I am very fond of driving long distances in a car. I'd go so far as to say that the love of road trips is in my DNA. The smaller the road the better. But here I talk of country driving. Think Blue Highways by William Least Heat-Moon, who traveled around the USA on small, out-of-the-way roads to discover the heart of his country as well as himself.
In contrast, big urban centers around the globe are now so congested that city driving is barely tolerable. But perhaps, just perhaps, sitting behind the wheel would not be so bad when you can witness a sunset like this while waiting at a traffic light.
Bucharest, 2011
Here I watched the traffic and the sun going down on Piata Victoriei in Bucharest. And as I turned to go home, I still saw the soft reflection of the final rays on the clouds.
This post is linked with other photo bloggers who appreciate skies at SkyWatch Friday and reflections at Weekend Reflections.
These are lovely skyline photos of a city you must know well. Yes there is beauty at the stop light. Happy travels!
ReplyDeleteIt is on nights such as these that I pray for more red lights!
ReplyDeletewell that wasn't such a bad wait at the light. these are beautiful Francisca. have a great weekend.
ReplyDeleteStunning skylines, gorgeous skies, breathtaking colors and superb reflections!! You got them all today, Francisca! Really awesome captures for the day! Enjoy your weekend!
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Excellent, all of them.
ReplyDeleteYou aren't the only one. I could drive for days on end. Especially in the USA... ;-)
You have made the mundane trip home in the city a delight! Evening colors can soften the fatigue and rush. . .thanks for sharing. Enjoy your weekend.
ReplyDeleteWonderful city shots - we can forgive the world of concrete in moments like this!
ReplyDeleteanother drive by shooter and skywatcher. love your shots.
ReplyDeleteFrancisca, you really got some good shots. Way to go!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful captures of the and the city skyline. The reflection on the last shot is pretty too. Happy skywatching!
ReplyDeleteAll great photos, one better than the other.
ReplyDeleteThese are lovely photos. It is wonderful how a sunset has the ability to transform even the most ordinary location.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos, Francisca, and the last one is a bonus, a real treasure!
ReplyDelete— K
Kay, Alberta, Canada
An Unfittie's Guide to Adventurous Travel
I don’t have to deal with stoplights, but I do have to cope with road workers and the slowdowns. I, like you, take advantage behind the wheel and use my point and shoot to pass the time. These are great captures...you were able to wiggle the camera perfectly.
ReplyDeleteLovely urban sky shots, Francisca. I prefer country roads too but have to admit that sometimes cities look fabulous under beautiful skies too.
ReplyDeleteYes Francisca, they are beautiful, but ours are more beautiful than those, haha!
ReplyDeleteThat's a wonderful glint of light off the buildings. What a peaceful way to do a drive home!
ReplyDeleteNice skies! I love to drive too, and I have to get a point and shoot to capture these skylines.
ReplyDeleteLove the sun reflecting on the building!
Hello Francisca!
ReplyDeletethis week, your shots tell a story...the story of a traffic area...Congrats
Have a nice weekend
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These skies are spectacular, Francesca! Know what you mean, I go to any length to avoid the freeways in L.A.! And if I can't, I let hubby drive, lol!
ReplyDeleteThe cityscape looks amazing in sunset!!!
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Wow!!!! a great driver.
ReplyDeleteI confess I am a lousy driver. I am Ok driving the route I am used to. Today, I went to a new place, I had to make a few detours. I think I need a gps.
I do hate traffic jams... but my, what gorgeous skies you captured!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful skies and reflections.
ReplyDeleteSo dreamy, Francisca! I love these photos, especially the first one with the light reflecting off the windows :D
ReplyDeleteFantastic skyscapes and a gorgeous reflection in that last shot.
ReplyDeleteI like back road driving because I can find things to photograph and I can stop whenever I want. This sunset is awesome, great for drivers who've been stuck in traffic ^_^ Better have camera all the time. ^_^ Happy weekend!
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I find it hard to see reflections like these in a gentle light because such glares can bring on an instant migraine.
ReplyDeleteLucy
Wonderful pictures, I love them all!And the last picture is amazing with the modern building and the orange reflection! Bravo! :)
ReplyDeleteLéia
Very nice. I especially like the 3rd, the reflections picture.
ReplyDeleteYou did catch the density of the traffic with a great deal of poetry, in fact, Francisca ; the light is gorgeous too.
ReplyDeleteNice words and beautiful photos!
ReplyDeleteI'm also not a fan of big cities, but there is so much to see in them.
The reflections in that final photo are superb. I'm like you...I always have a camera at the ready and find that frequently there are photo opportunities while sitting in traffic or at a stop light. Of course that could be simply because we have to many weird and strange and crazy things/people in Florida. Yes?
ReplyDeleteRoad Trip!!! We share some of the same DNA apparently ;>).
ReplyDeleteBlue Highways is one of my all-time favorite travel books!
I'm glad you have your camera with you at all times; that stop-light shot is a real winner.
these are lovely photos! thanks for sharing. :]
ReplyDeleteLove the reflections on the bottom shot.
ReplyDeleteWOW! What a beautiful sky and reflection. So very serene!
ReplyDeleteVery nice...