The preserves, seen in 15 amazing sunsets

There are ample opportunities to capture the perfect shot — or just enjoy someone else's photographic work

7/27/2017

The full power and beauty of nature can be incredible, and that's especially the case when we're treated to some jaw-dropping sunsets.

At times, it can look like the entire sky is on fire, illuminated with orange and reddish glows. Other times, there's the perfect mix of clouds and color to completely overload the senses.

A solid sunset also provides a picturesque setting in which to sit back, relax and take it all in at the end of a long day. And with almost 22,000 acres of land in the District, there are plenty of places to find the perfect spot to do so.

For those whose time is at a premium, the hours-long visual display can be compressed into less than 60 seconds.

Behold the power of the time lapse.

 

While water locations tend to lend themselves to some of the most beautiful sunsets we've ever seen, there's still plenty of opportunities to be wowed inland.

It's really just a matter of perspective.

Here's a look at some of our favorites:

 

A sunset at Hammel Woods.

Hammel Woods

Photo Courtesy of Sue Delost

A sunset at Lake Chaminwood.

Lake Chaminwood Preserve

Photo courtesy of William Kaluzny

A sunset at Lake Renwick Preserve.

Lake Renwick Preserve

Photo courtesy of Evi Kempf

A sunset at Riverview Farmstead Preserve.

Riverview Farmstead Preserve

Photo courtesy of Richard Kolar

A sunset at Lake Chaminwood.

Lake Chaminwood Preserve

Photo courtesy of Ronald Kapala

A sunset at Rock Run Preserve.

Rock Run Preserve

Photo courtesy of David Winkleman Jr.

A sunset at Lockport Prairie Nature Preserve.

Lockport Prairie Nature Preserve

Photo courtesy of Yvonne Jones

A sunset at Prairie Bluff Preserve.

Prairie Bluff Preserve

Photo courtesy of Brian Keller

A sunset at Rock Run Preserve.

Rock Run Preserve

Photo by Chad Merda

A sunset at Lake Renwick Preserve.

Lake Renwick Preserve

Photo courtesy of George Keslin

A sunset at McKinley Woods.

McKinley Woods

Photo courtesy of Chad Liptak

A sunset at Lake Renwick.

Lake Renwick Preserve

Photo courtesy of Evi Kempf

A sunset at Whalon Lake.

Whalon Lake

Photo courtesy of Scott Jakubenas

A sunset at Hadley Valley.

Hadley Valley

Photo courtesy of Chuck Medrano

Lead image at Monee Reservoir courtesy of Nathan Taylor

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