In the gloaming: summer sunsets

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We've rounded up some of our favorite summer sunset photos for a dazzling, colorful journey through New England. Above, Woods Hole in June 2003.



We've rounded up some of our favorite summer sunset photos for a dazzling, colorful journey through New England. Above, Woods Hole in June of 2003.


We've rounded up some of our favorite summer sunset photos for a dazzling, colorful journey through New England. Above, Woods Hole in June 2003.


Bill Greene/Globe Staff


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A brilliant rainbow formed an arch at sunset in Braintree in 2003, as "Sammy" took a walk on the grounds of Olympus Specialty Hospital with his owner.

A brilliant rainbow formed an arch at sunset in Braintree in 2003, as "Sammy" took a walk on the grounds of Olympus Specialty Hospital with his owner.


John Tlumacki/Globe Staff


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The sun set on the last day of spring, 2013, at the summit of Mount Washington.

The sun set on the last day of spring, 2013, as seen from the Mount Washington Observatory at the summit of Mount Washington.


Mount Washington Observatory


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The summit of Mount Washington on July 9.

The summit of Mount Washington on July 9.


Mount Washington Observatory


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A sunset provided a colorful backdrop for a ferris wheel and other amusements at the annual Hull Youth Football Association carnival in 2000.

A sunset provided a colorful backdrop for a Ferris wheel and other amusements at the annual Hull Youth Football Association carnival in 2000.


Tom Herde/Globe Staff


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Sunset over the Bunker Hill Monument in Charlestown as seen from Tobin Bridge in 2012.

Sunset over the Bunker Hill Monument in Charlestown as seen from Tobin Bridge in 2012.


Bill Greene/Globe Staff


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NOAA Reaserch vessel Rudy Coast guard searched at sunset while Navy ship USS Grasp was at anchor at sunset about eight miles off Gay Head, Martha's Vineyard in 1999.

A NOAA research vessel searched at sunset while Navy ship USS Grasp was at anchor at sunset about 8 miles off Gay Head, Martha's Vineyard, in 1999.


Bill Greene/Globe Staff


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A sunset at Fenway Park.

A sunset at Fenway Park.


Stan Grossfeld/Globe Staff


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Prouts Neck Yacht Club, in Prouts Neck, Maine, at sunset in 1998.

Prouts Neck Yacht Club in Maine at sunset in 1998.


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A sunset enlightened Boston Light in 1998.

A sunset enlightened Boston Light in 1998.


David L. Ryan/Globe Staff


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Sunset at Rose Island Lighthouse, Newport, R.I., in 2005.

Sunset at Rose Island Lighthouse, Newport, R.I., in 2005.


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Boys enjoyed a swim in Lake Rudd, Becket.

Boys enjoyed a swim in Lake Rudd, Becket.


Pat Greenhouse/Globe Staff


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People gathered to take in the sunset atop Cadillac Mountain in Acadia National Park in 2006.

People gathered to take in the sunset atop Cadillac Mountain in Acadia National Park in 2006.


Tom Herde/Globe Staff


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A warm glow from the dining room at AMC's Lakes in the Clouds Hut complemented the sunset colors on the shoulder of Mt. Washington.

A warm glow from the dining room at AMC's Lakes in the Clouds Hut complemented the sunset colors on the shoulder of Mt. Washington.


Mark Wilson/Globe Staff


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Sandlot baseball under a red sky at Littleton's Shaker Lane Elementary School.

Sandlot baseball under a red sky at Littleton's Shaker Lane Elementary School.


David Kammerman/Globe Staff


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A glowing sun set over Malibu Beach in Dorchester, catching a seagull in flight in 1998.

A glowing sun set over Malibu Beach in Dorchester, catching a seagull in flight in 1998.


John Tolumaki/Globe Staff


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A multi-colored sunset over the third base stands at Fenway Park in 2011.

A multi-colored sunset over the third base stands at Fenway Park in 2011.


Jim Davis/Globe Staff


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Two pedestrians walked along the Charles River in Brighton as the sun set in 2008.

Two pedestrians walked along the Charles River in Brighton as the sun set in 2008.


David Kamerman/Globe Staff


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A 1994 sunset along the water.

A 1994 sunset along the water.


The Boston Globe/File 1994


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The Zakim Bridge was lit up on a late summer evening (after 8 p.m.) in Boston in 2012.

The Zakim Bridge was lit up on a late summer evening in Boston in 2012.


Jim Davis/Globe Staff


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A fiery sunset provided a backdrop for an evening softball game at the L Street ballfield in Hull.

A fiery sunset provided a backdrop for an evening softball game at the L Street ballfield in Hull.


Tom Herde/Globe Staff


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One of the more iconic summer sunsets in Boston, at Fenway Park in 1997.

One of Boston’s more iconic summer sunsets at Fenway Park in 1997.


Jim Davis/Globe Staff


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Sunset at Canobie Lake Park in 2005.

Sunset at Canobie Lake Park in 2005.


Tom Herde/Globe Staff


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A blazing red sky illuminated Hull Bay as two women paused at the shoreline to take in the beauty of the sunset with their dogs. Library Tag 11202003 Globe South 1 2 3 FoodbookSun

A blazing red sky illuminated Hull Bay as two women paused at the shoreline to take in the beauty of the sunset with their dogs.


John Tlumacki/Globe Staff


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Sunset fishermen flocked to Newport Harbor near the Goat Island Light in Newport, R.I. in 2006.

Sunset fishermen flocked to Newport Harbor near the Goat Island Light in Newport, R.I., in 2006.


George Rizer/Globe Staff


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A couple rode a pontoon boat on Lake Nippenicket in Bridgewater.

A couple rode a pontoon boat on Lake Nippenicket in Bridgewater.


George Rizer/Globe Staff


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Kayakers from the Mass Audubon's Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary paddled in silence on a moonrise evening cruise on Sengekontacket Pond in Edgartown.

Kayakers from the Mass. Audubon's Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary paddled in silence on a moonrise evening cruise on Sengekontacket Pond in Edgartown.


Stan Grossfeld/Globe Staff


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Tabor Academy students at anchor at sunset at Hadley Harbor in Naushon. The boat which was operated by Tabor Academy was on an incoming freshman orienteering session. For over 50 years, the schooner Tabor Boy has been used to take students to sea under sail.

Tabor Academy students at anchor at sunset at Hadley Harbor in Naushon. The boat which was operated by Tabor Academy was on an incoming freshman orienteering session. For over 50 years, the schooner Tabor Boy has been used to take students to sea under sail.


Bill Greene/Boston Globe


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Harbor fishing in Brewster.

Harbor fishing in Brewster.


David L. Ryan/Globe Staff


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A woman and her dog at Plymouth Beach in 2012.

A woman and her dog at Plymouth Beach in 2012.


John Tlumacki


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An evening sail on Duxbury Bay.

An evening sail on Duxbury Bay.


David L. Ryan/Globe Staff


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A flock of geese graced the sky over Needham.

A flock of geese graced the sky over Needham.


Bill Polo/Globe Staff


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Sun set over the harbor in Watch Hill, R.I. in 1990.

Sun set over the harbor in Watch Hill, R.I., in 1990.


Wendy Maeda/Globe Staff


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An autumnal-like sunset over Hull Harbor in 1998 signaled the days were numbered for summer.

An autumnal-like sunset over Hull Harbor in 1998 signaled the days were numbered for summer.


Tom Herde/Globe Staff


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The beauty of Attean Pond in Attean Township, Maine is evident in this post-sunset view from Jackman, Maine.

The beauty of Attean Pond in Attean Township, Maine, is evident in this post-sunset view from Jackman, Maine.


Fred Field


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