 23, 2009 at 11:37 PM
Hey no fair telling stories out of state..that $20 bill was in NJ not MD
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