Posted by Paul Duval on October 26, 2009 at 8:14 PM
Has mother nature ever played a little trick on you, did you ever think the show was over started to put your stuff away and then you had to redeploy to capture an unforgettable moment. Please share. This sunset taught me a lesson I'll always remember. The orange glow had faded, the sun was way down over the horizon and just as I was turning to leave in the little hole to the right of center on the horizon a glow appeared. It was just like someone had stepped on the brakes. A red tailight glow started in the opening and within minutes had spread across the entire sky, I was just able to keep enough of my wits to reset and shoot. Anyone else have a Mother's surprise?
Posted by Derek Sedillo on October 26, 2009 at 11:37 PM
Fabulous surprise Paul. What a beautiful sky!
Yeah, this has happened to me so many times now I kick myself for not hanging around and waiting for a second light show. I noticed it the most in the PNW at sunset over the ocean. And the afterglow I find more spectacular in terms of colors and light than at sunset. It just happened to my son and I on our hike. Here is the last shot of night just before leaving and it getting dark: http://landandseaphoto.smugmug.com/Landscapes/forum-2009/7491241_PmFzs#693994027_tiWD3-A-LB.
Derek
Posted by David Page on October 27, 2009 at 2:29 AM
Oh yes. I was attempting to capture the sunset near La Jolla Cove only to have thick clouds blocking most of the light as it set. In addition, my camera was acting up (the reality was I had it set on exposure bracketing mode and forgot). Couldn't figure out what was going on, so I packet up and headed to my truck. As I neared my truck I turned back and witnessed a similar light show you have so nicely captured. I sat and enjoyed. No photograph, but a lesson learned to not assume anything is over when it comes to Mother Nature. Also, I make sure I check my settings on my camera before I start shooting.
- DMP
Posted by Lon Overacker on October 27, 2009 at 2:49 AM
Paul,
Fantastic sunset. I don't capture too many surprises with the 4x5, but for sure I've seen my share of nature's surprises and wonderful moments. Looks like you certainly captured one here.
Lon
Posted by Robert Dayton on October 27, 2009 at 8:50 AM
Glorious, Paul! A sunset for the ages.
Posted by Harley Goldman on October 27, 2009 at 10:19 AM
Pretty darn nice, Paul. Others may disagree, but the dark landmass in the foreground doesn't work for me, as it tends to unbalance the image. You might try a pano crop to eliminate it. Otherwise it's a nice photo of a grand sunset.
-P
Posted by Eric Good on October 27, 2009 at 8:21 PM
Ha... more times than I care to admit. :)
What a sky! That sky alone is worth the price of admission. Very nice!
Posted by Paul Duval on October 27, 2009 at 10:14 PM
Preston,
This is the result of your suggestion, I know I didn't completely eliminate the Pt. Vincente silohuette, but you can see the West end of Catalina now. I believe this is a two image stich. Ok, version one or two?
Posted by Derek Sedillo on October 28, 2009 at 10:19 PM
Oh nice Paul,
I am liking version two much better compositionally.
While the first one is striking just for the mere color explosion in the sky, this one portraits a fuller, less cutoff view. The dark foreground land is also less predominant which I like. It adds an anchor to the comp without adding excessive negative space. I have a feeling this is one which really looks better in a larger version.
Derek
Posted by Steve Sieren on October 29, 2009 at 11:10 PM
I love those dramatic moments where you thought it was all gone and then it all comes back even better than before through a little tiny hole that is in the perfect spot.
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Yeah, this has happened to me so many times now I kick myself for not hanging around and waiting for a second light show. I noticed it the most in the PNW at sunset over the ocean. And the afterglow I find more spectacular in terms of colors and light than at sunset. It just happened to my son and I on our hike. Here is the last shot of night just before leaving and it getting dark: http://landandseaphoto.smugmug.com/Landscapes/forum-2009/7491241_PmFzs#693994027_tiWD3-A-LB.
Derek
- DMP
Fantastic sunset. I don't capture too many surprises with the 4x5, but for sure I've seen my share of nature's surprises and wonderful moments. Looks like you certainly captured one here.
Lon
-P
What a sky! That sky alone is worth the price of admission. Very nice!
This is the result of your suggestion, I know I didn't completely eliminate the Pt. Vincente silohuette, but you can see the West end of Catalina now. I believe this is a two image stich. Ok, version one or two?
I am liking version two much better compositionally.
While the first one is striking just for the mere color explosion in the sky, this one portraits a fuller, less cutoff view. The dark foreground land is also less predominant which I like. It adds an anchor to the comp without adding excessive negative space. I have a feeling this is one which really looks better in a larger version.
Derek