Gallery: LandscapePosted December 25, 20111,398 views34 comments
Emptiness at sunset on one of the most spectacular beaches in the world.
The Seychelles Islands off the East coast of Africa.
Merry Christmas everyone!
-Mike
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34 comments
Comment posted by Eva McDermott on December 26, 2011 at 12:04 AM
Seems like an amazing beach Mike with those rock formations. Love the colors in the sky and those reflected in the water especially the hint of emerald green in the foreground.
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Comment posted by Hillary Younger on December 26, 2011 at 12:12 AM
From those sensual rock forms and textures, to the meltingly soft light and color, and beautiful comp leading out...this is achingly good.
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Comment posted by Verdon on December 26, 2011 at 12:28 AM
woooooooow again and again I've got amazed by nature, what a great shot
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Comment posted by Rick Lundh on December 26, 2011 at 2:36 AM
Really unique and surreal seascape here Mike! I'm lovin it!
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Comment posted by Ant on December 26, 2011 at 3:19 AM
Very interesting and dynamic... I like the way the black rock on the right blocks the view, I feel it adds a sense of tension to the whole composition... vaguely reminiscent of Magritte's atmosphere, also the color palette...
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Comment posted by Adrian Metzelaar on December 26, 2011 at 7:52 AM
Beautiful soft light and surreal subject. Great composition. Congrats
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Comment posted by Stan Rose on December 26, 2011 at 9:01 AM
Wow--what a beautiful spot! Love the framing here. Merry day after Christmas to you, Mike. Hope we can see lots of your photos in 2012!
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Comment posted by Nick Bristol on December 26, 2011 at 9:06 AM
This really does look like an amazing place. Beautiful light and colors! It is fun just to sit here and look at this picture. Have a great New Year Mike.
Nick Bristol
Lone Rock, WI
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Comment posted by Wick Smith on December 26, 2011 at 10:04 AM
A fabulous photo with great composition. Well done
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Comment posted by Nancy Lea Sandy on December 26, 2011 at 10:19 AM
Terrific light, wonderful framing with the rock formations and a fabulous play of shadows. Very beautiful
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Comment posted by Dan Baumbach on December 26, 2011 at 11:07 AM
Beautiful, Michael.
Merry Christmas.
- Dan
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Comment posted by Gary McGhee on December 26, 2011 at 11:27 AM
Really great shot Michael, the rock formations on the left look terrific. Love the sunset sky.
Gary.
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Comment posted by Jude Haase on December 26, 2011 at 12:28 PM
Beautiful colors in this one Michael!!
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Comment posted by Joseph Campisi on December 26, 2011 at 1:48 PM
Gorgeous light Mike, and what a unique and different location! Love to see more from here!
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Comment posted by Navin Sarma on December 26, 2011 at 1:50 PM
mike, i love the most unusual shape of the rock and the way the light hits it and showcases its texture. gorgeous tones as well. id love to one day visit that beach.
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Comment posted by Wayne Willison on December 26, 2011 at 3:49 PM
Mike, there's so much going on with the light and the relfected light on the sand, the very intriguing rock formations and palm trees, yet the image is completely simple in terms of line and form. Gorgeous.
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Comment posted by Peter Coskun on December 26, 2011 at 4:32 PM
I just love the dreaminess of this image. Could stare at it for hours as if I were on the beach itself. Simply stunning.
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Comment posted by Robert Dayton on December 26, 2011 at 4:34 PM
Breathtakingly beautiful, Michael! It looks otherworldly to me.
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Comment posted by Tony Kuyper on December 26, 2011 at 7:48 PM
Lovely, Michael. This "corridor" almost looks man-made but also with the twists and turn of a slot canyon. The light is really nicely done.
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Comment posted by Phil Pogledich on December 26, 2011 at 8:14 PM
Pretty unreal, but in a good way. Exceptional and memorable image. Everything works for me.
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Comment posted by Aaron Feinberg on December 27, 2011 at 6:38 AM
So freakin badass. Love this place. Welcome back and thanks!
aF
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Comment posted by Abdullaziz Bin Ali on December 27, 2011 at 2:37 PM
What an angel
Excellent
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Comment posted by Basil Greber on December 27, 2011 at 3:07 PM
A interesting rock formation, a real nice beach, a great sky, and all packed into an excellent composition. Well done.
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Comment posted by Bret Edge on December 27, 2011 at 3:38 PM
Absolutely stunning, Mike. What a strange and beautiful beach. Yet another place on my "must visit" list thanks to you!
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Comment posted by Kah Kit Yoong on December 28, 2011 at 1:01 AM
What an intriguing and interesting view point. I like the intimate feel to the foreground, so full of mystery and peering into the paradise-like scene beyond.
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Comment posted by Karthick Ramachand on December 28, 2011 at 7:08 AM
A beautiful image Mike! Love the interplay of colors here. The pink against the purple with the subtle tones of sand and brown structure. Gorgeous!
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Comment posted by Lon Overacker on December 28, 2011 at 1:25 PM
Michael,
Great to see another amazing image from you. The places you've been to....
This almost other-worldly - OR something you might see in a Disney theme park?
Lon
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Comment posted by Scott Smorra on December 28, 2011 at 4:18 PM
Wow Michael, this is incredible! I've never seen a beach like this one before. I really like the sky colors and the reflected light on the water. Very well done.
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Comment posted by Ryan Montgomery on December 29, 2011 at 10:56 AM
AWESOME!
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Comment posted by Abdulla Bin Touq on December 30, 2011 at 1:56 AM
Island beauty what an amazing capture. I thought first seeing this that the corridor is man made! Nature has it's own perfection.
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Comment posted by Lucy Aron on December 30, 2011 at 12:45 PM
Beautiful super-real quality gives it an otherworldly feel, like the entrance to another planet.
lucy
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Comment posted by Michael Anderson on December 30, 2011 at 2:09 PM
Thanks you guys! I really appreciate the feedback. Happy New Year everyone.
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Comment posted by Mark Metternich on December 31, 2011 at 6:33 PM
Even as a thumbnail I knew this was going to be unique and great. Larger it has not disappointed.
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Comment posted by John Williams on January 10, 2012 at 7:01 PM
Really, really, nice. (I know, profound comment.) The combination of form with that sky color makes me want to be there.
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34 commentsNick Bristol
Lone Rock, WI
Merry Christmas.
- Dan
Gary.
aF
Excellent
Great to see another amazing image from you. The places you've been to....
This almost other-worldly - OR something you might see in a Disney theme park?
Lon
lucy