Hot Summer Sunset

This past summer has been extremely dry and for the most part very hot. Weather like this does not inspire me to go looking for photo opportunities. Yet, in the interest of getting out of the house, I spent some evenings just west of my town, watching the deer to the east of my car or the setting sun to the west.  

Yes, these are photos of the setting sun, even though they may look like a full moon.

A few stems of grass added some interest to the photo.

It is hard to make this ball of fire look fantastic, but I keep on trying. 

Here I have focused on the grass, thus putting the sun out of focus. It looks hot and as I recall, even at this moment it was still too warm for my enjoyment.

Finally the sun slips behind the trees and a few clouds. 

Shifting the camera angle slightly, I was able to capture a few wispy clouds.

Because I try to find things to be thankful for, I must say, I am thankful that this summer is over.

Now we pray and trust that God will send abundant snow to replenished the water supplies.