Not all sunsets are explosive colors and eye-shockers. Some are more subtle: Photo Lenny “Lensworth” Frieling

We’ve recently been treated to shockingly bright and colorful sunsets and sunrises. Last night, 12-14, we were treated to a more subtle banding of red over a blue sky. In the interest of transparency (pun intended) this sunset photo is slightly enhanced to bring out the banding in the red stripes which treated us.  The air in front of the front range is known for dangerous flying. A band of updraft follows a band of downdraft and that pattern repeats. Pilots unaware of this phenomenon get caught in a downdraft without knowing that simply moving over can put them into a band of updraft. While historically a real problem it has more recently been drastically reduced. I don’t know if this is a change in airflow patterns or an improvement in pilot training and knowledge. I’m guessing that improved training is a significant factor. There are days where the banding, parallel to the front range, are quite visible. Watch for them! Don’t just watch the dramatic sunsets and sunrises. Here’s a sunrise for balance and amusement.

Here’s a bright red banded sunrise included for contrast: Photo: Lenny “Lensworth” Frieling

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Lenny “Lensworth” Frieling

(Author of a great holiday gift, my first book of photos). 

Lenny Frieling Pen Of Justice

• Multi-published and widely syndicated blogger and author.
• Most recently published by Amazon, his first book, "Lensworth"a book of his prize-winning photos.
• University lectures at University. of Colorado, Boulder, Denver University Law School, Univ. of New Mexico, Las Vegas NM, and many other schools at all levels. Numerous lectures for the NORML Legal Committee
• Former Judge
• Media work, including starring in episodes of Fox’s Power of Attorney, well in excess of many hundreds media interviews, appearances, articles, and podcasts, including co-hosting Time For Hemp for two years.
• Life Member, NORML Legal Committee, Distinguished Counsel Circle.
• Photographer of the Year, AboutBoulder 2023
• First Chair and Originator of the Colorado Bar Association’s Cannabis Law Committee, a National first.
• Previous Chair, Boulder Criminal Defense Bar (8 years)
• Twice chair Executive Counsel, Colorado Bar Association Criminal Law Section
• Life Member, Colorado Criminal Defense Bar
• Board Member Emeritus, Colorado NORML, and prior chair during legalization, as well as pre and post legalization
• Chair, Colorado NORML, 7 years including during the successful effort to legalize recreational pot in Colorado
• Senior Counsel Emeritus to the Boulder Law firm Dolan + Zimmerman LLP : (720)-610-0951
• Board member, Author, and Editor for Criminal Law Articles for the Colorado Lawyer, primary publication of the Colorado Bar Assoc. 7 Years, in addition to having 2 Colorado Lawyer cover photos, and numerous articles for the Colorado Lawyer monthly publication.
• http://www.Lfrieling.com