Opal and Pearl

Geoff  Coleman - Landscapes

Opal and Pearl

Sunset at the Curracurrang, just south of Wattamolla, Royal National Park. This is a wild and very rugged section of the Park with amazing rock formations and striations, none of which you can see here because it’s late dusk. But this evening had one of the most spectacular sunsets I’ve seen here in the Park. I don’t know why but good sunsets here are few and far between but when they come – carumba!
The sea wash looked pearl-like against an opalescent sky with the cliffs stringing in between like a necklace. Whoops, waxing lyrical, better stop.

Two blended exposures – one for the sky and one for everything else.

Taken with the old Canon 30D
Tv: 1.6secs and 1/4sec
Av: f/8
ISO: 100
FL: 28mm

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Opal and Pearl by Geoff  Coleman - Landscapes
Opal and Pearl by Geoff  Coleman - Landscapes
  • quigonjim

    quigonjim

    Wonderful image Geoff, fantastic colours!

  • Geoff Coleman... replied

    Thanks – glad you like it.

  • Sharon Hammond

    Sharon Hammond

    Wow – now that’s a blindingly good sunset.

  • Geoff Coleman... replied

    It was quite spectacular for sure.

  • Juilee  Pryor

    Juilee Pryor

    stunning

  • Geoff Coleman... replied

    Ta muchly.

  • hangingpixels

    hangingpixels

    Wow…beautiful colour.

  • Geoff Coleman... replied

    Hey Oats – where you been? Thanks for dropping by.

  • Michael Walters

    Michael Walters

    WOW!!!!! that is a sunset!!! whoa! love the mood to this, it’s so strong! brilliant shot mate, awesome exposure and comp!

  • Geoff Coleman... replied

    Thanks Michael – glad you like it.

  • Andrew Bosman

    Andrew Bosman

    Exquisite Geoff. The richness and depth of colour is superb.

  • Geoff Coleman... replied

    Why thank you Mr. Bosman

  • BigD

    BigD

    Excellent editing

  • Geoff Coleman... replied

    Thank you

  • Globalphotos

    Globalphotos

    Gorgeous work Geoff, those colours are sublime :-))

  • Geoff Coleman... replied

    Ta muchly Varinia.

  • Danielle Knight

    Danielle Knight

    carumba alright, stunning Geoff.

  • Geoff Coleman... replied

    hehe – thanks Danielle.

  • Lensman2008

    Lensman2008

    Gorgeous sunset, Geoff.

    Into the faves it goes!!

  • Geoff Coleman... replied

    Thank you kindly.

  • Michael  Bermingham

    Michael Bermi...

    Looks like the dawn of creation… really primordial.

    Love it!

  • Geoff Coleman... replied

    What a beautiful comment – thanks Michael.

  • dinghysailor1

    dinghysailor1

    this is outstanding capture geoff – just brilliant work!!
    :))))

  • Geoff Coleman... replied

    Why thank you my friend.

  • Jeremy  Jones

    Jeremy Jones

    Very Beautiful Geoff!!!

    Today is our first Severe Weather Day of the year!!! There’s a good possibility that we’ll see some Super Cells Go up near my area today!!! IM SOOO EXCITED!!!

  • Geoff Coleman... replied

    Good luck – hope you get some great storm shots.

  • Mary Campbell

    Mary Campbell

    Wonderful capture and process to produce the maximum quality of the end photograph. Just beautiful results. I’ve seen skys and seas like this, usually before or after a storm passes by. You did a great job with this.

  • Geoff Coleman... replied

    Thanks for your thoughtful comment Mary – very much appreciated.

  • JeffStockton

    JeffStockton

    I viewed this LARGER Geoff & I was amazed at the complete content of this capture. Your timing
    is exceptional,the colours alone are great. The water with it’s silk effect is another stand-out subject,the gloss off the lower rock e.t.c. This is a corker…fantastic

  • Geoff Coleman... replied

    Thanks for really taking the time to look at and consider this shot Jeff – very much appreciate it.

  • Jim Robertson

    Jim Robertson

    One you’ll always remember Geoff. Stunning image.

  • Geoff Coleman... replied

    Yep – it certainly was – thanks mate.

  • LoneAngel

    LoneAngel

    stunning

  • Geoff Coleman... replied

    Thank you

  • lizalady

    lizalady

    Looks like fire reaching across the sky. Luck you to capture Mother Nature at her best. She must of been waiting for you! Just calling your name.

  • Geoff Coleman... replied

    Sometimes that is what it feels like in the Park – like I’m being called. Thanks for your lovely comment.

  • Tim Wilson

    Tim Wilson

    Beautiful sky here

  • Geoff Coleman... replied

    Thank you kindly.

  • Adam Bykowski

    Adam Bykowski

    Unbelievably fantastic image. Just awesome work.

  • Geoff Coleman... replied

    Thanks for your lovely comment Adam.

  • Alice Oates

    Alice Oates

    Gorgeous image, really stunning.

  • Geoff Coleman... replied

    Thanks Alice – glad you like it.

  • Phineous   Cassidy

    Phineous Cas...

    wild mate nice one opally indeed

  • Geoff Coleman... replied

    Thanks

  • Marguerite Foxon

    Marguerite Foxon

    Fabulous and simply gorgeous in the larger version. The colors of the sunset are stunning.

  • Geoff Coleman... replied

    Thanks heaps Marguerite – glad you like it.

  • kittbagg

    kittbagg

    Magic Shot…. again. Well done

  • Geoff Coleman... replied

    Thank you.

  • Matt Penfold

    Matt Penfold

    Great shot Geoff the composition and the colours are magnificent, its hard to find a good location for spectacular ocean/rocks/sunset shots on the east coast of NSW.

  • Geoff Coleman... replied

    You’re right Matt it is – this is a great location but like I said not too many skies to match it. Thanks for your lovely comment.

  • Donna Adamski

    Donna Adamski

    Gorgeous…instant fav…fantastic capture :)

  • Geoff Coleman... replied

    Thanks Donna.

  • Mark  Allen

    Mark Allen

    Wonderful Work – Well done.

  • Geoff Coleman... replied

    Ta muchly.

  • Lisa  Weber

    Lisa Weber

    Outstanding would love to see this in person, truly extrodinary sunset! Love it. Perfect timing & lighting, well done Geoff!

  • Geoff Coleman... replied

    Well anytime you come to Oz just send us a bmail and I’ll show it to you. Thanks Lisa

  • Antanas

    Antanas

    great work, lovely

  • Geoff Coleman... replied

    Thank you.

  • mstrace

    mstrace

    Once
    again
    I
    have
    no
    words…

  • Geoff Coleman... replied

    Anything less credible than YOU having no words would be hard to imagine lol. Thanks you sweet thing.

  • Vicki Ferrari

    Vicki Ferrari

    Dramatic and Colourful and Spectacular and Amazing Photography!! Your narrative is very poetic!

  • Geoff Coleman... replied

    Thanks so much for your lovely comment Vicki.

  • Laura Cutmore

    Laura Cutmore

    gorgeous! those colours are spectacular

  • Geoff Coleman... replied

    Thanks Laura – glad you like it.

  • Mel Brackstone

    Mel Brackstone

    What amazing colours! Love the movement in the water and cloud!

  • Geoff Coleman... replied

    Thanks Mel – glad you like it.

  • Stuart Chapman

    Stuart Chapman

    A real feast of rich and vivid colours in the sky, but the most eye capturing part is the strong bright glow of red reflecting of the nearby rocks as the water sits atop waiting for the tide to come and collect it as the water laps away around the perfectly curved edge.

    Some lovely textures in the rocks over to the right too.

  • Geoff Coleman... replied

    Thanks for taking the time to really look at this image Stuart and then to write it all down – you are an incredibly generous spirit my friend.

  • Michelle BarlondSmith

    Michelle Barlo...

    BRAVO BRAVO BRAVO

  • Geoff Coleman... replied

    Ta Michelle.

  • MONoxide

    MONoxide

    absolutely stunning!
    great work

  • Geoff Coleman... replied

    Thanks for your lovely comment – much appreciated.

  • Jacqueline  Lamberti

    Jacqueline La...

    stunning

  • Geoff Coleman... replied

    Thank you

  • Philipp Verges

    Philipp Verges

    Gorgeous, Geoff! The black clouds almost look like ink!

    (FYI, for some reason the copy to the right (i.e. description, groups, etc.) is cut off on the right margin. Only happens in IE 6.0, not in Firefox.)

  • Geoff Coleman... replied

    Thanks Philipp for your lovely comment – I know about the IE6.0 problem – happens at work to me but nothing I can do about it.

  • Helene Kippert

    Helene Kippert

    Superb geoff

  • KcranmerArt

    KcranmerArt

    This is amazing Geoff…if there were a storm on Mars…this is probably exactly what it would look like…the colors are sensational!!!!!!!!!

  • Geoff Coleman... replied

    It was a magic moment in a magic spot – thanks so much for your lovely comment.

  • van049

    van049

    BEAUTIFUL & FABULOUS!!!xx

  • John Vandeven

    John Vandeven

    Wow Wow Awesome capture.

  • Cora Wandel

    Cora Wandel

    Beautiful work, Geoff!

  • Geoff Coleman... replied

    Thanks Cora – glad you like it.

  • laurawhitaker

    laurawhitaker

    Wow, stunning colours!

  • Geoff  Coleman - Landscapes

    Geoff Coleman...

    Ta muchly Laura

  • LeighN

    LeighN

    Very dramatic sky, reflection off the rocks is very cool too, great work!

  • Geoff Coleman... replied

    Thanks Leigh – it was a magic moment in this beautiful place.

  • whalegeek

    whalegeek

    This is a lovely piece of work, Geoff. Congrats on your Feature in Waves!

  • Geoff Coleman... replied

    Thanks for your lovely comment.

  • LeighN

    LeighN

    Feature in The Shire Group

  • sherriej1

    sherriej1

    this is just breathtaking

  • Geoff Coleman... replied

    Thanks – glad you like it.

  • Heabar

    Heabar

    Amazing colours Geoff—thanks for sharing your work !!!

  • Geoff Coleman... replied

    And thank you for your lovely comments.

  • walela

    walela

    Awesome!

  • Fiona Christensen

    Fiona Christensen 25 days ago

    wow! another fantastic capture of yours

    Please consider submitting it and any others like this to Colors of the Wind . Thank you!

  • Geoff Coleman... replied 22 days ago

    Thanks Fiona – will do.

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