Thankfully spring is around the corner here in the Yukon. We're gaining approximately 6 mins of daylight every day. This morning the sun rose at 07:54 and will set at 18:38. Two months ago, on January 6th, the sun was up at 10:32 and set by 15:44 - an increase of 5hrs and 26mins. Despite the increased daylight hours overnight temperatures remain at the -30 degree mark while the daytime temps range from -15 to -5 degrees in the sun - perfect temperatures for outdoor activities.
With the lengthening daylight hours (and milder temperatures) come endless new photo opportunities. My favourite time is the hour before and the hour after the sun sets. At this time the evening sky undergoes dramatic changes - the sky is transformed from brilliant blue to various hues of purple and mauves followed by endless shades of yellow, orange and red before eventually giving way to the evening darkness. Mountain backdrops, spruce and alder branches form magical silhouettes for the evening sky.
Today's image was taken along the Klondike Hwy while en-route to Whitehorse.
Enjoy the sun in your corner of the world.
Cheers,
Claus
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