Golden Reflections, a photo from Cebu, Central Visayas

Photographer's Note

The western part of Bantayan Island is not often visited by tourist because the beach is not as good as that in Santa Fe. However, it has the best vantage view for sunsets. These fishermen just came back from fishing.

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mikolaj_kawa (0) 2008-04-09 1:23

Hello Renier! Amazing scene. Wonderful light and shadow. Good composition. Beautiful seascape. Good capture. Original shot. Good luck!

Paolo (41258) 2008-04-09 1:24

Wonderufl one Renier!
fantastic reflections, excellent timing, quality and a great mood.
thanks, ciao

robertosalguero (292) 2008-04-09 1:29

Hello Renier,

This is beautiful and inspirational. The tones of the sunset create an appealing warm atmosphere. Good sharpness and excellent reflections on the water and sand. The people on the beach add more life and dynamics to the view. Thanks Renier.

Roberto

Budapestman (82620) 2008-04-09 1:30

Hi Renier,
Amazing impression with picturesque colours. I like the spectacular composition and the perspective. Great shot! Have a nice day
George

hatti52 (12786) 2008-04-09 1:31

Hi Renier,
wonderful sunset composition with golden tones and silhouettes
well done
regards

besnard (59196) 2008-04-09 1:33

Bonjour Renier
Un très beau cliché avec le ciel tout doré et les pécheurs en ombres chinoises.
C'est du bon travail - merci pour le partage et bonne journée.
Nicole

vincz (19113) 2008-04-09 1:48

Beautiful. Such a peaeful ambaince. i love the reflections on the water covering the sand. Great silhouettes. Very well done.

migzal (485) 2008-04-09 1:48

Hi Reinier,
This is an impressive composition of a beautiful sunset. I like it.
Regards
Miguel

snunney (130967) 2008-04-09 2:06

Hello Renier,
A very beautiful sunset composition with superb tones and clarity. The silhouetted figures are very well placed and add much to the mood of the scene. A great feeling of calm and serenity.

jonathan_hart (21276) 2008-04-09 2:13

beautiful composition with perfectly balanced framing and stunning colours, a pleasure for the eyes
regards
jo

stefanocer (10642) 2008-04-09 2:16

Great great sunset shot renier , a superb image with impressive sunset colours and wonderful compositon and depht , many compliments.
Stefano.

gildasjan (43826) 2008-04-09 2:16

Bonjour Renier
Une très bonne composition avec ces reflets dorés.Les personnages en ombre chinoise donnent une force supplémentaire à cette jolie image.
Bonne journée à toi.
Amicalement
Gildas

ChrisJ (171884) 2008-04-09 2:20

Hi Renier

A superb tropical sunset, with marvellous colour & sharpness. I like the silhouettes & graphism. Fantastic reflections. Tfs!

japiey (10163) 2008-04-09 3:13

Hi Renier,

Beautifull image with lovely tones and moods..
Wondrous ....
I love the time of shot.
EXCELLENT.

jp

paura (25802) 2008-04-09 3:14

Very beautiful composition, Renier. Lighting and colors are really nice. Well done!

Regards

Paulo

Gerrit (62042) 2008-04-09 3:20

Hi Renier,
fantastic colours and well controlled counterlight. The silhouettes are fantastic.
Regards, gerrit

NMaverick (0) 2008-04-09 3:44

Very clear and vivid photo! You have recorded the sun and the clouds as I never have seen before! The shadows of the fishermen also steals the show from the sun. The reflections are also nice. Could you try a warmer red tone for me?
TFS
Nick

ktanska (44804) 2008-04-09 3:50

Hi Renier,
Special sunset moment with lovely copper tones. I especially like reflections on wet sand. Fishermen add nice human touch.
Kari

zhelach (3626) 2008-04-09 4:28

Hello Renier!
Amazing photo! Wonderful colors, lights and reflections! Lovely place! Nice atmosphere!
TFS, Best regards, Zorica

mehmetemin (7231) 2008-04-09 4:35

Hi Renier
excellent sunset
Amazing view and colours!
It is perfect...!
Greetings
Mehmet Emin

jplebrun (21208) 2008-04-09 4:36

Bonjour Renier
magnifique cliché d'une fin de journée avec un coucher de soleil à faire rêver, belle composition.
Amitiés
Jean-Pierre

pasternak (15185) 2008-04-09 5:53

Excellent sunset scene, Renier, all the horisontal layers here work so well to increase volume and the dominant color palette is wonderful. Great to have the silhouettes.

Cheers
A.

Benedict (7076) 2008-04-09 5:56

kuhang ginto..nada mas y quierro umuwi ahora mismo!!
benedict

edytungkal (4551) 2008-04-09 8:45

A very nice golden moment of Bantayan Island, that shadow is the best combination to the picture with beautiful light from the nature. Great composition Renier, i like it...
tfs

daniel

dareco (17136) 2008-04-09 9:35

A very beautiful sunset!!! The tired fisherman returning is a great bonus!! TFS

gracious (20025) 2008-04-09 10:50

Hello Renier,
Nice to hear from you!
This is truly a beautiful tropical sunset with golden lighting and reflection! the coming home fishermen really adds a big bonus towards this composition!
great job and well done
Tony

Photo65Net (43144) 2008-04-09 10:52

Renier,
Amazing tones in this sky !
And your compo provides superb reflections, and overall great exposure and contrasts.
Superb one,
Regards,
JB.

Tue (92470) 2008-04-09 11:32

Hi Renier,
Fantastic sunset photo. I love the warm, soft colours and light in the sky and it's nice how the sun is surrounded by clouds and is reflected in the water. Excellent inclusion of the people too. Very well done, thanks for sharing!
Regards,
Lars

vinicio (23423) 2008-04-09 13:32

Wonderful picture, colors and ambiance are great for a beautiful image of nature and daily life in this country, well seen and done Renier, compliments.
Ciao
Vinicio

grigand (20290) 2008-04-09 14:16

Hi Renier,
Hooooo ... A wonderful shot ! The light and colors are perfect.well done.
ciao
andrea

lilimih33 (9918) 2008-04-09 14:22

Hello Renier!
GGreat sunset and very nice ambiace!
Wonderful colours and fantastic reflection!
Best regards!
Lili

dokadak (11518) 2008-04-09 14:59

Hi Reiner,

It goes to my favorites... great composition, amazing colors...

cheers
hasan

gneufeld (15890) 2008-04-09 15:48

Hi Renier,
An excellent sunset image with good interest and lots of details with stunning golden colors. Very well done and TFs. Gerald

UnTrained (0) 2008-04-09 22:45

Hi Renier,
superb balance by the light and the silhouettes, wonderful exposure to include the differences. I like the broken glancing reflections in the beach.
Lieben Gruss, Ulf

axiotea (21651) 2008-04-09 23:56

Hello Renier
Thanks for sharing with us this view on the beach with the local fishermen and the great sunset colors reflecting nicely in the water...
Cheers
Marilyn

AiresSantos (56155) 2008-04-10 1:28

Hi Renier
Wonderful warm colours and reflections in this excellent composition. I also like the silhouettes and details
Have a nice day
Aires

azaf1 (15931) 2008-04-10 1:47

Good morning Renier
This is really attractive! Such a sunset with those colors and such great evening mood. Especially the figures of the people create a beautiful image
TFS
Argiris

bracasha75 (24591) 2008-04-10 3:59

Hello Renier
What to say by so one great shot
My compliments and i agree with other membewrs
TFS
Cheers,Braca

Angshu (56760) 2008-04-11 0:34

Hello Renier
A brilliant one...absolutely gorgeous! The silhouette of the fishermen with the catch & the setting sun & the column of reflection balancing the picture. The layers are excellently created & even that small ship in the horizon adds to the beauty. Wow!
Regards
Angshu

gunbud (34066) 2008-04-11 19:19

Hi Renier,
Wow, what a beautiful scene for these fishermen to end their hard days work to. The low tide pools catch very peacful soothing reflections of gold that contrast so nicley with the seaweed. The distant sky is just heavenly while the fishermen give great scale to this lovely shot.
Regards, Tom

JCG (35153) 2008-04-12 10:25

Hi Renier,

Fishing was good according to what I see on their back !!! Splendid sunset, I like much the reflections on wet sand. Beautiful management of the lights and the back-light. An atmosphere of calm spring of the image, it is very pleasant. Thank you Renier.

With all my friendships and a very good WE,

Jean-Charles

kevinos (7517) 2008-04-13 8:48

Wonderful, colorful light, Renier and the a great sense of drama created by the dark figures, placed just perfectly. regards kevin

izmirli (3989) 2008-04-15 2:29

merhaba dear renier
magnificent beach and colours.magnificent silhouettes and reflections.well done.
best regards.
gürkan akçakır.

adores (46979) 2008-04-20 15:42

Hi Renier!
Really a good one! The moment was perfect to get those golden colours and the fishermen just passed there on the right moment. Their silhouettes really make the composition.Very good shot!

salvator (19110) 2008-04-21 2:43

Hi Renier,
Wonderful colors, superb sharpness and silouettes. The reflections on the water, the sun shining on the water are superb. Wonderful.
Best regards. Salvator.

pierrefonds (114536) 2008-04-21 3:30

Hi Renier,

The sunset is giving beautiful colors, to the sky, the sea, the beach a a set of shadows to the fishermen. The fisherman are giving a sense of scale to the area. The point of view leads our eyes to the horizon. There is a good contrast between the colors. Have a nice day.

Pierre

Charo (51290) 2008-04-22 2:19

Hola Renier,
Ohhhhh....bellísima captura con una bien cuidada composición.
Los colores del sol repartidos por toda la escena con sus reflejos, son magníficos. Felicitaciones!!!
Cordialmente
Charo

pablominto (53746) 2008-04-24 9:29

Hello Renier,
This is a wonderful end of the day and a fine capture of daily life in Bantayan Island!
A fine composition, and the ebb tide adds to the atmosphere...
The silhouetted fishermen is a great element in giving life and credibility!
Greetings,
Pablo -

Greg1949 (9011) 2008-05-02 4:24

Ranier, wow this is a great shot. Until opened it is not so obvious but once opened the detail and sharpness is more awesome even than the color, fantastic capture.

Greg

crckt (7222) 2008-05-07 6:25

Hi Renier,
A very nice sunset! Very pretty colors, your composition is also excellent keeping the people in frame. Fantastic work!
Regards,
Shaeri

stego (24132) 2008-05-07 11:35

Hi Renier,
Sunsets are irresistibly attractive when they are well shot, but this one is very special. There is the impressive light management, the colours, the levelled compo, but there is also those picturesque silhouettes of the fishermen going about their life.
An inspiring image!
Regards, José.

danos (110407) 2008-05-10 3:46

Hello Renier,
excellent this sunset view with the fishermen walking on the beach with their fish catches on their shoulders.Extraordinary the golden reflections of the sun as the romantic atmosphere that created.well done.

Have a nice weekend,Danos

bakes888 (18499) 2008-05-23 2:47

Hi Renier. Stunning sunset. You have done well to retain detail and colour in the foreground. Good silhouettes also. Thanks for sharing.
Cheers, Paul.

yedirenk (11244) 2008-08-24 1:28

Hi Renier,
wooow...great sunset shot with really golden reflections and superb sharpness.silhouettes,details,depht and framed are excellent.amazing point of view.also wonderful light and orange colours.very nicely scene.well done.TFS
Greetings

Cevdet

francio64 (39888) 2008-08-24 6:09

Ciao Renier,
spettacolare tramonto con riflesso nel mare.
Piacevole la vista dei due pescatori in silouette, che animano la scena.

Complimenti!
Francesco

patdeph (35750) 2008-08-27 2:39

hello Renier
wonderful light and colour for this beautiful sunset!I like very much the reflections on the sand,and the black silhouettes of the men are superb and bring some life in this superb compo!Congratulations!
Regards.
Pascale
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