Wow, that is one amazing sunset you caught there!!
I hope for the best with the next year—for all of us! I'll be ringing it in the traditional way, with sake, mochi, and kohaku (and my drunk father-in-law singing along with any enka that happens to come on), then run to the nearby temple for the bell ring. Happy New Year to you and yours when it comes!
Ya, it was great timing. I've talked with people about timing and photography in the past. Half the time it's skill, half the time you're just in the right place at the right time. I was in the right place at the right time yesterday, just need to up my skill.
Same to you in 2025. I miss the those dinners with the In-laws. Mother-in-law passed away 6 years ago so we don't go to my wife's hometown for NY anymore, but those memories are still there. Enjoy dinner tonight. I'll be drinking shochu and watching Kohaku too!
Happy New Year and best wishes in 2025!