I took a photo for yesterday's post and then forgot to post it.
I took a sky shot just before 10:00 AM to show that the sun is at a very low angle. The sun is so low here that it shines in your eyes and makes driving difficult.
As you will know from your time in the Arctic, the further north you go, at this time of year, the lower the sun is in the sky. You are so right about how annoying it can be when driving.
Out here in the plains, we call that the sunshine slow-down because rush hour traffic slows down from people trying to drive into the rising or setting sun. Kinda dangerous and tricky. Linda in Kansas
That is an interesting idea, that we have lost our connection to nature, to the seasons, to the light, to the stars in the sky. These things were navigational beacons to the people who came before us. The seasons guided our life, night and day was the framework that life hung on. We used the stars to determine direction. Sure explains why so many are lost.
It's lovely to see the sun but it does make driving difficult at this time of year.
ReplyDeleteFortunately we get some dull cloudy weather.
DeleteHello,
ReplyDeletePretty capture of the sunlight.
Take care, have a wonderful day and a happy Christmas week!
Dazzling light at any time of year can be very hazardous for drivers. Sometimes we should simply pull over and wait.
ReplyDeletePull over and wait or have a very good pair of sunglasses.
DeleteThanks for adding it to my morning, Red. Merry Christmas!
ReplyDeleteThe sun at this angle shines directly into your eyes.
DeleteI know what you mean. I have more trouble with the sun now than in the longest day.
ReplyDeleteYou're absolutely right on that one.
DeleteMerry Christmas, Red!
ReplyDeleteThankyou and you and your family have a Merry Christmas.
DeleteAs you will know from your time in the Arctic, the further north you go, at this time of year, the lower the sun is in the sky. You are so right about how annoying it can be when driving.
ReplyDeleteWe've got a long way to go to cross the arctic circle and no sun.
DeleteOut here in the plains, we call that the sunshine slow-down because rush hour traffic slows down from people trying to drive into the rising or setting sun. Kinda dangerous and tricky. Linda in Kansas
ReplyDeleteWe're on the plains here. Many early settlers came here from Kansas. Many Mennonites.
DeleteYes, we know about low sun here too, so when it actually shines through the clouds, it's kind of a love/hate situation.
ReplyDeleteMixed blessing for sure.
DeleteGlad the days are getting longer.
ReplyDeleteIt'll take a while.
DeleteAn enjoyable image Red, thank you! Merry Christmas/Happy Holidays and a Very Happy New Year to you and all your loved ones.
ReplyDeleteThank you.
DeleteThat is an interesting idea, that we have lost our connection to nature, to the seasons, to the light, to the stars in the sky. These things were navigational beacons to the people who came before us. The seasons guided our life, night and day was the framework that life hung on. We used the stars to determine direction. Sure explains why so many are lost.
ReplyDeleteSad that many people have not had one minute in the natural world.
DeleteI always have trouble taking pictures at this time of year because the sun is shining directly into my lens!
ReplyDeleteThanks for adding some sun to our day, it's cloudy here. :)
ReplyDeleteWe've a long run of sunny weather .
ReplyDeleteI don't drive anymore but the morning light is so strong here in Hawaii that it's difficult for Art too.
ReplyDeleteI like to look at sun but I think it's hard while driving.
ReplyDeleteWishing you heartfelt best wishes for new year dear Red