Back to Quito

Dramatic sunset sky with golden clouds over silhouetted mountain range in Quito, Ecuador

Quito , Ecuador

A spectacular golden hour sky displays vibrant orange and yellow clouds illuminated by the setting sun above a dark mountain silhouette in Quito, Ecuador, captured on June 17, 2013.

Read more about this photo

The Andean Sunset

Quito, nestled high in the Ecuadorian Andes, experiences some of the world's most dramatic sunsets due to its equatorial position and high altitude.

Golden Hour Magic The setting sun casts warm golden light through scattered clouds, creating a natural light show that photographers and locals cherish.

Photos from the day

Comp download

Download a complimentary sample

You may use this panorama on a complimentary basis for test, layout, mockup, or sample use only for up to 30 days after download.

Unless a commercial license is purchased, the comp file cannot be used in final materials, published work, advertising, products, social posts, or any publicly available material.

No other rights or warranties are granted for comp use.

Interactive Embed

Embed this panorama on your blog

Copy and paste the HTML snippet below into your blog, article, or travel guide. The interactive viewer includes smooth panning and credits back to the original source.

Spread the word

Share this panorama

Share this panorama directly or pin it to your travel collection:

Photo from this day

Travel photo