Evening Comes

Posted by john4jack (Corvallis, Oregon, United States) on 1 May 2009 in Landscape & Rural and Portfolio.

This brings to a close this series. I have tons more from this excursion which I may or may not toss in from time to time.
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"One of the most difficult things to learn in painting is what to leave out. How to keep things simple enough. The same applies to photography. The value of composition cannot be overestimated: upon it depends the harmony and the sentiment."
Gertrude Kasebier

Magda from Vancouver, Canada

Wow! The golden tones are magnificent! Heaven on Earth! Absolutely breathtaking!

1 May 2009 5:11am

@Magda: It was indeed, Magda.

dj.tigersprout from New York City, USA, United States

heaven on earth is correct!!! what a dream -- i would never wake up!!! amazing!!!

1 May 2009 5:27am

Bill Jennings from Bay Area Northern Calif, United States

we will keep looking for more from this excursion. the light's color in this photo is so golden, the sky so rich. the texture so intense. well done!

1 May 2009 5:34am

@Bill Jennings: Thanks Bill; I figure that it is better to have people wanting more than to have them glad that it is finally over.

Toni from Eastern Washington, United States

So gorgeous - love the warm gold light. You caught it at the perfect time.

1 May 2009 6:03am

@Toni: You gotta be there.

Moridi from Tehran, Iran

Excellent.
Very good landscape shot.
Thank you.

1 May 2009 6:33am

Ajay from Pune, India

The formation of clouds in the sky are definitely adding wonder to the shot. No doubt that the tone of the beach and sea is just amazing.

1 May 2009 6:35am

@Ajay: Everything in the frame seems to me to contribute, Ajay.

chrissy from uk, United Kingdom

beautiful seascape

1 May 2009 7:02am

PATRICK from miramas, France

very nice landscape and beautiful light and color

1 May 2009 8:04am

P J W Miller from Chase Terrace, United Kingdom

A fantastic finale and parting image

1 May 2009 8:04am

Jean-François from Les Issambres, France

si beau .........................*********

1 May 2009 8:17am

Linerberry from Sumner, Christchurch, New Zealand

I love the colours in the clouds that reflect the golden water!!! Beautiful shot!!!

1 May 2009 8:23am

dkc from Xanthi, Greece

This excursion really paid you back. Such an amazing series conclusion with those splendid clouds. Seems to me more like a painting!

1 May 2009 8:46am

@dkc: Thank you. I certainly got way more than my money's worth.

Ana Lúcia from Leiria, Portugal

Beautiful scenery. Superb colors.

1 May 2009 9:08am

rem_la from Villiers, France

magnifique soleil !

1 May 2009 9:42am

Evelyne Dubos from Le Mans, France

Love the golden tones, the sky is just gorgeous !! Fantastic shot.

1 May 2009 10:13am

@Evelyne Dubos: Thanks, Evelyne.

borja from aiguafreda, Spain

fantastic golden and blue colors. Really nice.

1 May 2009 11:16am

Sarito from Basingstoke, United Kingdom

Fantastic shot.. all of your seascape shots are very beautiful!!

1 May 2009 11:53am

Mathilde Collot from Fontainebleau, France

And then came the night with its golden light! it's still a very beautiful image! Incredible light!

1 May 2009 12:02pm

@Mathilde Collot: It's all about the light, isn't it, Mathilde?

Silverado Photography from Clearlake, United States

Breathtaking!

1 May 2009 12:12pm

Lee from Fort Frances Ontario, Canada

It was a grand series Jack. Your quote for today by Gertrude Kasebier is so true. Less is more sometimes. Have a great weekend.

1 May 2009 12:13pm

@Lee: Thanks Lee; we are finishing up at noon (it's Sunday); it has been an outstanding workshop.

Betty from New Jersey, United States

The golden light is stunning! Excellent!

1 May 2009 12:17pm

"Marie" :-) from perth, Haiti

Tremendous Jack, the golden tones are just beautiful.

1 May 2009 12:20pm

Polydactyle from Montreal, Canada

Beautiful colors and tones. A paradise...;)

1 May 2009 12:58pm

@Polydactyle: A paradise; absolutely!

Judy from Brooksville, Florida, United States

Truly a GEM in every way, with absolutely gorgeous colors, Jack!

1 May 2009 1:39pm

@Judy: Thanks Judy.

marc battault from clermont ferrand, France

wonderful sky here !
friendly jack

1 May 2009 2:41pm

Peggy M. from somewhere in, France

Beetween dream and reality ! It's so wonderfull here !

1 May 2009 4:00pm

@Peggy M.: Isn't it wonderful when dream and reality come together?

Will from Gainesville, United States

wow...beautiful shot!

1 May 2009 4:09pm

Marie LC from Voiron, France

Magnifique lumière !

1 May 2009 4:35pm

adele27 from tonekabon, Iran

perfect

1 May 2009 5:41pm

Susan from Fort Lauderdale, FL, United States

A very nice ending to this series,....Colors here are exquisite!!! Great capture!

1 May 2009 7:49pm

@Susan: Thanks Susan.

jeff (aka dogilicious) from Millerstown, PA, United States

Spectacular shot!

1 May 2009 9:36pm

Sandrine from Cincinnati, United States

I love this one! The clouds are awesome!

1 May 2009 9:50pm

Momo from Montpellier, France

just magnificent Jack...the grand nature we are lucky to have...amazing grace...

1 May 2009 10:38pm

@Momo: "amazing grace" - I couldn't put it better, Morris.

marianne from Toulouse, from France, France

what a sky !! and lights !!! it's magnificent Jack !!!

1 May 2009 11:47pm

willow from Chelsea, United States

There is nothing more beautiful than evening light! So well captured here. I will miss this place but can't wait to see what is next...

2 May 2009 1:06am

ordinaryimages from Kentucky Bluegrass, United States

One step from paint! best...jerry

2 May 2009 3:12am

Eleftheria from Athens, Greece

wow!

2 May 2009 6:15am

Véro from France

belle atmosphère sur ces tons dorés.

2 May 2009 6:17am

DarkElf from Perth, Australia

absolutely magical photo! the various layers of clouds and the sea look like a beautiful painting! the colour tones are amazing as well!

2 May 2009 6:42am

@DarkElf: Thank you.

Anita from West Nottingham, United States

Ohhh! Gorgeous, soft, warm colors! Great image!

3 May 2009 10:54am

Steve from Camdenton, United States

A fantastic shot...filled with warm and cool tones, well done!

4 May 2009 4:42am

xavier cardell from menorca-barcelona, Spain

You surely found a nice spot , but out of all, this is the best pictures, due to the position of the sun, the light and tones achieved... and the power of the sky

4 May 2009 10:12am

@xavier cardell: I agree; that is why it is the last one (always save the best for last, right??).

amy from Nanaimo, BC, Canada

Stunning!! Bravo, Jack!!

5 May 2009 2:08am

jim from sebastopol, United States

WOW! this is an amazing photo! it is so clear and vibrant!!

6 May 2009 2:56am

bluechameleon from Vancouver, Canada

I can't get over the light you capture!
Simply incredible.

7 May 2009 3:06am

@bluechameleon: This was far and away my favorite shot of the trip.

Martine from Brest, France

Superbe, j'adore les couleurs !

9 May 2009 6:38am

Suzanne Labbé from Granby, Canada

Fantastic light and what a mood. I would love to be there - right now ;o) Gorgeous picture.

14 May 2009 10:22pm

Marie from FRESNES, France

très belles couleurs dans ce paysage.

26 Jul 2009 5:53pm

@Marie: Merci.

Nikon D700
1/160 second
F/6.3
ISO 200
55 mm (35mm equiv.)