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• pablominto (15578)
• [2006-06-24 13:25]

Hello Stephen,
Interesting sunset, with an unusual strong foreground interest... Which I by the way think works very well here!
Well composed and some lovely reflections, colours are very moody and enhances the feeling this was a perfect day...
Greetings,
Pablo -

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• eleana (2129)
• [2006-06-24 13:42]

Hello Stephen,
so wonderful evening light, reflections and colours, BRAVO!!! Nice rows of the stones in water. I think it very peaceful place.
Thanks and best wishes,
Elena

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• Karin (2089)
• [2006-06-24 13:46]

Hi Stephen,
Good point of view, close to the ground, beautiful colors , quite water and peaceful scenery. Perfect details and composition as usualy even if in a hurry. Looks great!
TFS

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• loot (9617)
• [2006-06-24 13:55]
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Hi Stephen
WOW, definitively one of the better sunsets I've seen for a while. I just love the serene mood and impact this posting conveys. Part of it can be attributed to the smooth water surface giving amazing reflections and play of colours.
The composition is excellent and the detail caught in the foreground makes for this shot to be more than just a sunset photo, but it is also a landscape photo in its full context. The colours are stunning and very beautiful, while the details are razor sharp and this is what impressed me the most. The fact that the aperture was set to f/4.5 yet you achieved excellent focus from the FG right along to the far away clouds up in the sky in the distant BG. The exposure (obviously) was managed quite brilliantly.
Very well done with this marvellous piece of work and TFS.
Regards
Loot

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• hester (11548)
• [2006-06-24 17:00]

This is a rushed composition! The composition looks great to me. Lovely soft colours. Great light and POV. I want to be there.

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• mbasil (3146)
• [2006-06-24 17:58]

Wow, not only do you have an eye, Stephen, and can compose such a beautiful shot in a hurry, but you can handhold with this level of clarity for 1/10 of a second! I think I need to incorporate some new exercises in my workout routine -- 1 second compositions and 1/10 second handhelds!
Mike

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• liquidsunshine (11492)
• [2006-06-24 18:29]

Hello Stephen,
you know what I'm going to write.......Perfection Again.
Very nice shot.

Thanks for posting, enjoy the rest of the weekend.

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• Juyona (13785)
• [2006-06-24 19:35]

sencillamente genial... saludos

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• scottevers7 (12259)
• [2006-06-24 22:26]

Hi Stephen,
You would nevner know it was a hurried shot. It looks superb. Nice sharp detail for that shutter speed hand held. I think the comp. and framing look excellent. Very well done!
Scott

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• Xplorator (7614)
• [2006-06-25 6:32]

Eerie landscape from the eerie country, Eire!

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• marhowie (35921)
• [2006-06-25 11:22]

Lovely job of it Steve.
AND thank you again for all your input, I sincerely appreciate it mf.
Very well done.
PS - I see you suffer from the same angry wife syndrome ;) Perhaps we should learn to pack that bag lighter :)

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• Janice (17916)
• [2006-06-25 16:38]

Awesome capture Stephen, it is a beautioful scene. The colours and details are just so attractive, as we always get from you. Thank you
Janice

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• aido (4046)
• [2006-06-25 18:18]

Hi Steve,
Looks like you've been busy over the weekend :-) Beautiful shot, I'm, learning a lot from looking at your work. For a rushed shot, handheld at 1/10, unbelievable result! Great use of the filter too bringing the grad down to the shoreline. Beautiful details and exposure as always, looks well worth a few upset motorists :-)
Cheers,
Adrian

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• Fisher (8915)
• [2006-06-26 13:12]

Hi Stephen,

Been busy, sorry I missed out on these shots. Beautiful view, excellent exposure and lighting, beautiful tones. Excellent work.

Mike

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• coasties (27582)
• [2006-06-27 2:22]

Hi Stephen

What can I say....... awe-inspiring!!

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• Evelynn (14063)
• [2006-07-16 22:17]

Well, you did it again...with that amazing lens (and your eye for composition). I hope your wife appreciates that this shot was worth the aggravation. Super!

Thanks for sharing

Evelynn : )

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• emmari (3101)
• [2006-08-06 18:05]

You are definitely the best!
Your humble servant...
emmari

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• mrferrari (191)
• [2006-09-27 23:23]

Hey Stephen - Great color and awesome reflection. Also, very nice composition. You did a great job of combining the foreground with an incredible background. TFS!