As the day comes to a gentle close, there’s nothing quite as serene as witnessing the sun dipping below the horizon, painting the sky with hues of gold, amber, and fiery orange. In this breathtaking photo captured during one such golden hour, nature invites us to pause and immerse ourselves in its tranquil beauty.

Mount Yonah GA. sunset
Mount Yonah GA. sunset

The setting sun casts a warm glow over the landscape, highlighting the tops of lush, green trees and setting the distant hills aglow with a soft, golden light. Above, the sky is a dramatic canvas, with clouds rolling in shades of deep blue and gray, contrasted sharply against the bright yellow and orange of the sunset.

This moment in time is a daily reminder of the world’s effortless beauty, a spectacle that recharges the soul and soothes the mind. It encourages us to take a step back from the hectic pace of life, to breathe deeply and appreciate the present. It’s a scene that captures the essence of peace and the vastness of our surroundings, urging us to reflect on our place within it.

For anyone feeling overwhelmed, a simple glance at such a sunset can be enough to inspire a sense of calm and a renewed perspective. Nature’s masterpiece is there for all to see, freely offering its soothing rhythm and timeless beauty. It’s a universal pause button, pressing which we find a brief respite, a moment of peace in our otherwise busy lives.

Let’s carry this image in our minds, a gentle reminder that the world is beautiful, and even in the busiest days, there are moments of peace waiting to be enjoyed. So next time you see the sun setting, take a minute to stop and watch. Let the colors of the sky inspire you, let the fading light soothe you, and let nature’s farewell kiss to the day remind you that every end is just the precursor to a new beginning.

Image matters! Don’t let “selfies” frighten off your potential new business! Let John Sluder Photography help you put your best face forward when marketing yourself out there in the big world!

John will be offering a special quick portrait session at Open Mike’s . For only $30 prepay, $40 day of event you will have access to the files, from your professional shoot, in both web and print formats. You may choose your images for both self promotion and social media usage. Can’t decide on which look is best for you? Bring in few and find out which look works best!

John Sluder Photography will create extraordinary images of you so you can stand out from the crowd!

FAQ
How can I pay?
-> Cash and Credit/Debt Cards area welcome, $30 prepay via PayPal/Cash, day of $40 PayPal/Cash. Goto “https://www.paypal.com/” and send $30 to “john@johnsluderphotograpy.com”, that simple…

What should I wear?
-> Causal to professional wear, solid and neutral colors works best.

How many looks/changes?
-> 2-3 looks/changes of clothes

How do I get my images?
-> I will email you a link to my web site with your images, with both a print and web version.

I will I get both Color and Black & White Images?
-> Yes, I will send both types of images. I like to do the B&W conversion to give the images a “pop”

Can I make an appointment?
-> I am working this even as first come first photographed.

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Early morning

  • October 8th, 2014
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I have a 40″ X 60″ mounted and ready to hang print for $200, I do not have the wall space to hang it in my home and it need a new home!

Woodland Nymphs

Woodland Nymphs 40″ X 60″ print for sale

“Woodland Nymphs” print for sale

  • September 12th, 2014
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My other passion in sailing, this requires a boat and boats require work, looks of work. There is part of the work I have done on S/V Rosebud a 31′ Seafarer Tall Rigged Yawl. Yawl is the fancy boat word for little mast (mizzen mast) in the back. I have her on the “hard” at Cape Marina, this a greta place to have your boat hauled out. I had to get her out of the water because the rudder had failed. The rudder shaft was twisting freely in the rudder blade.

 

Sailboats, my other passion

  • July 7th, 2014
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As I was cleaning up my web sites image archives I found some older images I took years ago of surfing contest in Sebastian Inlet Florida in 2007

Surfing shots from the archives

I was cleaning up my blog from an upgrade and found a few orphaned galleries. Here is one from  long time ago. This was pre Molly Rogers Roller Girls, this was “Space Coast Slashers” shoot in 2007

 

Flash Back…