Fire in the Sky

Wildfire smoke at dusk, LA County Arboretum (12/15/17) Frank McDonough
A wildfire sunset, Bauer Lawn, LA County Arboretum (12/15/17) Frank McDonough

When smoke from wildfires colors the western horizon, as is happening – tragically – in Ventura County, sunsets intensify and glow in ways both foreboding and inspiring.

Yesterday, color spotter Frank McDonough lingered ’til after dusk at the LA County Arboretum in Arcadia to capture these impressions of such fire in the sky.

During daytime, the smoke from Southern California’s wildfires is hardly noticeable, as California’s bluer than blue sky is now only lightly brushed with haze. At the Arboretum, autumn sunlight warms scenes of people strolling through the gardens. Fall color continues at the LA County Arboretum, which holds title as one of California’s last locations to see peaking fall color.

LA County Arboretum and Botanical Gardens – Peak to Past Peak – You Almost Missed It.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bauer Lawn, LA County Arboretum (12/15/17) Frank McDonough
Path near Bauer Lawn, LA County Arboretum (12/15/17) Frank McDonough
Kallam Garden, Bauer Lawn, LA County Arboretum (12/15/17) Frank McDonough
Tropical Forest entrance, Bauer Lawn, LA County Arboretum (12/15/17) Frank McDonough
Amaranthus, Crescent Garden, Bauer Lawn, LA County Arboretum (12/15/17) Frank McDonough

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