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Just the end of another day


Just the end of another day
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Copyright: Alan Turvey (liquidsunshine) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2049 W: 113 N: 3422] (11474)
Genre: Landscapes
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2006-06-16
Categories: Sky
Camera: Canon EOS 20D, Sigma 50-500mm f/4-6.3 EX APO RF, Hoya skylight (1B)
Exposure: f/5.6, 1/320 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version, Workshop
Theme(s): Sunsets [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2006-06-17 17:33
Viewed: 1329
Points: 42
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
This was the view of Fridays Sunset from my Parents house.
These trees seperate a couple of fields. Last year we had a pair of Red Kites nesting in them, and hope to have more this year.

Sunsets appear in a variety of colors.
When the sun is high in the sky, it generally appears white because all wavelengths of visible light reach an observer's eyes with almost equal intensity. As the sun sinks toward the horizon, sunlight enters the atmosphere at a much lower angle and consequently must pass through much more atmosphere before being seen by an observer. Air molecules scatter away the shorter wavelengths of light (violet and blue) and the only light which penetrates through the atmosphere are the longer wavelengths of light (yellow, orange and red) which produce colorful sunsets. Because of the refraction of sunlight by the atmosphere itself, the sun will appear to be higher in the sky than it actually is. The combination of refraction and scattering of sunlight by atmospheric particles is responsible for producing twilight, the brightness in the sky we observe even though the sun is below the horizon.

The size and concentration of atmospheric particles in the path of incoming sunlight determine the type of sunset observed. When sunlight encounters very few particles in the atmosphere, most wavelengths of light reach the observer's eyes with almost equal intensity. The reduced scattering produces the white or yellow sunsets commonly observed in the Rocky Mountains, where the atmosphere typically contains fewer dust and assorted particles.

As incoming sunlight passes through a more dense atmosphere, shorter wavelengths of light (violet and blue) are efficiently scattered away by particles suspended in the atmosphere. This allows predominantly yellow and red wavelengths of light to reach the observer's eyes, producing a yellowish-red sunset.

When there is a high concentration of particles in the atmosphere that are slightly larger than air molecules (like smoke, dust, and pollutants), shorter and intermediate wavelengths of light (violet, blue and yellow) are scattered away. Therefore, only the longer wavelengths (orange and red) reach the observer's eyes, giving the sun a orange-red appearance.

When incoming sunlight encounters a heavy concentration of particles in the atmosphere, the shorter wavelengths of light (violet and blue) are scattered away, resulting in a red sunset. Red sunsets are often observed from a beach because of the high concentration of salt particles suspended in the air over the oceans. These particles effectively scatter shorter wavelengths of light, producing red sunsets. Dust and ash particles injected into the atmosphere by volcanic eruptions can also cause red sunsets.

Notes from ww2010.atmos.uiuc.edu

Thanks for looking, enjoy the rest of the weekend.
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  • Dando Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 643 W: 32 N: 790] (3052)
  • [2006-06-17 17:40]

Hi Alan, nice sunset. Excellent colours, exposure and very well composed. Well done and TFS. Have a great weekend also.
Dean.

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  • sAner Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1654 W: 79 N: 1456] (4742)
  • [2006-06-17 17:55]
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Excellent shot Alan! I really like the composition on this picture, with the big tree on the right side and the smaller one on the left. The warm, orange light is great and the thick, black frame is my favourite. TFS and well done!

Regards,
Pieter

Ps-How's your head?
Pps-You waited until the non-soccer hours to post a picture, right? :)

nice tree silhouette in very beautiful and warm colors. Superb!

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  • manyee Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3065 W: 231 N: 5834] (19602)
  • [2006-06-17 19:17]

A surprise, Alan. I don't think I have seen many landscapes from you. : )
Another great shot. I love it... the lacy silhouettes of the trees, the warm colors, the light in the clouds, and the excellent composition. TFS. : )

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  • mbasil Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 339 W: 146 N: 689] (2993)
  • [2006-06-17 19:35]

Nice sunset siloutte. The 2-colors of black and orange are nice together.
Mike

Salut Alan
Quel magnifique coucher de soleil ! Les couleurs dans le ciel sont sublimes, et la silhouette noire des arbreset tout simplement fantastique. J'aime beaucoup aussi le reflet du ciel dans l'eau. Cette image dégage une sensation de paix et de tranquillité. Bien joué !
Merci et au revoir....JP

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  • loot Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 5682 W: 603 N: 3356] (8935)
  • [2006-06-17 21:56]

Hi Alan
I think you have the title somewhat wrong. it should read something like "The Perfect end of a beautiful day". This is totally A-W-E-S-O-M-E.
Amazing colours in this excellent composition. The silhouettes add a dramatic mood to the shot and give it great impact.
Very good work and TFS.
Regards
Loot

Hello Alan,

What a glorious sunset you witnessed!. I really like the composition. I think the underexposed lower right corner becomes awfully heavy when it merges with the thick black frame. I did a quick workshop to show another option. Also I wanted to see how it would look if the silhouette were a little sharper against the flaming sky. It is really a nice image. Thanks for sharing it.

Evelynn : )

wonderfull photo;-)

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  • jmp Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1836 W: 94 N: 2338] (8400)
  • [2006-06-18 3:22]

Hi Alan,
A lovely sunset, with very good exposition and a beautiful composition. The note is very educative and clear.
TFS, José M.

Hi Alan,
so romantic and with beautiful colours, I like it very much, thanks - and have a nice day - it's football-time, even I look at some of the games. Yesterday I've been shopping in Munich - it was phantastic to see all the Fans of Brasil in Yellow/green making music and having fun. Hope they will win today. Bye
Sabine - wishnugaruda

Great silhoutte of the tree with wonderful colours behind it. I really like the pattern in the clouds in the lower half of the picture,

TFS and Points later when counter resets at 8am...

Emma

Alan,

Great silhouette and composition showing warm colours in the sky. TFS,
Sheriff

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  • dew77 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 5171 W: 297 N: 4050] (13069)
  • [2006-06-18 8:16]

Hello Alan,
Magnificent sunset capture.POV,warm colors,contrast,framing and composition are excellent.
TFS....:-)

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  • valy67 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1318 W: 52 N: 1782] (5276)
  • [2006-06-18 15:56]

Hi Alan ! I love sunsets, and this one looks particularly beautiful ! The warm colors of the sky are wonderful. Excellent composition, with the dark silhouette of the trees against the sky. One of the most beautiful sunsets I have ever seen. very well done !
Valérie.

Pretty amazing Alan, This is a Hallmark moment, gorgeous silhouette with pleasant evening sunset lights. :)

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  • jossim Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1676 W: 5 N: 2144] (11868)
  • [2006-06-18 21:57]

Bonjour Alan!

Félicitations pour cette belle composition.
Merci pour l'envoie ceci est très agréable à regarder.
Joseph

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  • SkyF Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2390 W: 194 N: 1991] (8113)
  • [2006-06-19 7:07]

Hello Allan,
Beautiful POV, I love the silhouettes of the trees against the wonderful colored sky. Very nice details and the warm colors add a cosy mood to this wonderful composition.
TFS...Sky

Hi Alan,
That is a wonderful tree! Or should I say group of trees... They make great silhouettes against the most amazing sky!
Well done on framing here, good details and a well balanced composition...
Greetings,
Pablo -

Hi friend!
increidble shot!
The sunset colour is fantastic ... the constrast is really good!
Thanks ana:)

Hi Alan,

This is so beautiful. The colours are magnificent. The composition is perfect. Well done.

Jan-Hendrik

Hi Alan,
Great shot! I really like the composition with the tree to the right. The colours are lovely, rich and warm, contrasting very nicely with the silhoetted trees and their leaves. Well seen from a good POV!
Claudia

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