Dusk is just an illusion, because the sun is either above the horizon or below it. And that means that day and night are linked in a way that few things are; there cannot be one without the other, yet they cannot exist at the same time. How would it feel I wonder, to be always together, yet forever apart? (Anonymous)
This picture was taken from a bridge that hangs high above a highway; it joins two parks, one on each side of the road. From the bridge, one can clearly see the skyline of Dubai. The tall, lean structure on the left is the Burj Dubai, currently the world’s tallest building.
I am not a morning person, perhaps because we don’t reach home from work before 10 in the evening and by the time we get into bed, it’s already 1 am. Therefore, I hardly have any photographs of the dawn. But I love sunsets.
The fading glow of the sun at dusk has a soothing effect on me; it calms my mind and soul. Looking at the sun at dusk reminds me to take a rest after an entire day’s work. It reminds me to count the blessings and be thankful for them. It reminds me to remember my mistakes and learn from them, then eventually letting them go to unburden my heart. It also reminds me that tomorrow will be a new beginning, a chance to be a better person, an opportunity to get closer to Him, and to live life to its fullest.
Jummah mubarak, everyone! Have a great weekend.
More pictures of the sky from around the world at Skywatch Friday.
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Amazing ma shaa Allah! I love this one!
MashaAllah, I love your thoughts more than the picture. Proud of you, my love 🙂
Beautiful City !!!! Nice shot,I love its and Thanks for sharing.
Wow, lovely skyscrapers in the background.
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Lovely picture , like the background !!
Awesome !!
The background fades so nicely in the distance — if the focus on the foreground was intentional, you’re AN EXCELLENT PHOTOGRAPHER ! 🙂
Btw…would you tell me how did you manage to put this little obscure smiley [ this > 🙂 ] in the top-right corner of this page ? Or is it an illusion deceiving only me?
This is Beautiful!!!!!
Awesome shot! Love the range of color.
it’s magical and I loved the quote! Have a wonderful weekend 🙂
Beautiful city shot!! I would love to get sunrise photos, but I never get up that early either.
Very nice. A bit eerie .
Spooky, exotic capture, wonderful:)
I agree with you. I am not a morning person and I love sunset and dusk and you captured the feeling so well in your photo. Please have a very good weekend…Michelle
Lovely shot. It makes the city seem mystical.
This is something wonderful, so soothing for the soul and mind. Thanks for sharing and for visiting my page.
It looks so much like fog. Very eerie but in a good way.
‘It also reminds me that tomorrow will be a new beginning, a chance to be a better person, an opportunity to get closer to Him, and to live life to its fullest.’
Very true…
Very interesting photo of Dubai in a new light.
Atmospheric picture!
That looks so lovely .. wonderful 🙂
salam….wow!!.nice picture…me too like to take picture…all the lovely scenery …..MashaAllah…u have presented Dubai in a lovely way just by picture…make me wanna go n visit Dubai oneday…anyway…im sabrina from malaysia..:)
thank you…so nice of u..inshaAllah..i will visit one day..:)
WOW, the quote is so beautiful! i have been in awe whenever i am up at dusk…such a simple thought and yet i cud never find the right words to describe that time of the day….
and an amazing pic…
How many times can I tell you – you have such an excellent eye for the camera – I love the pictures you take!!! 🙂
Lovely picture. I love getting up early morning. It’s so magical a moment.
Salam Nadia,
I admire your words, stories, and I reflected a lot on your post of Allah’s beautiful names. Thanks a lot for visiting me sometime ago on my blogspot, I also have page on wordpress. May Allah always bless you every single minute!
I’m not a morning person either, I guess these kind of momnets make it worthwhile to get out of bed.