Pausing to See: The Magic of a Sunset in Okotoks
This stunning sunset over a river in Okotoks, Alberta, with its golden light painting the sky and reflecting on the water, perfectly captures the magic of nature’s beauty. A Reflection on Nature’s Beauty: A few years ago, I found myself standing by a river in Okotoks, Alberta, as the sun dipped below the horizon, casting a golden glow across the sky. The clouds were streaked with hues of orange and purple, their reflections shimmering on the water’s surface. The trees along the banks, tinged with autumn’s first yellows, stood as silent witnesses to the scene. It was a moment of pure magic, the kind that reminds you to stop and truly see the world around you.
I’ve always believed in the power of immersing yourself in nature’s beauty, and that evening, I shared that belief with Kass. He was just starting to explore photography, a passion I’d nurtured in him by encouraging him to look closer, to value the fleeting moments that nature offers. I pointed to the sunset and urged him to capture it, to freeze this majestic view in time. The way the light danced on the river, the way the sky seemed to breathe with color—it was a lesson in appreciation, one I hoped he’d carry with him.
Taking the time to immerse yourself in nature isn’t just about seeing a pretty view; it’s about feeling connected to something greater. In Okotoks, where the landscape shifts with the seasons, these moments are everywhere if you pause to notice them. A sunset like this one, with its warm glow and quiet serenity, can ground you, reminding you of the simple wonders that surround us every day. It’s a practice I’ve held dear, and one I’m grateful to have passed on to Kass, whose lens captured this very scene—a testament to the beauty we can find when we stop to look.
