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After work

Postby dooda on Sat Mar 12, 2005 6:00 am

From the balcony after work one day. Is anyone here getting sick of sunsets? I think that this is the last one I post unless I have something spectacular.
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Postby the foto fanatic on Sat Mar 12, 2005 6:10 am

Yes, I think sunsets have to be really spectacular to be worthwhile.

I think this one is a little bland. There is a lot of dark foreground, and the sky is almost monochromatic.

It looks like you have a great view from your balcony.
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Postby Nnnnsic on Sat Mar 12, 2005 9:23 am

I'd like to see some horribly boring and bland sunsets where you can't actually see the sun.
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Postby kipper on Sat Mar 12, 2005 9:36 am

Leigh, haven't you had your happy pills yet this morning? :)
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Postby Greg B on Sat Mar 12, 2005 9:41 am

I never get sick of sunsets, this one is (IMHO) about a 6 - good but not spectacular.

There is just something about the rising and setting of the sun which is primally good. Possibly because it is an indication that you are still alive.
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Postby dooda on Sat Mar 12, 2005 10:31 am

One thing I like about this one is the different tones in the ocean. For some reason I find it quite appealing. I do wish that there was more colour in the sky though. I get a little antsy if I haven't posted in a while.

A good 6? That's pretty good for me. I think I rate it at about 6 as well.
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Postby mic on Sat Mar 12, 2005 12:06 pm

Nice dooda, I like a lot.

There is always Photo Shop, just a few little tweeks and you might pull an 8 :roll:

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Wish I had a balcony with a view like that :cry:
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Postby flipfrog on Sat Mar 12, 2005 6:15 pm

even tho Dave's pic is a good one, i have always felt that sunsets are only good if they are not the main subject in the pic...

just my two cents...
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Postby flipfrog on Sat Mar 12, 2005 6:16 pm

 btw where do u work Dave?
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Postby Nicole on Sat Mar 12, 2005 9:11 pm

I never get sick of sunsets either. I really like this one.
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Postby sirhc55 on Sat Mar 12, 2005 9:34 pm

Dave - the sky is an ever changing panorama of colours and, as such, I too like sunsets. :D
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Postby Matty B on Sat Mar 12, 2005 10:00 pm

I agree totally with Greg B here. The rising and setting of the sun means the world that sustains us is still on the rails! Don't stop shooting sunsets/rises just because you're waiting for that special something. It's digital - you have already paid for the exposure.

I like this one, it's different - no trad reds/oranges to bee seen. The hue is understated and attractive and the dark foreground is dramatic enough to include. Just my 20 cents worth.....
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