May 1, 2026/Midnight
Erie, Pa. – One of the defining features of Erie is its beautiful sunsets. As the sun dips past the waters of Lake Erie, eye-catching explosions of color burst out. This photospread explores the vibrant colors and fading hues as they transition from day to night.
Rose-tinted sky
This photo is so clearly dominated by the pink hues casting a vibrant halo around the glowing sun. (Bailey Clements)
Clear horizon
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A bright, clear sky is complemented perfectly with the pale-yellow glow of the sun. The dark waves serve as a perfect contrast, only highlighting how clear the horizon is. (Bailey Clements)
Fading fire
This photo shows the end of the day, the fiery burning sun getting tucked away into the dark waters. Bright oranges and reds fade away into a cool dark night sky. (Bailey Clements)
Softly into the night
In contrast to the last photo, this sunset has gentle fading ombres of light blue and pale orange. The cloudy sky hides the sun away, but the bright colors still manage to bleed through. (Bailey Clements)
Shining behind
Another cloudy sky is captured here with beams of light shooting out. This ethereal view draws eyes straight to the shining sun hiding behind the fat clouds. (Bailey Clements)
Tide and light
The sun is only a small pinpoint but casts a bright pink reflection on a murky surface. Foamy waves gather at the shore as the light of day slowly fades out. (Bailey Clements)
Golden path
A cloudless sky allows the sun to cast a golden reflection, lining a shiny golden pathway from the shore to the sky. (Bailey Clements)
Peeking pink
The dark, deep waters of Lake Erie make the perfect atmosphere for this pink glowing sun to peek out of the clouds. (Bailey Clements)