Sunrise Silhouette Photo

Photographer’s Note

I was taking some photographs of the sunrise at Tynemouth and two men were also watching it. I thought a silhouette may be worth trying - let me know what you think. There is some burnout of the sun and I have cropped the photo slightly

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tyro (2664) 2007-10-08 15:17

Hello, Brian.

I rather like this shot. The colours and reflections are superbly good and I love those streaks across the sky.

I think the inclusion of those two figures helps a lot - without them, the foreground would be very bare. The two lights on the ends of the sea-walls at either side also help to lead the eye into the focal point of the sunrise.

Very good!

Kind Regards,

John.

Alco (1484) 2007-10-08 20:49

Hello Brian,
Nice sunrise with beautiful colors.The silhouettes are a plus to your photo.
Alain

feather (49858) 2007-10-12 8:54

Good to see you posting again Brian! It's a wonderful sunset image you have here and the inclusion of the silhouettes works perfectly. I like the way you have used the twin piers to lead the eye to the sun. I certainly would not be troubled by the burn-out you mention; I defy anyone not to have it. The reflected light in the sea and the small clouds and jet trail(s) top off an excellent image.
Kath

Liekje (574) 2007-10-20 13:59

Sunrises are beautiful aren't they?

The silhouettes of the two men look nice, but that's also because of the silhouette of the lighthouse (?) a bit ahead in the distance. The men and lighthouse make just a good balance together.