Ok – so I’ll stop making apologies for/slagging off the compact camera – it’s not really crappy – in fact its shockproof, waterproof, crush and scratch proof so ideal for larking about on the beach with – but it’s also very limited (F5.1) is the maximum aperture and good at holding detail it is not.

Still as I said – a pretty tough cookie. I dropped it in the ocean tonight by accident and instead of freaking out as I would with any other camera – I just picked it out, rinsed it off and everything was peachy again. Can’t say fairer than that.

ROTFL, you seem to be really tough on cameras Phil! I am the same way with cell phones...haven't found a water proof one yet, but hoping someone will invent one soon (replacing them is expensive), lol!
As for your shot, I do think the color and light came out very well. Overall, I think it is lovely!
Carrie

i thin this is beautiful! i love the high contrast especially.
abby

thank you both - the high contrast is just an auto fix in PS - which is pretty much all I dare do to it :-)

i rotated it and ended up with a weird line through it so stopped there.

Radiant indeed my friend. Sounds like you have the perfect camera for your place of residence!! I really like the glow of the sun below the radiance above the clouds! The sand looks like it is quite soft ( my favorites kind btw :)The water appears perfect for dipping.....not your camera either!!!
Is this where you do a lot of hanging out in the evening/weekends?
What a doggoned tough life it must be :o) although quite easy on the eyes!! ....please keep the images coming Phil. I doubt that I will ever tire of viewing the beauty that surrounds you.
This is a place that I would never have been able to see through the eyes of someone else (let alone even know that it existed without your postings!)
Many, many thanks for sharing this with me :=)

yes - its a few minutes walk from my house so gets frequent visits to unwind after work :-)

Wow ... this one caught my eye immediately.

First I have to say that this is one of the most beautiful sunset captures I have ever seen. The mix of cool & warm colors makes this image pop. The sunrays is amazing.

Second ... as my photography instructor once told the class ... it doesn't matter what type of camera you have. The camera only takes the image ... you, the photographer, makes the image. Whatever post work you did Phil ... you did a magnificent job. The composition is spot on & the balance in colors is perfect. Straight to my faves it goes.

So a very well done & thank you for sharing your talents.

btw ... looks fantastic on my DT. I also take a waterproof camera near or when I'm on water ... a few times I'm glad I did.

:-)

This is just beautiful. I love sunset/sunrise shots, and this one is spectacular. It's on my Desktop right now and immediately into my faves! Love the colors in the sky and how the light hits the shore just above the water. Wonderful work!

Oo-la-la baby!!

~opens a bottle of wine~

How YOU doin'??

8~O

Myself, I think it's a stunner sir!! Sweet 'n' romantical radiance exudes!!

Here, have another glass of wine!! Hehehe!!

Oh, button up and quit making apologies. This is a great photo. The colors are fantastic. It's a keeper in my book. I don't keep images unless I think they are worth keeping. Excellent work.
Pat

Heyyyy!! You can take vids with your camera as well!! Niiiiiice.

:oP

Lol. Just chittin' a bit here.

Nice shot Phil. :o)

And stop bragging about your place of residence and forcing images such as these onto us ... or, as part of "The Great Conspiracy" ... I'll tank this baby in the booth. >:oD

... ...

/\ And yes, I am kidding. /\

With all of my above nonsense aside ... interesting composition. Given that when viewing an image full-size (for me and my browser anyways), a bit gets cut off at the bottom ... and as a result, I think I prefer a little less foreground. Truth be known.

It is still a great photo. And looks wonderful on the DT.

And but of course, thank you for sharing this view with us. :o)

NEVER start off by apologizing, it makes people think badly too.
ALWAYS say the good of your wonderful photo view. There is NO such a thing as a bad sunset, no way....every one of them is beautiful....that's our gift, to be able to get those colours
in an evening sky, what a grand thing to sleep with. Verena

very nice shot phil.. no putting down compacts tho ;] the sunrays look great.. and the intensity of the colors is wonderful..

hows the island life treating you? all well i hope.. take care..

Dj

I love the colours and the starburst, i think it is beautiful but its a bit pixelated when blown up full size!

i know - hence all the previous discussions about the cameras limitations and poor aperture options.

Is this where you're living now? Seeing amazing sunsets every night? I love the light fanning out in the sky. Great shot!

Very nice colors,sky,rays of light and light reflection,overall the photo is beautiful.

"just a few minutes from my house" LUCKY YOU! i think your sunset is very nice. good " peachy" tones. i'd be very happy with it. what kind of camera do you have. is it an olympus? i did hear they could be dropped in water.

yes - see the link to it on my first posted comment on this image.

very pretty. now it is my wallpaper. :-)

Hello Phil....This is a lovely capture of a sunset and it is a pleasure to view....Well done Phil....All the best to you...Mick.

Ok, I'm a sucker for sunsets and sunrises, but this is really spectacular. Love the dynamic range of this shot. Dark shadows of the clouds sliced by brillant rays of the sun. Damn near poetic. +faves