Bakersfield Sunset

by Sherri on December 3, 2007

Bakersfield, CA sunset viewed from the Panorama Bluffs.

I've been to Bakersfield many times withoutÂ seeing a sunset, or at least one like this. During most of my visits there, the sky has beenÂ foggy and gray. But, this time was different. While visiting there this year for Thanksgiving, I actually got to experience a beautiful Bakersfield sunset for probably the 2nd or 3rd time in 25 years! I'm really glad I had the opportunity to see and photograph this scene, because it may be years before the opportunity presents itself again!

1 Richard Wong December 4, 2007 at 12:45 pm: Wow. What does it look like typically at sunset then? Hazy? Central Valley has the worst air quality anywhere!
2 Sherri Meyer December 5, 2007 at 5:39 am: I’m only there 3 nights per year out of 365 and it is usually hazy, or foggy and gray.

I’ve never really asked someone that lives there how often they see a sunset like this, but it has been rare for me during my visits.