June 20, 2024, marks the Summer Solstice in the Northern Hemisphere. I wanted to celebrate the date with this sunset photo I captured at Brushy Creek Lake. This is one of my favorite biking trails in Austin. The lake is located along the Brushy Creek Regional Trail. Depending on the side trails you use off the main trail, you can ride, hike, or walk over 18 miles (29 km) of pavement, gravel, and dirt trails. I like to park at Brushy Creek Lake, about the halfway point between the two ends of the trail. The pink flowers in the photo above are known as Horsemint or Lemon Beebalm.
The Summer Solstice is the astronomical start to summer. It is also the longest day of the year. Accuweather says this is the first time in 228 years that the Solstice happened this early. The last time it occurred on June 20 was in 1796. You can visit the Farmer’s Almanac for more information about the Summer Solstice.
Get outside, and don’t forget your camera (or cell phone). Nature’s beauty is just a click away. Happy Summer Solstice!
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Beautiful sunset and setting with the wildflowers!
So beautiful Egidio!
beautiful colors, land, water and sky
Wow – mother nature opened her colorbox wide 😮
So beautiful Egídio!
A lovely celebration of a special day …. but now the days start getting shorter … 🙁
A beautiful sunset Egidio and happy Summer Solstice! 😊
Thank you so much, Brad. I love the fields around that trail and lake. The wildflower display changes often.
Thank you, Anne.
Thanks a million, Rebecca.
A blessed evening indeed. Thank you.
Thank you so much, Aletta.
Thank you, Margaret. For us, it means days will get hotter and hotter. Three months of torrid weather!
Thank you so much, Xenia.
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Atmosfera stupenda. Buon weekend del solstizio a te!
Wonderful. I love fields of wildflowers!
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Stunning shot!
Mesmerizing click! Is this part of Heaven?
Grazie!
I’m so thankful for your feedback. Thanks, Sarah.
Close enough. It soothes my mind, heart, and soul. Thank you!
I concur!