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Adrian Cray
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p.1 #1 · Natural Magic

Sunsets are difficult to forecast , particularly after several months of indifferent weather in this part of the world !

However , as an eternal optimist , and because a few clouds were gathering in the western sky , I ventured forth to a site near my home . A few bits of colour appeared in the sky , but things did not look very promising and I was about to call it a day when this scene materialised about 10 minutes after sunset. It lasted about 5 minutes , and I had to be quick to try and catch a little of its magic.

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Oct 11, 2008 at 12:27 PM

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p.1 #2 · Natural Magic

NIcely done, beautiful sky and well exposed foreground. Peaceful scene overall.

Mike

Oct 11, 2008 at 12:49 PM

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Hello, Adrian.

Wonderful sky-painting over your usual lovely English countryside. I like that you have enough detail in the foreground areas to give a great frame for the sky and yet have the interest of the lines of grass, trees and hedges that cross our undulating countryside.

Amazing upturn in the weather this week - although still cats and dogs in Glasgow, I hear!

Are you up for meeting up with us on the 2nd?

Oct 11, 2008 at 12:53 PM

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p.1 #4 · Natural Magic

Really lovely image, Adrian.
We learned in the PNW sometimes the color doesn't make an appearance until well after the sun has gone, and this is a great reward for your patience.
Killer sky, and I also love the gorgeous soft light and classic English landscape in the fg.

See ya soon!

Barry

Oct 11, 2008 at 01:07 PM

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p.1 #5 · Natural Magic

Great shot Adrian - your patience was well rewarded

David

Oct 11, 2008 at 02:31 PM

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p.1 #6 · Natural Magic

bshamilton wrote:
Really lovely image, Adrian.
We learned in the PNW sometimes the color doesn't make an appearance until well after the sun has gone, and this is a great reward for your patience.
Killer sky, and I also love the gorgeous soft light and classic English landscape in the fg.

See ya soon!

Barry

Mountain shooters call this pre-sunset light "Alpenglow"

Nice catch

Woody

Oct 11, 2008 at 05:13 PM

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p.1 #7 · Natural Magic

Adrian, this is a wonderful image with incredible light. That sky is what I'm always looking for.

Randy

Oct 11, 2008 at 10:36 PM

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p.1 #8 · Natural Magic

After sunset always has the best light b/c the high clouds dont pick up the color til after the sun is below the horizon. Always wait til dark ;-) Nice view

aF

Oct 12, 2008 at 12:19 AM

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p.1 #9 · Natural Magic

Simply gorgeous, Captain! It's good to see you still cranking out superlative tomes with your sturdy camera. Here's to the hope that you will finally have some fair skies for extended periods over the isle of Britain.

Oct 12, 2008 at 04:47 AM

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p.1 #10 · Natural Magic

This is so beautiful! Definitely worth the wait.
Ute

Oct 12, 2008 at 06:41 AM

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p.1 #11 · Natural Magic

Well done Adrian. Worth the patient wait. I like that you have blaanced the image so well. Nice and sharp and well exposed.

Oct 12, 2008 at 03:36 PM

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p.1 #12 · Natural Magic

Lovely sky, Adrian.
Karl

Oct 12, 2008 at 07:18 PM

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p.1 #13 · Natural Magic

Can't beat a sky like that!

Oct 12, 2008 at 08:33 PM

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p.1 #14 · Natural Magic

Well done, Adrian! Dave

Oct 12, 2008 at 09:29 PM

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p.1 #15 · Natural Magic

Goooorgeous sky and great composition, Adrian!

Oct 12, 2008 at 09:35 PM

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p.1 #16 · Natural Magic

Killer sky and a beautifully lit foreground. Excelent work.

Rich

Oct 12, 2008 at 10:33 PM

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mike.way wrote:
NIcely done, beautiful sky and well exposed foreground. Peaceful scene overall.

Mike

Thanks Mike . I'm glad you enjoyed this peaceful rural scene .

Oct 13, 2008 at 01:20 PM

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MartinMcl wrote:
Hello, Adrian.

Wonderful sky-painting over your usual lovely English countryside. I like that you have enough detail in the foreground areas to give a great frame for the sky and yet have the interest of the lines of grass, trees and hedges that cross our undulating countryside.

Amazing upturn in the weather this week - although still cats and dogs in Glasgow, I hear!

Are you up for meeting up with us on the 2nd?

Many thanks Martin . I always enjoy your perceptive comments . Weather back to grey-glum again to-day , but I live in hope --- wherever that is ! I'm fine for 2 Nov meeting --- even if it's snowing .

Oct 13, 2008 at 01:25 PM

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Barry

Thank you Barry . You're quite right about the late appearance of sunset colour , but it always comes as something of a surprise to me when it arrives --- one of Mother Nature's better conjuring tricks .

Oct 13, 2008 at 08:42 PM

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David Leask wrote:
Great shot Adrian - your patience was well rewarded

David

Thank you David. I was pleased to come away with such a colourful view.

Oct 13, 2008 at 08:45 PM

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p.1 #21 · Natural Magic

That IS the sunset. Very nice, Adrian.

Oct 13, 2008 at 09:33 PM

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p.1 #22 · Natural Magic

woodyspedden wrote

Mountain shooters call this pre-sunset light "Alpenglow"

Nice catch

Woody[/quote

Thanks Woody.

Oct 14, 2008 at 09:16 AM

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Randy Walton wrote:
Adrian, this is a wonderful image with incredible light. That sky is what I'm always looking for.

Randy

Many thanks Randy. ' Seek and ye shall find ' --- and sometimes we get lucky !

Oct 14, 2008 at 09:20 AM

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aFeinPhoto.com wrote:
After sunset always has the best light b/c the high clouds dont pick up the color til after the sun is below the horizon. Always wait til dark ;-) Nice view

aF

Thank you Aaron . Sunsets around here have been rare in recent months --- whether you wait for darkness or not !

Oct 14, 2008 at 09:31 PM

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Larry55 wrote:
Simply gorgeous, Captain! It's good to see you still cranking out superlative tomes with your sturdy camera. Here's to the hope that you will finally have some fair skies for extended periods over the isle of Britain.

Many thanks Larry . It's always good to hear from you ; weather here has improved somewhat , so perhaps we''ll get some good colour in a few weeks time .

Oct 14, 2008 at 09:34 PM


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