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Early September sunset sets Toronto skies ablaze

Posted by Derek Flack / September 7, 2011

September Sunset TorontoThey might not be as exciting as lightning storms, but every once in a while Toronto is graced with a sunset that draws the attention of just about anyone with a view to the west, of which last night's was a prime example. It wasn't particularly noteworthy to begin with, but about 15 minutes after the sun dipped below the horizon — say at about 8 p.m. — the sky became as saturated as I've seen all summer. For a few minutes it was so spectacular that I suspect even those who think sunset-gawking is hopelessly cliché would have found the act irresistible. Fortunately, a number of photographers were well situated to capture the proceedings and posted their results in the blogTO Flickr pool for us to share. Lead photo by ~EvidencE~.

More Photos:

September Sunset TorontoAlso by ~EvidencE~

September Sunset TorontoPhoto by Matt Naporowski

September Sunset TorontoPhoto by Mike Brown

September Sunset TorontoPhoto by stillsinflux

September Sunset TorontoPhoto by Badger416

September Sunset TorontoPhoto by Cobby17

September Sunset TorontoCobby17

September Sunset TorontoPhoto by Mi*Li

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12 Comments

Loiuse / September 7, 2011 at 08:52 am
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Awesome shots! I was stuck with my cell phone camera - not the best results!
Wow / September 7, 2011 at 09:17 am
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great shots!
a / September 7, 2011 at 09:19 am
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me too
I was admiring the beautiful colours and tried in vain to take some pics but didn't come close to these beautiful shots!
Clarence Johnson / September 7, 2011 at 10:03 am
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Nice shots. The second from the top is my favourite.
Amber / September 7, 2011 at 10:25 am
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Can anyone tell me what lenses, ISO, and aperture settings these photographers used? My pictures turned out very grainy and the colour wasn't as vibrant. I use a Canon xsi, but I only have a prime 50mm/f1.4 and the standard 18-55/f5.6 zoom lens.
Derek replying to a comment from Amber / September 7, 2011 at 10:56 am
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Hey Amber –

If you follow the photographer credit links to Flickr, you should be able to check on their EXIF data (which records the type of info you're after). Once you're on the photo's Flickr page, check under the actions tab (if a photog has made the info available, it'll be the last option).

Cheers!
Angela / September 7, 2011 at 02:48 pm
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Beautiful images - they don't look real.
cant wait / September 7, 2011 at 05:06 pm
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great feature of ur buddy's pix!!
cant wait / September 7, 2011 at 05:06 pm
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great feature of ur buddy's pix!!
lovesit / September 7, 2011 at 05:15 pm
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LOVES IT! the second one should win pic of the week!
where was the first one taken? where is that spot?
Derek replying to a comment from lovesit / September 7, 2011 at 05:23 pm
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They were both taken at Polson Pier (beside the Sound Academy).
lovesit / September 7, 2011 at 05:40 pm
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thanks!

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