Sunset on a New Year.

My blog: I have been frustrated with my blog, since posting my last entry. When designing a post I try so hard to write about things that will touch people's lives, as well as expand my ability as a writer. Unfortunately I don't get many hits on this site for my writing; it is unanimously for the images accompaying my entry. My last Snickers Bar post received an uprecidented 500 hits in only two weeks –just for the Snickers candy bar image. Sigh. So, if all of you out there in Computerland just want images, this post is dedicated to you!

 New Year’s Day was so warm and beautiful it was impossible to ignore the draw of the beach. We spent the first day of 2012 at the main beach in Carmel. The kids found it very entertaining, because it is a “dog friendly” beach.  Numerous varieties of dogs run around off-leash -- playing with each other, the sand, and the water. (Most owners keep an eye on their dogs and make sure they don’t get into mischief.)

 Anyway, the sunset that day was so magnificent!   I thought I would share it with you. I couldn’t decide which photos to post.  I loved them all for different reasons. So, I will let you decide which you like the best, and would be thrilled to know your favorite! (Click on any photo to enlarge.)

Walking along the beach in Carmel. I am taking photos of my hair, since I am contemplating cutting it soon!

I always find someone to chat with at the beach. 
The sun beginning its grand display as it slips behind the edge of the ocean.

Looking down from the road, here is the area where we spent the day.

The sun's fire starting to ingnite the evening sky.

If you want to know, this one is MY favorite :-) !

Some really unusal things started to happen with the sky, a few of these close ups showed the magic that took place.

I promise, this is all just one sunset.  Can you imagine living here, and seeing this every night?  Wow . . .

A picture of the ocean after the sunset.  The smoke in the sky is from the little fires people have started on the beach to keep them warm and to cook their dinner!

Thank you for enjoying this sunset with me!