Purple Haze

Tonight I invited my friend Ed to go flying. Our mission was to enjoy Fall color from the air, and get some photos. I remembered a spot along the Cascade foothills where I’d seen riots of color in past years. I was anxious to share this treat with Ed. Unfortunately a high system of Cirrus and Altocumulus clouds blocked just enough sun to ruin photos. We could see and appreciate the color, but vibrancy for photos requires sunlight.

Mountains, however, look really good in filtered sun, especially when it’s setting.

Mt. Hood
Mt. Adams in pink with St. Helens in the foreground.

By this time the sun was sinking rapidly to the horizon, and our attention was drawn to the show. We got color, just not in the way we expected!

I’ve seen a lot of sunsets, but never before this phenomena. The very air was colored…in a Purple Haze.

Purple haze all in my brain
lately things don't seem the same
Acting funny and I don't know why
excuse me while I kiss the sky