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Fireworks?

by Youssef Ismail

Gallery: LandscapePosted December 7, 2011271 views9 comments
So ten minutes later and a few miles down the road I find another vantage point where I can see the crescent moon of the new Islamic Year and decide to stop and make another photo. This time the sky starts its light show and unlike man made fireworks, the fire that produced this light show, has been burning for as long as humans have remembered and will do so for a lot longer than we will ever be around.

I found the clouds partially masking the moon and Venus quite alluring.

This is a single exposure and a single digital frame. I miss the good 'ol fashioned silhouette. So here it is.

Your feedback is much appreciated.
Enjoy.

Comments

9 comments
Comment posted by Mark Seawell on December 7, 2011 at 3:17 AM
This is on point. I love silhouettes, the outlines in contrast to the beautiful sky make a great capture. Well done.

Rgds
Mark
Registered on December 5, 2011, 197 Posts, 237 Comments
Comment posted by David Chauvin on December 7, 2011 at 5:12 AM
Simply beautiful, Youssef. The bit of glow around the moon caused by the clouds gives it a peaceful feel. :cool:
Registered on August 5, 2004, 1007 Posts, 5595 Comments
Comment posted by Bill Chambers on December 7, 2011 at 10:27 AM
You've captured a beautiful sky and silhouette Youssef, and I know the crescent moon is always special to you. Very pretty.
Registered on April 10, 2005, 753 Posts, 21216 Comments
Comment posted by Nick Bristol on December 7, 2011 at 10:49 AM
This is Great! Beautiful shot, Youssef. I really enjoy looking at this and the nice feel it has. :toast:

Nick Bristol
Lone Rock, WI
Registered on February 1, 2004, 752 Posts, 14140 Comments
Comment posted by Harley Goldman on December 7, 2011 at 11:00 AM
Really nice, Youssef. I might favor cropping a little of the bottom, but minor.

We will have to start calling you "The Moon Man"!
Registered on November 19, 2003, 586 Posts, 11271 Comments
Comment posted by Stan Rose on December 7, 2011 at 12:51 PM
Good ol' fashioned silhouette works for me--my night vision sucks anyways... :toast:
Registered on September 15, 2005, 836 Posts, 17099 Comments
Comment posted by Reno DiTullio on December 7, 2011 at 1:32 PM
I too like silhouettes, the sky is gorgeous and the haze/clouds around the moon and Venus accentuates both, well done Youssef.
Registered on November 14, 2003, 130 Posts, 1644 Comments
Comment posted by Lon Overacker on December 8, 2011 at 6:16 PM
Youssef,

Dang, I thought I had commented on this one already. Guess it's just all the moon shots you post... :wink:

Beautiful image all the way around Youssef. No suggestions, a beautiful silhouette.

Lon
Registered on November 24, 2006, 521 Posts, 19147 Comments
Comment posted by Mark Pelton on December 8, 2011 at 8:02 PM
gorgeous. well seen and well done.
Registered on November 25, 2003, 380 Posts, 4647 Comments