Meant To Be

Even if we didn't
end up where we
thought
we always end up
where we are
meant to be.
...Author Unknown

We went out tonight to go to dinner but ended up at a different restaurant due to the wait list and crowd.

Sadly, it is wildfire season in California. There has been a fast growing wildfire in Butte & Tehama Counties. Families have had to evacuate as it has been burning 4,000-5,000 acres an hour. Named the Park Fire, it has grown to more than 350,000 acres in total and destroyed 134 structures. It is only 10% contained.

Smoke from the fire contributes to some pretty sunsets. The sun turns orangish/red the closer it gets to the horizon. This one turned a spectacular red but was mostly hidden by buildings and/or trees. I could not catch it.

Nice on Black.

https://www.foxweather.com/extreme-weather/park-fire-chico-california-among-largest-state-history-evacuation-orders-spread

[Diana]

Stunning, pity it is the result of wildfires. We saw it on tv.!

[Suzanne]

Your shot is amazing. And I hope the fires are under control soon. We know what it's like here.

[Joan Robillard]

Lovely

[Wylie]

gorgeous

[Wendy]

Quote is true and image is truly awesome.

[Islandgirl]

Love the colours and the Palm tree silhouettes!

[Babs]

Sadly smoke from bushfires do make excellent sunsets.

[Barb]

Beautiful photo, but very sorry to hear about the fire! 4000-5000 acres per hour?!! I can't imagine! Prayers for the firefighters and for those who have lost homes or other properties.

[Corinne C]

A gorgeous picture. So sad for the fires, they seem to destroy so much all over the globe.

[mittens (Marilyn)]

Beautiful shot with a great edit.

[PhotoCrazy]

Beautiful captured!

[gloria jones]

Stunning...Those golden colors are gorgeous.

[Casablanca]

That's a stunner

[Elisabeth Sæter]

Beautiful

[Kathy]

The smoke does add something to the sky, but if it meant there were no fires I’d rather not see it.

[Heather]

A stunning shot with the colours and the silhouettes! Fav! (But- sigh- the wildfires! I've sure been thinking of you, Cathee. xo)

[Lou Ann]

This looks like a Sahara Desert photo I love the trees and the wonderful sunset.

[carol white]

Beautiful. Fav 😊

[Mallory]

Stunning!

[Sandy Z W]

😔 sad but pretty at the same time ❤️

[CC Folk]

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Thank you for your comments and favs. Unfortunately this fire is still burning and only 18% contained. My heart breaks for the devastation for the people and wildlife who have lost their homes and habitats. It takes so long for everything to recover...