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To casually define the universe, I should say it is an infinity with many other infinities and ours is a tiny dot on the vast expanse where 8 balls of all sizes are revolving around a huge ball of fire. We don't know what will happen if it just blows up or just falls down. The life on this blue planet depends on it. I am talking about the sun.
Worshiped as a God in many cultures and literally holds the life on earth. This article will tell you about the Golden Hour - The In photography, the golden hour is the period of daytime shortly after sunrise or before sunset. The article also provides you with the best places to witness these Golden hours.
The sun has always been in the center of attention, I mean literally. The energy from the sun is proven to be healing. The Surya namaskaar, a form of religious salutations to Sun God from the vedic period of India is widely practiced today as a major form of Yoga. Surya Paana, a form of visual exercise done during the early morning sun rays is known to be very beneficial for body, mind and soul.
As an atheist, I can say the visible Gods are the sun and the moon. The Golden Hour is both bucket list and healthy! Read along to know, where to watch the best sunsets and sunrises in the world and where to catch the sun during the golden hour for the perfect instagram pic.
Out of the sunset's red
Into the blushing sea,
The winds of day drop dead
And dreams come home to me.
Out of the Sunset's Red by William Stanley Braithwaite
Here are the best places to witness the Golden Hours
The golden hour is also called as the "magic hour" - that fleeting period around both sunrise and sunset when the sunlight is optimal and will provide you with the perfect backdrop for your picture without the need for harsh synthetic lighting and a lot of equipment. Watching a sunset or a sunrise is a bucket list for sure. These are the Sunny Wonders of the world!
Jambaran Beach – Bali
The Jambaran Beach is a perfect spot to watch sunsets and sunrises because of its lovely set up. The beach is lined up with restaurants just on the bay near the waves. So, choose a nice chair, order some fresh lobster and a mock tail or a beer, sit back and enjoy the wonderful sunset.
Lofoten – Norway
Lofoten is the most fascinating place on the planet. Actually, during the winter here called as the 'polar nights' the sun doesn't even rise and the northern lights gives her best display every time. But during late may to mid July, the sun never goes down, the 'midnight sun' phenomenon takes place. The land is in full bright light during this time. making the north pole shine brighter than gold. The golden hours are not applicable coz the sun is smiling at your face all the time. a great time to go kayaking in Norway.
The Masai Mara – Kenya
Who doesn't like a sunset during a safari? Moreover, Masai Maara is filled with many jungle camps where you can sit among wild beats of nature and witness a great golden hour. The sun's rays starts to cool as it sinks beneath the horizon, dipping the land and wildlife in a rusty orange light. Masai Maara is the most original and a raw place to experience a golden hour.
Agumbe – Karnataka, India
Agumbe is a high altitude village in shivamogga district of Karnataka. the sunset point of Agumbe has been attracting tourists since decades. Nestled in the western ghats of India, Agumbe gives legendary sunsets and sunrises at the back drop of lush green forests and Arabian Sea.
Isle of Skye – Scotland
Scotland is home to Quiraing, an oddly shaped land on the Isle of Skye in Trotternish Ridge. This piece of natural beauty is a favorite spot for the photographers and instagrammers. Skye offers you with a green mountainous golden hour. As the light from the sun slowly dims down, the goldish rays merge with all the natural colors looks like a dream. If you are in Scotland, watching the sunset from Isle of Skye should be in your bucket list.
Santa Monica – California, USA
Santa Monica is the aesthetic lover's paradise! The place offers a beautiful beach and a mild amusement park with a giant wheel right on the bay of the beach. When the golden hour begins here in the evening, there is usually twilight. Making the clouds to turn purple and slowly making way for the twinkling lights in the amusement park turn into a movie set. One of the most unique places to be in the golden hour!
Cinque Terre – Italy
To be fair, Italy is that type of country where you can watch the most beautiful sunset or sunrise anywhere from. The Cinque Terre though is unique because the place is a coastal hill which is home to centuries-old seaside villages on the rugged Italian Riviera coastline. Armed with 5 towns on the hill, the colorful display of their presence is the most beautiful thing I have ever come across. Watching a sunset here will be an experience of a lifetime!
Jebel Akhdar – Oman
Jebel Akhdar is that type of place which will not give you any right words to describe. Akhdar is a Al Jabal Al Akhdar, is part of Al Hajar Mountains range in Ad Dakhiliyah Governorate of Oman. It rises to a height of 2,980 m. the place is a rocky disposition on huge mountains. You can see rock houses build on steep tops. This place is a wonderful alternative to Cappadocia.
Now, imagine an infinity pool in between rocky peaks that overlooks far beyond the area into the glowing sun. Yes! Anantara Al Jabal Al Akhdar resort offers the most luxurious stay in Oman. With many mountain spots, activities and refreshing spas, this is the most exotic destination I have come across. Bask in the sun in their infinite cliff view and witness the most breat taking golden hour.
