Picture of the Day: Illinois Sunset

I captured this beautiful sunset back home in Illinois over the 4th of July weekend.  Michelle and I were there with my family to view the fireworks.  The fireworks were incredible; the sunset was equally amazing.  

Sunset over the Flightline

I happened to be walking toward my truck tonight and I was absolutely taken aback by the sun.  I was also thankful for the promise I've made to myself to always have my camera with me.  My camera had a hard time focusing but it gives the picture the feel of a painting which I love.

Shindand Sunset

I took this picture on the roof from the same place I took the previous picture.  Once again, photo was taken on August 18, 2009 in Shindand.  

Shindand Bunker at Sunset

I really love this picture for its content.  I love how the beauty of the mountains and the sunset contrast the bunker on the roof.  It reminds me how even though I was surrounded by such beauty I was still at war.  There is the obvious problem with the picture that the highlights are blown out... I would have loved to have my DSLR with a graduated neutral density filter for this one!  Oh well, at least I know how I would have taken it.  This shot was taken on August 18, 2009.