New Year

Gallery: LandscapePosted December 1, 2011370 views16 comments

Sorry, I am swamped with other work. But this was taken the past Saturday. This moon marks the beginning of the new Islamic Year 1433. I was the only one out there in the silence as the moon and Venus slowly sank in the western sky. I thought the evening was going to be quite in terms of the light, but about 10 minutes later, the horizon exploded with color. I'll post that photo next.

Feedback appreciated.

Oh this was two vertical digital frames stitched together.

Comments

16 comments

Comment posted by Zack Clothier on December 1, 2011 at 1:18 AM

Nice shot Youssef, I really like the position of the moon and venus here. I shot a similar photo a few weeks ago, except it was a nearly full moon and Jupiter instead of Venus.

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Comment posted by Neale Dyster on December 1, 2011 at 7:17 AM

Well captured Youseff, wonderful ethereal quality to it. Reminds me of an album cover I've seen somewhere....if anyone remembers album covers!

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Comment posted by David Chauvin on December 1, 2011 at 7:43 AM

The interesting ridge line adds a lot to the moody sky and crescent moon. Happy New Year!

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Comment posted by Kevin Trinkner on December 1, 2011 at 8:22 AM

Nice, moody image. Love the darkness and mystery.

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Comment posted by Bill Chambers on December 1, 2011 at 9:09 AM

This is truly beautiful Youssef. Great composition, and I love how the complete moon is visible, and the presence of the clouds is nice too.

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Comment posted by Tony Kuyper on December 1, 2011 at 9:20 AM

Always enjoy the new addition to this series, Youssef. This one is particularly complex in its composition.

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Comment posted by Ed Lowe on December 1, 2011 at 9:38 AM

Very beautifully done, Youssef. I love the tranquil mood this image imparts on the viewer. The clouds are also a great addition to the scene.

Ed

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Comment posted by Kah Kit Yoong on December 1, 2011 at 10:47 AM

I'm really enjoying the mystical feel to this beautifully balanced image.

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Comment posted by Aaron Feinberg on December 1, 2011 at 12:42 PM

Like the simplicity. Bit too much fringing w/ the sharpening along the trees/sky and might be tempted to draw a bit more color out but the comp works. :)

aF

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Comment posted by Bruce King on December 1, 2011 at 1:21 PM

Nice. Although it's not an actual star........a moon and star marking the beginning of the new Islamic year......appropriate and thoughtfully done. Nice mood that puts me in a state of introspective contemplation. Well done.

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Comment posted by Chris Chamberlain on December 1, 2011 at 5:47 PM

I like this composition, and the dark mysteriuos presentation. The whispy clouds/fog work really nice with this one.

Chris

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Comment posted by Nick Bristol on December 1, 2011 at 7:31 PM

Youssef, This is really a cool shot. I think your compostion works so well here. The clouds look great too...like this alot!

Nick Bristol
Lone Rock, WI

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Comment posted by Anil Rao on December 2, 2011 at 4:46 AM

Very nice! What a treat to view.

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Comment posted by Lon Overacker on December 2, 2011 at 8:06 PM

Youssef,

Just beautiful. I've come to look forward to your images of the new/crescent moon. The meaning and importance to you comes through in your images. This one is no exception. I haven't looked, but do you have a special gallery for these? I think this would be a great project, blog topic or something. I'm sure you have a great stash of these moon images - I remember and have enjoyed so many of them.

Lon