Playing with fire

Gallery: LandscapePosted August 26, 2011427 views20 comments

I almost missed this sunset because that day was an overcast one in Vila Nova de Milfontes (Alentejo, Portugal). As I went out just before sunset, I saw that opening near the horizon where the sun was setting, and I run to the seaside with my camera and stuff. Fortunately it was at low tide hour and I could take advantage of the incredible forms right under the water to compose this shot.

Canon 5D MkII · 17-40L · Singh Ray RGND filter for the sky.

This is my first photo in NPN and I'd really appreciate your comments and suggestions.
Thanks!

Comments

20 comments

Comment posted by Joseph Balcken on August 26, 2011 at 8:12 AM

Fantastic first post, Jose! The foreground and reflection add a lot of interest. Looking forward to more of your images. Welcome to NPN!

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Comment posted by Christian Klepp on August 26, 2011 at 8:16 AM

Gorgeous colors and composition!
I like the way you arranged the composition of the foreground texture.
It allows the eye to jump into the image by following the dry lines and finally rests in the beautiful red void!

Congrats,
Christian.

Registered on January 28, 2011, 8 Posts, 30 Comments

Comment posted by Aaron Feinberg on August 26, 2011 at 8:46 AM

Impressive display of color and awesome fg. Way to get after it! Welcome to the party :)

aF

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Comment posted by Harry Lichtman on August 26, 2011 at 10:10 AM

Sweet shot - reminds me of the images I have seen of the Death Valley salt flats with the patterns you have here. That must be the surf I see in the far left horizon. Looks great as is, no suggestion from me- just enjoying the brilliant lighting. Welcome!

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Comment posted by Hussain Nalwala on August 26, 2011 at 10:20 AM

Jose it is a superb shot..... Love it.
Hussain

Registered on April 18, 2011, 298 Posts, 339 Comments

Comment posted by Koveh Tavakkol on August 26, 2011 at 11:20 AM

Excellent shot Jose. I really like the patterns in the foreground leading your eyes back, and the light is fantastic. My only suggestion would be to see if you can get a bit more detail out of the shadows in the image. Overall a great photo. Welcome to NPN.

Registered on September 1, 2009, 41 Posts, 608 Comments

Comment posted by Phillip Noll on August 26, 2011 at 11:38 AM

Bienvenido a NPN! Great first post! Incredible light and very cool patterns in the foreground. Looking forward to seeing more of your work and your part of the world!

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Comment posted by dean hebert on August 26, 2011 at 2:54 PM

Great post, love the lines and colour. Welcome!

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Comment posted by Lon Overacker on August 26, 2011 at 3:00 PM

Jose,

Welcome to NPN and the Landscape Gallery! What a beautiful first post - a fabulous coastal sunset. Great job with the foreground and proportion of sky. No nits or suggestions.

We look forward to your images and thank you for your participation and comments already!

Lon

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Comment posted by Bill Chambers on August 26, 2011 at 3:17 PM

Welcome to NPN Jose, and wonderful first post. The reflected color is just grand, and the composition is very nice as well. Looking forward to many future posts.

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Comment posted by Nancy Lea Sandy on August 26, 2011 at 3:34 PM

I'll just add my welcome and my kudos. Great first post

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Comment posted by Tony Kuyper on August 26, 2011 at 3:54 PM

Those shapes and reflections really make a nice image, Jose. Impressive first post.

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Comment posted by Mark Seaver on August 26, 2011 at 6:46 PM

Those forms are great as is the deep red. Terrific first post! Welcome.

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Comment posted by Vance Gese on August 26, 2011 at 8:05 PM

The patterns and color are astounding. A gorgeous image without a doubt. Welcome to NPN and hope to see more of your work.

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Comment posted by Scott Smorra on August 26, 2011 at 9:56 PM

Amazing light and colors. Glad you didn't miss this one.

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Comment posted by Joseph Campisi on August 26, 2011 at 10:52 PM

Great first post Jose. Love the shapes, and those reds are intense! Welcome!

Registered on November 24, 2008, 304 Posts, 3211 Comments

Comment posted by Jose Viegas on August 27, 2011 at 3:08 AM

Thank you all for your kind comments and welcome!

Registered on August 26, 2011, 3 Posts, 66 Comments

Comment posted by Nick Bristol on August 27, 2011 at 7:31 PM

Beautiful image Jose! Wonderful comp and fantastic color. Welcome to NPN with an excellent first post.

Nick Bristol
Lone Rock, WI

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Comment posted by Kah Kit Yoong on August 28, 2011 at 9:10 PM

Cool patterns and what a intense sky.

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Comment posted by David Edwards on August 29, 2011 at 1:55 AM

Love the burning sky, Jose. The silhouetted patterns really make this one interesting.

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