Sunset over West Bay (4100) by Chris Spracklen

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13.8.08	Chris Spracklen

Sunset over West Bay (4100)

West Bay, Dorset view map

Taken last evening, whilst out for a walk with some friends.

The sky was amazing, as was the surf! I've never seen anything quite like it!

This is my attempt to capture it!

Nikon D300 ,Nikkor 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6g IF-ED AF-S DX VR
HDR'ed in Photomatix Pro hide exif

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Ellen Michaels		17-Jun-2019 17:42
Fantastic capture and image V

Nestor Derkach		03-Feb-2013 15:47
Amazing in composition and light with spot on resolution. A fantastic scene and I understand why it had the hit counts and why you picked it for favorites. Vote10+

GeneWard		18-Sep-2012 22:28
I really like this one, the people give it scale. V

Lieve Snellings		15-Jul-2012 02:06
WOWWWWWWWW FABULOU... BV+

Range View		17-Feb-2012 21:48
Chris this has to be one of the best photographs I have ever seen. It is perfection in every aspect! Brilliant work !!!!!! BBBV Barbara

Buz Kiefer		14-Feb-2012 18:16
Love the range and the drama here. Big vote.

Marcia Rules		13-Feb-2012 19:56
OH!!!!!!!!!!!

chas		31-Jan-2012 00:23
takes my breath away what a shot , one to look back on with pride well done Chris

Dan Greenberg		07-Jan-2012 00:11
AWESOME!!! ~VVV~

norbi		28-Aug-2011 10:58
A dramatic sunset. Perfect use of HDR. v. norbi

William Vogt		07-Jul-2011 00:52
Fantastic sky colors Chris. Regards, Bill

Jean D		28-Oct-2010 02:21
Awesome capture of this beautiful sunset, Chris! ~V

Tom Briggs		27-Oct-2010 22:25
Fantastic ... is this HDR processing? V

January Grey		27-Oct-2010 07:26
Spectacular! What an amazing sky! Picture perfect, Chris!!

Guest		24-May-2009 14:28
My favourite!

Steve Morris		09-Mar-2009 17:41
I don't know how I missed this one - stunning image and HDR is awesome!!BV

Bartosz Kotulski		24-Feb-2009 13:39
fantastic. great use of light and amazing perspective. superb voted

Sam Stevenson		22-Feb-2009 23:11
Very striking image - wonderful work!

Guest		18-Feb-2009 17:38
Gorgeous scene and what a sky! Beautiful work, Chris!

judithann		16-Feb-2009 00:31
Chris, your images are breathtaking. Your HDR program adds to your talent. You need to put a book together for the whole world to enjoy. :o) Kindest regards, Judy

Thomas		01-Feb-2009 15:07
What an awesome use of wide angle! Stunning light and colors!

alfredo camba jr.		01-Feb-2009 12:52
Wonderful sunset! Very nice colours, details and composition! V

Kerry Tingley		29-Jan-2009 15:04
Fantastic capture!

Irene Wehrli		24-Jan-2009 11:52
Breathtaking beautiful!!! Irene

Alain Boussac		20-Jan-2009 07:30
Simply wonderful ! VBV.

PauloCGama		20-Jan-2009 00:47
I agree 100% with Paul. Fantastic light & composition. Light is so magical and love the small details. BRAVO!! v

Paul L-R		10-Jan-2009 01:18
This certainly has the 'wow' factor. Beautiful. V

Guest		09-Jan-2009 20:53
Great capture. Lovely use of light. (V)

Guest		08-Jan-2009 15:45
Just outstanding! Amazing light and comp! V

Thierry Lucas		19-Dec-2008 19:33
Wonderful picture ! V

Guest		31-Oct-2008 19:24
Love this Drama, so exciting! V

Bert de Vos		28-Oct-2008 17:23
Amazing sunset Chris. Excellent work. v

bill friedlander		14-Oct-2008 20:27
My goodness. This is a beauty. V

an nguyen		11-Oct-2008 02:40
Spectacular shot. BV

Renee Lockett		02-Oct-2008 12:20
Glorious! Fantastic! ~V~

Guest		15-Sep-2008 17:59
You are changing my mind on the artistic use of HDR! Thank you! I am going to have to try this shot myself!

Martin Engel		02-Sep-2008 02:57
FANTASTIC LIGHT AND REFLECTION,NO OTHER SUNSET LIKE THIS.V

Richard Calmes		20-Aug-2008 15:19
Brilliant composition! Very dramatic! V

Yiannis Pavlis		20-Aug-2008 04:13
The vantage point is fantastic. Excellent details allowing the whole of the scene to be enjoyed. One of your best, Chris. v

Sue Robertson		18-Aug-2008 22:23
Fantastic light and composition. a beautiful image. v

shatterbug		18-Aug-2008 07:09
The light and sky are amazing...just gorgeous!

Guest		17-Aug-2008 11:34
Outstanding work vote

Ken Chambers ARPS		14-Aug-2008 16:18
A big vote to you Chris for capturing this picture!

dane		14-Aug-2008 03:46
Needs to be framed and walled.... How can you possibly ever top it?

Jay Levin		14-Aug-2008 02:00
Amazing sunset shot. The setting sun is a ball of fire, and the sky is awesome. Vote

Steve Thuman		14-Aug-2008 01:04
Unbelievable! What a sky and scene! And you captured it perfectly

poetry666		14-Aug-2008 00:35
Totally breathtaking. This must be your best capture yet, my friend. Superb quality and outstanding work. WOW doesn't cover it...VVVVV!!!!

john savage		14-Aug-2008 00:31
Your ATTEMPT??!!!! This is breathtaking. I think your attempt was a overwhelming success. BAV

Monte Stevens		13-Aug-2008 21:20
This is a beautiful image! Well done!

Guest		13-Aug-2008 21:11
Wow..Wow..Wow..I'm floored this is unreal work..bravo..v

TuTmin		13-Aug-2008 18:57
Exquisite capture! great great work.big vote

Katie Chew		13-Aug-2008 18:57
Beautiful sky! V

Tomasz Dziubinski - Photography		13-Aug-2008 18:51
Amazing sky and beautiful image, Vote.

tony_england		13-Aug-2008 17:44
Absolutely fantastic. Brilliant. One of your best, Chris. v

Marco Valk		13-Aug-2008 17:06
stunning, Chris. vote

Michael Shpuntov		13-Aug-2008 16:12
Very beautiful image. Vote.

Guest		13-Aug-2008 15:59
Awesome image Chris..voted Simply incredible..

Naomi		13-Aug-2008 14:27
Breathtaking! You captured it perfectly. V

Robert Charity		13-Aug-2008 14:25
very dramatic sky, v

Walter Otto Koenig		13-Aug-2008 14:22
You never know what you will find when you go out walking. This image is just amazing. What a beautiful moment you've captured. "V"

carol j. phipps		13-Aug-2008 14:08
This is one incredible picture! VOTE!

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