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Sunset at Cheam Wetlands.
I have posted a workshop with a different perspective.

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crhieatt (5143) 2005-10-09 3:56

Hello Julius, A nice shot of the receding light; particularly in the way the light "hangs" in the valley beyond the light. Perhaps, just perhaps, overall the is a little too much darkenss and not quite enough light to really set the image off. I am wondering if a slight increase in brightness and a narrow crop might lift it a little. (Might try a workshop).
Lovely image all the same.
With regards.
Colin

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danielswalsh (13297) 2005-10-09 4:00

Hi Julius;

I like how you captured the highlighted cloud along with it's reflection in the water, and the addition of the ducks on the log is great.

Well done Julius!
- Dan

I hope you don't mind, I've posted a worshop with some minor adjustments.

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alainh (35347) 2005-10-09 4:12

Hello Julius.
great atmosphere.
splendid light and you capture these birds in the wood: great shot
regards
alain

Lisas_world (1180) 2005-10-09 7:29

Good morning, Julius,

I like how everything in this photo points to the light: the bank of trees on the right, the slope of the mountains, the cloud itself, the reflections.. even the birds. I think the lighting effect as you have it is perfect, with dark moving toward light. The dark areas are natural for the time of day you were shooting, and so I disagree with the others that they need to be brightened, clarified, etc. It is the darkening world that gives final glory to the sun. I prefer the original to your workshop version, as I think the composition and light are much better.

Regards,
Lisa

richtersl (3544) 2005-10-09 10:10

Very nice, Julius! This photo is most pleasing to look at. The longer I study it, the more amazing details I see: the subtle light on the trees, the ducks/geese on the log, the different hues of color on the cloud over the trees....etc., etc. Bravo!

PJE (19357) 2005-10-16 17:36

Well Julius it seems to me that its all about being prepared and having the right equipment and waiting for a great opportunity. Tha is a good definition of luch. And I do say you got lucky with this one! Good capture in every way!

Myriam_Nancy (26) 2005-11-16 1:11

Ouf! That is soooo beautiful! What a great talent you have and lucky you, you have the Rebel EOS from Canon... wow!