Burlington Sunset Archive
Discover the breathtaking sunsets of Burlington, Vermont
captured over Lake Champlain
- in the colorful 30-70% sweet spot
- moderate humidity
- calm
- clear of precipitation
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August 23, 2026
The sun glows brightly just above the horizon, reflecting on the lake beneath a fiery orange and gold sky streaked with clouds.
August 22, 2026
A dramatic and vivid sunset over Lake Champlain with the sun clearly visible just above the Adirondack ridgeline, blazing in brilliant gold and deep amber. Dark, textured clouds frame the solar disk and are lit from below in rich orange and bronze tones, creating a striking contrast against the glowing horizon. The lake surface catches a golden reflection directly beneath the sun, and lens flare adds energy to the composition. Burlington's rooftops and landmarks are dramatically silhouetted against this fiery sky, making for a visually powerful scene.
August 21, 2026
A vivid post-sunset twilight captured over Lake Champlain, showcasing an intense band of deep orange and golden yellow along the horizon behind the dark Adirondack ridge. The color gradient is rich and saturated, burning fiercely just above the mountain silhouette before fading into cool steel blue higher in the sky. City lights of Burlington have begun to appear in the darkened foreground, creating a lovely contrast with the glowing sky above. The clean, uncluttered horizon and intense warm hues make this a particularly striking twilight scene.
August 20, 2026
A fiery and deeply saturated sunset or early post-sunset twilight over Lake Champlain, with intense burnt orange and amber hues dominating the horizon. Vivid copper-toned clouds streak across the upper sky against a warm golden gradient that transitions beautifully toward the mountain silhouettes. The lake glows with a deep amber reflection, and the city skyline is rendered as a dramatic dark silhouette beneath the blazing sky. The overall color intensity and contrast between dark foreground and luminous sky make this an exceptional display.
August 19, 2026
A stunning post-sunset twilight over Burlington and Lake Champlain, featuring a vivid band of deep orange and coral fire stretching across the horizon beneath dramatic dark storm clouds. Rich purple and violet tones sweep across the upper sky, creating a striking contrast with the warm glow near the waterline. The Adirondacks are silhouetted beautifully against the glowing horizon, and city lights twinkling in the foreground add a magical quality. This is a genuinely spectacular twilight display with exceptional color intensity and atmosphere.
August 18, 2026
A vivid sunset unfolds over Lake Champlain as the sun descends near the horizon, breaking through a dramatic mix of dark and luminous clouds that radiate golden and amber rays in all directions. The lake surface catches a brilliant golden reflection directly beneath the setting sun, creating a striking pathway of warm light. Cool blue-gray clouds contrast beautifully with the warm orange and yellow glow near the horizon, adding depth and drama to the scene. The Burlington cityscape and church steeples are silhouetted against this striking display, making for a compelling and visually rich composition.
August 17, 2026
A striking post-sunset twilight over Lake Champlain featuring an intensely vivid band of deep orange and amber light blazing along the horizon beneath the Adirondack silhouette. The upper sky transitions into rich mauve and dusty purple tones, creating a dramatic gradient that is visually stunning. Scattered dark clouds add texture and depth to the scene, while city lights begin to twinkle in the foreground below. The calm lake reflects the warm glow softly, enhancing the overall atmospheric beauty of this excellent twilight display.
August 15, 2026
A stunning post-sunset twilight scene over Burlington and Lake Champlain, featuring vivid streaks of orange, salmon, and pink cloud formations dramatically backlit against a deep blue sky. The layered clouds catch the last light beautifully, creating rich warm tones that contrast spectacularly with the cool purple-blue of the upper atmosphere and mountain silhouettes. City street lights and building lights illuminate the darkened foreground, adding depth and contrast to the composition. The lake reflects the warm glow softly, completing an exceptionally beautiful twilight panorama.
August 14, 2026
This striking post-sunset twilight captures a vivid band of deep orange and golden yellow blazing along the horizon above the Adirondack silhouette and Lake Champlain, creating a dramatic contrast against the deep blue upper sky. The warm amber glow is intensely saturated, suggesting the sun set just minutes before, and a thin layer of dark clouds along the mountain ridge adds depth and texture to the composition. City lights of Burlington twinkle in the dark foreground, enhancing the atmospheric contrast between the glowing horizon and the settling night. The color intensity and clear gradient make this a visually compelling and beautiful twilight scene.
August 13, 2026
The sun is dramatically bursting through a break in dark storm clouds, casting intense golden rays across Lake Champlain and creating a brilliant glittering reflection on the water below. The contrast between the blazing solar disc and the heavy dark clouds to the right gives the scene a powerful, dynamic atmosphere. Lens flare dots scatter across the frame from shooting directly toward the sun, and the warm golden-amber glow illuminates rooftops and the cityscape in silhouette. It is a striking active sunset with strong visual impact despite the somewhat cluttered foreground.
August 12, 2026
A dramatic and vivid sunset over Lake Champlain with the sun clearly visible just above the horizon, partially framed by dark storm clouds and sending brilliant golden crepuscular rays fanning outward across the sky. The entire scene is bathed in rich golden-amber and yellow tones, with the lake surface gleaming with a brilliant reflection of sunlight. The contrast between the silhouetted Burlington cityscape and the luminous sky creates a striking composition. Lens flares add to the intensity of this powerful and visually arresting sunset.
August 11, 2026
A stunning sunset over Lake Champlain with the sun just kissing the Adirondack ridgeline, casting a brilliant band of deep orange and golden amber light along the horizon. Above, dramatic layered clouds are painted in rich shades of rose, magenta, and deep purple, creating a sweeping gradient from warm to cool. The lake mirrors the fiery glow beautifully, and the darkened silhouette of Burlington in the foreground adds strong compositional contrast. This is an excellent, vibrant sunset with remarkable color depth and atmosphere.