As I scrolled through my archives in search of inspiration for today’s Photo Friday prompt, I realized that I take a LOT of sunset pictures! I also realized that each one, no matter how well it may have turned out, ended up being a pale imitation of the actual sight I saw. I don’t feel too bad about that, though, as I’m not entirely sure it’s even possible for the depths of those vibrant colours to be captured accurately anywhere but in our memories! So rather than try to choose between one of my sunset shots, I opted instead to highlight a photo that was taken after nightfall when the man-made lights of the Summerfest carnival rides were shining in all their glory.

Twitter: DebbieDoglady
September 5, 2014
Such striking colours! Good one, Laurel. 🙂
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September 5, 2014
Thank you! 🙂
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September 5, 2014
I have one word. AMAZING!
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September 5, 2014
Thank you so much!
Laurel Regan recently posted… Photo Friday: Nightfall
Gorgeous!!
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September 5, 2014
Thank you!
Laurel Regan recently posted… Photo Friday: Nightfall
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September 5, 2014
This is such a great capture Laurel…lovely!
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September 5, 2014
Thank you!
Laurel Regan recently posted… Photo Friday: Nightfall
I love the way carousels look at night!
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September 5, 2014
Me too!
Laurel Regan recently posted… Photo Friday: Nightfall
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September 5, 2014
Love those colors!! Did you ride in it?
Twitter: alphabetsalad
September 5, 2014
Me too! No, I haven’t gone on a ride in years – maybe something to try next summer!
Laurel Regan recently posted… Photo Friday: Nightfall
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September 5, 2014
Wow! How bright and lively! Fab capture!
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September 5, 2014
Thank you!
Laurel Regan recently posted… Photo Friday: Nightfall
I love this photo–the bright lights and colors, and the tipsy angle makes me feel like I’m on this ride but without the vertigo, fortunately!
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September 5, 2014
Good point! Thank you!
Laurel Regan recently posted… Photo Friday: Nightfall
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September 5, 2014
Beautiful pictures Laurel! Thanks for sharing! Shared 🙂
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September 5, 2014
Thanks, Joan!
Laurel Regan recently posted… Photo Friday: Nightfall
WOW I can hear the carousel music!!
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September 5, 2014
I remember it when I look at the photo!
Laurel Regan recently posted… Photo Friday: Nightfall
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September 5, 2014
Great picture Laurel!
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September 5, 2014
Thank you!
Laurel Regan recently posted… Photo Friday: Nightfall
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September 6, 2014
Love the vibrant colours and how clear it is since night shots are challenging, especially a moving one like this. Great shot and I love your take on the prompt.
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September 6, 2014
Thank you so much!
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