Thursday, April 29, 2010

Skywatch Friday: Surf City Slipping into the Night

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When I was on Topsail Island a few weeks ago, I made my way to Surf City to watch the sun slip away. The boardwalk over the marsh and around the boat launch and out to the fishing pier made for some peaceful evenings. (Straight out of the camera. I am too dumb to know how to edit.)

Skywatch Friday

42 comments:

Titaxy said...

This is wonderful, Sandy!

Barb said...

How luxurious!

blog with no name said...

Such a beautiful scene! The Long Life Happiness One is hard at work all the time showing off their majesty...

Daryl said...

That could be anywhere ... its so evocative .. my first reaction was 'an African plain' ... seriously

Sylvia K said...

Gorgeous capture, Sandy! I do love that tree silhouetted against the sunset! Great composition! And Daryl is right it could have been an "African plain". Superb! Have a wonderful weekend!

Sylvia

the donG said...

since im addicted to islands. when i read this post i immediately checked the island. beautiful!

Autumn Belle said...

A beautiful piece of art. Even the sun looks like a shining star.

LadyFi said...

Great photo.. love the way the sun is twinkling as it says farewell.

Titanium said...

The sun twinkles a soft 'goodnight' through the tree, gently and softly tucking the world in and bidding pleasant dreams.

Love this photo!

Mama Zen said...

That's a lovely shot!

EG Wow said...

Very, very nice, Sandy!

Carver said...

Looks like the perfect end to the day. Great shot.

Paulie said...

You caught that so beautifully! Looks so peaceful. . .

Martha Z said...

Wondrful the way you captured a peak of the setting sun through the tree.

Tricia @ Bluff Area Daily said...

Definitely peaceful capture! Lovely shot!

marcia@joyismygoal said...

nice those are the kind you can frame and capture and revisit that moment for a long time

ewok1993 said...

It is very peaceful. A perfect end to a beautiful day.

jeanne said...

Perfect! Love the color and that one glimmer of light peeking through the leaves.

Tara R. said...

Gorgeous capture! The scene is so tranquil.

slommler said...

Beautiful!!! Loving the photo!!
Hugs
SueAnn

amatamari© said...

Amazing and magical memory of a moment: beautiful photography!
:-)

Mike said...

Beautiful little twinkle of sun. happy weekend!

Cloudia said...

Awesome, Sandy





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Jack and Joann said...

Every person has a story to tell and I think every tree has a story too.
Nice shot.

eden said...

Gorgeous capture, Sandy. Have a great weekend

Lisa at Greenbow said...

What a lovely peaceful place to end the day.

This Is My Blog - fishing guy said...

Sandy: What a neat sunset through the trees.

Serline said...

My eyes were drawn immediately to the "sparkle" smack in the middle of the photo... was that in the original capture or an added effect?

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that´s a mirage?a shadow?i like it sandy
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Rajesh said...

Superb shot.

Lew said...

Delightful sunset behind the tree!

Hilary said...

That's a beauty of a sunset. All feels right with the world when the day fades in such wonder.

J Bar said...

Great.
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syel said...

there's something so mesmerizing about the photo. maybe it's the mystery of the sun hiding behind the tree :)

soulbrush said...

love the way you've caught the twinkle of the last rays between the trees. fantastic shot.

Mary said...

Beautiful! I love the way it has that one little star spot shining through.

Laura Hegfield said...

beautiful sandy!

Pietro said...

Really a fascinating sunset, Sandy.

Denise said...

A beautifully composed shot Sandy.

Pam said...

Its beautiful, Sandy. There is no need to edit natures creation.

Pearl Maple said...

Simply beautiful scene to enjoy the sky, who needs photoshop when nature turns on a veiw like that.

happily retired gal said...

Oh my ... what a breath-taking shot! I'm glad I didn't miss this one for SURE ;-)
Hugs and blessings,