Just out of the blue

Yeah I know it's been done before, but I just couldn't resist taking the

long exposure against the vivid colours of this particular evening. I have

done very little to this image, some sharpening, contrast and

desaturation. Your thoughts and comments are always appreciated.

Thank You.

I love it. Thank you for sharing.

A very attractive shot Alf, with only the one small problem that you have already realized.  But, it is only a note, while the rest of the composition is very well done.  You have mastered the light excellently.  I particularly like how the metal on the dock is highlighted in the failing light.  I bow and wish you the best...

-Dave

This is beautiful! I feel as if I could step right into the photo and sit at the end of the pier, dangle my feet in the water and enjoy the rest of the sunset! Very well done. Thank you for sharing. :)

Alf,

  Beautiful image with wonderful light & colors.  Thanks for sharing.  Take care, Patsy

Great work, beautiful shot

Bravo Alf! A wonderful image!...Ciaomau!

Great work, like the sky colors reflected in the water!

Well this is going right into my favorites. The amazing clarity you achieve in your photos always gets me. This one is a perfect mirror image of the sky and water. The walkway leading to the right takes my eye right to the row of lights. Just awesome work Alf. Take care.

Best Regards,

Holger

Such a peaceful & beautiful scene, and magical tonal range, very nice mood, Alf!    Best regards

Awesome work Alf! Love those deep blues, and luscious orange, tones,  the superb composition with it's great use of leading lines, and the lights of the buildins along the right side. Excellent image!

All the best,
Neil

Alf.. This is spectacular shot... Excellent use of situation...!!!

Nice work Alf.  I feel that most images we do have already been done before in one way or the other, what's important is how you apply your vision, and your emotions to a certain situation when you make an image. The colors and composition of this image brings tranquil solitude to my mind. A bridge that leads half way to others, but doesn't reach.  Well seen and captured.  Regards - michel 

Magical color and light. Absolute delight to look at.

What I like about this is the way the dock leads me in and the depth...it feels as if there is great distance/open space for the viewer to consider.

There are a number of images inside of this one great shot. I would like to see this dock with only the water & sky...no land or buildings to distract my eyes. I could sit all day in a peaceful place like that and wonder what is out there  ;)

Take care my friend,

Pamela

Wonderful image, Alf...lovely colors and composition...my best

The best seascape I've seen on PN for a long time! Very well thought through, captured and presented. The colors are extraordinary and very close to reality - really eye catching.  In summary, this is a tutorial how to present a scene attractively without photoshopping to death...Chapeau Alf, a master piece!

Really beautiful work with impressive lighting, Alf!

It's been done done before, yes. but not nearly so attractive as this wonderful effort by you...congrats!

Very beautiful, outstanding colors and details, I love it

Outstanding work Alf,beautifull leading lines,excellent colours,i tried different crops and none take anything away from this image,in my favourites,best regards,Harry

MAREK

I'm really pleased you like it, thank you for your kind words.

Best Regards

Alf

DAVE

Many thanks for your thoughts and invaluable feedback, I really do appreciate it. Originality can prove to be elusive at times, but I did get a shot the same evening that I will post later this week, that gets a bit closer to original.

Cheers Dave

Alf

TRISHA

It was one of those extraordinary evenings, when the colours were so vivid, that people actually stopped to talk and comment about it, whilst others stopped thier cars and took photo's with mobile phones. Sincere thanks for your thoughts and kind comments Trisha.

Best Regards

Alf

PATSY

Many thanks for your visit and kind comments, much appreciated!

Warm Regards

Alf

RAJINDER

Sincere Thanks for oyur visit and kind words,much appreciated

Kind Regards

Alf

MAURIZIO

Many thanks for stopping by, and for your encouraging words.

Best Regards

Alf

OVIDIU

It was the reflections that really struck me too. Many thanks for your visit and positive feedback.

Kind Regards

Alf

HOLGER

I'm very pleased you liked it and I'm very honoured that you would consider this as a favourite Holger!

My sincere thanks

Alf

RICHARD

I really appreciate your visit and encouraging words, sincere thanks!

Best Regards

Alf

NEIL

Many thanks for your kind and encouraging words, your feedback is really appreciated!

Kind Regards

SREEHARI

Many thanks for your kind words, much appreciated! I suppose it's a case of being in the right place at the right time, photography dictates that kind of thing, going to bed late, getting up early, all the things you shouldn't do to maintain a healthy lifestyle........is it worth it......Damm right it is! : - )

Kind Regards

Alf

MICHEL

I think you have raised a valid point. As you say, most places of aesthetic beauty have been visited and photographed at some time or another, but perhaps not exactly the same, not with the same light or from the same angle, or at the same time of day or with the same colours. And also again as you have said, maybe not with the same mood , atmosphere and feeling. I really appreciate your visit and feedback Michel Thank you.

Kind Regards

Alf

ANDREW

Many thanks for your visit and kind words, I'm really pleased you liked it!

Kind Regards

Alf

PAMELA

Hello Pamela I hope you are keeping well!  Many thanks for your visit and invaluable feedback I really do appreciate it. Ideally those buildiings (waterside apartments)  would be have been built elsewhere, as it's not possible to get that dock without them, well not from that particular angle anyway. But I will check out that file to see if I've got it from another angle. I have got the water, sunset and lovely little sailing dinghy from that evening that I will post shortly, when I get round to processing it. Cheers Pamela.

Take good care!

Alf

KALLOL

Sincere thanks for your visit and kind words, much appreciated!

Best Regards

Alf

EL

Wow! You are very kind and generous.  The compliments don't get much better than that, I'm truly flattered.

My Sincere Thanks and Best Regards

Alf

RUUD

Thank you for stopping by and for your kind comments, much appreciated!

Kind Regards

Alf

KEITH

Sincere thanks for your kind and generous comments, I'm truly flattered.

Cheers Keith!

Alf

ALBERTO

Many thanks for your visit and very encouraging comments, much appreciated!

Warm Regards

Alf

HARRY

I'm really pleased you liked it. But more than that I'm really flattered that you would consider it a favourite, Sincere thanks Harry.

Cheers!

Alf

Very nice and beautifully vivid. I like the perspective as well. Great shot. - Charles

Stunning work Alf, up there with the best.

Sometimes I can be quite verbose but this time i will simply say "Perfection" IMHO. If it means anything 7/7. Congrats.