I love watching colour burst from the sky as the sun sets beyond the horizon. Living in New Zealand, sunset is a treat I get to enjoy often. Recently I moved all my photos to Lightroom. While I sort through 10 years of images I am reminded of many things, including spectacular sunsets in New Zealand. Here are a few I have found so far, in no particular order:











My current camera is an Olympus OMD Em5 Mark II. Many of these images are from several years ago shot on other gear. All yacht racing photos were shot on my iPhone, often just after we crossed the finish line.
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Do you prefer to watch the sunset from the beach, a boat, or from indoors?
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Davor
amazing photos
Rhonda Albom
Thanks Davor
beatravelling
One word. Wow! #wkendtravelinspiration
Rhonda Albom
Thanks 🙂
Nancie
Hi, Rhonda. This is a beautiful collection. I love sunrises and sunsets. There’s just such an element of surprise to each one.
Mri
New Zealand always seemed to have such beautiful sunsets and all of these photos really make me want to visit again, especially since I’ve only been around the South Island so far. (:
Rhonda Albom
Surrounded by water creates an environment for stunning sunsets.
Amila Wickramarachchi
I love watching sunset too.But for a long time,I didn’t get the opportunity to watch such amazing sunset views.These are truly wonderful sunsets with beautiful sky colours.
Rhonda Albom
I hope beautiful sunsets return to your life soon.
Rhonda Albom
Thanks. I thought travel as I don’t live in Australia. 🙂
[email protected]
What gorgeous golden skies! I’ve been slack on the sunset and sunrise photos recently … too busy working and sleeping. They are always worth it though.
Rhonda Albom
I love taking sunset photos.
Lauren
Are you kidding?! These are unbelieveable!! You weren’t kidding when you said New Zealand has some amazing sunsets! And Lightroom is seriously amazing! I tried a free trial but just couldn’t get nyself to take the plunge to paying monthly. Maybe one day!
Rhonda Albom
New Zealand has lots of natural beauty. I calculated the cost of monthly leasing a photo product over time was less than what I spent to outright buy a product and update it when it became obsolete.
eileen g
Fantastic. if these don’t make a person want to visit New Zealand I don’t know what would. I like them all!
Rhonda Albom
Thanks. New Zealand has lots of natural beauty.
Anda
I love taking sunset photos too, Rhonda. Of all the moments in a day the sunset is probably the most beautiful one. Sunrises are equally beautiful if you are a morning person, but I haven’t seen that many in my life. I am a late sleeper, ha,ha,ha!
Rhonda Albom
If you stay up all night, then you’ll see the sunrise 🙂
Zophia
These are beautiful snaps (: … love the colours along with the scenery of beach waters, so calm and pleasing.
Rhonda Albom
Thanks. I like sunsets over the beach too.
Paula McInerney
Love sunsets, and sunrises. Would be great to have both
Rhonda Albom
Yes, I think one in the morning and one at night is perfect 🙂
David @ Travelsewhere
Gorgeous photos. Love a good sunset! Especially over the water.
Rhonda Albom
Thanks, David.
Lyn aka The Travelling Lindfields
We saw a beautiful sunset in Sydney on Friday. It was just glorious.
Rhonda Albom
I am looking forward to seeing some beautiful sunsets in Sydney. 🙂
Michele {Malaysian Meanders}
You started off with an especially great sunset photo. I really like the composition with the trees silhouetted in the foreground, the water and then the sun just about to disappear behind the hills. In fact, all the photos are fantastic. I like sunsets because you get another chance to see it every single day.
Rhonda Albom
Thanks, Michelle. I did put my favourite shot at the top. I never thought about sunsets like that before, but now that I have, I completely agree.
budget jan
It must have been therapeutic sifting through all your images (and a tad scary). I love the photo taken from your deck – it must be a beautiful place to live.
Rhonda Albom
I would not call it therapeutic, more of a stress inducer. It’s a massive project that is still unfinished. However, the reliving some of the memories is quite fun. As for our house, I am picked it for the views.
Rhonda Albom
Thank you. I love sunsets.
Trekking with Becky
A sunset’s colours are magical, aren’t they? My favourite is the first shot. 😄👍
Rhonda Albom
Sunsets are a special time of day.
Paula Atwell
One of the things that is so great about travel is that you have time to watch sunsets. Your collection of photos is stunning. Enjoyed browsing.
Rhonda Albom
Yes, sunsets can be different the world over and traveling allows me to watch them all.
Jim ~ ReflectionsEnroute
There’s something magical about sunsets. You’ve captured the light perfectly in these shots Rhonda!
Rhonda Albom
Thank you. I have taken many photos to get to these.
Upeksha
Such gorgeous sunsets. I hope to make it to New Zealand within the next couple of years, but your photos makes me want to go to go there so much sooner!
Rhonda Albom
Sooner or later, then sunsets will still be here 🙂 I hope you make it here someday.
Wednesday Elf
Absolutely stunning photos. I love watching sunsets from the beach especially, but sunsets anytime, anywhere are worth taking the time to view.
Rhonda Albom
I like sunsets from beaches too as there is little to block out the beauty.
Lyn @ A Hole in my Shoe
I love your sunset photos Rhonda, hopefully you will be able to get some great shots here in Perth when you get here next month. We have the most beautiful beaches to capture some great sunsets.
Rhonda Albom
I sure do hope so. I am looking forward to it.
Sylvia Mayfield
Stunning photographs! Sunsets are so romantic. I love seeing them from the beach, although the sun sets behind the dunes for us, instead of over the water. Of course, my favorite place to enjoy them is from my front porch with my hubby and some tea. 🙂
Rhonda Albom
I love dessert sunsets too. The seem to get deeper reds.
Stephanie
Oh my goodness – these are absolutely beautiful!
Rhonda Albom
Thanks Stephanie 🙂
Kreete
Stunning photos, Rhonda! I specially love the ones with yachts on it. Makes me dream about one day owning one and sailing into the sunset.. 🙂 I love when photos make your mind wander and this is exactly what these do!
Rhonda Albom
Thanks. I love the boating ones because they remind me of racing.
Kathy Marris
I’m a sucker for spectacular sunsets wherever I am. However if you got to West Australia the sun sets over the ocean which is absolutely stunning. Your sunset photos are wonderful. 🙂
Rhonda Albom
Funny you mention Western Australia. I just booked my tickets for Perth 🙂
kelleyn rothaermel
So gorgeous! Now I want a trip to the beach!
Rhonda Albom
It’s coming into summer here. Start planning now and you will be here for the perfect weather.
bettyl - NZ
Sunset is always an amazing sight here in New Zealand and your captures are really terrific.
Rhonda Albom
Thanks Betty.
Barbara Radisavljevic
These are so beautiful it owuld be hard to choose a favorite. I take most sunset photos from my front yard. I don’t often get to a beach at the right time, and I don’t have access to a boat.
Rhonda Albom
Our primary view is Northeast. We see sunrise, or at least we would if I got up that early.
Suze - Luxury Columnist
I love your sunset shot of the boats in the race – we rarely see such amazing sunsets in London!
Rhonda Albom
Early in the season the sun often sets as we cross the finish line in twilight races.
Indah Nuria Savitri
Look at al those gorgeous sunsets. I can’t never get enough of it. Beautiful shots, Rhonda
Rhonda Albom
Thanks. I’ll be you get some stunning ones too.
E
What amazing photos. Wow – I’m stunned.
Rhonda Albom
Stunned is a word that brought a smile to my face.
Kathe W.
spectacular sunsets!
Rhonda Albom
Thanks Kathe.
DeniseinVA
Hi Rhonda, these images are incredible!!! Thanks for stopping by and have a great day 🙂
Rhonda Albom
Thanks Denise 🙂
Nina
Breath aching sunsets and sceneries … I wish to visit New Zealand one day!
Rhonda Albom
I hope you get to come here. I love New Zealand. I arrived 13 years ago, and made it my base.
Stefanie
Beautiful! My fav is the 1st one!
Rhonda Albom
Me too, that’s why it’s number one. If you come to New Zealand, I can take you to this spot – every night if you want. It’s about a 30 minute walk (or 5 minute drive)
Mandy
Beautiful sunset images! I don’t care where I see the sunset so long as I get to see it at all! 🙂
Rhonda Albom
That’s how I feel about them too.
kid can doodle
gorgeous sunset! sweet photos. cheers from kid can doodle!
Rhonda Albom
Thanks Kids 🙂
Deb Nance
You could do a complete book with just these. Beautiful.
Rhonda Albom
Interesting idea. I have plenty more around the rest of the world too.
Gattina
Wow, these are indeed gorgeous sunsets ! I would get a twisted neck staring in the sky all the time !
Rhonda Albom
LOL, just pull up a chair and look out at the horizon.
Dominique Goh
Really love your sunset pictures..they look surreal!!
Rhonda Albom
Ultimate compliment for sunset photos. 🙂
shabana
your photos are so beautiful .can’t remove my eyes from them .
you are lucky to visit so many countries and meet various culture of the world
Rhonda Albom
Thanks Shabana. We feel lucky.
Lexa Cain
Absolutely stunning! They’re all awesome, but my favorites were the first one and the Murwai Beach one. Breathtaking color and composition!
Rhonda Albom
Thanks, Lexa. I love Muriwai Beach, any time of year. Typically big waves.
Carraol
Spectacular golden moments, beautiful images!
Rhonda Albom
Thanks Carraol. I love the golden hour.
Joyce Lansky
These photos would make beautiful post cards!
Ruth
These set of photos is beautiful. Sunset are a favorite subject for me. Your photos remind me I haven’t observer a sunset (properly) in quite some time.
Rhonda Albom
There is always tonight 🙂
Di from Max The Unicorn
Beautiful photos! I’d love to visit NZ one day! I’m in Australia, so it’s not even that far away!
Rhonda Albom
I am on my way to Australia soon 🙂
Jim, Sydney, Australia
Beautiful sunset shots
Rhonda Albom
Thanks Jim
Rhonda Albom
Thanks Jedidja 🙂
Hootin' Anni
I saw your spectacular image as a linked thumbnail at Our World Tuesday and had to stop by….glad I did. Such a treasure trove of beauty!! To answer your question about where to view the sunset…I live just a few miles from the Gulf of Mexico…I’d prefer to be there. And for me, it’s the cool [or warm] colors of SUNRISE for me. I love watching the moonrise also.
Rhonda Albom
LOL – I love sunrise also, but I don’t like getting up that early 🙂 Thanks for taking the time to visit.
Comedy Plus
Some really great shots as always.
I prefer all three. Whatever or wherever I am I’ll enjoy a sunset.
Have a fabulous day. ☺
Rhonda Albom
Me too 🙂
Elizabeth
WoW! These photos are stunning!
Rhonda Albom
Thanks Elizabeth.
Felicia
beautiful golden light. I really like that first image alot. I think its the shape of the trees.
Rhonda Albom
That is my favourite of this collection too. I thought it was the way the tree wrapped around the ball of the sun. It is shot quite close to my house, about a 30 minute walk.
Driller's Place
Very nice set of images. Really well done. Have a blessed week.
Rhonda Albom
Thanks Diller 🙂
Teresa Kindred
Hi Rhonda, I’m a big fan of sunsets too. Those are fabulous! I have several on my Instagram account (NanaHoodrocks) if you are on there!
Rhonda Albom
Thanks. I will check out your Instagram. I love sunsets, anywhere in the world.
Kristin Aquariann
Wow! What a stunning collection of sunset shots! *swoon*
Rhonda Albom
LOL- *swoon*. Thanks for making me smile with this comment.
L. Diane Wolfe
Those are gorgeous. At the right beach, we can see sunsets here, but not like we could in Oregon. Although no sunset is more spectacular than one over the desert.
Rhonda Albom
Very true. That is why I use the Sahara shot in my banner.
Tanja (the Red phone box travels)
simply stunning!
Rhonda Albom
Thanks Tanja
Andria Perry
Those are amazing photos! what a beautiful place New Zealand is.
Rhonda Albom
Thanks. We don’t have a monopoly on beautiful sunsets, but we sure do get our fair share of them.
Hilary Melton-Butcher
Hi Rhonda – we get some pretty good sunsets here and sunrises for that matter … but I’ve got the iphone and I’m not particularly adept at using it … but love these shots – and I’m sure your sunset and morning views are that much richer in NZ … cheers Hilary
Rhonda Albom
I’ll bet some of the sunsets over the abbey ruins are spectacular. (I don’t know how close or far you are to those).
Alex J. Cavanaugh
Those are stunning. Really like the one of just the rock.
Rhonda Albom
Glad you said that. It was the one I almost left out because the sand in the foreground is so dark.
Ellen @ The Cynical Sailor
Gorgeous pictures. They bring back great memories of sunsets I’ve enjoyed in NZ.
Rhonda Albom
You must have a collection like this with all the time you spent on your yacht in the islands here.
ladyfi
Wow – what gorgeous light and stunning photos.
Rhonda Albom
Thanks Fiona.
Carol
Your sunsets are gorgeous. I love them no matter where I am – sitting on a chair, standing on the beach, or in a boat. Being by the water or on the water makes the beautiful sky even more special.
Rhonda Albom
I am the same, I love sunset any place.
Melissa
What beautiful pictures!
Rhonda Albom
Thanks Melissa 🙂
Photo(Geo)grapher
Simply beautiful photos! Bravo
Rhonda Albom
Thanks Jarek.