Redondo Lantern II, a photo from California, West

Photographer's Note

I posted Redondo Lantern a year ago. This is another angle to see the same scene. The setting sun was hanging on the top of the decorative sail/shell models atop of the Redondo Beach Pier. It is a popular place to visit year around.

MLINES, feather, sergio1, john_c, evanrizo, peter1892, PJE, kittyhawk, Tue, tcht, ChristianS, ChrisJ, Jeppe, caspita, elmec oznaczył to zdjęcie jeko użyteczne

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snuggleaphagus (4146) 2006-07-04 19:18

This photo has very futiristic feeling to it. All the lines are fantastic with a great strong imapct.
The sun is positioned beautifully. The bird is a great feature too.

kent_s (1911) 2006-07-04 19:48

Hi Wes
Ltns

A really lovely sunset where you pov getting the sun a perfect placement liting up th portal ov bridge.

Very well done
Hälsningar
Kent

chaity (1539) 2006-07-04 21:45

Hi Wes, I like the view of this place with the colors casted by the sun.
I find that from the angle you are taking this photo, the horizon is slightly tilted to the left. Some chromatic aberration is noticable on the palm trees and lamppost.

Cormac (26565) 2006-07-04 22:38

Great positioning of the sun, just over the shell. The contrast in this is nice too, between the warm sky and pastel water and the dark, almost silhoetted pier. Great work!

sarju (5324) 2006-07-04 22:50

Hi Wes
seems like I hav'nt been to your gallery for ages ... oh well I have been pretty much away from the TE lately.
well about this photo, i like it even better than your last photo from this place as it is rich in colours being reflected from the water ... and that is what I like the most about this photo ...
thanks a lot for sharing this marvelous view with rest of us who are not that fortunate to travel to places as splendid as you have been to
regards ... sarju

Scharan (14144) 2006-07-04 23:58 [Comment]

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MLINES (12516) 2006-07-05 1:21

Hi Wes, Well arranged POV for the sun into that nest-like space. Reflection from the water is effective. Good to see and hear about this place on TE.TFS. Murray.

plimrn (21344) 2006-07-05 2:00

Hi wes,
Yes, it as one of your favorites, I like this one even better for the framing of the sculpture above the pier. Like Chrisina, I think the gull adds a lot as well. Light and color are wonderful in both photos.
Regards, Pat

Emile (20352) 2006-07-05 2:26

Hola Wes.
I liked your Redondo Lantern a year ago and i like this one very much, you captured it from a very good angle, good POV. Beautiful sunset, the reflection, colors and compo are excellent.
Good shot, TFS.

fkk (2039) 2006-07-05 3:03

Merhaba Wes;

Great capture, beautifull colors and composition...
well done

catman-fatih

feather (51130) 2006-07-05 6:07

I like both shots Wes. Each one shows care, thought and patience to place the sun in the frame for maximum effect. The people silhouettes also add a lot to the composition and the glow and reflected light in the sea is really lovely.
Kath

sergio1 (12152) 2006-07-05 7:31

Hi Wes

I like very much thi sunset. The compo and pov is great. Pretty place to contemplate the sunset.
Thanks for share
Sergio

john_c (24666) 2006-07-05 10:50

Hi Wes,
The scene is captivating, as one's eye is drawn instantly and compellingly to the sun, perfectly in the centre of the sail motif. The silhouetted figures add a surreal touch, and there is superb graphism here. Finally, the orange sky contrasts so well with the blue water. This is very fine work, Wes. I love it.
John

carper (96) 2006-07-05 13:10

nice photo wes,
not an easy photo you made with the backlight, but I like the idea and the good lines in the shot, well seen and good job.
gr. jaap

evanrizo (462) 2006-07-05 14:30

On this image there are so many thinks they make it wonderful.
The composition with the sun on the top of this decoration, the people on this bridge, the colors, the flying bird, the lines, all together make this image wonderful.

markstaples (15670) 2006-07-05 15:36

A very peaceful evening setting. You've framed the shot well and positioned the latern well. I like the silhouetted pier against this sunset.
Best wishes
Mark

peter1892 (1681) 2006-07-05 17:11

Hi Wes - your POV was very well chosen & the moment was perfect for getting the sun to sit right on top of the shell. The strong sunlight gives us an excellent silhouette effect on the pier & the people.

PJE (20758) 2006-07-05 22:55

Wes I have to say I like your photo posted a year ago a little more. This one looks like a little too much photoshop something. On the other hand it has created a nice effect on this scene. Good work Wes on both. Its nice to be back on TE!

Graal (103040) 2006-07-06 3:29

Hi Wes,
interesting, romantic view. Nice a place, good colours, pity that a bit not sharpen.
Congrats, best wishes on the 4 July!
Rgs, Aleksander

Kenny10pin (19301) 2006-07-06 6:59

great shot of the scene here, I like the sunsetting with all the couples present, very good timing too, well done

kittyhawk (1802) 2006-07-06 8:42

Hello Wes,

Lovely and moodfilled image, I really like the composition and the warm sunset colors. Very nice work. TFS.

- Halgeir

Tue (73874) 2006-07-06 15:36

Hej Wes,
Beautiful shot with a great atmosphere! The silhouette of the pier stands out wonderfully against the blue sea and the orange sky. The place of the sun is also fantastic! Very well done, great capture!
Hilsen,
Lars

tcht (7565) 2006-07-07 4:18

Hi Wes,
Very interesting sunset! One of the most interesting ones I've seen, thx to your perspective & compo. The silhouettes are pretty nice and colours as well. Only thing need improvement is probably the sharpness. Great shot!
Cheers,
CheukHin

rosaline (0) 2006-07-07 11:52

Hi Wes
Lovely sky and sunset. I like the sultry and colourful atmosphere. The scene has a good feeling about it. The sun's reflection in the water is a nice aspect too, which delivers extra warmth and colour. Good summer shot.
Aubrey

Stepan (27210) 2006-07-07 14:58

A great moment, I suppose, in a place where shapes seem to be here to be captured and composed in the sunset, as you did well. God framing. TFS.
Stéphane

ChristianS (2997) 2006-07-07 16:05

A beautiful sunset where you manage to handle the light conditions very well. i like all those black silhouettes against the ardent sky. Nice colours and nice sun light reflections on the water. Well done!

Regards

izmirli (3989) 2006-07-08 19:47

merhaba dear wes
wonderful picture. wonderful sun and reflection.wonderful colours.well done.
regards my friend wes.
gürkan akçakır.

ChrisJ (154586) 2006-07-08 22:11

Hi Wes

I like the superb warm vs cold color opposition, of orange & blue, in this marvellous sunset. Well done!

Jeppe (18654) 2006-07-09 16:07

Hi Wes
A fine moody image - I would say theres something japanish over this image - properly the sun and the shell model - thanks for sharing - may be a little more sharpness would have been nice - but never mind :-)

kclai (2267) 2006-07-10 1:17

Hi Wes
Interest shot with interesting angle.
But I found the image is a little blur.
from the exposure value, it is consider okayed, if you were to retain the sunset with its reflection onto the sea. Probably a shaky hand resulted the blurness, huh!
Everything is composed perfectly, Wes, except for the blurness.
Cheers and good day, Wes.
Eric Lai

devimeuxbe (58557) 2006-07-10 16:24

Hi Wes
NIce composition with a nice geometry. The sun is perfectly situated.
The light and colors are great.
Well done
Bertrand

alvaraalto (39346) 2006-07-10 17:14

Hi Wes,
Interesting to see the similarity and the difference between this picture and the picture of a year ago. I think this one is more artistic and one could say a more impressionistic approach of the subject.
Good to show us these developments.
Groet Rob

zig (2456) 2006-07-13 8:33

Hi wes. This is a beautiful seaside view. The strong composition makes this shot good. A bit sharpness need to be improved, but the photo itself is a great one. Hey, I got my comp's HDD crashed, so I recommend you to store the datas in another devicce frequently...just in case. hehe.

caspita (395) 2006-07-15 9:32

Hello Wes...One of my favorites last year and a new addition to my favorites this year. I love time and season comparisons. Great framing...a beauty. Thanks for posting...Mae

elmec (12210) 2006-07-23 4:41

Hello Wes!
Wow! Lovely sunset composition, very interesting for this construction.
Great done with nice colours!
Best regards!

bakes888 (18499) 2006-07-24 0:16

Hi Wes. You have captured great atmosphere in this image, I can almost here the gulls. Colour and composition work in harmony here also. Thanks for sharing.
Cheers, Paul.

jmdaoudal (82) 2006-07-27 3:22

Very graphic shadowed one with a good position from the sun
Well done
Jean Michel

Benedict (7076) 2006-08-24 15:51

wow, what a beauty! great sunset composition!
benedict

huynt (5079) 2006-12-16 19:51

Hi Wes
I really like tis golden light in this wonderful place.Well done. Nice week end. Too longtime to comback to see your shot

toto (0) 2007-08-22 0:41

Belle photo de ce soleil bien placé dans les deux photo, la troisiemme montre bien la cituation des gens que l' on voit sur les deux autres.Bien attendu et bien placé, vous avez fait des merveilles aussi bien dans celle ci que celle ou le soleil est au milieux des deux.Bonne prise. Amitiés Thomas
je reviens