Desert Gold (236/365)

Auto-generated description: Three palm trees stand tall against a vibrant sunset sky with silhouetted mountains in the background.

iPhone shot and processed

I walked outside to bring in the trash cans, and wow! The sunset was just aglow. I snapped a couple of shots with the iPhone, ran in to grab a bigger camera, and it was already gone. It came and went really fast. There is something to be said for the phrase, the best camera is the one with you. No saturation boost or anything; I just darkened the shadows a bit and added some sharpening and clarity.

Lots of prep work, cleanup, and busyness to get ready. Good day, but I’m just amazed at how sore I am. Up and down some ladders, packing stuff in and out, scrubbing, cleaning, up and down off the ground, and I’m so sore at night. I always think I’m in O.K. shape from swimming, but oh no, I’m clearly not. It reminds me that a workout is not just at the gym; normal work around the house is a great workout.

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Auto-generated description: A sunset sky filled with dramatic clouds is seen above palm trees and string lights hanging along the roofline of a building.

iPhone 2026