A visitor basking in the gloaming next to Putrajaya Lake.
BATHING in the warm hues of sunset can uplift one’s mood and offer a moment of calm after a hectic day.
In the evenings around Klang Valley, people from all walks of life can be seen admiring the setting sun.
From their own neighbourhoods to tourist spots, landmarks and recreational areas, a sunset can be enjoyed from almost anywhere if the weather is clear.
In the heart of the nation’s administrative capital at Putrajaya Lake, golden rays paint the buildings and landscape with a honeyed glow.
Many take their evening constitutional in gleaming amber around popular lakeside parks such as Taman Bandaran Kelana Jaya in Petaling Jaya, and Kuala Lumpur’s Perdana Botanical Garden and Kepong Metropolitan Park.
Dusk also makes for some glorious photos, with silhouettes against the light producing a striking visual effect, and the flattering “golden hour” − with hues infused with red and gold − providing a unique quality sought after by photographers.
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Evenings offer a chance for visitors to Putrajaya Lake to enjoy the scenery on cruise boats.
A woman shields herself from residual rays while admiring nature’s colourful artwork as the sun disappears beyond the horizon.
A child, holding a soft toy over her head, taking in the sunset in a Shah Alam neighbourhood.
A walk in the park near dusk, like at the Petaling Jaya lakeside, provides physical and mental wellbeing as the day ends. — Photos: IZZRAFIQ ALIAS, RAJA FAISAL HISHAN and SHAARI CHE MAT/The Star
People enjoying outdoor activities in the golden glow of the setting sun at Kepong Metropolitan Park.
