A beautiful sunset can brighten even the worst of days.  It is truly breathtaking when the sky turns those magnificent hues of pink, purple and orange.

Although it’s commonly reported that these colors are a result of dust and pollution, the main ingredient is actually clean air, according to the U.S. Department of Commerce’s National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.  See beauty captured in these extraordinary photos from our remarkable listings.

Buttermilk Farms, a world-class horse facility and family compound in Davenport, New York.  Listed with Select Sotheby’s International Realty.

 Casually elegant waterfront property in Newport Beach, California.  Listed with HÔM Sotheby’s International Realty.

World-renowned Eagles Nest Hotel in New Zealand.  Listed with New Zealand Sotheby’s International Realty.

North Shore Maui Estate in Paia, Hawaii.  Listed with Island Sotheby’s International Realty.

Contemporary apartment with a private pool in Surin, Thailand.  Listed with Hunter Sotheby’s International Realty.

Awe-inspiring Diamond Ranch in Telluride, Colorado. Listed with Peaks Real Estate Sotheby’s International Realty.

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