150 Inspirational Sunset Quotes + Instagram Captions (2022) ⋆ Travel Dream Blog (2023)

If you're like us, coming up with a new Instagram caption every day is always a challenge. And since you're here, chances are you're looking for the perfect sunset captions for Instagram... Don't worry, we're here to help!

As photographers, sunset is our favorite time of day. We are constantly chasing that moment of golden light! There's something exhilarating about watching the sky catch fire and then slowly move through its phases from orange to red, pink to purple.

Many of our most popular and best performing photos inInstagramYou have the sunset. However, to really make them stand out, it's helpful to have awesome sunset captions to match them!

And we know we're not alone... over 257 million posts on Instagram have been tagged with the #sunset hashtag!

We've scoured the internet, books, and our brains for the best sunset quotes. We've even included an entire section (as well as a few scattered throughout) of totally original sunset quotes from your server!

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Okay, without further ado, here is our list of the best sunset captions for Instagram…

Written by Sophie Clapton, travel photographer and sunset hunter.
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Original Sunset Quotes for Instagram

Here are some sunset quotes for Instagram that you won't find anywhere else on the internet (at least not when we first wrote this!). We put our heads together to try and come up with some unique and original sunset legends. Taken from our journals just for that purpose, or from a conversation we had, these are original sunset quotes from We Dream of Travelling. You'll also find more of our original quotes sprinkled throughout this post!

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1. "Sunset can stop everything for a fleeting moment."– We dream of traveling
2. “You can meditate more than you think. That moment when your mind stops and you just watch the sunset... that's meditation.”– We dream of traveling
3. "I like to think that the glow of the setting sun as it hits the horizon is the spark that lights up the stars."– We dream of traveling
4. "At some point I no longer saw sunset as the end of the day, but as the beginning of the night!"– We dream of traveling

5. “In the evening light, I suddenly felt infinite. My shadow stretched into eternity, and I with it.– We dream of traveling
6. "How kind is nature to begin each day with a memory of its beauty and end it with the same glory."– We dream of traveling
7. “Isn't that amazing; we can stand in two different places and see the same sunset in a completely different way.”– We dream of traveling
8. "Sunset is your gold star for surviving another day."– We dream of traveling
9. "A sunset is as beautiful literally as it is metaphorical."– We dream of traveling

10. "A moment is a unit of time better measured in sunsets than in seconds."– We dream of traveling
11. “Suddenly I was hungry, tired and sore. And then I realized how truly mesmerized I was by the magic of the sunset.– We dream of traveling
12. "I could see the sun moving, but not its movement... and then I realized that the same could be said about life."– We dream of traveling
13. "In the 6 months on the road I never missed a sunset and my heart ached to realize I would never be so free again."– We dream of traveling

Simple sunset captions for Instagram

If you're just looking for a quick Instagram caption for sunset photos, this is the section for you. These simple sunset quotes make a super easy Insta caption to get you popping into that post right away.

14. "My favorite color is the sunset."– Mattie Tilt
15. "Sunset is the opening song of the night."– Mehmet Murat Ildan
16. "Each sunset is an opportunity to start over."- Richie Norton

17. "Sunset State".
18. "The sunsets you see will always be better than the ones you don't."-Karen Joy Fowler
19. "The sunset is loved because it disappears."–Ray Bradbury
20. "I was born to explore, live adventures and watch the sunset."

21. "Sunsets are proof that endings can be beautiful too."- Pretty Taplin
22. "Peace is watching the sunset and knowing who to thank."
23. "Enjoy every sunset"
24. "Every time I see a sunset, my heart skips a beat."

25. "Watch more sunsets than Netflix."
26. “I really like sunsets. Come on, let's go see a sunset.- Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
27. "Now I can watch a sunset without having to think about how to describe it."-C. Somerset Maugham
28. "The sunset exists somewhere between heaven and earth."– We dream of traveling

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Short subtitles at sunset

Short and sweet sunset captions because sometimes less is more. These short sunset quotes are perfect for starting your Instagram caption and engaging your audience before adding more information about the image or yourself. Or keep it simple and make it your full headline.

29. "Live in color."
30. "Food, friends, sunset."
31. "Fifty Shades of Pink".
32. "Collect moments not things".
33. "Sunsets are my religion."– We dream of traveling

34. "The promise of a new tomorrow."
35. "Silently the night came with the setting sun."–Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
36. "Ah, sunlight! The most valuable gold found on earth.–Roman Payne
37. "I never saw a sunset I didn't like."
38. "Many things in life can wait, but sunsets cannot."

39. "I dream of the colors of the sunset."
40. "Sunset is my favorite color."
41. "The sun has gone to sleep and so must I."-The sound of music
42. "Never go too long without seeing a sunset"- attic

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Long sunset phrases on Instagram

If you're looking for a more inclusive sunset quote for Instagram, these are for you!

43. "Watching the sunset from my home, I realized that even though I've lived here all my life, I've never been 'here' before and never could be again."– We dream of traveling
44. "Science can never reduce the value of a sunset to arithmetic. Nor can friendship be reduced to a formula. Laughter and love, pain and loneliness, the challenge of beauty and truth: you will always overcome the scientific mastery of nature .–Louis Orr
45. "It was the sunset that taught me that sometimes beauty only lasts for a moment, and it was the sunrise that showed me that all it takes is patience to relive it."— AJ Lawless
46. "I once saw a chimpanzee watch a particularly beautiful sunset for a full 15 minutes, watching the colors change [and then] retreating into the forest without picking a papaya for dinner."– Adrian Kortlandt

47. "Each of the hundred thousand cities around the world had its own special sunset and it was worth going there once, if only to see the sunset."–Ryu Murakami
48. “You will need coffees, sunsets and car rides. Planes and passports and songs new and old, but mostly people. You will need other people and you must be that other person to another person, a living, breathing, screaming invitation to believe in better things.”– Jamie Workowski
49. “As for sunsets, I think they are one of the most beautiful natural phenomena that absolutely everyone can enjoy. You have to travel far to see many of the world's wonders, but sunsets can be seen from every corner of the globe."–Kimmie Conner
50. „Every moment of life is unique... a kiss, a sunset, a dance, a game. None will repeat in the same way. Each occurs only once in the history of the universe."-Stephen Nachmanovich

funny sunset lyrics

Life is often very serious and social media can be a fun escape. So keep things casual with these fun and fun sunset captions.

51. "If I could lick the sunset, I'm sure it would taste like Neapolitan ice cream."–Jarod Kintz
52. "Today I saw a red and yellow sunset and thought how insignificant I am! Of course I thought too yesterday, and it rained.-Woody Allen
53. "Never trust a person who doesn't like dogs or sunsets."– We dream of traveling

54. "I thought watching the sunset would help, but it left me more in the dark."
55. "Never waste time doing something important when it's a sunset outside that you should be sitting under!"– C.Joybell
56. "The sunset doesn't matter whether we see it or not, it will still be beautiful even if no one bothers to look at it."-Gene Amole See More
57. “Not everyone needs to ride into the sunset with a man. Some of us just want a tan."– Mandy Hale

58. "When the sky turns pink, it's drinking time."
59. "Sunset is the only thing I can afford right now."
60. "The only sunsets I don't like are the ones I miss."

61. "Golden hour is my happy hour."
62. "I stayed up all night to see where the sun was going. Then I came to my senses."
63. "After every sunset comes a new dawn... followed by breakfast."

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Instagram captions about sunset and happiness

It's hard to see a beautiful sunset and be sad. Watching the sky light up can be almost therapeutic. These sunset quotes reflect the joy and peace a sunset can bring.

64. "Turn your face to the sun and all shadows will fall behind you."
65. "Luck: available at a sunset near you."
66. "The beauty of sunsets is that they are rare, unique and auspicious at the same time."– We dream of traveling
67. "Life doesn't come with instructions on how to live, but it does come with trees, sunsets, smiles and laughter, so enjoy your day."– Debbie Shapiro

68. "If you can watch the sunset and smile, you still have hope."
69. “My joy is the golden sunset thanking me for another day. Gratitude itself is a source of joy."
70. "Are you dreaming? Stop dreaming; come see the sunset, it's better than any dream!"– Mehmet Murat Ildan
71. “The sun rises, the sun sets, the wind blows and the birds sing, no matter where you are. These are experiences that bring us together... something we can all enjoy together.”– Melanie Charlene

Sunset romantic quotes

There is something incredibly romantic about watching the sunset with a loved one. These romantic sunset captions help capture the essence of that feeling.

72. "I live with you into the sunset."
73. "A sunset is the burning kiss of the sun at night."
74. "Some days, a beautiful sunset with your best friend can be one of the most peaceful and relaxing moments of the day."– Karl Schultz
75. "In ten minutes things can look so different, like the color of a sunset and the world after it finds you."

76. "Kiss me like the red sun kisses the sky."
77. "One day you'll find someone to watch every sunrise and sunset of your life with you."
78. "Sunset is nature's kiss goodnight."- paraphrased by Sharon Rene
79. "All this beauty, but I can't stop looking at you.„

80. "I want to spend the rest of my sunset with you."
81. "His heart was made of liquid sunsets."- Virginia Woolf
82. "The sky has changed from orange to a hundred shades of pink to dark navy and here I still love you."
83. "At sunset you bring color to my sky."
84. „I live with you on these golden afternoons.„

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Quotes about sunset and love

85. "All you need is love and sunsets."
86. "Love is patient, sunsets are not."– We dream of traveling
87. “People are as beautiful as the sunset when you leave them alone. When I'm watching a sunset, I don't say, "Soften the orange a little bit in the right corner." I'm not trying to control the sunset. I'm surprised to see this unfold."– Carl Rogers
88. „Sunset and soulmates.„

89. “I fell in love with the sunset. Nobody else had a chance."
90. "Enjoy the beauty of a sunset and nature's kiss goodbye at night."–Sharon Rene
91. „live for the sun love the moon„
92. "She warned me that I was damaged. But as I admired the sunset, her light revealed a heart scarred, not broken."– We dream of traveling

93. "The most beautiful sunsets are the ones we share."
94. „For a life together full of golden sunsets.”
95. "Don't waste the sunrise on people who are gone by sunset."
96. „Back then, the sun didn't shine on us. It enlightened us.„

Inspirational sunset quotes and sayings

These uplifting and inspiring sunset quotes are sure to help inspire your Instagram audience to go out and watch the next sunset!

97. "Beautiful sunset needs a cloudy sky."- Paulo Coelho
98. "Every sunset is an opportunity to remember how beautiful nature really is."– We dream of traveling
99. "When your world moves too fast and you're lost in chaos, imagine all the colors of the sunset."– Christy Ann Martine
100. "The clouds of other days float into my life, no longer to pour rain or bring a storm, but to add color to my night sky."– Rabindranath Tagore

101. "Each sunset brings the promise of a new dawn."- Ralph Waldo Emerson
102. "Always planning for the future is like witnessing the beauty of the sunset and only thinking about tomorrow's sunrise."– We dream of traveling
103. “My joy is the golden sunset thanking me for another day. Gratitude itself is a source of joy."
104. "Sunsets, like childhood, are admired not just because they are beautiful, but because they are fleeting."–Richard Paul Evans
105. "Let the sea breeze blow through your hair, let the sunset soothe your heart, let the distant places you travel allow you to discover yourself."– Somia Kédia

106. "It's almost impossible to see a sunset and not dream."– Bern Willians
107. "A beautiful sunset is your reward for surviving another day. Make the most of it.”
108. "Do what needs to be done every day, and every sunset brings you one step closer to your goal."– Elbert Hubbard
109. "Dark clouds become flowers in the sky when kissed by light."
110. "See the beauty of the sunset to enjoy life's passion."– Debasish Mridha

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Sunset Beach legendas

Admiring the sun kissing the sea as it travels below the horizon is a perfect way to end the day. The shimmering reflection of the sun dancing on the water and the feel of warm sand between your toes. Ahhh it's just perfect. Here are some beach sunset captions to add some words to those special moments. you can even findmore beach quotes here!

111. "Let's go somewhere where the sun kisses the ocean."
112. "The sunset is so wonderful that even the sun watches it every day in the reflections of the endless oceans!"– Mehmet Murat Ildan
113. "That crazy beach sun."

114. "Something beautiful is on the horizon."
115. "One day all your worries will disappear like the sun and well-deserved happiness will burst like waves on the shore. All you have to do is make sure your trips to the beach are endless."Jasleen Kaur Gumber
116. „Can anything beat a sunny ocean?„
117. "Sunset, palm trees and sea breeze."

118. "Tropical State of Spirit".
119. "The sky split open like an egg at sunset and the water caught fire."– Pamela Johnson
120. "Meet me where the sun touches the sea."-Jennifer Donnelly
121. "I long for infinite horizons."

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The best sunset and sunrise subtitles

While we absolutely adore sunsets, sunrises are perhaps even more magical. Watching the world wake up around you as the sun peeks over the horizon and the sky fills with color is always an unforgettable experience.

122. "Each sunrise is more auspicious and each sunset more peaceful."
123. "No sun lasts longer than its sunset, but it will rise again and bring the dawn."– Maya Angelou
124. "Sunset is always wiser than sunrise, because sunset has added a whole day's experience to your soul."– Mehmet Murat Ildan
125. "I prefer sunset to sunrise...mainly because I don't have to set an alarm for sunset!"– We dream of traveling
126. "There's always a sunrise and there's always a sunset and it's up to you to choose to be there... Embark on the path of beauty."- Missing Cheryl
127. "I like that time is marked by every sunrise and sunset, whether you see it or not."– Catalina Opie

128. "The darkness that follows sunset is never so dark as to alter the inevitability of sunrise." – Craig D. Lounsbrough
129. "Watch the sunrise. watch the sunset. How does it make you feel? Do you feel big or small? Because there's something good about feeling both."–Amy Grant
130. “We don't want sunrise to come right after sunset. love grows with longing; The longer the night, the greater our love for the dawn.”– Mehmet Murat Ildan
131. "I love that this morning's sunrise isn't dictated by last night's sunset."Steve Maraboli
132. “Every sunset is also a sunrise; It just depends on where you are."– Karl Schmidt

133. "Life is about enjoying every sunset and waiting for the next sunrise."– Sandeep Shergill
134. "The sky turns shades of orange at sunrise and sunset, the color that gives hope that the sun will set again."– Ram Charan
135. "Let failure teach you a valuable lesson: every sunset is the beginning of a very, very beautiful sunrise."– Sri Chinmoy
136. “Every day there is a sunrise and a sunset, and they are absolutely free. Don't miss too many of them."–Jo Walton
137. “I love sunrises and sunsets. But what I really love is the space I have between them to do something amazing."– Craig D. Lounsbrough

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Sunset quotes for Instagram

Here are some sunset quotes from several famous people to inspire your Instagram feed.

138. "Sunset is still my favorite color and rainbow is second."– Mattie Stepanek
139. "Sunset is my escape from reality that I want to live uninterruptedly."– Raquel Roy
140. “Nature does not paint; In oil, but frescoed, the great celestial dome; With the sunset and the beautiful shapes of the clouds; And smoke flying.–Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
141. "From within or behind, a light shines through us on things and makes us realize that we are nothing, but light is everything."- Ralph Waldo Emerson
142. "Like the winds and the sunset, wild things were considered normal until progress started killing them."– Aldo Leopoldo

143. "There are many things I haven't done. There are many sunsets I haven't seen."- Sara Bareilles
144. "When I consider how, after sunset, the stars gradually come out from behind the hills and forests, I confess that I could not have imagined a stranger and more awe-inspiring sight."-Henry David Thoreau
145. "As the saturated colors of solar life fade from view, the sinister moon extends its long arm and applies the dark tones of the night."—Daniel J Reis
146. "Each moment of life is unique: a kiss, a sunset, a dance, a game. None will be repeated in the same way. Each one occurs only once in the history of the universe."– Stephen Nachmanovitch

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Instagram captions about sunset and photography

Sunsets are one of our favorite subjects to photograph. We constantly chase that golden light, hoping to capture that magical moment when the sky catches fire. Therefore, I thought it right to include some titles related to photography.

147. “They told me, 'A picture is worth a thousand words,' to which the sunset replied, 'Good luck!'– We dream of traveling
148. “I photograph the sunset with the same respect as a concert; not to capture its essence, but to remember the experience”.– We dream of traveling
149. “You only get one sunrise and one sunset a day and you only have so many days on the planet. A good photographer calculates and wastes nothing."– Galeno Rowell

150. "Mother Nature needs no filter."
151. “It was the indescribable magic of the sunset that sparked my interest in photography. What a pity, it seems, to witness such a miracle and not be able to capture part of it in the coming days.– We dream of traveling
152. "All photographers know the bittersweet pain of witnessing an incredible sunset when they fail to capture it."– We dream of traveling

Final thoughts on the best sunset captions for Instagram

We hope you found some inspiration in this list of sunset titles for Instagram. Don't forget to log us inInstagramIf you use any of these, we'd love to see and share your photos!

Let us know if we missed any of your favorite sunset quotes. We would be happy to add your suggestions to the list.

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