Earth Shadow Seilebost

Traigh Seilebost, Harris, Scotland

A magnificent pink sky with the Earth's shadow slowly setting through

it to form an indigo wedge at the horizon over Seilebost beach near

Luskentyre.

Beautiful and interesting.  We have been to Skye, but never to the outer Hebrides.  I like everything about this image and agree that the moon really adds tremendous feeling to it.  Great composition.  The curved lines work well leading to the more distant islands.  I would like to share a book with you, Sea Room, An Island Life in the Hebrides by Adam Nicolson, North Point Press, 2001.  My wife bought it for me after our trip to Skye.  Thanks for sharing this, Ian.

Each element is working well here. The curving line, the moon, fantastic, the colors and clouds, thank you for sharing and your description really adds to the image. 

Hello Ian! How this is at a 5 rating average is bewildering (should be closer to 6). It is a good image, good colors, excellent curved leading line and full of interest. As for any opportunities? Here are my thoughts, and I am aware that what I suggest may have not been possible at the time of capture. The composition could be greatly improved if the small, crumbling shell of a shack were a counter point to the moon, not stacked on the same side of the frame. That would mean placing yourself above it and to the left, which may have decreased the S curve of the shore, the main attraction. The moon is where it is, so adjusting it's placement was not an option. I mention this not so much as a critique, but more so as an observation. An ambitious photographer might plan a return to this location at a different time of year when, perhaps, the moon would be more to the right. Just a thought. Still, you have a real gem of a photograph. Congrats!