Sunrise and Sunset pictures
The images in this gallery were all taken at the hours of sunrise and sunset. These “golden hours” are some of the best times to capture photos outdoors, as they lend a vivid, magical hue to every object. In our sunrise and sunset gallery, you’ll find lighthouses, waterfalls, majestic mountains, ancient buildings, the famous Delicate Arch, and much more. All sunset and sunrise photos are available for licensing.

Balanced Rock In Arches At SunsetSunset photography session from Balanced Rock at Arches National Park. Rising 128 feet in the air, a massive 3.5 ton sandstone boulder sits aloft a pedestal of mudstone. The Southern Utah sky graces the background in this landscape photo taken near Moab.
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Bald Eagle Silhouettes Over Mountains And Orange SunriseA pair bald eagles fly high over the mighty mountains of Alaska during sunrise.
Eagles are found only in North America, and are more abundant in Alaska than anywhere else in the United States.
Most bald eagles winter in southern Alaska, but some leave the state during cold months. In the Chilkat Valley, thousands of bald eagles congregate in late fall and early winter to feed on spawned-out salmon.
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Eagles are found only in North America, and are more abundant in Alaska than anywhere else in the United States.
Most bald eagles winter in southern Alaska, but some leave the state during cold months. In the Chilkat Valley, thousands of bald eagles congregate in late fall and early winter to feed on spawned-out salmon.
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Capital Peak Outside Aspen ColoradoOctober foliage and a clear sunset create the perfect foreground for the forbidding face of Capital Peak, near Aspen, Colorado.
Capital Peak is a Mecca for mountain climbers. Getting to the summit without technical equipment requires crossing the “Knife Edge,” a 150-foot ridge with sheer drops on both sides. We prefer to experience the peak from a safe distance!
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Capital Peak is a Mecca for mountain climbers. Getting to the summit without technical equipment requires crossing the “Knife Edge,” a 150-foot ridge with sheer drops on both sides. We prefer to experience the peak from a safe distance!
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Dead Horse State Park In Utah Overlooking Colorado RiverThe tortured juniper trees overlook the curving canyon that the Colorado River cuts through the sandstone in Dead Horse State Park in Utah. This small state park is easily among the most beautiful in Utah and offers a variety of scenery and a very colorful history.
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Peggys Point Light Of Nova ScotiaA blood red sunset illuminates the sky behind Peggy's Point Light. This sunset appears so vibrant due to the combination of perfect cloud cover and the reflective ocean surface. The water behind Peggy's Point Light reflects the red sun, and the clouds in the sky catch the light, giving this image its character. The color palette of the sky matches the red topper on Peggy's Point Light.
Located on the scenic Lighthouse Trail in Nova Scotia, Peggy's Point Light is a favorite tourist attraction for those visiting Halifax. Although only built in 1914, this lighthouse is one of the most photographed lighthouses in Canada. Here we witnessed a rare but spectacular sunset lighting up the entire sky behind the lighthouse.
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Located on the scenic Lighthouse Trail in Nova Scotia, Peggy's Point Light is a favorite tourist attraction for those visiting Halifax. Although only built in 1914, this lighthouse is one of the most photographed lighthouses in Canada. Here we witnessed a rare but spectacular sunset lighting up the entire sky behind the lighthouse.
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Sailors Delight At Peggys CoveThere is an old saying "Red sky at night, sailor's delight, red sky in morning, sailor's warning." We had the delight of seeing this gorgeous red sunset over Peggy's Cove from shore, so we didn't have to worry about the veracity of the old rhyme.
Peggy's Point Light can be seen in the foreground of the photo. This iconic lighthouse helped guide sailors into Peggy's Cove for over 150 years.
Peggy's Cove is located on the Eastern coast of St. Margarets Bay, Nova Scotia.
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Peggy's Point Light can be seen in the foreground of the photo. This iconic lighthouse helped guide sailors into Peggy's Cove for over 150 years.
Peggy's Cove is located on the Eastern coast of St. Margarets Bay, Nova Scotia.
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Sunrise Over ChilkatJust the glow of this magnificent sunrise should be enough to lure you into thoughts about joining our adventures. As the sun rises over the quiet Chilkat River in Haines, Alaska we prepare to capture many more photos of Bald Eagles in their natural habitat.
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Watchman Over The Virgin River In Zion National ParkThe Watchman towers over the Virgin River in Zion National Park in southern Utah as the setting sun warms the mountain. As its names suggests, the mountains watches over the southern entrance to the park. The Virgin River winds it way peacefully through the scene.
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Bryce National Parks Thor’s Hammer RockThor's Hammer may be one of the most recognizable features among the hoodoo's of Bryce National Park in the desserts of Utah. Caught at sunrise, the sun creates a magical sun flair through the notch in the hammer. An easy hike down the Navajo Loop Trail brings you to the start of this beautiful canyon that just begs to be explored.
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Sunrise Over The Alaskan Coastal RangeA glorious sunrise, photographed near Haines, Alaska. The sky over the Coast Mountains turns a fiery mix of colors every morning.
These mountains are part of an unbroken chain along the northern Pacific coast. They run from Alaska through the Yukon and British Columbia, all the way down to the border with Washington State.
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These mountains are part of an unbroken chain along the northern Pacific coast. They run from Alaska through the Yukon and British Columbia, all the way down to the border with Washington State.
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Sunset Behind The Portland Breakwater LightA gorgeous sunset casts an ethereal glow over Portland, Maine. The Portland Breakwater Light can be seen in the foreground. This stout little light is sometimes referred to as the "Bug Light."
The Portland Breakwater Light is often the site of spectacular sunrises and sunsets. The Portland Breakwater Light has been made obsolete by recent advances in navigation and landscaping, but the light is a local tourist attraction. A nearby park is a popular tourist attraction.
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The Portland Breakwater Light is often the site of spectacular sunrises and sunsets. The Portland Breakwater Light has been made obsolete by recent advances in navigation and landscaping, but the light is a local tourist attraction. A nearby park is a popular tourist attraction.
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Sunrise Over Mount Sneffels ColoradoSunrise over Mt. Sneffels - This year I was able to spend a couple of days photographing the fall colors of Colorado. I was treated to a beautiful sunrise on the 14,150 foot mountain peak of Mount Sneffels. I'm already looking forward to next years trip.
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Grizzly Bear Digs For Clams At SunriseSunlit beach - A full grown grizzly bear digs for clams on the beach at sunrise, followed by a parade of seagulls eager to snatch up any scraps left behind by the bear. Clams are a popular part of the diet for the coastal brown bears in Southeast Alaska.
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Sunset On The Temple Of Apollo In GreeceThe Temple of Apollo overlooks the harbor in Naxos, Greece. In the evening, many people gather to watch the renown sunset, and I was able to catch its vibrant glow on film. The massive gate is all that remains of this impressive temple that was never completed.
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Sunset Over Santorini GreeceEvery night, all hustle and bustle is stopped as people take time and gather to watch the brilliant sunset of Oia, Greece. The windmills and whitewashed buildings provide a wonderful reflection of the Golden Greek sunsets. The island of Santorini provides some of the most beautiful backdrops for glowing sunsets.
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Court Of The Patriarch At Sunrise In ZionLocated in the central area of Zion National Park in Utah, the Court of the Patriarchs is a perfect place to capture the morning sunrise. Named for the three Hebrew prophets, Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, the Court of the Patriarchs is one of the most visible and recognized feature of the park.
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Thor’s Hammer Sun Flare In Bryce National Park UtahThor's Hammer may be one of the most recognizable features among the hoodoo's of Bryce National Park in the desserts of Utah. Caught at sunrise, the sun creates a magical sun flair through the notch in the hammer. An easy hike down the Navajo Loop Trail brings you to the start of this beautiful canyon that just begs to be explored.
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Mormon Row Of The Grand Teton National ParkNorthwestern Wyoming is the home of the beautiful Grand Teton National Park which was established in 1950. The barns of Mormon Row are some of the most photographed in the world. Settled in the late 1880's, these barns are an iconic link to the settling of the west by early American settlers around Jackson Hole.
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Temple Of Apollo In Naxos GreeceThe Temple of Apollo overlooks the harbor in Naxos, Greece. In the evening, many people gather to watch the renown sunset, and I was able to catch its vibrant glow on film. The massive gate is all that remains of this impressive temple that was never completed.
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White Rim In Canyonlands National ParkThe Island in the Sky mesa as seen from the White Rim Road in Canyonlands National Park. At sunset, the colorful red rock of the sandstone gives way to a bluish tone from the darkening sky. Those sheer cliffs are over 1,000 feet tall, hence the name.
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Iceland Glacier Melting On Dry LandAs the Vatnajökull glacier recedes due to the effects of climate change, Jökulsárlón and the surrounding area could change significantly. We don’t know what this haunting landscape will look like in the future, so we wanted to get our fill of great photographs now.
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