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Champagne Dusk
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Champagne Dusk

by Karsten Wrobel

Gallery: Man & NaturePosted September 15, 201378 views2 comments
Thanks for your comments on my previous post.

This shows dusk over so-called Champagne Beach on the island of Santo in Vanuatu.

One story as to the origin of the name says American soldiers celebrated the end of WWII drinking the bubbly stuff here…
Today, about once a month a large cruise ship arrives to be received by villagers setting up dozens of stalls (which you can see in the photo) to sell to the passengers
The rest of the time, the place is deserted and one can have it almost to oneself

Comments

2 comments
Comment posted by Mark Seaver on September 18, 2013 at 9:44 AM
This has a wonderfully warm and gentle feeling. I like the long curve of the waterline and the lovely warm colors. That lone tall Palm tree is perfectly placed. I would like just a touch more brightness in the shadows, but I think that's a personal choice.
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Comment posted by Eva McDermott on September 19, 2013 at 9:55 AM
Gorgeous sky Karsten. Beautifully subtle light on color on the beach and water too.
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