Sharing spectacular sunset shows from around the world
This breathtaking sunset was a pull-over moment in rural Minnesota near Mazeppa.
Some of my favorite pictures feature beautiful sunsets and breathtaking sunrises from around the world and right in my own backyard. I hope you enjoy this gallery of gorgeous sunsets and stunning sunrises. It seems that sunsets (and sunflowers) are exactly what the world needs right now. One sunset I captured in rural Mazeppa, Minn. this summer (pictured above) attracted nearly 2,000 likes on Twin Cities TV station’s KARE 11’s Facebook page. Another summer sunset photo was featured in KARE 11’s Sunrise newsletter (see Minnesota’s beautiful sunsets and sunrises section in this post).
One note of photo credit regarding the sunrise photos: I’m not an early bird so it’s likely nearly all the sunrise photos were taken by my husband, Steve.
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You don’t have to be a frequent flyer to capture the world’s best sunsets and sunrises. Here are a few of my favorite sunsets and sunrises right in my own backyard of Minnesota.
Kansas City, Missouri is known as the City of Fountains. The beautiful Henry Wollman Bloch Fountain was designed by the same person who created the Bellagio Fountains in Las Vegas. Stunning with the sunset in the background.
Beautiful sunsets and breathtaking sunrises gallery
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I think Minnesota sunsets have my vote! What colours.
What an amazing collection of sunrise and sunset pictures. Inspires me to want to go out and experience my own right now. Reminds me of heading out to the beach almost every night to watch the sun set in Varadero, Cuba during our trip last winter. It’s not something I watch for or take notice of very often in my every day life. Thank you for the reminder.
These sunsets and sunrises are so beautiful! I need to take more pictures like these! I love that feeling of both the day beginning and the day ending!
That is a great feeling! My husband is really good at catching the sunrises (which I’m so grateful as they are pretty magical). And I love chasing sunsets.
I think that’s so cool to have a backyard that’s a great spot for sunsets. I tend to plan for sunset shoots for when I’m away. You’ve done well to capture so many great sunsets.
I am one of those people who takes millions of photos of sunrises and sunsets. If I had to chose, I would probably go with sunrises. They’re a great way to start the day! Thank you for sharing these beautiful images from around the world!
I love sunsets with clouds in them. You’ve captured quite a lot with some interesting clouds and I really love this E’s ones. And the sunset picture you have while driving over the Zakim bridge is so special.
Gorgeous collection here! But I’m sad you missed the beautiful sunrises/sunsets of the great PNW! Regardless, I loved viewing the other sunshine views from various states! Hawaii is quite epic too!
Thank you! And I’m sad that I haven’t been to PNW to see the beautiful sunrises/sunsets. I’m sure once I get the opportunity to visit I’ll be adding a few to this best sunsets and sunrises collection.
Beautiful photos Karen! There is something magical at both sunrise and sunset although like you I’m not a morning person. If I’m on vacation then I’ll get up early otherwise I focus on the sunsets! 😁
I knew as soon as I read the title that I’d fall in love with this post! You have seen so many beautiful ones, I especially like the ones in Hawaii and the ones by the lakes in Minnesota! My favourite sunrise was in India, and my favourite sunset in Cambodia!
It is soo amazing how there are a soo many variations to sunsets based on geographical location! I mean, knowing is one thing and seeing all these stunning shots is another! I dont even think I could choose which I like the best!
I think Minnesota sunsets have my vote! What colours.
Thank you! We do have some pretty amazing sunsets here in Minnesota.
Beautiful photos! I love the one with the birds in Iowa.
Thank you! The sunset with the birds in flight is one of my favorites also. I really got lucky on that shot.
What an amazing collection of sunrise and sunset pictures. Inspires me to want to go out and experience my own right now. Reminds me of heading out to the beach almost every night to watch the sun set in Varadero, Cuba during our trip last winter. It’s not something I watch for or take notice of very often in my every day life. Thank you for the reminder.
Thank you! I can only imagine how beautiful Cuban sunsets are…definitely on my bucket list.
These sunsets and sunrises are so beautiful! I need to take more pictures like these! I love that feeling of both the day beginning and the day ending!
That is a great feeling! My husband is really good at catching the sunrises (which I’m so grateful as they are pretty magical). And I love chasing sunsets.
Stunning photos. The ones from Mexico are outstanding. I find such peace in looking at sunrises and sunsets.
Thank you! Mexico is my favorite destination and they do have some amazing sunsets and sunrises!
I think that’s so cool to have a backyard that’s a great spot for sunsets. I tend to plan for sunset shoots for when I’m away. You’ve done well to capture so many great sunsets.
Thank you…sometimes I luck out as it’s always a surprise when they sky is going to be lit up like it’s on fire.
Sunset is my favorite time of day! These photos are beautiful! Pinned as well for when I need some sunshine in my life.
Thank you so much…love catching extraordinary sunsets on ordinary days.
Nothing is so wonderful as a painting in the sky of full SUNRISE or SUNSET…what a joy to observe and share!
I love how you described that…sunrises and sunsets are definitely works of art.
Europe has awesome sunsets
They do…and I have so many more…just need to upload them from my phone!
I am one of those people who takes millions of photos of sunrises and sunsets. If I had to chose, I would probably go with sunrises. They’re a great way to start the day! Thank you for sharing these beautiful images from around the world!
My pleasure…sunrises and sunsets are a great way to start and end your day!
I enjoy viewing sunrises and sunsets. I seem to also take photos of both. They are very memorizing.
Agree 100%
What a beautiful collection of photos! Sunsets..,and sunrises…never get old.
Thank you so much! Sunrises and sunsets never disappoint.
Wow! This post is the absolute best! Loved the Maui sunset as well as all the ones from your backyard! Spectacular 🙂
Pinned this!
Thank you so much! Love the Maui sunsets – could probably write an entire blog post just on those!
What a treat for fellow sunset lovers such as myself! Mexico has some stunning colours as does Kansas. I really enjoyed this one!
Thank you so much! Mexico definitely has some stunning sunsets – especially at North Beach on Isla Mujeres.
I love sunsets with clouds in them. You’ve captured quite a lot with some interesting clouds and I really love this E’s ones. And the sunset picture you have while driving over the Zakim bridge is so special.
Thank you so much! I love when my riding-in-the-passenger-seat photos turn out…like Zakim bridge.
Such gorgeous sunset pics! Thank you for this beautiful post 🙂
Thank you so much! Happy to hear you enjoyed my collection of sunsets an sunrises!
Gorgeous collection here! But I’m sad you missed the beautiful sunrises/sunsets of the great PNW! Regardless, I loved viewing the other sunshine views from various states! Hawaii is quite epic too!
Thank you! And I’m sad that I haven’t been to PNW to see the beautiful sunrises/sunsets. I’m sure once I get the opportunity to visit I’ll be adding a few to this best sunsets and sunrises collection.
LOVE this post! I have been meaning to do one about Thailand sunsets and now I feel inspired!! Awesome pics!!!
Thank you! I would love to see all your Thailand sunsets in one photo gallery!
Sunset and sunrise are the best parts of the day. Your photos are beautiful but I especially love the ones in Cancun and Key West.
They are the best part! And thank you…I love the ones in Cancun and Key West also!
Beautiful photos Karen! There is something magical at both sunrise and sunset although like you I’m not a morning person. If I’m on vacation then I’ll get up early otherwise I focus on the sunsets! 😁
Thank you! I’m not much of a morning person either so have to credit my sunrise pictures to my husband.
I knew as soon as I read the title that I’d fall in love with this post! You have seen so many beautiful ones, I especially like the ones in Hawaii and the ones by the lakes in Minnesota! My favourite sunrise was in India, and my favourite sunset in Cambodia!
Thank you so much! I’ve never been to India or Cambodia so would love to visit to see their beautiful sunsets.
It is soo amazing how there are a soo many variations to sunsets based on geographical location! I mean, knowing is one thing and seeing all these stunning shots is another! I dont even think I could choose which I like the best!
Thank you so much…Mother Nature sure knows how to put on a sunset show throughout the world.