August 27, 2010

[SkyWatch] Night Falls on Saint Peter's Square

This photo of the sun setting behind Saint Peter's Square is posted for Skywatch Friday. You can follow the link to many more links to see stunning skies around the world.

Vatican, 2007


20 comments:

Steffi said...

Really beautiful photo for SWF!Have a nice weekend!

Anonymous said...

So very beautiful... I love that sunset glow!

Happy SWF! Enjoy your weekend!

Kay L. Davies said...

Love the color of the sky. It could be on a ceiling in a cathedral somewhere.

tapirgal said...

Oooh, I like that reflection on the pavement. Almost edible.

joo said...

Great photo Franciska!
Have a lovely weekend:)

Indrani said...

Wonderful silhouette captured. So well framed shot.

EG CameraGirl said...

So much gold and silver in the sky! Magic!

Hilda said...

Magnificent, glorious shot, Francisca!

Jim said...

Wonderful silhouettes.
Sydney - City and Suburbs

Unknown said...

lovely sky. the silhouettes are equally beautiful.

Lesley said...

Lovely reflection on the pavement!

eileeninmd said...

Beautiful scene and skywatch. Love the reflection on the square. Happy skywatching.

B SQUARED said...

And all this time, I thought the Sun never set on the Vatican.

Arija said...

Nice shot , lucky to get a clear one without smog.

Ann, Chen Jie Xue 陈洁雪 said...

do people hang around and wait for the pope to come and say mass?

Anonymous said...

Not even in the half-dark the beauty of the buildings can be hidden ;-) Great photo!

Kaori said...

Magnificent buildings and sky! This is one of the places I've always wanted to go see! Thanks for sharing :D

Unknown said...

Gorgeous, Francisca!

VP said...

Dramatic image, spectacular sky!

Unknown said...

Very nice sky.