Picture of the day - February 16, 2008

Sunset at Cranfield Point

Photo courtesy of Richard G. Browne. The Emerald Isle is famous for its lush green landscapes and gorgeous scenery, but as you can tell from today's picture, Irish sunsets can be pretty spectacular as well! Ireland has long been considered a land of extreme beauty, and after years of political turmoil, her people are now enjoying the peace and prosperity they dreamed of for such a long, long time. This magnificent scene was captured by photographer Richard G. Browne, and the following is his story behind the image: "This photo was taken at Cranfield Point, which is on the east coast of Ireland. The day was hazy and held promises of a very red sunset if the sky stayed clear and the heavy haze remained. I arrived at 4pm and this shot was taken at around 5pm. The location is excellent for winter and early spring sunsets because of the lighthouse and the frequent freight traffic that passes by. A large tanker had passed by just a few minutes earlier."   --Richard G. Browne Check out Mr. Browne's gallery where you'll find lots more of his wonderful photographs.   Click here to comment on this picture.   Visit the POTD Archives for previous "Pictures Of The Day"!     Submit a photo of your own!            Why I publish the "Picture of the Day"