Reflections In Paradise

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Reflections In Paradise

Rota Island – August 2009
straight out of the camera
Life on this island is friendly and unhurried and the hospitality is as unforgettable as the magical sunsets.

Rota Island is a natural playground with around 3000 inhabitants and is known by many to be Micronesia’s best-kept secret

Rota (Chamoru: Luta) also known as the “peaceful island”, is the southernmost island of the United States Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) and the second southernmost of the Marianas Archipelago. It lies approximately 40 miles north-northeast of the United States territory of Guam. Songsong village is the largest and most populated followed by Sinapalo village (Sinapalu). In 1521, the first European to see Rota, was the lookout on Magellan’s ship Victoria, Lope Navarro. However, Magellan’s Armada of three ships didn’t stop until they reached Guam, so the first European to arrive in Rota (in 1524), was Spanish navigator Juan Sebastian Elcano, who annexed it together with the rest of the Marianas Archipelago on behalf of the Crown of Spain. Rota has diverse flora and fauna..
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Reflections In Paradise by Globalphotos
Reflections In Paradise by Globalphotos
  • dinghysailor1

    dinghysailor1

    a capture of remarkable beauty! what a sight to behold!
    :))

  • Globalphotos replied

    The sky changed constantly and was so breath-taking that I just had to stop shooting and just admire,, thanks so much, for the fave too :-)

  • Craig Harris

    Craig Harris

    Fantastic capture, really caught the moment here Varinia. Awesome work

  • Globalphotos replied

    Was a memorable night for sure, thanks so much Craig and for the fav :-))

  • Elana Bailey

    Elana Bailey

    What a cracker of a sunset, Varinia. Those colours are spectacular. Well done.

  • Globalphotos replied

    Was a beautiful night for sure, thanks Elana :-))

  • JennyDean

    JennyDean

    wonderful capture!

  • Globalphotos replied

    Thank you so much Jenny :-))

  • salsbells69

    salsbells69

    Stunning Varinia! Beautifully shot. How are your friends with the hurricane? Are they ok?

  • Globalphotos replied

    Thanks so much Sal, got a bit hairy for them but they’re ok, thank goodness, the Typhoon’s on it’s way to Japan…appreciate you thinking of them x :-))

  • roybarry

    roybarry

    Absolute perfection.

  • Globalphotos replied

    Thank you Mr B :-))

  • Paul Manning

    Paul Manning

    Incredible! sensational image! cheers paul

  • Globalphotos replied

    Thank you so very much, lovely comment :-)

  • Garth Smith

    Garth Smith

    Absolutely magnificent Varinia.

  • Globalphotos replied

    Thanks Garth, was certainly one not to miss :-))

  • tinnieopener

    tinnieopener

    Won me….instant Fav Varinia:o)
    Regards
    Mark

  • Globalphotos replied

    Glad to hear !! Thank you so much :-))

  • Gavin J Hawley

    Gavin J Hawley

    stunning image. wonderful shot.

  • Globalphotos replied

    Really happy you like this Gavin, thank you :-))

  • Stuart Chapman

    Stuart Chapman

    This is an absolurte corker. Love the deep dark rich colours coming out through the darkness and the blues just atop the golden yellows are fantastic. I like this a lot.

  • Globalphotos replied

    Hi Stu, thanks so much, was one of the most amazing nights, hot as hell but incredible, glad you added this to your favs, thanks so much !!

  • Georgie Hart

    Georgie Hart

    Spectacular capture!

  • Globalphotos replied

    Happy you like it, thanks for the fav and the comment :-))

  • DanceJunction

    DanceJunction

    I was going to write “spectacular” but GeorgieH beat me to it!! SUPERB shot V. Such intense colours ~ glorious!

  • Globalphotos replied

    Thanks so much hon, and for the fav, was a stunning evening !!

  • Robert Mullner

    Robert Mullner

    Sublime colors, certainly looks like a paradise..

  • Globalphotos replied

    You’d love it there Rob, plenty of intense storm activity, volcanic rock foreshores, the lot ! Thank you and yes it is :-)

  • Paul Vanzella

    Paul Vanzellafounder

    this is amazing!

  • Globalphotos replied

    Evening Paul, thanks, amazing sight for sure !

  • Torfinn Johannessen

    Torfinn Johann...

    Gorgeous colours, comp, and reflections.

  • Globalphotos replied

    Glad you like it thank you for the comment and fav :-))

  • MattTworkowski

    MattTworkowski

    excellent V

  • Globalphotos replied

    Thanks Matt, good to see you :-)

  • Yvonne Hoffmann

    Yvonne Hoffmann

    wonderful shot…great shot…georgeous colors

  • Globalphotos replied

    Thank so much for the comment and the fav Yvonne, appreciated :-))

  • Karen Cougan

    Karen Cougan

    Oh Wow, this is a knockout Varinia
    xkc

  • Globalphotos replied

    Thanks Karen, it was rather beautiful !!

  • Curtiss Simpson

    Curtiss Simpson

    Stunning work !!

  • Globalphotos replied

    Thank you very much Curtiss, appreciate your comment and fav :-))

  • lorilee

    lorilee

    Gorgeous!!!

  • Globalphotos replied

    Thanks so much Lorilee , happy you liked it enough to add to your favs :-))

  • Geir Floede

    Geir Floede

    What a beautiful light.

  • Globalphotos replied

    Thank you Geir, good to see you !

  • Neil Boucher

    Neil Boucher

    OMG! Just stunning!

  • Globalphotos replied

    Why thank you Neil, was a night to remember !

  • cherylc1

    cherylc1

    breathtaking!

  • Globalphotos replied

    Thank you so much !

  • Rowan Nancarrow

    Rowan Nancarrow

    just magic

  • Globalphotos replied

    Hi Rowan, thank you for the comment, fav and visit, appreciated :-))

  • nishagandhi
  • Globalphotos replied

    Thank you very much and for adding so much of my work to your favourites, very much appreciated :-))

  • nishagandhi

    nishagandhi

    u r welcome!! ur works are just amazing!!! very dreamlike images here!!!

  • Globalphotos replied

    Thank you !!!! Happy you like them :-)

  • Anthony Mancuso

    Anthony Mancuso

    magnificent colours V, excellent work!

  • Globalphotos replied

    Thanks Anthony, the colours were amazing that night !

  • RickF

    RickF

    Beautiful capture!

  • Globalphotos replied

    Many thanks Rick :-))

  • Jeffrey Palm

    Jeffrey Palm

    WOW your work is so inspirational to me!! I just love it!!

  • Globalphotos replied

    Aww what a sweet thing to say Jeffrey, thank you so much !!

  • Jeff  Burns

    Jeff Burns

    absolutely gorgeous amazing colors

  • Globalphotos replied

    Thanks Jeff, was a great night !!

  • GerryMac

    GerryMac

    stunning composition and capture!

  • Globalphotos replied

    Many thanks and for the watch Gerry :-))

  • Braedene

    Braedene

    Stunning colours – what a beauty. Liz

  • Globalphotos replied

    Thank you so much Liz :-)

  • James Coard

    James Coard

    Wow – even the thumbnail looks amazing! I would expect many views, comments and favs on this one. Stunner!

  • Globalphotos replied

    Many thanks James, the colours were indeed beautiful !

  • John Edwards

    John Edwards

    Stunning shot Varinia

  • Globalphotos replied

    Always appreciated John, thank you :-))

  • gatherdowns

    gatherdowns

    Secret no more. Thank you for sharing.

  • Globalphotos replied

    Indeed, thank you :-))

  • Kevin McGeeney

    Kevin McGeeney

    what a beautiful shot…..this is the light i hope to see at the end of the “transition” tunnel…..

  • Globalphotos replied

    Too right ! It was an incredible sky show, thanks Kevin :-)

  • Laurie Search

    Laurie Search

    Wow, what a sight! Beautiful!

  • Globalphotos replied

    Thank you so much Laurie, was stunning !

  • Béla Török

    Béla Török

    Fantastic work, my dear friend!

  • Globalphotos replied

    Thanks so much Bela, your comments are always appreciated :-))

  • Eivor Kuchta

    Eivor Kuchta

    Wow! Stunning sight, and so well captured!

  • Globalphotos replied

    Why thank you so much :-))

  • IanTaylor

    IanTaylor

    Wonderful image & colours…must have been fantastic to be there.

  • Globalphotos replied

    It was an ever changing spectacle every few minutes produced more incredible colours, shapes, patterns and reflections, thank you Ian :-))

  • Sean Farragher

    Sean Farragher

    fantastic

  • Globalphotos replied

    Thanks Sean, it surely was :-))

  • richiedean

    richiedean

    A magic moment that you’ll keep forever in your mind …............... :))

  • Globalphotos replied

    Indeed Richie, thank you :-))

  • Steve  Taylor

    Steve Taylor

    Great color and light.

  • Globalphotos replied

    Thank you Steve, was a wonderful evening :-))

  • Benjamin Charles

    Benjamin Charles

    Wow this is amazing. The color, crisp reflection, composition… All spot on, a true show of your abilities.

  • Globalphotos replied

    Hi Ben, thank you so much such a lovely comment :-))

  • Mel Brackstone

    Mel Brackstone

    What a gorgeous scene!

  • Globalphotos replied

    Mel you’ve changed !!! Was getting used to you without flesh LOL
    Thanks so much :-))

  • Lucindawind

    Lucindawind

    wow !! outstanding beauty and shot

  • Globalphotos replied

    Thank so much Lu, was certainly one to behold :-))

  • Heloisa Castro

    Heloisa Castro

    gorgeous!

  • Globalphotos replied

    Thank you so much !!

  • kreesor

    kreesor

    Stunning capture Varinia!! :)

  • Globalphotos replied

    Much appreciated Keith, thank you :-))

  • Vicki Ferrari

    Vicki Ferrari

    Stunning Stunning More glorious work from Globalphotos Gal!! Instant fave Varinia!! :)) Would rather be there now than holed up in bed with a bloody cold! At least I can catch up on my favourites! V :))

  • Globalphotos replied

    awww thanks hon, I do hope you’re feeling better soon !! :-))

  • Mel Brackstone

    Mel Brackstone

    It’s International Talk Like a Pirate day!!!

  • Globalphotos replied

    rofl !!

  • Neophytos

    Neophytos

    PARADISE is the word ..thanks to your talent in bringing to us !!!!!!!

  • Globalphotos replied

    Lovely comment, thank you :-))

  • Helene Kippert

    Helene Kippert

    Stunning colours v!

  • Globalphotos replied

    Thank you so very much Helene, appreciated :-))

  • Al Bourassa

    Al Bourassa

    You really do find the most beautiful places to visit!

  • Globalphotos replied

    I try !! Thanks Al :-)

  • Svetlana Sewell

    Svetlana Sewell

    Just stunning!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • Globalphotos replied

    Thanks so very much for the comments and the watch :-))

  • BornToRoam

    BornToRoam

    That was certainly an amazing night, beautiful capture

  • Globalphotos replied

    Sure was, thanks so much :-))

  • Kklove

    Kklove

    in love with this, you’re an amazing photographer

  • Globalphotos replied

    Too kind, thank you so much !!

  • Heather  Rivet  IPA

    Heather Rivet...

    fantastic

  • Globalphotos replied

    Thanks Heather :-))

  • Janie Oliver

    Janie Oliver

    what wonderful colors. beautiful.

  • Globalphotos replied

    Thank you so much Janie :-))

  • catherine walker

    catherine walker

    wow..breathtakingly beautiful!

  • Globalphotos replied

    Thank you so much !!

  • BigD

    BigD

    Beautiful and a instant fav

  • Globalphotos replied

    Why thank you so very much, appreciated :-))

  • Keith Richardson

    Keith Richardson

    A superb capture. We must visit this paradise some time – thank you for introducing us to its existence!

  • Globalphotos replied

    It’s a beautiful place indeed Keith, my pleasure and thank you :-))

  • Scott  d'Almeida

    Scott d'Almeida

    stunning

  • Globalphotos replied

    Thanks Scott :-))

  • FenderBender

    FenderBender

    Magical moment,gorgeous low-light work!!

  • Globalphotos replied

    Thank you so much :-))

  • Yool

    Yool

    superb!!!!!

  • Globalphotos replied

    Thank you so much :-)

  • Joanne  Bradley

    Joanne Bradley

    Wow, magnificent! The composition and colors are just so fantastic!

  • Globalphotos replied

    Many thanks Joanne, was unforgettable :-)

  • Tara  Turner

    Tara Turner

    wow….stunning!!!

  • Globalphotos replied

    Many thanks Tara :-))

  • igotmeacanon

    igotmeacanon

    ....awesome

  • Globalphotos replied

    Thanks so much !!

  • Lyn Higgs

    Lyn Higgs

    what can I say….stunning ; D

  • Globalphotos replied

    Thank you Lyn, was amazing to see :-)

  • KazM

    KazM

    Superb SunSet
    Radical Reflection
    Clear, Colourful & Cleverly Caught

  • Globalphotos replied

    Why thank you so much :-)

  • Craig Hender

    Craig Hender 26 days ago

    Totally amazing! The colors are so vibrant and alive. Well done.

  • Globalphotos replied 26 days ago

    One of the most beautiful nights I have experienced, thanks Craig :-))

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