Sunset and Thunderstorm 8/28 & 8/29 2019

    As beautiful as a sunset can be over Lake Michigan, it got kicked up a notch as recent volcanic activity in western Pacific have infused the stratosphere with sulfurous aerosols which are adding purple and gold to sunrises and sets in the northern hemisphere. 

   Last Wednesday I went down to the lakeshore and unsuccessfully tried to photograph the green flash (saw it but overexposed it) at sunset.  In the twilight aftermath the clouds and sky took on vivid hues to make a great backdrop for two Ludington icons.

The SS Badger and the Ludington Lighthouse

  Tried again for the green flash the next night but it didn't materialize but thunderstorms 50 miles to the south made the effort worthwhile.