Thursday, December 20, 2012

Warm Afternoon Skywatch

I'm posting a photo from Oct. of this year, when the S. CA weather was a little warmer (ya, I know, it never really gets that cold here) and the beaches had a little more activity. Really thinking of those of you in colder climes... especially if you're in an area where you don't seen the sun very often in the winter... hoping you enjoy this photo. Click on it to view large for the full effect!!

This looks like a street scene, but it's not. These folks are walking on the Huntington Beach Pier at sunset. I love the activity of the people and the bird, and the yellow / orange sunset glow. I cropped the original image in a way that makes it hard to tell this is a pier.  Here's the original:

Linking to Skywatch Friday. Click on the link to check out great skies from around the world!  Not sure how much posting I'll have time for with the holidays upon us, so wishing you and your loved ones HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!

33 comments:

  1. Nice of you to send a little "Warm" out to the world for the holiday!

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  2. Very nicely captured. Thank you for stopping by Driller's Place. Merry Christmas to you and yours.

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  3. What a beautiful, rich scene at the pier. Thanks for sharing!

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  4. These are fantastic captures and WOW what a way to end the day -- any day! I love how the people look like little stick figures! Marvelous composition! Hope you have a wonderful and very Merry Christmas!!

    Sylvia

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  5. What fabulously rich colours! Gorgeous.

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  6. Beautiful shades of orange and sea-blues ... I love the figures silhuetted on the pier.

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  7. absolutely beautiful photos. the pier makes a dramatic foreground.

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  8. Great capture and a beautiful scene! Love it! Happy Skywatching!

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  9. Beautiful scenes. You capture some amazing shots! Merry Christmas to you and yours.

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  10. Great silhouette shots. Love them.

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  11. What a great shot!! I love both versions...and they each tell a different story when viewed separately.

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  12. What a great eye you have! These are wonderful shots, even though there is no snow involved. :)

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  13. Oh my what a stunning shot, this is worth framing!

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  14. Very nice!! I prefer the uncropped version, since it offers so much more to look at and enjoy. In the cropped pic, I think the gull is a distraction, whereas it seems to fit better in the larger scene. Might be interesting to compare the cropped shot plus/minus the gull--- In any event, good catch!

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    1. Thanks for this comment, Stan. I think you are right... the gull grabs your eye and does distract. Didn't notice it initially.

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  15. Great silhouettes and I love the cropping of the first one.

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  16. Wonderful. A favorite spot of mine. Thank you!

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  17. cool! I can see why you like the shot. It is a great one.

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    1. Great silhouettes! I like the color of the first one and love the people swimming about in the second one. Happy Holidays!! =)

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  18. Great photo full of color and action
    thank you for sharing and thanks for your kind comments on my post
    Happy holidays to you and yours

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  19. Wonderful shot!! It has so much detail in it! I also loved the uncropped picture, wonderful color contrast in that. And we get plenty of sun here in Mumbai, India.
    Have a nice day :)

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  20. I think the cropped version is the better of the two!! All those cranes in the background with the water just do not make it...

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  21. Your perspective is gorgeous. I love the intense, warm colors!

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  22. Stunning shot! Love both versions :)

    Happy Holiday!

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  23. Hoping you and yours have a wonderful day together to celebrate the meaning of Christmas ~ faith, family and friends.

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  24. Amazing shots!! Yikes. Love them both but the simplicity of the first one grabbed me right away. Merry Christmas!!

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  25. What fine images!


    «Louis» thanks you for your visit to San Francisco Bay Daily Photo.

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  26. Golden skies ! beautiful, a change to the always blue skies ! The reflections are gorgeous !

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