Comment from nonarom
Magic indeed this sunrise and reading your beautiful comments I feel some sort of hypnosis - everything stopped, you live the very esence of the moment; wonderful color, the black silhouettes - man and plant - add much to the mystery of the view.
Nona

 Comment Written 09-Oct-2009

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reply by the author on 11-Oct-2009

Thank you so much Nona, for your review and for understanding the mystery.

Comment from ftbtaxman
Very pretty shot of the sunrise. I love the way you have caught the people in silhouette. And the bright orange background. Well done. Thanks for sharing.

 Comment Written 09-Oct-2009

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reply by the author on 09-Oct-2009

Thank you for reviewing and your complimentary comments.

Comment from GaliaG
yes, this is the kind of places we often look for to relax after a busy day

thanks for sharing and good luck with the contest

# Initial impact 5
# Creativity of presentation 5
# Color Harmony 5
# Center of Interest 5
# Technical Excellence 5
# Technique 5
# Story Telling Ability 5
# Lighting 5

 Comment Written 09-Oct-2009

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reply by the author on 09-Oct-2009

Thank you Galia, I highly appreciate your complimentary review.

Comment from Richard Swarbrick
A truly lovely story line. Very enjoyable scene to view. terrific colors and wonderful warm setting. I would crop a little off the end just to focus the viewers on the wonders of nature.

 Comment Written 09-Oct-2009

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reply by the author on 09-Oct-2009

Thank you so much for your complimentary review. I had considered cropping left but The picture doesn't look so good as on would think loosing the clouds in the way of cropping.

Comment from Photopeb
Initial impact 5
creativity of presentation 5
color harmony 5
center of interest 5
technical excellence 5
technique 5
story telling ability 5
lighting 5

This is a very lovely silhouette composition Cleo! Love the stunning tones and colors....
Excellent visual impact and good story telling ability. Good use of camera controls.....
Wonderful view. Thanks for sharing

Congrats!

 Comment Written 09-Oct-2009

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reply by the author on 09-Oct-2009

Thank you so much Paul, Isn't that color stunning. I'm still in awe after 14 years living in this area. I guess that the orange the tropics are associated with and famous for.

reply by Photopeb on 09-Oct-2009

Yes Cleo very stunning indeed and such a pleasure to view!!!

reply by the author on 13-Oct-2009

Thanks again :-)

Comment from STEFFI
This is an awesome shot, Cleo! Great initial impact, fabulous colours. The composition is incredible - the person in the photo looks like he is meditating and saying good night to a beautiful day.
Aren't we all grateful for such beautiful days with such beautiful sunsets?!!
STEFFI

 Comment Written 09-Oct-2009

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reply by the author on 09-Oct-2009

Thank you so much Steffi. Yes we are grateful for these wonders of nature and you re right about the man but the meditation os at sunrise but the time of day doesn't matter I think.

Comment from mick 777
What makes this special is the silhouettes-without which it would just be another sunrise/sunset.But the composition makes for a far better story here and adds significantly to the overall quality of shot.Thank you,mick

 Comment Written 09-Oct-2009

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reply by the author on 09-Oct-2009

Thank you so much, especially for understanding my photo. I could have called it meditation at sunrise.

Comment from howdy5
That is the best time of day. All is quite as if nature says to take a break and observe what is really around us. You captured this moment with majestic colors and silhouetted foreground. Thank you for sharing.

 Comment Written 09-Oct-2009

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reply by the author on 09-Oct-2009

Thank you so much, especially for understanding my picture.

Comment from vipshehan-Nikon
Nice work here and I like the shadow play and the color tones.

The composition is good and I like the fact that the person in the capture is not too centered.

Good overall composition and thanks for sharing.

 Comment Written 09-Oct-2009

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reply by the author on 09-Oct-2009

Thank you very much for your complimentary review.

Comment from Snapdecisions
No problems rating this , a very eye catching shot , that is technically sound on all counts , An excellent overall composition , Very Well Taken , And thank you for sharing Cleo , Trev

 Comment Written 09-Oct-2009

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reply by the author on 09-Oct-2009

Thank you Trev, as always I appreciate your review very much.