Nightfall
by PenelopeK

Comment by hicks:
Congrats on the ribbon, I loved this shot.

Nightfall
by PenelopeK

Comment by PenelopeK:

Originally posted by Aleema: not to be mean but i don't get the appeal.

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Originally posted by Tiny: Nor do I, but Congratulations on the ribbon.

That's OK. I knew at the outset that this more abstract image would not appeal to some people. I was delighted that it did as so well despite this, and the many positive comments I've received indicate that it struck a chord with several people. The images of mine that I enjoy the most include several more abstract ones and I made a decision recently to pursue that style more deliberately, at least for a while. It would be a sad day indeed if we ended up with DPC comprised of members all of whom had the same tastes. Thanks for the comments.

ETA, It's perhaps not so much the image's abstract quality as its simplicity, and the serenity that it conveys, which several of you have pointed out :-). In general I think sunsets are often better enjoyed than photographed, but there seemed to be a special quality in the light that night, and I had a hard time tearing myself away from the beach that evening which is how I came to get this capture.

A side note: It's at times like that evening that I really regret that Robert (Bear_music) cannot use the phone. I wasn't so far away, but too far to go and get him down to the beach in time to enjoy/photograph this too. :-(

Message edited by author 2010-12-13 17:44:52.

Nightfall
by PenelopeK

Comment by KristinaG:
Gave this one a 9 and am so glad that it ribboned! Truly its the simplicity that makes this photo.
Way to go!

Nightfall
by PenelopeK

Comment by Tiny:
Nor do I,but Congratulations on the ribbopn.

Nightfall
by PenelopeK

Comment by Aleema:
not to be mean but i don't get the appeal.

Nightfall
by PenelopeK

Comment by vawendy:
Way to go! Congrats on the yellow!!

Nightfall
by PenelopeK

Comment by jeger:
Well done Penny!

Nightfall
by PenelopeK

Comment by KarenNfld:
So glad this got a ribbon, it was in my top picks. Just gorgeous.

Nightfall
by PenelopeK

Comment by bohemka:
Lovely image. Congratulations! Colors, tones, simplicity, peacefulness. A beautiful evening abstract. Nice ribbon to match.

Nightfall
by PenelopeK

Comment by LevT:
I thought only we left-coasters get to shoot ocean sunsets :). Congrats on your ribbon Penny, lovely shot!