afternoon delight

Anthony Mancuso

afternoon delight

  • featured in “dimensions”
  • 2nd place “Australian travel photography & writing” challenge, lifestyles best shot
  • group avitar – silhouettes
  • winner “silhouette” group challenge, human silhouette
  • top ten “weekly theme challenges” your favourite summer scene
  • 2nd place “images & ideas” group challenge, if I had my way
  • featured in “Nikon D80 Users” group
  • winner “Nikon D80 users” group challenge, silhouette evening or morning
  • featured in “Australian travel photography and writing” group
  • top ten “you’re accepted” group challenge, silhouettes
  • 2nd place “first things” group challenge, the ocean
  • featured in “Australian travel photography and writing” group
  • featured in “your magic place” group
  • featured in “melbourne victoria” group

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A surfer checking out the waves at St Andrews Beach, Mornington Peninsula.

Nikon D80, 1/320, f/13, ISO 400, F/L 135mm Nikkor 135mm lens

afternoon delight belongs to the following groups:

All About Water, All About Your Best Work, All Water in Motion (A Camera In The Description Before It Will Be Accepted), Australian Contemporary Photography, Australian Travel Photography and Writing - 1 per 24hrs, Beach Art, Dimensions, Kairos, Mood & Ambience - Strictly Photos, Mornington Peninsula & Port Phillip Bay, Reaching Freedom, Silhouette, Surfing, Weekly Theme Challenges and Your Magic PLACE (only a place!) Available for sale as

Greeting Cards, Matted Prints, Laminated Prints, Mounted Prints, Canvas Prints, Framed Prints and Posters
afternoon delight by Anthony Mancuso
afternoon delight by Anthony Mancuso
  • erika15

    erika15

    Perfect shot. Love the black silhouette of the surfer against the ocean. Nice work!

  • Anthony Mancuso replied

    thank you Erika, greatly appreciated : ))

  • JKKimball

    JKKimball

    Oh Yeah! perfect, surfers dream.

  • Anthony Mancuso replied

    thanks JK, much appreciated : ))

  • N & L Williams Photography

    N & L Williams...

    wonderful silhouette, light and colours, nice work.
    Leanne

  • Anthony Mancuso replied

    many thanks, greatly appreciated : ) )

  • ElRobbo

    ElRobbo

    Top shot, Anthony!
    Framing, colour – spot on!
    Well done, mate!

  • Anthony Mancuso replied

    thank you mate, appreciated ; ))

  • Tracey Mac

    Tracey Mac

    This is such a beautiful shot Anth!!!! STUNNING!!

  • Anthony Mancuso replied

    thank you Trace, much appreciated my friend : ))

  • Jonicool

    Jonicool

    Excellent work Anthony!

  • Anthony Mancuso replied

    many thanks Joni, much appreciated : ))

  • tonilouise

    tonilouise

    Beautiful, beautiful image Anthony..The sky looks surreal…Oh just gorgeous..Adore it..

  • Anthony Mancuso replied

    thank you very much Tonilouise, really happy you like this ; ))

  • Marion Cullen

    Marion Cullen

    Wonderful atmosphere to this work, Anthony. Just the perfect mood & composition.

  • Anthony Mancuso replied

    thank you Marion, I’m really glad you like it : ))

  • Holly Kempe

    Holly Kempe

    Wonderful capture Anthony!!

  • Anthony Mancuso replied

    thanks Holly, appreciated : ))

  • Alf Caruana

    Alf Caruana

    fantastic work Anthony love the composition

  • Anthony Mancuso replied

    thank you Alf, much appreciated : ))

  • Gerry Myers

    Gerry Myers

    absolutely perfect.. well done

  • Anthony Mancuso replied

    many thanks Gerry, appreciated : ))

  • lorilee

    lorilee

    FABULOUS!!!!!!

  • Anthony Mancuso replied

    appreciated Lorilee, thank you : ))

  • Ralph Olsson

    Ralph Olsson

    Great tones on this Anthony. Good balance across the pic and good placement of the surfer:)

  • Anthony Mancuso replied

    thanks mate, appreciated : ))

  • Elana Bailey

    Elana Bailey

    Fab lighting, silhouette and comp. Well done and congrats on the feature too.

  • Anthony Mancuso replied

    many thanks Elana, appreciated : ))

  • LisaR

    LisaR

    Wonderful capture with fantastic lighting and composition!

  • Anthony Mancuso replied

    thank you Lisa, appreciated : ))

  • rosedew

    rosedew

    Fantastic capture!

  • Anthony Mancuso replied

    many thanks Rose, much appreciated : ))

  • berndt2

    berndt2

    beautiful work – the silhoutte is great (love the sliver of light at the back) and so is the background

  • Anthony Mancuso replied

    thank you Berndt, appreciated : ))

  • Lenka

    Lenka

    Extremely pleasant colors (wow, brown skies!) and nice composition :)

  • Anthony Mancuso replied

    thank you Lenka, much appreciated : ))

  • Kitsmumma

    Kitsmumma

    Fantastic!

  • Anthony Mancuso replied

    thank you Sylvia, appreciated : ))

  • helmutk

    helmutk

    Great shot !

  • Anthony Mancuso replied

    many thanks Helmut, appreciated : ))

  • AnaCBStudio

    AnaCBStudio

    I like it!...

  • Anthony Mancuso replied

    thanks Ana, greatly appreciated : ))

  • Scott d'Almeida

    Scott d'Almeida

    perfect ;

  • Anthony Mancuso replied

    many thanks Scott, appreciated : ))

  • Robin Brown

    Robin Brown

    As good as it gets Anthony this is top quality artwork!!

  • Anthony Mancuso replied

    many thanks Robin, greatly appreciated : ))

  • Sensiworld

    Sensiworld

    Great !
    Congrats with feature !!

  • Anthony Mancuso replied

    thanks Sylvia, appreciated : ))

  • dinghysailor1

    dinghysailor1

    wonderful work with superb wave captures and silhouette…

  • Anthony Mancuso replied

    many thanks Dinghy, really appreciated : ))

  • nesi

    nesi

    lovely soft colors especially against the dark silhoutte of the surfer!!!! Beautifull work, Anthony!!!

  • Anthony Mancuso replied

    many thanks Nesi, really glad you like it : ))

  • funkyfacestudio

    funkyfacestudio

    Gorgeous shot ! great silhouette !

  • Anthony Mancuso replied

    many thanks funkyface, greatly appreciated : ))

  • Garth Smith

    Garth Smith

    Great shot, love it.

  • Anthony Mancuso replied

    many thank Garth, appreciated : ))

  • BigD

    BigD

    Excellent image and you might want to consider All Water in Motion group.

  • Anthony Mancuso replied

    many thanks BigD, appreciated. And I did join that group, thank you ; ))

  • Louise Cooke

    Louise Cooke

    wow, this is beautiful Anthony! It has that wonderful energy of the ocean and the dream of a surfer…love it!

  • Anthony Mancuso replied

    many thanks Louise, extremely appreciated : ))

  • deborah parker

    deborah parker

    bloody perfect!!! :)

  • Anthony Mancuso replied

    bloody thanks Deb! Glad you like it! 2 days left!

  • Phil Threlfall

    Phil Threlfall

    Nice shot

  • Anthony Mancuso replied

    thanks Phil, appreciated : ))

  • Christine Boretti

    Christine Boretti

    Wonderful image!

  • Anthony Mancuso replied

    thank you Christine, appreciated : ))

  • Jude Glenn

    Jude Glenn

    Great composition, soft colours and silhouette are perfect

  • Anthony Mancuso replied

    thank you Jude, greatly appreciated : ))

  • Rosina Lamberti

    Rosina Lamberti

    Excellent work,, Anthony

  • Anthony Mancuso replied

    thanks Rosina, greatly appreciated : ))

  • Stephen Colquitt

    Stephen Colquitt

    I love the title – it is a delight!

  • Anthony Mancuso replied

    thanks Stephen, greatly appreciated : ))

  • toby snelgrove IPA

    toby snelgrove...

    this is a sweet moment … you obviously were smart enough not to surf that day … your image captures a personal reflective moment with the surfer, the frothing water, and the soft swept clouds … nice work

  • Anthony Mancuso replied

    thank you Toby, I appreciated your kind words : ))

  • Brian Carey

    Brian Carey

    Great composition, lovely image!

  • Anthony Mancuso replied

    thank you Brian, appreciated : ))

  • Christine Wilson

    Christine Wilson

    really love the atmosphere of this shot

  • Anthony Mancuso replied

    thanks Christine, greatly appreciated :: ))

  • rightasrain

    rightasrain

    Wonderful silhouette, Anthony. Beautifully taken!

  • Anthony Mancuso replied

    thank you for all your great comments. The sky was wonderful that evening, great colours!

  • Jens Helmstedt

    Jens Helmstedt

    Stunning image! Great work!

  • Anthony Mancuso replied

    thank you Jens, greatly appreciated : ))

  • Sharon Mau

    Sharon Mau

    I love the depth and the indirect beautiful light, it is wonderful Anthony!

  • Anthony Mancuso replied

    many thanks Sharon, greatly appreciated : ))

  • Michael Walters

    Michael Walters

    I don’t know how i missed this but wow it’s one really beautiful capture! what a great scene!

  • Anthony Mancuso replied

    thank you Michael, I’m really glad you like this : ))

  • Waleska Luker

    Waleska Luker

    Congratulations! On making the Top Ten in a First Things _Group challenge

  • Anthony Mancuso replied

    many thanks indeed! Greatly appreciated : ))

  • Lorena Maria

    Lorena Maria

    its magnificent! my inst favorite!!! gorgeous!

  • Anthony Mancuso replied

    thanks Lorena, I’m really glad that you like it : ))

  • kevin smith skystudiohawaii

    kevin smith sk...

    Cool shot Anthony.

  • Anthony Mancuso replied

    appreciated Kevin, thank you

  • Stephen Thomas

    Stephen Thomas

    Outstanding Photo!

  • Anthony Mancuso replied

    appreciated Stephen, thank you : ))

  • Mia1

    Mia1

    Beautiful image. :o)

  • Lorena Maria

    Lorena Maria

    Can I fave this one again?? hahah believe me I LOVE IT !!!!!!!!

  • Anthony Mancuso replied

    Lonrena, you can fav it as many times as you like : )) I’m really glad you like it : ))

  • Jerri Johnson

    Jerri Johnson

    Quite love this…in all ways!

  • Anthony Mancuso replied

    thank you Jerri, reallly glad you like it : ))

  • Julian Escardo

    Julian Escardo

    This is beautiful Anthony…...the tones and the general mood are perfect!

  • Anthony Mancuso replied

    many thanks Julian, greatly appreciated ; ))

  • CJTill

    CJTill

    Excellent work

  • Anthony Mancuso replied

    may thanks CJ, appreciated : ))

  • Trish Woodford

    Trish Woodford

    Fabulous photo :)

  • Anthony Mancuso replied

    thank you Trish, greatly appreciated : ))

  • gabryshak

    gabryshak

    well deserving of all the love!!
    that sky is so unusual
    and those waves mesmerizing, stirring the soul
    ~t

  • Anthony Mancuso replied

    many thanks gabryshak, I’m really glad you like it.

  • Antonio Zarli

    Antonio Zarli

    That’s a wonderful silhouette! Well done Anthony

  • Anthony Mancuso replied

    thank you Antonio, I’m glad you like it : )

  • pmistric

    pmistric

    Nice tones and silhouette.

  • Anthony Mancuso replied

    many thanks : )

  • Elizarose

    Elizarose

    Beautiful capture!

  • Anthony Mancuso replied

    thank you elizarose, appreciated ; )

  • genaro1

    genaro1

    Excellent capture, black silhouette, is great

  • Anthony Mancuso replied

    thank you Genaro, appreciated : )

  • Barbara Corvino

    Barbara Corvino

    Very beautiful capture. I like the silhouette and the light on the sea.
    Ciao. Barbara

  • Anthony Mancuso replied

    thank you Barbara, greatly appreciated : )

  • Thierry Vincent

    Thierry Vincent

    Amazing water and sky. Beautiful surfer’s silhouette too! Plus an excellent composition… It all makes a perfect image. Talks a lot about real freedom to me. Great!

  • Anthony Mancuso replied

    many thanks for your wonderful comment, appreciated : )

  • Imber

    Imber

    Excellent shot Anthony.

  • Anthony Mancuso replied

    many thanks Imber, appreciated ; )

  • Sharon Mau

    Sharon Mau

    You know how much I love this beautiful image Anthony. Would you consider adding it to Dimensions? I would love to feature you!

  • Anthony Mancuso replied

    Many thanks Sharon, I’ll certainly add it to the group : )

  • starikarp

    starikarp

    brilliant shot!

  • Anthony Mancuso replied

    thank you : )

  • Hany Kamel

    Hany Kamel

    just stunning ! , well done mate

  • Anthony Mancuso replied

    thank you for all your great comments Hany, I really do appreciate it ; )

  • simonesphotos

    simonesphotos

    This is a fabulous image Anthony, very Aussie scene :))

  • Anthony Mancuso replied

    many thanks Simone, this is one of my favourites ; )

  • Shoaib .

    Shoaib .

    very nice work !

  • Anthony Mancuso replied

    thank you Shoaib, appreciated ; )

  • Thordis

    Thordis

    Beautiful photo, great silhouette!

  • Anthony Mancuso replied

    thank you, appreciated ; )

  • KasRybka

    KasRybka

    love the use of light in this image… the black silhouette against the ocean..tones of the sky and water…great work

  • Anthony Mancuso replied

    many thanks, really glad you like it ; )

  • Stephen Thomas

    Stephen Thomas

    Outstanding photo!

  • Anthony Mancuso replied

    many thanks Stephen, glad you like it ; )

  • reflector

    reflector

    Excellent control and use of lighting and silhouettes ! Great framing and vivid hues !

  • Anthony Mancuso replied

    many thanks reflector, greatly appreciated ; )

  • reflector

    reflector

    I can’t read that title “afternoon delight” without thinking of Hamish and Andy on the radio and their silly segments. :))
    That whole scene looks like an airbrush artwork.

  • Anthony Mancuso replied

    LOL….the lighting that day was fantastic. I only really played around with the water, the sky is a la naturale ; )

  • Joel Tjintjelaar

    Joel Tjintjelaar

    Brilliant shot, the silhouettes and the contrasting water and sky on the background with all the light, colours and details are a perfect combination.

  • Anthony Mancuso replied

    many thanks Joel, very happy you like it ; )

  • Elana Bailey

    Elana Bailey

    Fab silhouette and colours in the background, Anthony. Well done indeed.

  • Anthony Mancuso replied

    many thanks Elana, greatly appreciated ; )

  • RebeccaT

    RebeccaT

    This is an amazing shot Anthony… incredible colors. :).

  • Anthony Mancuso replied

    appreciated Rebecca, thank you ; )

  • Arkhel

    Arkhel

    Tha quality of your photos is incredible ! Great work !

  • Anthony Mancuso replied

    thank you kindly arkhel, greatly appreciated ; )

  • micklyn

    micklyn

    How amazing! the sky is awesome!

  • Anthony Mancuso replied

    appreciated Micklyn, thank you ; )

  • Lee Donavon Hardy

    Lee Donavon Hardy

    Super work Anthony….kudos!

  • Anthony Mancuso replied

    thank you kindly Lee, appreciated ; )

  • Daniel Sly

    Daniel Sly

    fantastic shot, great work!

  • Anthony Mancuso replied

    thanks Daniel, glad you like it ; )

  • enchantedImages

    enchantedImages

    The tones and lighting are luscious!
    Beautiful. (I really like the sky.)
    – Bobbi

  • Anthony Mancuso replied

    thanks Bobbi, greatly appreciated ;)

  • x- pose

    x- pose

    I´m a bit in a hurry, but I´ll be back to your portfolio soon!!! Great work you do!!!!

  • Anthony Mancuso replied

    many thanks indeed ; )

  • Chintsala

    Chintsala

    Killer

  • Anthony Mancuso replied

    appreciated, thank you ; )

  • Alice Kent

    Alice Kent

    Wow, this is awesome :) I love your work, its all so evocative.
    Also, thanks for the fave, its so flattering that an artist like you would like one of my shots!! :)

  • Anthony Mancuso replied

    Thank you kindly Alice, greatly appreciated ; )

  • Sandy Woolard

    Sandy Woolard

    Awesome…Excellent silhouette and colors!!!

  • Anthony Mancuso replied

    thank you kindly Sandy, appreciated ; )

  • Sharon Mau

    Sharon Mau 21 days ago

  • Anthony Mancuso replied 21 days ago

    thank you kindly sharon, greatly appreciated indeed !

  • David Silsbury

    David Silsbury 21 days ago

    Great image, really popular too, well done and congratulations on being featured.
    David

  • Anthony Mancuso replied 21 days ago

    many thanks David, greatly appreciated ; )

  • Angie McKenzie

    Angie McKenzie 21 days ago

    wonderful capture!!!

  • Anthony Mancuso replied 21 days ago

    thank you Angie, very much appreciated ; )

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