As I prepare for tonight's sunset during equinox workshop, I've got a couple of odd facts for you.
First, the reason for this class on this date - The infamous Deception Pass Bridge, connecting Fidalgo Island to Whidbey Island, which literally has thousand of photos taken of it every year - with good reason - It's a great bridge to photograph.
But, only twice a year can you catch the sun setting directly below the arch of the main span of the bridge! This weekend is one of those times!
So get out there - Oh yeah, you don't know the secret spot to hike to. That spot which allows you to see the sun setting right where you'd like it.
Well, if you haven't already signed up for our workshop, you can either wait till spring for it, and our workshop to happen again, or shoot me an email and I'll describe how to get there.
Now for the odd facts -
Once the sun touches the horizon, it takes only 2 minutes for it to disappear! Don't believe me? Go watch a sunset and time it. Actually go watch a lot of them, they're all different.
2nd odd fact; While you're out there looking at the horizon, put your fingers up and hold them so that you're looking at about an inch of the horizon between them - that is equal to about 38 miles of horizon. Of course, your milage will vary - depending on your horizon. But it's still fun to think about.
OK, talk to you later,
Tony
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