Aeolian Dawn Photo

Photographer’s Note

Dawn in the Aeolian Islands: left Stromboli, right Panarea, viewed from Salina.
Panorama made from 3 individual slides scanned with Nikon Coolscan 5000 and stitched using Panorama Factory.
Taken at dawn at around 5.30 am. I got up three days in a row to get just the right light and position of the sun. Fortunately I didn't have far to go as this was the view from the terrace of the house where I was staying!

thor68, alainh, IgorDeleze, Philippe, Dyerco, wishlist, abulafia has marked this note useful

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aadilj (17950) 2007-12-05 0:39

A remarkably well balanced and pleasing composition with lovely hues and textures. The perspective and pov are superb. the contrasts are well utilised and there's overall a superb level of composition.

qpochet (1378) 2007-12-05 0:44

Hi John,

Very nice sunrise picture. The soft colours are really nice and the composition is also very well balanced. I also like the panoramical frame. Good management of the stitching technique as well.
Nice job!
Quentin.

skellywag (887) 2007-12-05 0:56

Hi John, it must have been a stunning view, congratulations your eagerness to create a beautiful panoramic shot paid off! The soft colours and the sun peeking through are lovely. The PP work is excellent. Regards, Jean

grantlp (2104) 2007-12-05 0:57

Hi John,
I love the simplicity of the composition, which is full of amazing, soft colour tones, and the two islands provide good contrast to one another, and depth to the image. The panaramic format works perfectly. Very well done.
Cheers Grant

thor68 (5537) 2007-12-05 1:54

wow, what a marvellous view! :-) such an awesome calm mood, jeez, getting up early really pays off sometimes.*g*
the tender red and orange colors are wonderful and the composition with the islands placed on each side with the rising
sun on the right is perfect. superb job & best wishes, thor.

alainh (35363) 2007-12-05 11:31

hello John
nice, very nice that these twin islands !
a place i hope going a day ! nice coulours and the good format
have a good evening John
alain

IgorDeleze (9247) 2007-12-05 11:50

Hello John,
It's a fantastic picture!
The light is incredible and the fog makes the difference.
Great one.
Greetings.
Igor

Philippe (11773) 2007-12-05 13:25

Hi, John. The different light on Stromboli and Panarea gives a good sense of depth in your picture. The panoramic format is well chosen because it forces us to concentrate on the main subjects. The morning light is very well rendered.

sc07 (1288) 2007-12-06 20:29

Ciao!
Gran bel scatto...il paesaggio è veramente fantastico, la dolcezza dei colori pastelli mi piace moltissimo. E' quasi un sogno. Tutto sembra dipinto...
Seb

mdetay (4305) 2007-12-09 22:00

Hi John,
Great Pano.
Well done.
Cheers.
Mihel

Dyerco (9062) 2007-12-15 8:06

Great PP here to get this magnificent panoramic shot. Great colours and our eyes can bounce back and forth to each island. The horizontal presentation adds to a calm feeling. This deserves more than 20 points IMO. Well done.
Phil

silvio1 (104) 2008-01-12 12:53

Beautiful shot
good colors
love the panoramic view

wishlist (4133) 2008-01-25 15:46

Hi John,
this is truly amazing and i have to say thank you to remind me maybe the best holidays I've had. I've been to Salina a couple of times and I think it's one of the most charming place on earth. I always liked the feeling of the island, with its peace and silence and the chance to have breathtaking pov.
I like the colours in your shot, so warm and neautral..compo works very well with the 2 islands leading the eye towards the vastity of the horizon and the rising sun is just the icing on the cake..
Great shot indeed!
Thanks for sharing and have a nice we!
Ciao

Igor

abulafia (4802) 2008-04-18 1:22

This is beautiful John!
Well balanced with the 2 islands in each side. I like the soft colors!
Good stitching work as well.
Harry