As Hurricane Irene neared the North Carolina coast, the outer fringes of the massive storm began brushing the Raleigh area, generating rapid cloud motion from the northeast. I decided to try a time lapse to capture this (about 50 minute duration)- but didn't anticipate the setting sun making an appearance.

Golden sunset on Downtown Raleigh

Golden sunset on Downtown Raleigh

Hurricane Irene approaching Raleigh at sunset (5 image composite)

Hurricane Irene approaching Raleigh at sunset (5 image composite)

Sunset with Bloomsbury Estates as Hurricane Irene approaches

Sunset with Bloomsbury Estates as Hurricane Irene approaches

Looking east on Boylan Avenue Bridge during sunset

Looking east on Boylan Avenue Bridge during sunset