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Sun Kissed Orange

Sun rising over gentle waves

18 total reviews 
Comment from eileen0204


I am a sucker for anything orange this time of year.

this piece really is eye catching with the bright oranges and yellows of the sunrise to the mellow muted blues and grays of the ocean.

Very peaceful.

 Comment Written 01-Nov-2017


reply by the author on 02-Nov-2017
    Thank you Eileen!
Comment from nikman


Looks like a great scene to have witnessed! Your nice and traditional composition gives us a very enjoyable look at your location. I do feel though that the horizon needs straightening. Exposure and sharpness are good. Well done and good luck!

 Comment Written 29-Oct-2017


reply by the author on 29-Oct-2017
    Thank you very much! I appreciate your comments. I thought the horizon looked a tad tilted too, but I measured it across the screen and it is level. I think the grouping of clouds makes it look heavier on the one side, maybe the background waves have something to do with it too - dunno, but I thought the same thing until I measured it. Again, thank you for the nice review :)
reply by nikman on 29-Oct-2017
    I am convinced now that it is indeed quite horizontal!
reply by the author on 29-Oct-2017
    Thanks! I wonder if it would be better if I did tilt it some, just to counter balance the illusion :) I think having it look straight might be more important than it actually being straight!
Comment from supergold


a great framing of this wonderful sunrise as indicated and not Sunset as a few comment; lol;
I like the colors and the dynamic of the shot with the moving waves in the fg;

 Comment Written 29-Oct-2017


reply by the author on 29-Oct-2017
    Thank you Fred for your nice comments and astute observations :)
Comment from Dick Lee Shia


Dichromatic presentation.
An interesting initial impact. Fiery skyline.
Subdued lighting.
Pin sharp focusing.
Aptly captured for the contest theme...

Excellent choice of subject.
Best of luck in the contest!

Thanks for sharing...

 Comment Written 29-Oct-2017


reply by the author on 29-Oct-2017
    Thank you very much!
Comment from Sean T Phelan


Hi Grace!
Wow! What a really 'Good Show' this picture is,my friend!
The dramatic coloration of the sky and the sea grabs a person's attention and draws them right into the scene!
Beautiful work! : D
~Sean

 Comment Written 28-Oct-2017


reply by the author on 28-Oct-2017
    Thank you Sean! The six star rating is super nice and I am really glad you like this one. Thank you for your nice comments too :)
reply by Sean T Phelan on 28-Oct-2017
    That really looks GREAT,Grace! : )
    You're very welcome,my friend!
Comment from MKFlood


Nice rich colorful capture. The clarity is great. The angle of the shot of this colorful sunset is awesome. The capture of the light is great. The image is balance and very eye appealing to the viewer. Great eye and awesome work overall (clapping)

 Comment Written 28-Oct-2017


reply by the author on 28-Oct-2017
    Thank you for your nice comments and the ovation :) I appreciate it!
Comment from avmurray


This is indeed a spectacular sunrise Grace, and I especially like how the first rays from the sun are reflected in the foreground waves. The colors in the sky are amazing and it almost looks like it was on fire.

I also like a lot the waves you have captured in the foreground and how sharp and well defined they are. The also add both interest and depth to the photo.

The format and the framing is perfect and with the waves in the foreground the rule of thirds is indeed working well. A truly lovely and well taken photo, and with a very good DOF.

 Comment Written 28-Oct-2017


reply by the author on 28-Oct-2017
    Thank you very much for your lovely comments :)
reply by avmurray on 29-Oct-2017
    You are more than welcome Grace.
Comment from Sange


Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious!

"When I admire the wonders of a sunset or the beauty of the moon, my soul expands in the worship of the creator. "~ Mahatma Gandhi

I love Special Majestic Moments like this one. A "Be Still and Know" moment where you can drown out all the noise and become one with God's creation.
Love the fire like sky color and the gorgeous blue of the water along with the movement.
You have sharp focus, Controlled white balance and Beautiful soft reflective glow on the water.
Nice work behind your lens Gracie Girl!
Bravo!
Good Luck :)

 Comment Written 28-Oct-2017


reply by the author on 28-Oct-2017
    Thank you Sange! That extra star is very nice and I really like and appreciate your comments. I feel like my soul expands when I view the sky and anything in nature. I am happy that you like this one :)
reply by Sange on 28-Oct-2017
    You ROCK G~Lu! Love my rocks!! :)
reply by the author on 28-Oct-2017
    I'm so glad you like them!! You rock too :)
    You should send me pictured of them, I'm hardly remembering what they all look like and I forgot to photograph them!
reply by Sange on 28-Oct-2017
    Ok.. but it will be done with my cell...no worries..I learned from the best! :)
    Tropical storm Philippe is kicking my butt now..
    Tornado touched down next town North of me..
    Heading for the closet now again!! :)
reply by the author on 28-Oct-2017
    I hope the closet has room to be comfortable!
Comment from iPhone7


Very nicely done Grace. I love those colors of the sunset. They are detailed and so well rendered. The waves have that bluish look that I really like and the subtle reflections of the sunlight on the water and white caps makes this a wonderful photo. Well done Grace ~ Steve

 Comment Written 28-Oct-2017


reply by the author on 28-Oct-2017
    Thank you very much Steve! I actually thought of you and your work as I was taking the shots and getting the deep rich orange colors :)
Comment from Stringbean


This is a stunning sunset scene. I like how the sun is hidden behind the clouds giving beautiful golden tones to the sky and the water. A gorgeous scene with a good composition and nice movement in your scene. A wonderful entry into the Sunset Contest and good luck. This is very nice work and thanks for sharing.

 Comment Written 28-Oct-2017


reply by the author on 28-Oct-2017
    Thank you Mary Lynn! I appreciate your nice comments and rating :)