Comment from Susan F. M. T.
Mark,
A beautiful & dramatic unusually coloured sunset sky that's then reflected on the river's glistening surface. The gold of the sun's disc seen glowing through the trees growing along the River Murray. Artistic composition, framing & lighting taken with superb camera techniques& sharp focus. Good luck in the contest.
Susan

 Comment Written 08-Oct-2024

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reply by the author on 08-Oct-2024

Thanks for the great review Susan, much appreciated :-)

Comment from Ray Gordon
Mark, you were on the spot for this capture, thank you for sharing. I like the colors you have caught with this sun down photo, the purples are so remarkable. One word for this one is Wow. Ray

 Comment Written 07-Oct-2024

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reply by the author on 08-Oct-2024

Thanks Ray for the great review and high rating, much appreciated :-)

reply by Ray Gordon on 08-Oct-2024

You are very welcome, Mark. Very unique. Ray

Comment from bpellephoto
Hi Mark.. Can't say I have ever seen the like of a sunset in Lavender, fascinating.

Initial impact: Since this the only Lavender sunset I have ever seen, I would have to say there is a substantial amount of visual impact connected with this contest entry.
Creativity of presentation: The emphasis is all on the color of the sky, but the dark ominous shapes on the left is a bit of as distraction.
Color Harmony: Colors are bright and inter supportive of the scene.
Center of Interest: Of course, the lavender sky is the star but the reflection off the water is a scene stealer.
Technical Excellence: This particular phone has a better than average sensor. I can see very well-defined and sharp edge lines.
Technique: I have no issue with chosen technique.
Lighting: Lighting is diffused and even. No blown out areas and no over saturation - easy to view.
Story Telling Ability: A colorful turn for an end of the day tale.
Recommendation(s): Overall, this is a fine entry for the contest and should do well. If possible, in the future I would consider a low-level strobe flash with a diffuser. That will put just enough light to see more detail on the left.

Good Luck in the contest... Bob

 Comment Written 07-Oct-2024

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reply by the author on 08-Oct-2024

Thanks Bob for the great review and helpful suggestions, well worth consideration, much appreciated:-)

Comment from JirinaInspire
Spectacular photography of the natural scenery that is unique and nicely presented.
The deep purple colors with the dark silhouettes of the trees are a great contrast with the little clear white sky left on the horizon.
Nice work Mark!

 Comment Written 07-Oct-2024

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reply by the author on 08-Oct-2024

Thanks Jirina for the great review and high rating, much appreciated :-)

Comment from seshadri_sreenivasan
It's quite a different take on the coloursâ€"out-of-the-box! You framed it well, and the light, shadows, colours, and composition worked well. Good luck!

 Comment Written 07-Oct-2024

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reply by the author on 08-Oct-2024

Thanks Seshadri for the good review, much appreciated :-)

Comment from suffolkbrian
Not sure about the alien looks more like a skull,that aside as a sunset the color is quite strange but has a quality of a semi silhouette in this and the tree/bush on the left do add something to this as it leads you onto the scene [which is good]...Brian

 Comment Written 07-Oct-2024

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reply by the author on 07-Oct-2024

Thanks Brian, appreciate the feedback:-)

reply by suffolkbrian on 07-Oct-2024

you are welcome

Comment from orchidrn
This is a beautiful entry into the contest. The magenta colors in the sky and reflected in the water are very unusual but lovely and mystical in nature. Good luck in the contest.

 Comment Written 06-Oct-2024

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reply by the author on 07-Oct-2024

Thanks Michele for the great review and rating, much appreciated :-)

Comment from soulfeeder
I love this unique color of the sky that looks like a shade of magenta. The silhouettes of the trees are pretty dramatic and added depth in this scene. Clarity of ripple and vivid colors of water reflections. Mark, this scene is more than amazing and you have composed and captured this well.

 Comment Written 06-Oct-2024

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reply by the author on 07-Oct-2024

Thanks Nieves for the great review, much appreciated :-)

Comment from alaskapat
This has such a surreal look because of the grape colored sky and its reflection on the water.
I love the trees and the way they stand silhouetted against this sunset .
Well captured with good focus, this image is sharp and clear and you have made good use of the light.
Colors and tones appear to be fantastic , I see the alien in the sky up there on the right!
Well composed and presented!

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 Comment Written 06-Oct-2024

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reply by the author on 07-Oct-2024

Thanks for the great review Pat, much appreciated :-)

Comment from nikman
A good-looking image presented here into the competition! Your fine and classical composition gives us an enjoyable view of that amazing dusk developing there. Exposure and sharpness are fine. Well done and good luck!

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 Comment Written 06-Oct-2024

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reply by the author on 07-Oct-2024

Thanks for the great review, much appreciated :-)