By Frank Lu | 2026-02-20
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Bougainvillea Window to a Distorted Setting Sun
On 02/19/2026 06:19 pm by Helio de Carvalho Vital | Saquarema, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
That was only meant to be a record of the most vividly red setting Sun I've ever seen. However, clouds near the horizon acted as sophisticated filters and lenses, providing an additional treat: a severe distortion of the upper half of the Sun. The photo was taken through a gap in the midst of backyard bougainvillea branches on Feb. 19, 2026, at 18:19 (UTC-3) using a Nikon CoolPix P900 camera.
Handheld Nikon CoolPix P900 camera
PhotoScape used for minor adjustments in brightness and cropping.
