Last Surf of the Day

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• xodroolis (563)
• [2008-04-26 3:53]
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Hello Richard!
Great colors you got here!
I like the framing with the surfer on the left and the sun on the right side.
The sky is beautiful!
TFS
Nickos

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• LuDivine (3154)
• [2008-04-26 3:57]
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This is superb Richard! the colours are fantastic, the sky fabulous and I love the surfer on the foreground.
excellent shot!
LuDivine

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• tibig (7539)
• [2008-04-26 4:12]

I like your composition a lot. There is a lot of consonance in the curves, a very pleasant and inviting dynamic.
Regards,
Tibi

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• photophantom (0)
• [2008-04-26 4:14]

Beautiful composition and sunset. Well done Richard.
Dennis

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• lavan (2265)
• [2008-04-26 4:20]

nice and sharp colorful image
nice to see

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• jonathanhart (11539)
• [2008-04-26 4:58]

good timing, and beautiful sky
regards
jo

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• wieyos (7502)
• [2008-04-26 5:12]

Hi Richard,

superb shot with great colours. i like the cloud formation, it's like a genie coming out from a magic lamp. very lovely golden reflection of the evening sun.

TFS
Regards
Agoes

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• lindamccloskey (357)
• [2008-04-26 5:36]

wonderful capture.beautiful colors ,great silhouette and nice sharpness.

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• Loup (1153)
• [2008-04-26 6:28]

Hello Richard,
Wowwww! Amazing sky!
Gorgeous shot!
Contrast and colors beautidful.
Thank
Jasmine

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• Dot (6414)
• [2008-04-26 6:30]

Hi Richard
Walking the beach at any time of day is always pleasant but being able to catch this kind of shot really would make my day. Love the silhouette of the surfer.
Good shot, and what a life.
Dot

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• boonie (6796)
• [2008-04-26 6:31]

Hi Richard, You have done it all in this image - the composition (surfer placement), rule of thirds, clarity, DOF (FG spot on focus) - Simply put, a perfect capture. Bravo

Dan

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• dareco (11553)
• [2008-04-26 10:09]

Beautiful colors! WOW! This is SUPERB! I love it!

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• jean11-3 (2914)
• [2008-04-26 10:30]

Hello Richard,a classic scene with the beautiful sunset and the surfer in silhouette.
Good composition.I like the vertical format.
Tfs, regards Jean.

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• trampas (3637)
• [2008-04-26 14:11]

hi richard,
how much did you pay god to make the cloud formation?

another beauty.

10 hours later and still sober? must be some kind of record?

everyone has said what i wanted to say.
cheers big guy,
Brian

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• TallullahLilac (988)
• [2008-04-26 17:38]

Beautiful colours. I like the mix of colours in the sky, and the smoothness of the reflections in the sand as the water pulls back.
So what if sunsets are cliche, this is a unique shot all the same.
Best wishes
Philippa

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• k-2 (3087)
• [2008-04-26 18:44]

well seen. The swirl in the sky and the man with a mission is great. The pastel colours are tranquil. TFS. K2

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• zebulus (677)
• [2008-04-26 20:09]

Dude, once again, you amaze. Beautiful compo, excellent colors, I could go on and on and on. This was well done, period. Like ive told you before, your work is inspring, and you always find a way to outdo yourself.

BTW, dont you know what sand *does* to a camera (:D

Totally worth the risk dude, and being a surfer I love me some beach shots. Well now im rambling, so good job!

-zebulus

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• bluepianowaits (2563)
• [2008-04-26 23:10]

Hi Richard,

This is an amazing shot, the subject is perfect for the colours and effects employed.

Love it
Tom

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• chrisJ (28231)
• [2008-04-27 0:26]

Hi richard

I like the swirling effect in the clouds, which elevates this shot above the usual sunset. Wonderful dual complimentary colours of violet & orange. Tfs!

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• rewshearer (16079)
• [2008-04-27 3:16]

Cliche or not ... if it's good, it's good, and this is good.

You know your camera, you know your craft, and everything fell into place here. Nice work - and nice to see colour. :)

Rew

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• kiwi_explorer (2657)
• [2008-04-27 17:48]

Hi Richard,
Superb posting here ... well captured and composed. I like the layers of waves creating a nice depth and the way you positioned the surfer just entering the frame. The colors and contrast is just spot on. Excellent work ... postcard quality! tfs
Cheers,
Renier

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• Jan (4029)
• [2008-04-27 21:48]

WOW, What a sky!! And the colours.... gorgeous!!! Good composition with the sihouet of the surfer!!
Well done!
Janneke

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• Ananfoto (0)
• [2008-04-28 2:46]

Hi Richard,
A very beautiful sharp sunset scene.You really captured the dramatic skies very well. Excellent shot!

Anan,

Thanks for your kind words on my "DANCING WATER"

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• WMcK (6835)
• [2008-04-28 4:33]

I am glad you did not make any apologies, Richard, this is beautiful. I love the softer colours, and the swirl the clouds have. The reflections are so perfect, with the silhouettes positioned exactly right. Such a clear beautiful image. Very professional in my eyes.
Warm Regards
Wanda

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• GreenBaron (40630)
• [2008-04-28 5:18]

Hi Richard,
Great tranquil image of the Bali sunset. The silhouettes of the surfers are perfect details in this view. The colours are superb and create a fine mood of "having a beer at the waterfront".
Great posting which I really enjoy!
Hans

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• shelbeesmom (35763)
• [2008-04-28 5:43]

Really nice Richard! Last call!! I hate it when it's time to go! Nice details, rich colors and the reflection off the water is real nice! Oh my?? Is that a STRAIGHT horizon line I see??? Amazing!
B-)
Linda

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• Silke (24123)
• [2008-04-28 8:26]

LOVE the colours in this, Kilted! Amazing details too. The composition works very well, with your foreground surfer just stepping into the thirds power point. Very fine work
so -- are you going to mine this one :)
Thanks for sharing
See you in a month or two
Silke

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• WTS (1217)
• [2008-04-28 12:04]

Hi Richard
Rew I think siad it all in his comment.
Its a good picture and nothing else to say.
Wayne

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• SylvainMichel (1064)
• [2008-04-29 1:17]

Bonjour Richard

Belle composition et couleurs magnifiques

Amicalement

Sylvain

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• Ramdan (5648)
• [2008-05-03 3:05]

Cliche (?)... with exception to a very good composition and great scenery such as this one. I admire the cloud formation with its stunningly beautiful colors. Wonderful.

Regards,
Ramdan
...will be back

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• MLINES (6812)
• [2008-05-03 21:09]

Hi Richard, Looks like a great trip to Bali, sounds and looks like a good relaxing destination. Surf shots are good to see on TL, some good ones from Portugal also. The colours work well here and the surfie is in the right part of the frame. TFS. Murray.

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• tjutjut (15262)
• [2008-05-04 3:55]

Hi Richard,

It's time to go home and start another surfing next day . .
Lovely composition in vertical . .
Glad you enjoy the trip to Bali . .

Tfs,
Tjutjut

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• wilth (1743)
• [2008-05-04 7:14]

What the "surfer shot" had in excitement this has in mellow and soothing.
Very nice job on the lighting and the capture of same.
I like the construction here as well, the placement of all the bits and pieces kill the cliche worries, I think.
The color temp is pretty damn effective and the layering of the incoming little waves gives a great texture to the whole thing.
Very nice work indeed, as usual. :0)
Thanks for sharing this.
Wilt

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• puffy (16575)
• [2008-05-16 3:40]

WOW... I am speachless, that's just one awesome shot Richard, where to start... ummm.. the colours of the sky and the dramatic clouds, just beautiful, I like the silhouette here, great composition, but what I like the most is the details of the ripples.. very well captured, :D


Have a nice day,

Cheers,
Sweety

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• kurekpit (2801)
• [2008-05-18 3:07]

Hi Richard ,
Wonderful photo,amazingcolours on te sky,good DOF and sharpness,well presented.
Best regards
TFS

* Piotr *

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• eyesthetix (7891)
• [2008-05-30 6:34]

Hi Richard !
the light is very good here. Excellent sharpness and detail - great crisp silhouettes and texture in the water and foreground.
Well done. Best regards, Daniel

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• bracasha75 (7162)
• [2008-06-07 23:15]

Helo Richard
The scene is great and the sky is awsome
TFS
Cheers,Braca

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• XOTAELE (8006)
• [2008-06-11 8:33]

Una estupenda vista con unos tonos excepcionales.
Buen encuadre.
Saludos, JL.

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• Regiomontana (2305)
• [2008-07-13 23:43]

By the form/shape and tone of the clouds, look like you painted them by hand. They bring my eyes from the top front of the photo to the end where we can appreciate the warmer colors of the background. To look at this photo gives me a very calm and pleasing sensation. TFS

Lorena