magical sunset light

The changing light from yellow-orange to orangey-pink to pinkey-blue over just 15 minutes last evening after sunset at Lake Josephine in St. Paul, MN.

Lake Josephine sunset (St Paul, MN)-1

7:23 pm

Lake Josephine sunset (St Paul, MN)-2

7:32 pm

Lake Josephine sunset (St Paul, MN)-3

7:37 pm

Why do we enjoy sunsets so much?  Are we wired to appreciate that rosy glow?  Is it symbolic of something, like the comfort of a warm campfire, or the end of the day, or do we (as a species) just really like the color orange?  I’m curious what you think about this question. Thanks for commenting.