New Years Surprise

Gallery: LandscapePosted January 6, 2013521 views11 comments

So we were treated to a really special sunset in the San Diego area on New Years eve and my kids were spending the night at Grandma's, so I had some time to go shoot. I felt like the sky was the show and included a little ocean for context. This is the full frame basically straight out the camera, I can see some crops already to fit in standard frames sizes without losing anything important. I think the empty space in the upper corners balance out, let me know what you think and Happy New Year. Please check the large version.

D800
24-70@ 45mm
iso 100

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11 comments

Comment posted by Philip Hodgkins on January 6, 2013 at 1:26 PM

A lovely and special sunset indeed. Hard to see a crop for me; I would be tempted to have a frame made, if this is going to be in your home.

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Comment posted by John Clulow on January 6, 2013 at 2:19 PM

Phil said it all. Awesome.

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Comment posted by Kris Johnson on January 6, 2013 at 2:30 PM

Well done. The lighting is amazing.

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Comment posted by Nick Bristol on January 6, 2013 at 3:39 PM

Wow, That is a beautiful sky! Wonderful light! I think your comp works very well Todd.

Nick Bristol
Lone Rock, WI

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Comment posted by Bill Fach on January 6, 2013 at 4:05 PM

Todd: Superb capture of a special moment. Most excellent. >=))>

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Comment posted by Morris McClung on January 6, 2013 at 4:33 PM

That's a grand sky and your comp emphasizes it's magnitude very well. Love the layers of light.

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Comment posted by INGOMA on January 6, 2013 at 8:29 PM

Fantastic sky, Todd. I might have been tempted to include a tad more water, but this is great as is!

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Comment posted by Vance Gese on January 6, 2013 at 8:35 PM

Gorgeous, dramatic sky. The glowing edges of the clouds against the darker grays really makes this outstanding. Love that large image.

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Comment posted by Tony Kuyper on January 6, 2013 at 10:06 PM

Exquisite!. Really wonderful light and you got the sun right at the perfect spot.

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Comment posted by R.Bill Moser on January 7, 2013 at 12:51 PM

Great sky. This is simply beautiful. Well done

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Comment posted by David Chauvin on January 8, 2013 at 7:32 AM

The arrangement of the clouds and dramatic light are sweet.

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