Photographer’s Note
No words, just a SUNSET in the Okavango Delta.
Please enjoy, as we did (WS2) three nights in a row.
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cunejo200
(7243) 2007-11-29 4:18
Hello Antonio,
Very lovely especially the subtle lighting and colors of sunset. The framing is exquisite with the dangling branches to the left adding depth. There is good exposure and sharpness. Best regards, Danilo
gpsony
(478) 2007-11-29 4:18
Hi Antonio,
Well seen and well shot. As you say, no words required. Nice colours and the way they come out of the horizon has been superbly shot. Nice use of the branches to "frame" the picture.
Overall, great atmosphere! Congrats!
Cheers,
Guru
jusninasirun
(10213) 2007-11-29 4:24
Superb view of the delta Antonio. Brilliant inclusion of the tree in the foreground and an island on the right. Excellent sunset compo.
Jusni
Dpbours
(220) 2007-11-29 4:59
Hi Antonio,
Ohw, seeing pictures like this one does make me homesick for Africa. In my mind it's even more red, but I've been in some dryer areas with lower humidity and more sand in the air. Nice one.
Greetings,
Dennis
thor68
(5537) 2007-11-29 5:04
just two words: absolutely beautiful! :-)
terrific view, well composed and with wonderful colors creating the special calm atmosphere. lovely job & best wishes, thor.
maltese
(21537) 2007-11-29 5:04
Hello Antonio
Un très beau dégradé de couleurs dans le ciel qui contrastent bien avec le vert de l'herbe.
Une très belle ambiance sur cette photo.
Amicalement
Hervé
pasternak
(13688) 2007-11-29 5:08
Very beautiful, Antonio, apart from the good light management I also like your composition with the tree occupying almost half of the frame and a diagonal as a border between the two parts. A romantic feel well conveyed, compliments.
Cheers
Alexander
grantlp
(2104) 2007-11-29 6:09
Hi Antonio,
Coming from South Africa, which as you know neighbours Botswana, I am familiar with the Okavango Delta, and this image provides an excellent example of the terrain...a very natural and unspoilt landscape in the heart of Africa. I'm glad you enjoyed your stay. Well captured.
Cheers Grant
cfreire
(11667) 2007-11-29 7:12
Olá, Antônio.
Concordo com sua introdução: sem palavras. Não é necessário dizer nada para esta beleza que se mostra para nós. Linda tomada, as cores estão espetaculares. Um abraço, Consuelo
lucasgalodoido
(16831) 2007-11-29 7:58
Olá Antônio!
Uma bela cena com certeza, não têm palavras que expliquem isso. As cores ficaram boas, mas achei a foto do WS mais interessante, era você do lado direito?
Parabéns e Abraço!
Valerka
(8159) 2007-11-29 9:31
Hi, Antonio,
They are like a mother's kiss to the child before going to bed.
Nice shot
TFS
Valerka:)
Photo65Net
(43096) 2007-11-29 10:37
Antonio,
Great colors, I like a lot the sky, so eyeacatcher.
Exposure and sharpness are spot on, beautiful job,
Regards,
JB.
asajernigan
(14304) 2007-11-29 10:53
Antonio,
What a great sunset! The colors are fantastic with nice lighting and detail. Your composition is fine placing the trees in the foreground and showing the sunset through them. The creek leads the eye through the shot and provides a nice reflection of the colored sky.
TFS,
Asa
anducina
(8137) 2007-11-29 11:19
Beautiful compo, I like the golden sky reflected in that distant river or small lake and the sun seen behind those trees silhouettes.
xuaxo
(5843) 2007-11-29 11:19
Olá António,
Gosto da gradação da cor do azul até ao laranja, com os ramos das árvores espraiando-se pelo céu.
O canto superior direito tem umas manchinhas meio esquisitas; nuvens ou efeito do processamento?
Um abraço,
F
xavshot
(63137) 2007-11-29 12:56
Bonsoir Antonio
je reprendrai juste la phrase de ta note "No words, just a SUNSET in the Okavango Delta." Bravo pour ces superbes couleurs. Beau travail.
Xavier
paura
(39376) 2007-11-29 13:07
António,
Magnífica fotografia aqui. Os tons, com linda variação, emoldurado pela bela árvore, enfim, uma excelente fotografia em todos os aspectos.
Abraço
Paulo
pboehringer
(770) 2007-11-29 13:10
Antonio,
no words just speechless awe for the beauty of our planet at the Okavango Delta. Where there any mosquitos or other insects to disturb the moment?
Regards, Peter
torre
(893) 2007-11-29 13:59
Olá Antonio. Boa combinação de côres. Esse é um lugar idílico.
Um abraço
Arlindo
leo61
(43816) 2007-11-29 14:30
Hi Antonio!
Nice sunsetcomposition with nice soft colors.I like the silhouettes of these trees and how the sky turns from blue into orange.
Regards,Leo
jackart
(5616) 2007-11-29 15:15
Hello Antonio!
I very like this way of thinkin' about a composition. Excellent light, interesting foreground in the corner and amazing landscape in the background. Nice reflections in the water, beautiful place, I can almost feel stings of mosquitos he he.
Regards
Jacek
trekks
(14334) 2007-11-29 16:22
Hi Antonio
Great shot of sunset, lovely color and light, good pov here. TFS
bill
gunbud
(28165) 2007-11-29 20:36
Hello Antonio,
Very screne landscape as the late day sun gently sets on the lush green delta. The late day blue compliments the gold of the sunset as the calm stream moves slowly toward the distant sea.
Regards, Tom
edytungkal
(4519) 2007-11-29 23:07
No words, like your note..
just say it a wonderful last rays
well done :-)
daniel
JPlumb
(3153) 2007-11-30 0:59
Awesome, I like the workshop too, you're looking very comfortable there. The colour in this is fantastic with great silhouetting from the trees up front. The thin sliver of water really stands out with the reflection of that sun. It's very warm looking, and beautiful.
Thanks, John
Clementi
(45285) 2007-11-30 2:09
ciao Antonio,
Very lovely lighting and colors of sunset.
Nice colours and the light of horizon has been superbly shot.
good job
Giorgio
belido
(16899) 2007-11-30 3:06
Olá Antonio,
e nem precisa de palavras, não é? O efeito degradê do céu está muito bonito. As silhuetas da árvore foi uma adição valiosa e a luminosidade sobre o mato também está na dosagem certa. Enfim, apenas precisamos apreciá-la. Parabéns!
Abraço,
Carlos
pablominto
(41398) 2007-11-30 3:24
Hello Antonio,
The evening atmosphere is fantastic!
The mood is skilfully conveyed in colours and shapes, so well done I'm able to imagine the sounds in the scene...
A great composition with the tree that filters the evening sky!
Greetings,
Pablo -
dareco
(17104) 2007-11-30 6:38
This picture has beautiful warm colors. Very cozy! A very pretty scene! TFS
Docarmo
(8856) 2007-11-30 19:58
Fantásticas, António!
Ambas as fotos estão lindas! Composição e cores de cair o queixo.
Aquela fogueira do WS está uma delícia, até esquentou o tempo aqui um pouco :-)
Parabéns!
MC
bostankorkulugu
(33984) 2007-11-30 23:39
beautiful sunset antonio... the dry branches of the tree look like a black lace on the sky, making this one so special... very nice...
all the best
korkut
riclopes
(33135) 2007-12-01 1:31
hahahah, não vale não ter nota, António!!!!! Estou a brincar, está bem bonita, mas o verdadeiro prazer está no WS, com vocês os dois a disfrutar o momento perante a paisagem africana :) Também me lembro de noites frescotas no Quénia, mas lá a média de altitude na savana de Maasai Mara é 2000m.
Bom fim de semana,
ricardo
josepmarin
(34131) 2007-12-01 5:20
Olá António,
bella imagen, muy bien captada en un buen encuadre, con el árbol en primer plano y un magnífico paisaje africano bajo la luz del atardecer y unos colores simplemente preciosos.
Me gusta esa luz y esos colores, dan una gran belleza a la composición.
Es una escena relajante y mágica, un momento inolvidable.
Un abrazo,
Josep
Vato_Law
(11696) 2007-12-01 9:42
Olá António,
Mais uma pequena maravilha da tua viagem pelas mágicas terras africanas.
Nem na mais tropical das ilhas o por do sol consegue ser tão especial.
Africa é mesmo um continente único e de uma beleza selvagem inigualável.
O ws com suas excelencias no bem bom é uma bela adição para quem não conseguisse perceber à primeira o que é assistir de cadeirão a um por do sol destes.
Um abraço.
Paulo
delkoo
(34810) 2007-12-01 12:27
hi antonio,
You have avoided falling into the "cliché", hiding the sun behind the branchs, Excellent composition and perfect moment to capture such place and such scene.
regards
didier
Didi
(36516) 2007-12-01 12:31
Olà Antonio
Of course it's difficult to found some words to describe this wonderfull sunset.
Well done for the good balance betwwen shy and foreground.
Good luck for your next pictures.
Cheers.
dvlazar
(6488) 2007-12-01 23:17
A lovely sunset - what i like most is the gradual shift through the colours from orange, yellow and blues.
Not too long to go until I get to experience something like this perhaps!
-David.
siolaw
(25834) 2007-12-01 23:43
Hi Antonio,
I like sunset and i like trees... so this is fine to me! Lovely colors and atmosphere and nice patterns created by the branches on that superb sky...
Cheers
Laurent
ChrisJ
(70443) 2007-12-02 0:40
Hi Antonio
A marvellous sunset, with attractive, warm colours, & good graphism & silhouettes. TFS!
Giorgio
(8776) 2007-12-02 0:59
- What wonderful sunset with amazing colors, one fugitive and rare moment, a few seconds earlier or later and the magic disappeared, well done!
Have a good sunday.
giorgio
Floydian
(30970) 2007-12-02 1:44
Hi Antonio,
Ah, seeing the ws i see you are a very romantic person ;-)
But glad you posted this one, the light here is wonderful, with superb detail in the foreground which is not easy to expose. that gradient in the sky is to good to be true. From deep blue to warm yellow...amazing.
Really good work here...
Regards, Henk
japiey
(9521) 2007-12-02 2:42
Hello Antonio,
Beautifull, yes, it really sooths your heart...
Good framing and fine tones...of the last rays..
Enjoy life..
Take care.
Namasthe :)
jean paul
Bluejeans
(33113) 2007-12-02 13:59
Oi Antonio ,
Suberbo este pôr do Sol Africano , muito bonitas as cores no horizonte , gostei da passagem de cores e das arvores aqui em primeiro plano , belo Ws , parabens!!!!!!
Um grande abraço
Gonçalo
TeresaT
(10733) 2007-12-02 15:00
Olá António,
Muito bonita esta composição com a árvore descentrada e os últimos raios de sol no horizonte.
Gosto especialmente do degradée de cores no céu.
E a luminosidade de final de tarde é fantástica.
Um abraço
Teresa
Scharan
(13955) 2007-12-02 19:59
Olá Antonio
Que cenário calmo e encantador deste fim de tarde. O céu tem uma magia nas cores que invade toda a paisagem. Bela composição, ótimo trabalho, parabéns!
GA
Vera
jmcl
(14149) 2007-12-04 20:47
Antonio,
I love the color .. the greens that you have not quite let go to shadow ... combined with the oranges really communicate a feeling of heat .. I love the thick use of the foreground branches .. it really grounds that vast empty place and adds depth .. vast and empty infinity .. my kind of thing. Very nice.
take care,
John
MLINES
(10984) 2007-12-05 5:28
Hi Antonio. Your photos of Africa are most welcome as away from the usual tourist areas. Good colours andambiance in this composition. TFS. Murray.
branley
(3681) 2007-12-05 9:14
Hi Antonio,
I've never been to Africa but I would travel a long way to see a sunset like this one. The colours are soft and warm, the light is perfect and the pov is spot on. It's a very fine, romantic capture and well seen.
Regards
Stephen
rigoletto
(26846) 2007-12-06 7:48
African sunset, a dream for me...
This photo goes very well along with your WS, Mr. Ribeiro. Here, we can enjoy the mildest tones of light leaning on the vast greenery, and as if we were also together with you around that bonfire. Thank you for sharing both of those beautiful photos.
Cheers,
Deniz
Norte
(531) 2007-12-07 20:31
Hi!
Lovely evening mood there, warm saturated colors and a nice composition!
Its a warming picture in our cold and dark winter.
Not much more to say about a good shot like this!
TFS
Regards, Jon.
skerdreux
(2746) 2007-12-10 2:03
A wonderfull picture ! I have a fried who came from Botswana but I have never seen any picture from there. it look so beautiful.
TFS
have a nice day
sylvain.
Angshu
(34141) 2007-12-11 19:49
Hello Antonio
A sublime scene. Framing is excellent with the tree and the mesh like branches. Love the gradation in the sky from orange to blue. You've even got fine details in the FG, something not very easy in the low light. The water body in the middle reflecting the sunset colours looks awesome. Enjoyed your romantic mood in the WS. Excellent shot!
Regards
Angshu
chrisnet
(20376) 2007-12-14 12:44
Hello Antonio,
Nice atmosphere of sunset and good framing with the branchs, a very romantic view.
Regards
German74
(771) 2008-01-18 8:32
Hola Antonio,la verdad que es un hermoso atardecer, la imagen habla por si misma, y sobran las palabras, me parece que es una buena composición y muestras agradables tonos...
Abrazos...
foozi
(4735) 2008-10-15 6:44
Hello Antonio,
thanks for responding to my post. Youre right there but I dont mind 'cos it is expected : )
Im learning a lot and have been trying to minimize all those unskilled production. Please do comment, it is an honour of me to hear from you as I really like your shot and compositions.
This shot is very neat and smooth.
Splendid colour anf great play of light.
Regards,
Foozi
Photo Information
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Copyright: Antonio Ribeiro (ribeiroantonio)
(21975) - Genre: Places
- Medium: Color
- Date Taken: 2007-09-03
- Categories: Nature, Decisive Moment
- Camera: Canon EOS30D, Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS-USM
- Exposure: f/6.3, 1/125 seconds
- Photo Version: Original Version, Workshop
- Travelogue: Southern Africa
- Date Submitted: 2007-11-29 4:14








