Comment from Kaluphotography
Very nice photo
Your captured a good scene at the Right time.
It's the mystery of the heavens.
Very nice
Thanks for sharing Lou
Good luck in the contest

 Comment Written 06-May-2012

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reply by the author on 06-May-2012

Thank you Lou, I appreciate your review very much.

Comment from seshadri_sreenivasan
This really is a beautiful shot of the sea! The colours are awesome and the light adds mystery. Finely composed and timed this make interesting viewing! Good luck in the contest!

 Comment Written 06-May-2012

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reply by the author on 06-May-2012

Thank you very much, Your review and your kind wishes are highly appreciated.

Comment from annieb75
Usually, I don't appreciate too much saturation very much but this time the golden effect is worth while. Very good composition with the sun and its reflection on the right and the three thirds divisions.

 Comment Written 06-May-2012

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reply by the author on 06-May-2012

Thank you very much. I agree about saturation. I usually do not increase it in my photos; but this picture literally ask for.

Comment from EJEspo
Interesting sky. I like the shapes of the clouds, and the sun and it's reflection is well placed in the photo. Looks like a photo I could hang on my wall.

 Comment Written 06-May-2012

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reply by the author on 06-May-2012

Thank you, your review is very much appreciated.

Comment from Christine389
I think the photograph is stunning as it is, without the mixed media, which I think you were right to leave out. It's very dramatic and atmospheric. A really wonderful capture of light and that reflection is just gorgeous.

 Comment Written 06-May-2012

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reply by the author on 06-May-2012

Thank you very much. Your review is appreciated.

Comment from F11Shen
I am a fan of king arthur and castles etc. and you can see his sword coming out of the clouds with an explosion. Although I do lot of mixed media I think youre right to leave this untouched. Try playing by turning the lens slightly and moving up dwon side ways until the starburst changes shape. Awesome well done

 Comment Written 06-May-2012

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reply by the author on 06-May-2012

Thank you very much. I appreciate your advise. I that case there was no time> I got it only because I was shooting anyway It was over in seconds. Truth I have about 50 photos, this is the only with the rainbow rays. I didn't think that it was true anyway when I saw and took it. I was thinking My eyes were failing from the sustain sun glare, but keep shooting. I was astound that the pictures turned out at all.
Do you mean The sun halo with star bust? Why do you think I should change the shape? The shape is one of the things I found interesting because it reminds of a man bending down. That was what gave me the idea for the title, besides the clouds below reminding if the island.

Comment from outsideMAN
Beautiful seascape scene which is well composed, sharp and has good exposure. Your image has good interest in all sections and nice enjoyable colours. Very good photo, well done!

 Comment Written 06-May-2012

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reply by the author on 06-May-2012

Thank you very much, your review us appreciated.

Comment from jacquile
What a beautiful photograph with the sunrise and the clouds , can't quite see if the sunrise is over a castle or whether my imagination is kicking in. Great spectacular picture.

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 Comment Written 06-May-2012

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reply by the author on 06-May-2012

Thank you very much for your imaginative review. I am honored by your high rating and happy you like the picture. The sunrise is over the ocean. The clouds, reflection an some crepuscular rays are creating the illusion of a castle. That is why it reminds my of Avalon.

Comment from pattigirl
What an absolutely spectacular sight! The tendency is to just become speechless before this awesome moment of glorious light and shadow that you have so skillfully captured. A powerful presentation to be sure. Perfect contest entry, and I wish you well! Wonderful end to a good day!

 Comment Written 06-May-2012

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reply by the author on 06-May-2012

Thank you very much for your review your kind and your high rating. I am happy you like the picture.

Comment from LorrainePurviance
beautiful shot, it is mysterious and amazing I like the colors and the dramatic lighting makes one feel that they are seeing something quite special

 Comment Written 06-May-2012

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reply by the author on 06-May-2012

Thank you very much for your kind review, It was indeed an amazing to see that.