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Okavango Sunset


Okavango Sunset
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Copyright: Martyn Peck (Travelcam) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 846 W: 76 N: 1208] (10171)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 1992-09
Categories: Daily Life, Nature, Event, Abstract, Action, Nocturnal, Mood
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Friday Theme 2009/05/15 TL Archive [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2009-05-15 0:47
Viewed: 242
Points: 24
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
In 1992, during one of my African tours, I spent a week in the Okavango region of Botswana. The mozzies in and around the swamp were annoying but the wildlife more than made up. A really enjoyable location to relax and photograph the abundance of African wildlife.

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Below is some information on the Okavango delta...

The Okavango Delta (or Okavango Swamp), in Botswana, is the world's largest inland delta. The area was once part of Lake Makgadikgadi.Today, the Okavango river has as no outlet to the sea. Instead, it empties onto the sands of the Kalahari desert, irrigating 15,000 km² of the desert. Each year some 11 cubic kilometres of water reach the delta.

The waters of the Okavango Delta are subject to seasonal flooding, which begins about mid-summer in the north and six months later in the south (May/June). The water from the delta is evaporated relatively rapidly by the high temperatures, resulting in a cycle of cresting and dropping water in the south. Islands can disappear completely during the peak flood, then reappear at the end of the season.

Ref: Wikipedia.
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Phenomenal photo Martyn! The bright orange sun is very dominating, perfectly diffused and easy to view. The Prince of Whales feathers make great silhouettes too. Nice blend of colours and an effective presentation - an all round impressive post.

TFS,
Scott.

Bonjour Martyn
Belle mise en page pour mettre en valeur ce couché de soleil.
Les couleurs et les contrastes sont bien adaptées et les proportions photographique respectée.
Félicitation.
Bonne journée.
Urs

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  • suzy Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 426 W: 38 N: 1261] (4336)
  • [2009-05-15 1:28]

Hi Martyn,

Atmospheric, distinctive and very impressive colors and contrast, perfectly balanced, finely diffused and that yellow sun crossing the silhouette takes the eyes straight to the light! magnificient view and presentation...

have a good WE and regards
suzy

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  • tafal Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 105 W: 0 N: 77] (892)
  • [2009-05-15 2:49]

Hi Martyn
excellent work
amazing composition and result.
beautiful colors.
congratulations
Nestor

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  • dareco Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1711 W: 16 N: 838] (15090)
  • [2009-05-15 3:43]

I really like this!!! Beautiful colors and silhouettes. A lovely picture!! TFS

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  • Juliet Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 848 W: 64 N: 1941] (13220)
  • [2009-05-15 4:02]

Hi Martyn,
The lighting on the grass and the colors of the sun are really impressive. An overall beautiful photo here. I commend your work on this. TFS Julie

hello scott

wonderful sun and sky
i love the colors vivant and so warm
good capture
have a nicee day

Beautiful shot and well presented. I especially like the silhouetted stalks of grass against the sunset colors, and the sloped horizon line adds extra interest/appeal. Excellent!

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  • gnada Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2659 W: 74 N: 4730] (21538)
  • [2009-05-15 8:53]

Hi Martyn...

Very creative and very interesting Sunset shot in Okavango region..!
Excellently done - fantastic details and colors.
Congrats my friend,
George

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  • safra Silver Star Critiquer/Silver Note Writer [C: 25 W: 0 N: 24] (755)
  • [2009-05-16 1:25]

Beautiful colors... good capture!

Have a nicee week!
Dimitar

Bonjour Martyn

Nice silouette shot. This minimalist image does have a lots of mood, good exposure, nice saturation. Perfect framing. Great shot and TFS.

Alain

Hello,
very good shot: colors and POV!
Regards
PS: sorry for the test match ;o)

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