Sydney residents enjoyed a stunning sunset Monday night, and took to social media to share their favorite shots. Photographer Richard Hirsty captures the Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbour against a florescent sky.
Richard Hirsty
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Sunsets are caused by "scattering" -- the effect that occurs when light hits airborne particles. The colors we see depend on the wavelength of the light and size of the particles. Here a girl at play is silhouetted in David Henry's shot.
David Henry
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Photos of the sunset like this one by Meagan Patroni were rapidly posted to Twitter and Instagram.
Meagan Patroni
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Though no stranger to pretty sunsets, Sydneysiders went particularly click-happy over this one. Keith McInnes captured the violet hues reflected in the water.
Keith McInnes
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The orange and violet hues lit up the sky and clouds just after 5 p.m., greeting office workers on their way home. This photo was taken by Peter Keegan.
Peter Keegan
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Another beautiful capture, this time by Bevan Shields.
Bevan Shields
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Many a good photo is a case of being in the right place at the right time, as this one of the majestic Sydney Opera House by Richard Hirsty shows.
Richard Hirsty
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It wasn't just the sunset that was beautiful. The sunrise on Tuesday morning was also picturesque. Photo by Dylan Munro.
