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 a day, Beach Art, Dimensions, Kairos, Mood & Ambience - Strictly Photos, Mornington Peninsula & Port Phillip Bay, Reaching Freedom, Silhouette, Surfing, Weekly Theme Challenges and Your Magic 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 6 days ago

  • Anthony Mancuso replied 6 days ago

    thank you kindly sharon, greatly appreciated indeed !

  • David Silsbury

    David Silsbury 6 days ago

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

  • Anthony Mancuso replied 6 days ago

    many thanks David, greatly appreciated ; )

  • Angie McKenzie

    Angie McKenzie 6 days ago

    wonderful capture!!!

  • Anthony Mancuso replied 6 days ago

    thank you Angie, very much appreciated ; )

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