![](https://intheviewfinder.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/2017_06_17_Smoke_Sunset_002-copy.jpg)
Near 2 pm on Saturday, June 17, a brush fire broke out on the South side of Castaic Lake. By 5 pm the fire had charred more than 500 acres and the smoke plume rose hundreds of feet into the air. As sunset approached, just a few hours later, the smoke plume had dissipated. What remained was a smoke ring that spread out over the entire Santa Clarita Valley.
![](http://intheviewfinder.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/2017_06_17_Smoke_Sunset_005-copy.jpg)
As the sunset approached, the smoke ring spread and the sun lit it up… first in yellow, then orange, then red. Several of us who were together for a family game night broke from the party and drove up to Pacific Crest Park to watch the show. It was worth it.
![](http://intheviewfinder.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/2017_06_17_Smoke_Sunset_021-copy.jpg)
![](http://intheviewfinder.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/2017_06_17_Smoke_Sunset_006-copy.jpg)
![](http://intheviewfinder.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/2017_06_17_Smoke_Sunset_010_denoise.jpg)
Many of the photos found on this site and more may be purchased here: jeffturner.smugmug.com.
100% OF PROFITS FROM PHOTO SALES ARE DONATED TO YOUTH TRACK & FIELD PROGRAMS!
Aperture: ƒ/7.1 Camera: ILCE-7RM2 Taken: 17 June, 2017 Exposure bias: -1EV Focal length: 24mm ISO: 100 Shutter speed: 1/100s
100% OF PROFITS FROM PHOTO SALES ARE DONATED TO YOUTH TRACK & FIELD PROGRAMS!
EXIF Data Below Applies Only To The Featured Photo In This Post