Southeastern Sky at Sunset

Posted by Lee (Fort Frances Ontario, Canada) on 4 April 2009 in Landscape & Rural and Portfolio.

How often do we see, or look at a sunset and marvel at it's splendor. We are always amazed at the colour created by the moisture and light. On this particular night the sunset was just magnificent. It was truly awe-inspiring.
After taking many shots of the water, silhouetted shoreline, colour and the sun and sunset I decided to turn and look the other way. This is something I do occassionally. This is the colour in the sky behind me. This is what the sun light was creating. The magenta colours in the sky and clouds were just unbelievable. The moon was full and perfectly positioned. I could not resist.

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mats from Houston, United States

A very nice 180 turn. Sunsets always fascinates me....the colors it brings to its surroundings. The moon is an added plus. Another superb capture Lee.

4 Apr 2009 6:20am

@mats: Thank you for your support Mats.

Beat from Switzerland

absolutley stunning image. great !

4 Apr 2009 6:21am

@Beat: Thank you

eva from Rouen, France

A dream !...

4 Apr 2009 6:43am

@eva: It very well could be a dream. Thank you

Ajay from Pune, India

Brilliant composition. Love how the sun is appear above the sky. Very rare to catch.

4 Apr 2009 8:41am

@Ajay: Thanks Ajay.

301 from tehran, Iran

nice

4 Apr 2009 10:52am

@301: Thank you

Lydie et Roland from BESANCON, France

Really fantatic !!! Colors, composition, You did live a nice moment !

4 Apr 2009 11:12am

@Lydie et Roland: Thank you. It's all about what we see, and how we see it.

Eleftheria from Athens, Greece

WOW!

4 Apr 2009 11:38am

@Eleftheria: Thank you.

Tony Duque from Raleigh, United States

That's an absolutely wonderful shot, Lee!... and certainly makes your point about remembering to observe all the splendor the sun's low-angle rays can produce. Thanks for sharing your terrific picture, and your wisdom, with us!!

4 Apr 2009 1:13pm

@Tony Duque: Thanks Tony. We take to many things for granted. It's amazing what can be found if we just look.

Eric Cousineau from Sherwood Park, Canada

Great shot Lee! Definitely a five out of five!!! ;-)

4 Apr 2009 1:14pm

@Eric Cousineau: Thank you Eric.

Elena Kotrotsou from Drossia, Greece

Lovely colors, great composition!

4 Apr 2009 1:37pm

@Elena Kotrotsou: It was the colour that appealed to me. It was not what one would usually expect to see. Thank you for the compliment.

zOOm from Paris, France

That's a remarkable picture Lee ! Orange clouds and a beautiful shining moon up in the sky ! You were right not to resist !

4 Apr 2009 1:53pm

@zOOm: Thank you.

Mary from PA, United States

A heavenly sky!! Stunning colors and wonderful perspective...Thanks for sharing it with us!!

4 Apr 2009 2:04pm

@Mary: Thank you Mary.

john4jack from Corvallis, Oregon, United States

The moon and the light on top of the cloud; incredible, Lee!

4 Apr 2009 2:41pm

@john4jack: Thank you. It was truly spectacular.

Arianne`s FotoPassie from Rijnsburg, Netherlands

Great shot!

4 Apr 2009 3:05pm

@Arianne`s FotoPassie: Thank you very much.

"Marie" :-) from perth, Australia

You are right, sunsets are amazing, and your colours in the sky here are tremendous.

4 Apr 2009 4:57pm

@"Marie" :-): Sunrises and sunsets are my most favourite time of the day. The colours and the light available are just beautiful.

lydia from Paris, France

Original sunset Lee , beautiful picture !

4 Apr 2009 5:05pm

@lydia: Thank you

Hema Iyer from Bangalore, India

Brilliant shot. Fantastic colours and beautiful moon.

4 Apr 2009 5:08pm

@Hema Iyer: Thanks Hema. Have a great weekend.

Vinman from Clacton-on-Sea, United Kingdom

Who could resist! It's nice to see a sunset from a different perspective.

4 Apr 2009 5:25pm

@Vinman: Thank you, enjoy your weekend.

Sarah from Suisse, Switzerland

A spectacular photo.

4 Apr 2009 6:00pm

@Sarah: Thank you Sarah

Veronique from Sarrouilles, France

so nice pinky clouds...yes great picture

4 Apr 2009 6:40pm

@Veronique: Thank you.

Vachel from Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia

splendid shot!! nice composition and beautiful colour that makes the image stunning

4 Apr 2009 9:39pm

@Vachel: Thank you very much.

The Big Guy from Regina, Canada

I can't say anymore than already has been said. Well done Lee.

5 Apr 2009 12:30am

@The Big Guy: Thank you for your support.

Viewfinder from Bradenton, FL, United States

Beautiful colors; that cloud is truly aglow with the sunset it's reflecting.

5 Apr 2009 2:00am

@Viewfinder: It really was inspiring and magical. Thank you.

jamesy from christchurch, New Zealand

so stunning

5 Apr 2009 4:09am

@jamesy: Thanks Debbie.

Hidalgo from Herunen, Finland

As You already know. Fantastic shot.

5 Apr 2009 7:10am

@Hidalgo: It never hurts to hear compliments, Thank you so much.

Didier DE ZAN from somewhere, France

Beautiful Photograph

5 Apr 2009 9:09am

@Didier DE ZAN: Thank you

Lesley from Lincoln, United States

Brilliant shot!!

5 Apr 2009 5:07pm

@Lesley: It was definately appealing. Thank you

shallowregret from Kongsberg, Norway

perfect moment, you did the right thing.

5 Apr 2009 9:42pm

@shallowregret: Thank you.

NADINE DERUYCK from KLUISBERGEN, Belgium

Absolutely wonderful ....
perfect ....

7 Apr 2009 1:03pm

@NADINE DERUYCK: Thank you NAdine. Please visit again.

BID SiS and Brother inlaw from Petawawa, Canada

Hi Lee; A new meaning to CAT-TAILS !!

7 Apr 2009 6:16pm

BID SiS and Brother inlaw from Petawawa, Canada

Hi Lee; A beauty shot !

7 Apr 2009 6:23pm

@BID SiS and Brother inlaw: Thank you