High clouds and smoke from forest fires had obscured the sun for most of the day, but a persistent gap to the west suggested...

Red Sun and Snag

McKenzie Pass, Highway 242, Oregon

High clouds and smoke from forest fires had obscured the sun for most of the day, but a persistent gap to the west suggested that the sun might appear near sunset.  I waited several hours for that possibility, and my patience paid off.  I've digitally altered the horizon line to make it smoother. Photo © copyright by Stephen Penland.