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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quigonjim
Wonderful image Geoff, fantastic colours!
Geoff Coleman... replied
Thanks – glad you like it.
Sharon Hammond
Wow – now that’s a blindingly good sunset.
Geoff Coleman... replied
It was quite spectacular for sure.
Juilee Pryor
stunning
Geoff Coleman... replied
Ta muchly.
hangingpixels
Wow…beautiful colour.
Geoff Coleman... replied
Hey Oats – where you been? Thanks for dropping by.
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
Exquisite Geoff. The richness and depth of colour is superb.
Geoff Coleman... replied
Why thank you Mr. Bosman
BigD
Excellent editing
Geoff Coleman... replied
Thank you
Globalphotos
Gorgeous work Geoff, those colours are sublime :-))
Geoff Coleman... replied
Ta muchly Varinia.
Danielle Knight
carumba alright, stunning Geoff.
Geoff Coleman... replied
hehe – thanks Danielle.
Lensman2008
Gorgeous sunset, Geoff.
Into the faves it goes!!
Geoff Coleman... replied
Thank you kindly.
Michael Bermi...
Looks like the dawn of creation… really primordial.
Love it!
Geoff Coleman... replied
What a beautiful comment – thanks Michael.
dinghysailor1
this is outstanding capture geoff – just brilliant work!!
:))))
Geoff Coleman... replied
Why thank you my friend.
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
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
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
One you’ll always remember Geoff. Stunning image.
Geoff Coleman... replied
Yep – it certainly was – thanks mate.
LoneAngel
stunning
Geoff Coleman... replied
Thank you
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
Beautiful sky here
Geoff Coleman... replied
Thank you kindly.
Adam Bykowski
Unbelievably fantastic image. Just awesome work.
Geoff Coleman... replied
Thanks for your lovely comment Adam.
Alice Oates
Gorgeous image, really stunning.
Geoff Coleman... replied
Thanks Alice – glad you like it.
Phineous Cas...
wild mate nice one opally indeed
Geoff Coleman... replied
Thanks
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
Magic Shot…. again. Well done
Geoff Coleman... replied
Thank you.
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
Gorgeous…instant fav…fantastic capture :)
Geoff Coleman... replied
Thanks Donna.
Mark Allen
Wonderful Work – Well done.
Geoff Coleman... replied
Ta muchly.
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
great work, lovely
Geoff Coleman... replied
Thank you.
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
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
gorgeous! those colours are spectacular
Geoff Coleman... replied
Thanks Laura – glad you like it.
Mel Brackstone
What amazing colours! Love the movement in the water and cloud!
Geoff Coleman... replied
Thanks Mel – glad you like it.
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 Barlo...
BRAVO BRAVO BRAVO
Geoff Coleman... replied
Ta Michelle.
MONoxide
absolutely stunning!
great work
Geoff Coleman... replied
Thanks for your lovely comment – much appreciated.
Jacqueline La...
stunning
Geoff Coleman... replied
Thank you
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
Superb geoff
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
BEAUTIFUL & FABULOUS!!!xx
John Vandeven
Wow Wow Awesome capture.
Cora Wandel
Beautiful work, Geoff!
Geoff Coleman... replied
Thanks Cora – glad you like it.
laurawhitaker
Wow, stunning colours!
Geoff Coleman...
Ta muchly Laura
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
This is a lovely piece of work, Geoff. Congrats on your Feature in Waves!
Geoff Coleman... replied
Thanks for your lovely comment.
LeighN
Feature in The Shire Groupsherriej1
this is just breathtaking
Geoff Coleman... replied
Thanks – glad you like it.
Heabar
Amazing colours Geoff—thanks for sharing your work !!!
Geoff Coleman... replied
And thank you for your lovely comments.
walela
Awesome!
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.