Reviews from

The Stillness of the Evening

Sunset Ajijic, Mexico

27 total reviews 
Comment from Joanne Gill


This is an absolutely breathtaking view. Very beautiful photography. So peaceful and tranquil looking scene. Love how you captured such vivid colours.

 Comment Written 07-Sep-2020


reply by the author on 07-Sep-2020
    Thank you so very much Joanne for your wonderful review and More than Generous rating. I am so glad you like it ~ Steve
reply by Joanne Gill on 07-Sep-2020
    Your welcome 🙂
Comment from Lilibug6


WOW! This is beautiful! The colors are so vibrant! The focus is great! The silhouettes of the land and trees look great! I love the reflections on the water! Very nice work and a pleasure to view! Lori

 Comment Written 12-Aug-2020


reply by the author on 12-Aug-2020
    Thank you so much Lori for your grand review and comments ~ Steve
reply by Lilibug6 on 12-Aug-2020
    My pleasure! Lori
Comment from eileen0204


I see fire in the sky and sixes neath the trees ;)

Truly BFF, an image to beat all sunset images.

A masterpiece if you will. Gladly given one of my last 6's to one so beautiful.

Best of luck the contest my friend.

 Comment Written 12-Aug-2020


reply by the author on 12-Aug-2020
    Wow. Thank you so very much my BFF. I truly appreciate your review and over the top rating ~ BFF
Comment from Monica Morrell


Steve this is a beautiful image painted by Gods hand captured splendidly by you. Excellence of beauty. Well balanced and presented.
You always make me smile. I hope you and your family are well.

 Comment Written 12-Aug-2020


reply by the author on 12-Aug-2020
    Hi Monica,

    Thank you so much for your wonderful review and Very Generous rating. I love to see God's paintings and sometimes HE allows me to capture them to show others. We are Blessed.

    Everyone is doing well here so far. Trying to be prudent during these times. Thank you again Monica ~ Steve
Comment from Zilyram


Stunning Steve - the skyline and water appear to be on fire with the clouds creating the smoke. Wonderful composition with the silhouetted land and trees on right. Excellent entry.

 Comment Written 11-Aug-2020


reply by the author on 12-Aug-2020
    Thank you so much Mary for your wonderful review and Very Generous rating. Very encouraging and much appreciated ~ Steve
Comment from michiganmike


A beautiful composition with fantastic light in the sky. The colors are outstanding and they reflect well on the water. Best of luck in the contest.

 Comment Written 11-Aug-2020


reply by the author on 11-Aug-2020
    Thanks a lot Mike
Comment from cleo85


I think the he painted one of his master pieces and allowed you to photograph it. You did the master justice. Your mixed media is perfect. The colors are striking. That the colors run in the same diagonal direction as the silhouetted landscape sat the right is breathtaking. The photo is excellent focused and adequately treated with mixed media. The reflections are superb. The masterpiece is expertly composed and framed.

 Comment Written 11-Aug-2020


reply by the author on 11-Aug-2020
    Thank you so much Cleo for your wonderful review and Very generous rating.
reply by cleo85 on 11-Aug-2020
    You're more than welcome!!! :o) :o) :o)
Comment from ArtistCarl


I just love this stuff. Good composition with that single strip of dark on the left and the dark land mass on the right. It really grounds this beautiful scene. This photograph reveals just how much of a naturally abstract world we really live in when we can see it instead of just looking at it. Reasons for my five star vote.

 Comment Written 11-Aug-2020


reply by the author on 11-Aug-2020
    Thank you for your review and commentary. You know Carl people ask me how I get the shots that I do. I tell them, just as you have mentioned, I get out of my head and into my senses. It is when I stop "looking" that I see. I zone out of my mind and become one with the "what is". It is then that I "see what is staring me in the face". Then I simply push the cell phone button when I am told to do so. That is why I can never take credit for any of my photos. I am simply the "pusher of thee button". Thank you again Carl for your insightful review ~ Steve
reply by ArtistCarl on 12-Aug-2020
    You are welcome. Glad you can see, it really shows. I call it the 'conversation' with the painting. At that point it time the only thing that exists is the painting telling me what it wants to become.
reply by the author on 12-Aug-2020
    Exactly what I feel in After Photo work.
reply by ArtistCarl on 12-Aug-2020
Comment from Malmax


...And He paints....and creates... He gives it a warm glow and warm feeling with
His excellent progression of color in the sky..where there is light...and His beautiful reflection in the water...where it is deep. Yet he appears to encase both land and sea with a halo light
showing the beauty in each.
He is brilliant, he even gives the sky and water a gray appearance. Knowing that nothing is black and white...
He shows us shades of grey..
which I think are beautiful.
They balance the overall image..and ultimately He creates a masterpiece. I think
your work FS shows this with a perfect balance, focal point,
and beautiful warm color.
I can see how you love the sunsets in Mexico... They are
phenomenal. Outstanding
artistic work. You set the bar!
All the best in the competition...VO

 Comment Written 11-Aug-2020


reply by the author on 11-Aug-2020
    OH My VO. What a wonderfully poetic and artistic review you have gifted me with. The only thing I can say is that you spiritual review is much better than the image. You truly enlighten me VO. Thank you, thank you ~ FS
reply by Malmax on 11-Aug-2020
    Every word of my review just came to me like I was in a zone. I'm not even sure where it came from...but it wasn't to enlighten you..it was to show you
    how you inspire me. VO
reply by the author on 11-Aug-2020
    Sounds like my poetry. Who knows where it comes from? We Inspire Each Other VO ~ FS
Comment from pixs


Wow .....this is a moment to remember it looks like a painting you would want to paint the water refection is a beautiful touch and makes the lighting and shadows dance......it like you want to crack a beer open and enjoy the moment......good luck in the contest ....your entrĂ?e will be hard to beat

 Comment Written 10-Aug-2020


reply by the author on 10-Aug-2020
    Thanks a lot pixs. I really appreciate your review. Now I think I will go and crack a beer open and stare at this picture ; )