Radiance

Dawn at Garie Beach, Royal National Park just south of Sydney, Australia. A seagull very obligingly flew into shot as I was taking this. Can you spot the silhouetted fishermen?
I’m lucky enough to live in one of the most beautiful landscapes I’ve ever seen – it’s only a little national park (14,000 ha) but the variety of stuff to photograph is simply endlessly inspiring.
Canon 30D
Tv: 1/125
Av: f/32
ISO: 100
FL: 70mm then cropped
Taken on the same magic morning as Light’s Flight:

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Andrew Edgar
awesome shot, love the bird
Andy Harris
wow… super sun shot… great lighting and effect you’ve created!
gaylene
golden superb shot
Geoff Coleman...
Thanks folks for your comments – much appreciated.
Jacqueline Rojo
You are invited to post this image to The Best: BRAVO LOL…this is truly incredible Geoff, such beauty my friend, loving it still! That bird is just majestic!
Sharon Hammond
A ripper shot
pat oubridge
This is absolutely amazing Geoff
Douzy
Oh my oh my!!!! As soon as I have the funds I’ll buy a massive print of this. Enough said ;)
richardfrank
Spectacular shot Geoff. Such a warming sight. I might have to put help Douzy with the fund raising..
Judith Winde
This is, without a doubt, one of the most, if not THE most, strikingly beautiful photographs I have ever seen!!! BRAVO!!!
Roelene Baard
you really are a very very good photographer. very well done with this shot. might just have to purchase this one too. :)
ktowers
wow
mikrin
Beautiful… So warm and peaceful
Helene Kippert
OMG this is stunningly beautiful!
Geoff Coleman...
Well what a treat to wake up this morning to all these lovely comments – thank you so much one and all.
Douzy and Richard – well stop spending all your money travelling and come home and put your funds to a very worthwhile use lol!!!
rookanga – I’ve just printed them both off along with Sunset Cascade for an exhibition I’m putting together and I do have to say they do all sit very well together :-)
Robert Mullner
Absolutely superb capture..the color, the detail..everything…rgs, Rob.
elisab
Gorgeous shot. Such a beautiful sunrise.
Globalphotos
Perfect !
berndt2
Fantastic shot – love how the sun is almost framed by the rocky cliffs, and the placement of the bird is perfect. Awesome!
MuscularTeeth
friggin AMAZING !
antonio
Wooooooooow what a great shot….the nature is sooo beautiful…thanks for letting us see this beauty.
Geri Bragg
stunning, nice work !
~ Ademac
Stunning image…..............amazing colors, well done.
Liz Wohlrab
What a shot speechless
more then amazing well done
~ Ademac
Stunning image, the framing, color and concept are all great.
Jamie Lee
Absolutely radiant! Perfect title
Antanas
great composition, well done
Jonicool
Wow! A one of a kind image…Beautiful work!
Kelly Boyle
this is stunning
Michelle Boyer
Gorgeous
Holly Werner
Breathtaking.
BeckyJean
very beautiful capture :) nice work!
Kenny Gulley Jr.
amazing!
penny1124
this is breath taking
Jeff Burns
Beautifully done
LaFleureRouge
Lovely golden light well done
Kim Roper
Wonderful capture of nature at her best, the seagull tops it off beautifully!
Mugsy
Simply beautiful….great colour!
Rosina Lamberti
wow incredible photo..
Eugene Farrell
super image congrats
Kaylene B
stunning!!!!
Blackroaches
Technically excellent, beautiful in the aesthetic sense, and subjectively very interesting
Extremely beautiful…totally speechless
I really appreciate the time and subject matter here.
This is an amazing piece of work, my friend!
Geoff Coleman... replied
Thank you for your very considered and lovely comment – I really appreciate it when people go to the trouble of writing an extended comment.
Laura Marsh
Amazing shot!!!! That radiating light is awsome!
Quigi
wow
Cory Frantz
simply amazing!
Anette Tyler
Fantastic capture
Dawnsky
Absolutely stunning …..:)
Care
WoW!...that is radience….absolutely stunning!
nadinestaaf
Beautiful light=)
jwawrzyniak
stunning!!!!
Mariaan Krog A...
Your portfolio is stunning! Excellent camerawork, no denying your genius skills!
Geoff Coleman... replied
What a particularly lovely comment Mariaan – thank you.
zaffokioko
OMG AMAZING!!!
Linda Sannuti
stunning!
helene ruiz
wow!
Forest Friends...
This is beautiful!
KENDALL EUTEMEY
Fantastic!
Colin Tobin
Great shot!
Love how well the sun fits into the curve of the cliff.
Bailey Sampson
Wow, intense…agreed with above, I love how the sun works with the cliff’s curve. The seagull really complements the photo.
LindaR
I can see now ~ your portfolio is one of those that I could fav in its entirety ~ this one is just stellar as so many are ~ amazing talented Geoff ~ kudos!
Geoff Coleman... replied
And thank you again Linda – so much appreciate the feedback.
Amanda Hammock
Just stunning, absolutely stunning.
HotWetSandMob
Top shot Geoff love it, was at Bundeena the other day. But for work no time for shots.
Wanagi Zable-A...
wow, thats an amazing shot
AnaCBStudio
Love it!
jerry alcantara
amazing shot! wow
jesika
This is impossible. It’s so incredibly beautiful. I have never seen anything like it. Stunning.
I’ll be quiet, but I think you may have guessed I like it, VERY much.
j
Geoff Coleman... replied
What a beautiful comment – thanks so much for taking the trouble to write it.
eXposure
absolutely superb …
TREVOR IRWIN
Wish I was there. This is a great Shot. Well comp[osd and very well captured.
Anaa
Super Fabulous !! :)
LindaR
this feels like a gift of grace ~ such beauty to behold ~ simply stunning light in every way xx
Nanmarie
Pure magic.
Trace Lowe
WOW! a magical shot to say the least. Fantastic work!
Ella Shelton
This is amazing .into my fav :-))
Iani
Stunning image
sunism
Beautiful image
ShepS
Just an amazing image and I hope you thanked the seagul – it really has set the image off beautifully!!
Dayonda
Congratulations on having this tremendous photo Featured in Light and Reflections!
hirst
Really fantastic work, deserves to be featured!
kcranmer
These visuals are leaving me speachless!!! 0__o
Stephy
This is spectacular!
AngelArtist
Radiant And Beautiful.
Steve Chapple
Again, bold and powerful, stunning outcome!
lancewilliams
Very good. Wonderful work
Mel Brackstone
I can see I’m going to have to check this site out next time I come to Sydney! What a glorious capture
Geoff Coleman... replied
Thanks Mel – yes Royal is a must for anyone coming to Sydney – love to show you around so just email when you are next coming.
allnaturalphoto
word cannot express my feeling toward this photo….
Geoff Coleman... replied
Thank you – I am glad it moves you
Mel Brackstone
Will do, thanks!!
Vonnie Murfin
Oooh!! This is beautiful!! Great job.
GabrielK
perfect shot
Vonnie Murfin
Beautiful!!
Kaimarie
gorgeous
inframefilm
Wish I was there ..keep them coming…
Vonnie Murfin
I love it! It’s beautiful. Nice work.
dinghysailor1
simply..the best!
Jason Connolly
Awesome work, i love it..
Peter Merten
WOW!!!!! great capture with the bird in there
MarissaBillings
Beautiful image!! what a great find :)
mmills3080
such a truly awesome image. Wonderful colors, light, composition. So good of the gull to fly in to make it even more incredible. Just perfect in every way !
Michelle
Geoff Coleman... replied
Thanks for your lovely comment Michelle – it was serendipitious of that gull.
Victoria Jostes
soooooooo unbelievably beautifuly! amazing shot!!!
Geoff Coleman... replied
Thanks for your lovely comment Victoria
JeffStockton
Your Photography STANDS OUT Goeff this is a truelly fantastic piece…top shelf & an inspiration
Geoff Coleman... replied
What a lovely comment Jeff – thanks heaps.
GerryMac
outstanding Geoff! fantastic lighting!
Jennifer Prome...
incredible!!!
Anne-Marie Lad...
Magical capture, Geoff! It is so uplifting, with a spiritual feel – like an awakening! Beautiful!
Geoff Coleman... replied
What a stunning comment annemarie – you made my night!
AngieBel
A beautiful, magical and breathtaking image…I love it!
Brendan Schoon
WOW, WOW and another WOW, this is an amazing shot!! Wonderful composition and the colors are so unbelievable warm. Perfect picture. Very well done. Brendan
Geoff Coleman... replied
What a lovely comment – you’ve made my night!
Terri~Lynn Bealle
AWESOME!!! WOw, this is so beautiful!
dinghysailor1
stunning still and well done on the top ten challenge result its an outstanding capture!!
Geoff Coleman... replied
Thankyou my friend – rather chuffed.
Brian Carey
Beautiful shot!
Antanas
Amazing work
Visual Inspi...
gorgeous! ;-) rhonda
Jacky
Now that’s perfect timing:) wow..gorgeous !
Mammalia
One word….................Wow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
KEITH R. WILL...
beautiful
Mark Peterson
Gorgeous! beautiful color!
kbyates
Everyone has said it all,except Perfection! a truly stunning photo.
Geoff Coleman... replied
Thanks for your particularly lovley comment Rhonda.
Dave Lloyd
Awesome image. Beautiful.
DawsonImages
Great title and exposure
Geoff Coleman...
Thanks Mike -this is one my favourites.
Diane Schuster
This is so clever! I spotted the fisherman the the bird being cooperative:Priceless! The sunset is gorgeous and the sunburst is firstrate!!!!
Geoff Coleman... replied
Thank you for your lovely comment – very much appreciated (it’s actually dawn).
hillstbluesgirl
This is beautiful ! when i was a kid we used to go to ‘natio’ for sunrise breakfast bbqs , but inot been there at all lately. But now i think iwill introduce my daughter to the concept and beauty.
Geoff Coleman... replied
What a magical experience to be given – I just love this spot. I’m sure she’ll treasure the memories like you have. Thanks for your lovely comment.
hillstbluesgirl
No no thank you for bringing back my experience. I live just asross the water in Cronulla and i love sunrises, Just need to get out of bed!!
Geoff Coleman...
Hehe sunrises aren’t usually my thing – NOT a morning person but living here at times it is hard to resist. Glad it prompted some good memories.
Christophe Testi
WOW! Stunning!
Sensiworld
Great !!
lizalady
I think I can feel the heat…. WOW ….., what a tremendous shot you have captured here.
lizalady
I think I can feel the heat…. WOW ….., what a tremendous shot you have captured here.
Geoff Coleman... replied
Thanks Liz – it was pretty intense!
lorilee
This is glorious!!!!! Espescially beautiful framed!!
Geoff Coleman... replied
Thanks for the feedback
naturelover
A Truly incredible shot- absolutely breathtaking- instant fav!!
Geoff Coleman... replied
Thanks – glad you like it.
elisab
You are an amazing artist. Terrific shot of the sun and the water.
Geoff Coleman... replied
Thanks elisabeth for such a lovely comment.
Marilyn Harris
Spectacular shot Geoff!!! :o)
Nick Ford
Brilliant! Love your work.
Geoff Coleman... replied
Thanks Nick
cathrinedp
Magical. This touched me.
Geoff Coleman...
That is a beautiful comment cathrine – thank you.
bubblehex08
It’s really a GREAT shot !!! Congrats on your winning the challenge.
Geoff Coleman...
Thanks for your lovely comment.
Dave Corn
Ok Geoff…....................................Kudos to ya….................this is another artistic and technically excellent photo!! As I like to say…...............OVER THE TOP!!
Geoff Coleman... replied
Hehe – you are being busy Dave – thanks for all the comments mate – much appreciated.
Jan Piller
Wow! This is so surreal! Beautiful work!
Geoff Coleman... replied
Thanks Jan – glad you like it.
artGIA
so very beautiful! great work!
Geoff Coleman... replied
Thanks for your lovely comment.
BigD
This is beautiful, Geoff
Geoff Coleman... replied
Thanks – glad you like it.
mlynnd
Awesome!
Geoff Coleman... replied
Thank you.
kathy s gillen...
congratulations on being featured in the Canon DSLR group
Geoff Coleman... replied
Thanks Kathy – I am very honoured.
Martina Fagan
lovely work
Geoff Coleman... replied
Thank you.
Kelly Robinson
Congratulations on your feature shot, well done, a great image – Kelly
Geoff Coleman...
Thanks Kelly – so glad you like it.
RubyMae
wow!!! spectacular :)
Geoff Coleman... replied
Thanks Ruby
Scott d'Almeida
very nice work;
Svetlana Sewell
WOW, what a shot!
NatureGreeting...
WONDERFUL! Such beauty, and I love those sun rays, and it made the photo by the seagull flying in at just the right time. Got to view this larger as I can’t seen to find the fisherman! LOL! Going to look at your portfolio, and I feel the urge to add you to my watch list. Beautiful photo, and work, Geoff, warm wishes, Carolyn
Geoff Coleman... replied
Thanks for writing such a lovely extended comment Carolyn – very much appreciated.
erika15
WOW!! That sun truly is radiant. I love it!!! :DD
Geoff Coleman... replied
Thanks Erika – glad you like it.
Mary Campbell
wow, great sun set shot what a big sun ball! Congratulations on the top 10
Geoff Coleman... replied
Thanks Mary – much appreciated.
lanyon12
Truley beautiful, I am also parcial to the blue lower sun as well. Mother nature at her best. Fantastic shot.
Geoff Coleman... replied
Thanks for your lovely comment and I’m so glad you like them both.
Rita Agostinelli
Beautiful capture…quite amazing!!
Geoff Coleman... replied
Thanks Rita – so glad you like it.
Rita Agostinelli
I missed the blue lower sun capture….truly beautiful as well…awesome capture! =)
Adam Gormley
Hi Geoff, stunning capture of nature at it’s finest! I love the rays in this shot :)
Geoff Coleman... replied
Thanks for the feedback Adam – much appreciated.
Charlene Aycoc...
Your work is brilliant, National Geographic would love it.
Jen Ryan
so fabulous! I love it!
LeighN
As always, fantastic Geoff! You are going to have to stop sending stuff to the Shire group as all the features will be yours! Just kidding, keep em coming! Your work in the National Park inspires me to try and find time to get down there and get some shots.
Geoff Coleman... replied
Thanks for your kind words Leigh – you really should get down to the Park – having a landscape photographer’s nirvana like this on your doorstep is a real gift.
LeighN
Feature in the Shire groupJohn Kowalski
Fantastic shot Geoff ! great capture!!!
Geoff Coleman... replied
Thanks John – glad you like it.
kathy s gillen...
oustanding capture
Geoff Coleman... replied
Ta muchly kathy.
kathy s gillen...
congratulations on being featured in the Canon DSLR group
your hosts at Canon DSLR
terezadelpilar
CONGRATULATIONS!!
rosiczka
lovely work)))congratulations !!!!!!!
Geoff Coleman... replied
thanks
Jason Eshman
Absolutely beautiful, I have seen many sunrises in the Royal but nothing like this.
Geoff Coleman... replied
Thanks Jason – it certainly is a magic place to watch the sun rise.
redrosedigital
The sun rays are simply outstanding – the seagull gives this image an additional fillip. Truly wonderful.
Geoff Coleman... replied
Thahks for your considered comment Rosanne – yes I couldn’t believe it when the seagull flew into the frame just as I was snapping the sun – very serendipitous.
Cathy Beharriell
Amazing Shot!
Geoff Coleman... replied
Thanks Cathy
gato
great shot!
Geoff Coleman... replied
Thanks
Julie Scully
It’s all been said above great shot, lovely spot.
Geoff Coleman... replied
Thanks Julie – you can never get too much positive feedback :-)
PhotosEcosse
An image that stops you right in your tracks…..............fantastic !!!!
Geoff Coleman... replied
Thanks for your lovely comment – very much appreciated.
Richard George
Whew…did’nt think I was ever going to get to the end of the comments!:) Can’t really add anything more to what’s already been said. Just a magnificant capture.
Kudos Geoff!
Geoff Coleman... replied
Thanks Richard – so glad you like it – people have been very generous with this one.
Antonio Zarli
Congrats for the top 10 great image!
Geoff Coleman... replied
Thank you.
Ginny York
I love how you captured the sun’s rays shooting out from all sides of the sun. Spectacular!! And a bird in the middle of it all. Amazing!! Instant Fav!!
Geoff Coleman... replied
What a lovely comment Ginny – thanks so much.
cdudak
What a awesome shot, love it…..Kay
Geoff Coleman... replied
Thanks very much.
Wayne Cook
Seems like the dawn of creation, with the composition and lighting…Incredible
Geoff Coleman... replied
Thanks Wayne – it was a totally magic moment for sure.
Satya-Seer
Luminous for sure.
ViktoryiaN
Wow!
JennyMac
Sublime! I want to go back there and camp so I can watch the sunrise! I camped at North Era a lot as a younger person…hmmm…memories… Now that’s what I like about your images… evokes memories or emotions. This one makes you want to slow down and take time to breath and absorb God’s handiwork. All the elements of this image combine to make this happen….Individually… I love the golden tones, the sun’s rays, the gull which is perfectly placed… Just MAGIC… : )
Geoff Coleman... replied
Another wondrous comment – you are too generous and have hit upon the feedback I value most – that my pics tell a story or evoke a feeling or memory. Thanks so much.
cyclops
speechless
kappisan
YES, :) i Totally agree with ALL the comments above!:)
:)
Mitch85
SUPER PHOTO!!!!!!!!!
wafae
Amazing picture ” shot” love it so much, Nice work !
greg1701
amazing
greenstone about 1 month ago
STUNNING!!!!!!
Simone Byrne 19 days ago
This is just the most outstanding image Geoff, it takes nature to put on a show like this, but damn, it takes an exceptional photographer to capture it!! One of my all times favourites from your gallery!!
Geoff Coleman... replied 16 days ago
Really value these lovely comments more than I can say Simone – thanks yet again.
Lynda Harris 15 days ago
I never use this word, but this shot truly is AWESOME! You do live in a fabulous part of Australia and I hope you continue to show it off with shots like this. Well done!
Geoff Coleman... replied 15 days ago
What a lovely comment – thanks so much and yes no problem with continuing to show off the little piece of paradise I live in.
silvercircles 13 days ago
Like something out of a dream, it’s so perfect!!
Geoff Coleman... replied 13 days ago
That’s a lovely comment – thanks heaps.
Jens Helmstedt 4 days ago
Beautiful! Stunning work!
Geoff Coleman... replied 2 days ago
Thanks – so glad you like it.