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tim
13th of June 2005 (Mon), 16:06
Just around from Akaroa, somewhere not long before Sumner, I forget the name of the place. Let's just call it middle earth ;)

http://mrwild.co.nz/unprotected/potn/boat_at_sunset.jpg
IntheRed
13th of June 2005 (Mon), 16:41
Nice. Wish I was there right now.
slacker
13th of June 2005 (Mon), 16:44
Beautiful image.
Leorooster
13th of June 2005 (Mon), 17:36
Beautiful. Nice shot.
ayotnoms
13th of June 2005 (Mon), 18:10
A very evocative image.
I like it very much.
viczig
13th of June 2005 (Mon), 18:10
Very lovely photo.
tengr_68
13th of June 2005 (Mon), 20:15
Nice shot. Like the lighting.
tim
13th of June 2005 (Mon), 20:17
Nice shot. Like the lighting.

It's 100% natural light ;)
symes
13th of June 2005 (Mon), 21:49
Tim,

I really like the shot...

a couple of suggestions...you mght consider cropping some of the bottom off so the Horizon is not so close to the middle and you might also want to make sure the horizon is straight...I can't really tell if it is or not but something doesn't look quite right...

I love the pictures though...
tim
13th of June 2005 (Mon), 22:30
Thanks Symes, and thanks for the suggestions. I quite like the cropping as it is, it gets the reflections in nicely, and the reflection of the blue sky on the bottom right's nice. The horizon's slightly off level, but since it curves slightly I might just leave it alone. If you would like to try cropping/levelling please do.
Maureen Souza
13th of June 2005 (Mon), 22:40
Very nice, Tim. The colors are wonderful and the boat adds some great dimension to it. The clouds on the horizon really give it some great depth as well..... I wouldn't crop it either.
Andy_T
14th of June 2005 (Tue), 05:52
Beautiful and tranquil image.
I really like the crepuscular rays in the background :D

Best regards,
Andy
tim
14th of June 2005 (Tue), 06:40
cre·pus·cu·lar Pronunciation Key (kr-psky-lr)
adj.

1. Of or like twilight; dim: “the period's crepuscular charm and a waning of the intense francophilia that used to shape the art market” (Wall Street Journal).
2. Zoology. Becoming active at twilight or before sunrise, as do bats and certain insects and birds.

Thanks - I think! ;) It'd probably have said sunbeams myself :p
Feihung08
14th of June 2005 (Tue), 09:44
Bloody beautiful Tim!
Lots of depth and that early morning 'peace' feeling!

I understand what symes is saying about "straight horizon's" and "rule of thirds", but sometimes some shots can really break the rules! I think any teacher would say that. This shot just draws me into it!

And thanks for getting that definition for "crepuscular"! I'm dumb.
bachscuttler
14th of June 2005 (Tue), 10:06
Just perfect!

Like a good watercolour painting...put the brushes away and leave it alone!
witchy
14th of June 2005 (Tue), 10:11
Stunning!
djonto
14th of June 2005 (Tue), 11:48
Lovely shot - leave it as it is
Meerkat17
14th of June 2005 (Tue), 17:02
One very relaxing photo
Nice capture
cheers
jopfin
14th of June 2005 (Tue), 21:06
Great capture, and I agree a very relaxing photo.........Joe
Titus213
15th of June 2005 (Wed), 00:25
Beautiful shot. I like the color and quality of the light both in the sky and reflected. The hint of blue on the left is also great. Very nice capture.

Edit: I'm becoming a true west coaster. The blue I was speaking of is on the right, upper and lower....:o
Duder
15th of June 2005 (Wed), 00:54
nice. reminds me of the sunsets back in N Ireland.