*Evidence*, a photo from Maryland, South

Photographer's Note

Hello all.

I awoke the morning that this photo was taken and decided to head down to the island to see what I could find. Many pictures I have posted of Solomons Island and I suspect I will post many more. Looking up at the sky this early day I could tell that I would see something quite nice if I was patient...of course I was not. I made my way downt route 4 past the empty parking lots and dark churches onto the lower end of the island. There I found...ladies powerwalking.

Yes...

I thought about taking pictures of them...they are a bit scary though; their slightly snarling faces turned to look down at me, "HHHIIIIII!!!!" came the unison high pitched bellow. Fear racked my body.

I walked on. I tried to guess where the sun would come over the horizon and picked a few bad places to start. As the light began to grow I ran from spot to spot as I realized that I would miss what was turning out to be the most...not dramatic enough? THE MOST beautiful sunrise I have ever seen. I do believe this sky justifies posting another shot showing the sun beginning to hide or crawling out of its slumber.

Hope you like,
Chris

Frame, shrink, sharpen...that's all...these were most definately the colors.

Shutter 1/2.5
f-11
55mm

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Aspirin (278) 2006-10-16 22:37

Amazing colors Christopher !
Clear, sharp and well balanced.

Very touching.

Cheers

robertosalguero (292) 2006-10-16 23:09

Very nice framing of this beautiful sunrise. The colors of the sky are rich and nicely saturated. Excellent perspective with the boats on the forground and the marina on the back. You live in a beautiful place Chris :-)

Roberto

Cormac (26565) 2006-10-16 23:13

Outstanding shot! The color of the sunrise is incredible and really grabs my attention. I also like the way you used the boats in the foreground to add some interest there, and the bit of tree in the upper left to break up the sky a bit. The overall effect is well balanced and beautiful.

PJE (20758) 2006-10-16 23:16

Well Chris I can just imagine you running from side to side to get the sweet spot for building a framework around this sunrise. I do believe you found it too. With the tree on the upper left and the balance of the frame on the right is a match to boot! I also love the wonderful pink highlight layers in the sky too. That is really eye catching. I am thinking of a position to the left from here so that distant building on the distand dock would not be covered from the foreground two boats. But then could you have kept the tree in the frame? I would have liked a multi layered perspective if possible. Finally if there is one thing I have to suggest is one final check on whether the water line is level. Ohhh ouch I am being too mean to you after you giving me 6 point tonight.. Argggghhh...I think I am being too picky alreay on your fine work....ggggrrreeaaattt work!!!!

tucancr (24) 2006-10-16 23:25

Hello Christopher,
I really admire people who can wake up early in the morning. Beautiful composition with the boats and the different tonalities of colours in the sky.
Regards,
Iris

Dragonheart (8434) 2006-10-17 1:23

Hello Chris,
Amazing sunrise shot, the colours are lovely. Good POV and composition. Sky is most remarkable here.
Very well done
Thanks for sharing
Best wishes
Vivek

goodwill (4274) 2006-10-17 2:44

WOOOOOOOOOw Chris,
From your notes first......
""As the light began to grow I ran from spot to spot as I realized that I would miss what was turning out to be the most...not dramatic enough?""
This is what is expected from you now. Run to your left or right, move 10steps back or sprint like a tiget 100metres ahead to get that POV. This is the Hallmark of a photpgrapher who loves his lens, who loves his job of shooting,and whose name is ....Christopher.
Yes, this is the litmus test of a great shooter. Never stick to one spot, get up early in the morning and the result is on TE now.
Do you know the softness of the morning and the freshness is oozing out from your shot?
Its peace everywhere and the colours are amazing.......and I have got a print of this shot too. though in B&W.
Frankly speaking I have now words today to express myself...amd just feel mine joys brother.
Very Well Done,
Rajeev

chc (1468) 2006-10-17 2:56

Salut Christopher,
Looking for light and a way to play with, is really a specific hunt for photographers. See the importance of the two sources of light in your photo (without the electric one, however not very present, the picture would have been completely different). You did a nice work here with this peaceful harbour early in the morning.
Ciao,
Christophe

pablominto (53746) 2006-10-17 3:01

Hello Christopher,
This is an awesome sunrise sky!
I love the details in the clouds as created by the warm lighting...
Well composed image, good balance between elements and with good lines..!
Greetings,
Pablo -

gypsygirl58 (1329) 2006-10-17 3:10

Hi Chris,
The colours are stunning!! Great composition with the boats in the foreground and the tree on the left. The reflections on the water are lovely too! TFS :-)
Cheers Tina

archayati (0) 2006-10-17 3:22

Hi Chris,
Superb sunrise shot.Amazing colours amd composition.Very well composed.Best regards.

hAyAti

tabora (0) 2006-10-17 3:23

Salut Christopher,
Les couleurs sont magnifiques,la composition est vraiment trиs jolie et la gestion de la lumiиre au top.
Amitiйs Joseph

tjanze (5674) 2006-10-17 3:47

Hi Christopher!
Fantastic composition.Colors of clouds are stunning.Good angle of view.
Maybe you can go 2 steps on right and take shot without tree? I think it will be better.Just personall opinion.
Regards!

lasscor (7640) 2006-10-17 7:25

Hi Christopher,
Wonderful colorful composition.
Great landscape, pink/blue sky, quiet atmosphere.
TFS,
Corinne

Scharan (14144) 2006-10-17 20:23

Excelente foto, lindas cores e composiзгo.
Parabйns Christopher, bom trbalho.
Grande abraзo e boas fotos!
Vera.

Click3 (1886) 2006-10-17 21:23

Hola Chris...certainly one of the most beautiful sunrises I have seen...what colours...love POV...and what detail...excelente !
Saludos,
Robert

Budapestman (82620) 2006-10-18 14:46

Hi Christopher!
What a fabled and picturesque mood! This is a fascinating and gorgeous natural impression! Stunning and very spectacular details. Its an excellent composition and expressive POV. Amazing and mysterious sky. This is an exciting and very particular shot! Super!
Thank you, nice days
George

parbo (11092) 2006-10-18 20:43

Hello Christopher,

Extraordinary dawn frame full with pinky colors. What about your wonderful story? Hey my friend how you are finding this lovely places? I like your scene a lot. Buildings after the boats and reflection sunder of its great. Beautiful composition. Congratulations.

Best Regards,

Parbo

Angshu (56760) 2006-10-18 23:35

Hi Chris
An interesting multi faceted compo...yes the colours are spectacular, Love the wonderful pinkish layers in the sky, the clouds..they’re very eye catching. But just thinking aloud...the building with soft yellow lights spot on the centre..could you have kept it to one side rather than behind the boats? A change of perspective I mean...only you can tell whether it was possible!. Even now I love this…..infact this's a great work!..just also wondering whether after the initial bout of fear whether you joined the Power Walking brigade?;-)
Friendly Regards
Angshu

izmirli (3989) 2006-10-19 1:46

merhaba dear christopher
wonderful interesting sky and wonderful interesting colours.very nice lovely picture.well done.
best regards.
gьrkan akзakır.

jhm (211738) 2006-10-19 7:41

Hello Christopher,

Has to be of the most beautiful regions, anyway a very great picture, colours and light are fantastic, what shall I say more about this, splendid!

Greetings,
John

nico51 (274) 2006-10-19 17:31

Hi Christopher,
Les couleurs sont superbes, la composition est rйussie.
Et quel paysage!
Bravo!
Nicolas

jemaflor (148124) 2006-10-20 6:47

Hi Christopher,
Superbe sky, a very lovely sunset in a good composition, well done.

vinicio (23423) 2006-10-20 7:33

Hi Christopher, yuo have reason saying to want more pictures of this island, really beautiful, and this image is the attestation of this, about the photo, I think it is great, compliments.
Ciao
Vinicio

sayan (2617) 2006-10-20 11:10

Hi Chris,

That is really great. That is something which a lens-lover will always do, i.e running from spot to spot to get digfferent povs and choose the best one. I can understand the effort you give to your photos and that is truly respecable.
Regarding this post, I really liked it a lot. At first I thought those colours to be adjusted by ps, but then read your note and find that that is not the case! Its really great that you have captured such a great sun rise colour! And a nice pov too!
regards
Sayan

turkamerikali (3291) 2006-10-20 12:22

Hi Chris,
Awesome photo from Solomons Island.
Burning sky with awesome colors looks great.
I like your pov,dof,focus,sharpness,colors,framing,note and composition.Well Done.TFS
Have a Great Weekend,
Tolga

dougie (2523) 2006-10-20 14:14

Hi,
Well, sitting in a cold grey rainy day (which I know also has it's good points), I could certainly do with some of that! A deceptively simple shot at a glance but it is soon realised that the overall balance and colour are superb. Thanks.
Dougie.

cam (9043) 2006-10-20 20:52

Hello Christopher.
Dramatic is the right word to describe this sunrise.You had what was necessary to arrive at this result,a good cloud cover,illuminated from the underside and reflected in the water.The pier with the boat are of interest also.
A very good one
Have a good WE
charles

t0mmm1 (5442) 2006-10-21 9:35

Hi Chris,
good morning, hahaha. I like that you've wake up this early to make this wonderful shot... Ooooohhhhh what a colours! I envy you for this look, but I'm still in bed ;))))
Have a nice weekend,
Tomi

ahmetgedikli (25609) 2006-10-22 10:46

Hi Christopher,
Great sunrise shot! Perfect colours, sharpness and very good POV... Thanks for sharing
All the best,
Ahmet

atus (15878) 2006-10-22 11:48

Wooow, Chris! Great,really great one. Excellent pov, very well composed and framed with the silhouette of the branches. Perfect sharpness and depth, fantastic lights and amazing colours. To my favorites!
Tfs and best wishes!
Attila

khalij_khazar (182) 2006-10-23 21:21

What a rich colour! Almost like someone lit a fire in the middle of the sky. the masts of the boats are almost like candles hoping to catch fire.

nice shot

kurekpit (401) 2006-10-24 14:34

WOW
Great shot Christopher,excellent colours and atmospher,well captured,good job
Greetings,TFS

* Piotr *

sabyasachi1212 (19779) 2006-10-27 2:01

Hi Chris,
Thanks for running around and bringing home this piece of beauty! Absolutely gorgeous. The shades of red and green are fascinating. The tree on the left is a nice addition.
With Greetings from India
Sabyasachi

sebcz (2345) 2006-10-28 3:39

Hello Chris!
I like the point you've chosen to shot the nice sky. A tree at the left and some interesting boats waiting for the next day of saling.
Colours are really amazing.
Seb

thaprem (2566) 2006-11-08 8:25

Chris,
A wonderful one!.... the colours sharpness...Very inspiring shot for the aspiring like me...
Thanks,
prem.

Rosa_d_MonteLua (1508) 2006-11-09 15:55

Hi Christopher!
Beautiful photo you offer us in this shot!
Lovely colors, perfect sharpness and light, and well chosed POV.
TFS and best regards!
Rosa

axiotea (21651) 2006-11-13 22:24

Hi Christopher,
Great morning colors in the sky and nice reflection of its in the water. Nicely composed with the boats in FG, the inclusion of the silhouetted branch...Fantastic light, good DOF and framing. Directly to my "more favs".
Cheers,
Marilyn

getg3 (149) 2006-11-16 19:27

Chris,
Glad you woke up early. What a beautiful sunrise. Well balanced composition.
Richard

bakes888 (18499) 2006-11-21 2:36

Hi Christopher. Beautiful sunrise indeed, well worth the effort. I see all your rushing around has paid dividends and you have captured a brilliant image. Thanks for sharing.
Cheers, Paul.

Filko (1134) 2007-01-10 12:38

Niccccce colours... and unreal clouds...
No more words... Simply the best

Well done Chris!

fi

zahoor_salmi (1053) 2008-09-10 21:34

Very nice framing of this beautiful sunrise.

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