Progress and Nature by jankoos

Progress and Nature

Taken in November. I was stopped at a light, on my way home from Saturday shopping and errands watching the sun go down behind the mountain - and here comes the plane. I had about three seconds - and this was from my truck so composition isn't great. No time to turn around before the light was gone. A couple in the car next to me actually backed up a couple of feet when they saw me pointing my camera - so kind of them. When I originally took the picture, I thought I could edit out all the signs - but I am not that skilled, and I actually liked the contrasts. At first I thought the signs ruined a stunning view - but then realized the mountain softened the signs. There is a small airport across the street and this little plane was coming in to land. This Walgreen's must have the best view in the US, don't you think?
Fave! I think it was wise to leave in the signs, love the contrasts. I've got several retail parking lots in my area that have the most amazing locations as far as sunsets, just not fair!
January 3rd, 2015  
Cool! Love the sign, the don't walk light and the three light poles.
January 3rd, 2015  
It is a gorgeous shot even without the plane ... the signs don't detract from the beautiful sky, light and colors in the background. What a wonderful view to have all the time! fav
January 4th, 2015  
love it with the plane. one of the walgreens here has a similar type view.
January 4th, 2015  
Wow - amazing capture!
January 4th, 2015  
It is perfect the way it is.
January 4th, 2015  
I like the "UFO" cloud too!
January 4th, 2015  
WOW...what a shot! The mountain is gorgeous and I love that you included the urban touch...showing just how lucky we are to live where you can see a beautiful scene like this in the middle of a city/town! The lights are lovely and that mountain! WOW.
January 4th, 2015  
It is awesome just as it is!
January 4th, 2015  
Beautiful capture of the sunset tones on the mountain, and a nice commercial for Walgreens :)
January 4th, 2015  
Gorgeous! What awesome timing...you are fast!
January 4th, 2015  
@tina_mac - thanks Tina - my camera (for once!) was on the passenger seat and not in it's case as I had just taken another (unsuccessful) pic at the previous stop light. :-)
@anazad511 - Thanks Ana - I should contact Walgreens and see if they like it. :-)
@grammyn @eyesmile @gizathecat @katney @joannbayne @chard @frankhymus - thanks for the comments on my Mt Rainier pic - much appreciated!
January 4th, 2015  
@nanalisarocks @lynnz - thanks for the lovely comments and fav's Lisa and Lynn - it was a lucky shot and I am glad you like it.
January 4th, 2015  
Awesome capture!
January 4th, 2015  
Wow that is so pretty! good to see your posting again!
January 4th, 2015  
A really fantastic shot and capture. Great to see your work again.
January 4th, 2015  
Love how the sun lights up just the plane too!
January 4th, 2015  
Beautiful light on that wonderful mountain! fav
January 4th, 2015  
great shot, I like how you contrasted the progress with Nature. My first reaction was it was a walgreens photo bomb?
January 4th, 2015  
So much to see here Jan, beautiful light and clouds too. So glad you are posting again, really missed your shots.
January 4th, 2015  
Stunning! Looks like you've got your phojo back!
January 5th, 2015  
What a contrast here! That sign seems so out of place. Wonderful colors and capture. So great to see your shots again, Jan!
January 5th, 2015  
In the background, a majestic and beautiful mountain and the glorious colours of the sunset; in the foreground, symbols of everyday human life. Nice juxtaposition.
January 5th, 2015  
I like it. Shows how pretty the NW can be, no matter where you are.
January 5th, 2015  
Gorgeous capture, definite fav for me
January 5th, 2015  
Interesting juxtaposition.
January 8th, 2015  
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