Sac Valley Sundown

Gallery: LandscapePosted December 17, 201592 views8 comments

Took this last evening at the Sacramento NWR. Was mostly shooting birds, but lots of sundown/sunset images also available.
D800e, Tokina 16-28 @ 28, 1/80, F 20, ISO 800. Camera rested on window of vehicle. I really liked the quality of light in this one, and also liked the double sunstar. Would really appreciate any honest comments and criticism on this one. Thanks.

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8 comments

Comment posted by Preston Birdwell on December 18, 2015 at 10:45 AM

This is very peaceful--a fitting end to a nice CA day. I love the light and the naked trees, and the sky has nice color and detail.

--P

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Comment posted by gary phillips on December 18, 2015 at 1:24 PM

Beautiful scene, Jim. Love the light and reflection of the sun star. You handled the difficult light very nicely. Looks like a really nice evening indeed.

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Comment posted by Roberto Facchini on December 18, 2015 at 3:28 PM

Good scene, well composed, beautiful light. I really like the sky, would be attractive to have more in the photo. But the picture is already so attractive!

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Comment posted by Patrick O'Healy on December 18, 2015 at 3:31 PM

Jim,
I imagine you are very pleased with this photo. It reminds me of one of the ponds at Bosque. There is a lot to like in this photo, the wonderful golden color, the denuded branches of the trees, the sun peeking through and the dappled clouds. It is a restful photo that at the same time caused me to travel through it lest I miss something. cool

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Comment posted by Lon Overacker on December 18, 2015 at 3:43 PM

Jim,

Darn it, I've got nothing to suggest here - no crop, adjustments, etc. This is quite beautiful! I love the warmth, the dual-sunstar is wonderful as is the clouds, the tree, the reflection.... wonderful! I like that you included enough of the foreground cattails/thistle? that frames the pond.

well done!

Lon

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Comment posted by scott lanz on December 18, 2015 at 6:07 PM

Excellent capture of a beautiful sunset, Jim. devil

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Comment posted by Daniel Rappaport on December 18, 2015 at 8:32 PM

Really nice composition. The stark trees grab my attention, then lots to wander to from there.

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Comment posted by Ed Lowe on December 18, 2015 at 10:07 PM

I am really enjoying the light in this scene; especially that on the FG grasses. I allso love that double sunstar along with those clouds. This is a quiet relaxing scene to end the day. Great work, Jim.

Ed

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