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:
Sunset shot from Army Bay beach in Shakespear Park.
At anchor off of Motuora Island in the Hauraki Gulf.
Shot from the car while crossing the bridge into Mission Bay (in traffic so heavy, we were actually stopped).
At anchor in Rocky Bay, Waiheke Island (Waiheke Island is one of the wine regions in the Auckland area).
Looking back at two boats rounding the buoy during a yacht race.
The “Wild West Coast” was looking pretty calm on this low tide evening on Muriwai Beach.
The clouds formed by the impending rain made for a lovely sunset. This one from a campsite in Waipu Cove, several hours north of Auckland.
The Bay of Islands in known for its beauty and this evening did not disappoint. Shot in Russell near the ferry terminal.
Looking back on a long leg of a twilight race as the sun set over the horizon. Red sky at night . . . sailors delight.
The golden hour, just before sunset is one of my favourite times of the day. This shot was taken from our deck.
I took this one during a night photography workshop in Auckland.
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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Simply beautiful photos! Bravo
Thanks Jarek.
What beautiful pictures!
Thanks Melissa 🙂
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.
I am the same, I love sunset any place.
Wow – what gorgeous light and stunning photos.
Thanks Fiona.
Gorgeous pictures. They bring back great memories of sunsets I’ve enjoyed in NZ.
You must have a collection like this with all the time you spent on your yacht in the islands here.
Those are stunning. Really like the one of just the rock.
Glad you said that. It was the one I almost left out because the sand in the foreground is so dark.
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
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).
Those are amazing photos! what a beautiful place New Zealand is.
Thanks. We don’t have a monopoly on beautiful sunsets, but we sure do get our fair share of them.
simply stunning!
Thanks Tanja
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.
Very true. That is why I use the Sahara shot in my banner.
Wow! What a stunning collection of sunset shots! *swoon*
LOL- *swoon*. Thanks for making me smile with this comment.
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!
Thanks. I will check out your Instagram. I love sunsets, anywhere in the world.
Very nice set of images. Really well done. Have a blessed week.
Thanks Diller 🙂
beautiful golden light. I really like that first image alot. I think its the shape of the trees.
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.
WoW! These photos are stunning!
Thanks Elizabeth.
Some really great shots as always.
I prefer all three. Whatever or wherever I am I’ll enjoy a sunset.
Have a fabulous day. ☺
Me too 🙂
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.
LOL – I love sunrise also, but I don’t like getting up that early 🙂 Thanks for taking the time to visit.
I love it. All your photos are so nice. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks Jedidja 🙂
Beautiful sunset shots
Thanks Jim
Beautiful photos! I’d love to visit NZ one day! I’m in Australia, so it’s not even that far away!
I am on my way to Australia soon 🙂
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.
There is always tonight 🙂
These photos would make beautiful post cards!
Thanks Joyce, maybe I will do that 🙂
Spectacular golden moments, beautiful images!
Thanks Carraol. I love the golden hour.
Absolutely stunning! They’re all awesome, but my favorites were the first one and the Murwai Beach one. Breathtaking color and composition!
Thanks, Lexa. I love Muriwai Beach, any time of year. Typically big waves.
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
Thanks Shabana. We feel lucky.
Really love your sunset pictures..they look surreal!!
Ultimate compliment for sunset photos. 🙂
Wow, these are indeed gorgeous sunsets ! I would get a twisted neck staring in the sky all the time !
LOL, just pull up a chair and look out at the horizon.
You could do a complete book with just these. Beautiful.
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Interesting idea. I have plenty more around the rest of the world too.
gorgeous sunset! sweet photos. cheers from kid can doodle!
Thanks Kids 🙂
Beautiful sunset images! I don’t care where I see the sunset so long as I get to see it at all! 🙂
That’s how I feel about them too.
Beautiful! My fav is the 1st one!
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)
Breath aching sunsets and sceneries … I wish to visit New Zealand one day!
I hope you get to come here. I love New Zealand. I arrived 13 years ago, and made it my base.
Hi Rhonda, these images are incredible!!! Thanks for stopping by and have a great day 🙂
Thanks Denise 🙂
spectacular sunsets!
Thanks Kathe.
What amazing photos. Wow – I’m stunned. Thank you for sharing. Happy Wordless Wednesday!
Stunned is a word that brought a smile to my face.
Look at al those gorgeous sunsets. I can’t never get enough of it. Beautiful shots, Rhonda
Thanks. I’ll be you get some stunning ones too.
I love your sunset shot of the boats in the race – we rarely see such amazing sunsets in London!
Early in the season the sun often sets as we cross the finish line in twilight races.
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.
Our primary view is Northeast. We see sunrise, or at least we would if I got up that early.
Sunset is always an amazing sight here in New Zealand and your captures are really terrific.
Thanks Betty.
So gorgeous! Now I want a trip to the beach!
It’s coming into summer here. Start planning now and you will be here for the perfect weather.
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. 🙂
Funny you mention Western Australia. I just booked my tickets for Perth 🙂
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!
Thanks. I love the boating ones because they remind me of racing.
Oh my goodness – these are absolutely beautiful!
Thanks Stephanie 🙂
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. 🙂
I love dessert sunsets too. The seem to get deeper reds.
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.
I sure do hope so. I am looking forward to it.
Amazing images!…:)JP
Thank you. I love sunsets.
Absolutely stunning photos. I love watching sunsets from the beach especially, but sunsets anytime, anywhere are worth taking the time to view.
I like sunsets from beaches too as there is little to block out the beauty.
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!
Sooner or later, then sunsets will still be here 🙂 I hope you make it here someday.
There’s something magical about sunsets. You’ve captured the light perfectly in these shots Rhonda!
Thank you. I have taken many photos to get to these.
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.
Yes, sunsets can be different the world over and traveling allows me to watch them all.
A sunset’s colours are magical, aren’t they? My favourite is the first shot. 😄👍
Sunsets are a special time of day.
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.
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.
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.
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.
We saw a beautiful sunset in Sydney on Friday. It was just glorious.
I am looking forward to seeing some beautiful sunsets in Sydney. 🙂
Gorgeous photos. Love a good sunset! Especially over the water.
Thanks, David.
Love sunsets, and sunrises. Would be great to have both
Yes, I think one in the morning and one at night is perfect 🙂
These are beautiful snaps (: … love the colours along with the scenery of beach waters, so calm and pleasing.
Thanks. I like sunsets over the beach too.
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!
If you stay up all night, then you’ll see the sunrise 🙂
Fantastic. if these don’t make a person want to visit New Zealand I don’t know what would. I like them all!
Thanks. New Zealand has lots of natural beauty.
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!
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.
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.
I love taking sunset photos.
These are absolutely gorgeous, Rhonda!
They are perfect for the Saturday Silhouettes meme too:
http://nixpixmix.blogspot.com.au/search/label/Saturday_Silhouette
Thanks for joining the Travel Tuesday meme, hope to see more of your photos there this week.
Thanks. I thought travel as I don’t live in Australia. 🙂
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.
I hope beautiful sunsets return to your life soon.
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. (:
Surrounded by water creates an environment for stunning sunsets.
Hi, Rhonda. This is a beautiful collection. I love sunrises and sunsets. There’s just such an element of surprise to each one. Thanks for linking up! #TPThursday
One word. Wow! #wkendtravelinspiration
Thanks 🙂
amazing photos
Thanks Davor