GLORIOUS sunsets are one of the most extraordinary natural phenomena.

Crediton Sunset, by Susie Perry
Crediton Sunset, by Susie Perry (Susie Perry)
The view from Avranches, Crediton by Hayley Wannell
The view from Avranches, Crediton by Hayley Wannell (Hayley Wannell)

Crediton and Mid Devon residents were treated to a most gorgeous sunset during the evening of Thursday, October 29.

Crediton Courier readers captured some lovely images from across the area which we are happy to share with you here.

Sunset at Shobrooke, by Glynis Harris
Sunset at Shobrooke, by Glynis Harris (Glynis Harris)
The sunset over Crediton by Alan Quick
The sunset over Crediton by Alan Quick (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)

There was a fiery orange sky with aspects of golden yellow, some deep purple, creating stunning scenes.

The whole sky appeared to be filled with colour and created nature’s evening masterpiece.

My boys at Lilly Farm, Newton St Cyres, by Daniel Parker and right, Crediton Sunset, by Susie Perry.
My boys at Lilly Farm, Newton St Cyres, by Daniel Parker and right, Crediton Sunset, by Susie Perry. (Daniel Parker/Susie Perry)
On the way back from Tiverton, by Mandy Tomlinson
On the way back from Tiverton, by Mandy Tomlinson (Mandy Tomlinson)

There are some famous quotes about sunsets and these include Kristen Butler who said: "Sunsets are proof that no matter what happens, every day can end beautifully" and John Ruskin who said: "Nature is painting for us, day after day, pictures of infinite beauty".