The skies over Bellingham seem tranquil this evening. The sun had just set and the sounds of the city have come to a peaceful silence. A photographer from Western Washington leans out of the window from her dorm and snaps a picture with her camera.

This photo is just one of many taken of sunsets over the horizon, but it evokes many sentiments. It evokes a feeling of sadness in the hearts of all who witness it. When the sun begins to set, it casts a heavy shadow over the world, marking the end of another day. For some of us, it serves as a reminder that our productivity was limited, for others, it’s a time of solemn reflection, and for the rest of us it reminds us that another day of our life has gone by, unfelt.