I LOVE MORNINGTON
This image was taken on 1st April 2009 at Mills Beach in Mornington.
Canon 450D 18-200 lens
exp: 1/200s f5.6
ISO 125
I went to the beach with my family for some fish & chips and almost didn’t take my camera. My hubby talked me into it last minute. I would have been in tears!!!
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John Conway
excellent sunset Patrica, with the birds adding that extra touch
Patricia Gibson replied
Thanks John, it was!
Virginia McGowan
oh wow !! absolutley wonderful !, the bird too!!
Patricia Gibson replied
Thank you kindly!
Jim Worrall
great stuff Patricia, well done.
Patricia Gibson replied
Thank you kindly Jim!
Patricia Gibson
Thanks, I’m glad you like it Jim!
Carmelh
Perfection Patricia….very beautiful!
Patricia Gibson replied
Thanks Carmel. How are you?
kathy s gillen...
fantastic and beautiful
Patricia Gibson replied
Thank you Kathy!
AngelPhotozzz
I love this picture very well done!!!!!
Patricia Gibson replied
Thank you Angel!
Steven Agius
Beautifully captured Patricia.
Patricia Gibson replied
Thanks Steven, can’t take all the credit. Nature put on a real show two days in the row!!!
Phil Thomson IPA
A perfect ‘all round’ capture, Patricia !!! It has everything, the warmth of the setting sun, action with the birds and waves, and silhouettes !!
Patricia Gibson replied
Thank you Phil!
kathy s gillen...
congratulations on being featured in the Canon DSLR group
your hosts at Canon DSLR
Patricia Gibson replied
Thank you all so much. Kindly appreciated! I love my Canon!!!!
benthebrown
This is a great image, The composition and colour is great. Good timing with the birds as well. Lovely image!
Patricia Gibson replied
Thank you!
Neil Boucher
Very nice Patricia! Beautiful sunset and the boats and birds add interest.
Patricia Gibson replied
Thanks Neil!
James Millward
Great sunset, I really like it.
Patricia Gibson replied
Thanks James!
lizalady
Just beautiful. A favorite for me.
Patricia Gibson replied
Thank you, glad you like it!
Babbler
beautiful image
Patricia Gibson replied
Thank you!
Paul Thompson ...
Wow, great shot
Patricia Gibson replied
Thank you!
Scott d'Almeida
fabulous;
Patricia Gibson replied
Thank you!
Diane Schuster
Beautiful color and light and dof! Love it! Dee
Patricia Gibson replied
Thank you!
Pat Moore
Magnificent capture!!!!!
Sue Wotton
Stunning shot! You would have been spitting chips with no camera to get that one.
phil decocco
patricia
I’m so glad you got up early that morning!! What a terrific comnbination of eye appealing images, all in one!
phil
Paul Manning
absolutely gorgeous! spectacular sun, awesome colours, the waves of course and the birds captured so clearly – great image! cheers Paul
Jared Revell
wonderful Patricia !
Steven Joyce
Beautifull capture Patricia, know how you feel about not haveing a camera there when nature puts on a show.
Marvin Collins
Gorgeous!!
terezadelpilar
CONGRATULATIONS:))
Patricia Gibson replied
Thank you Tereza. I’m glad you also like it!
Marjorie Wallace
Ooooh Patricia, this is just wonderfull. An instant favorite for me.
Barbara Anderson
So beautiful I love it!
Basia McAuley
YAY!! I’m so glad you put this one up!! This is such a beautiful and amazing capture, not only for that awesome sun but those birds,, wow! They just make this image totally unique for me,, they bring it to life :o) Great work!
Phil Threlfall
Mornington Island NT ?
Patricia Gibson replied
Mornington in Victoria on the Peninsula.
Elaine Short
Beautiful image
MDossat
This is just beautiful. Love the color, clarity and silhouette effect in this image. :)
Kasia Kotlarska
Patrycia it is beautiful and very romantic.
Wendi Donaldson
Oooh!! I love it too…..fabulous light. Congrats on being featured.
Allison Sheenan
Love this Patricia. I’m from Mornington and this brings back so many memories!! Absolutely amazing shot!
Patricia Gibson replied
Thank you Allison, I fell in love with Mornington and the Peninsula about 15 years ago but only moved here two years ago. I’m enjoying each day here!!!
Patricia Gibson
Thank you everyone for your wonderful comments!!
Teresa P. Pelaez
Amazing!
Gene Praag
Beautifully captured…..Great color!
dreamNwish
Such a beautiful photo. Wow!
I’m glad your husband convinced you to take your camera along.
Gail Bridger
Stunning!
wayne51
Great image and the colour is awesome
SUNSETimages
Amazing shot, love the colour. I’m so glad someone talked talked you into taking your camera along. You should thank him and listen to his suggestions more often!!! LOL
M.G.
Patricia Gibson replied
Thanks M, I owe you one, but don’t get too excited :)
P.G.
David McLean
simply breathtaking Patricia, beautiful work
Snapshooter
Wonderful scene and light, super :)
Lars
Dean Mullin
I see you had a good sunset on the 1st April too on your side of the tasman… ours was good that night too. I got one away as well – this one is neat too Pat :o)
Dean Mullin
ooo I see yours was morning – (DOH! east n west) well it was a gorgeous day either side of the sunset/sunrise :o)
EvaLarsen
Just wonderful.
brianboyce50
Fantastic colour and detail.
Matt Bishop
This is amazing. The capture of movement is incredible, and in doing so you have managed to retain sharp toned and well saturated colours. You should be very proud of this shot
Patricia Gibson replied
Thank you Matt, I am actually very happy with this shot!!! : )
Grant Middleditch
There is something very special about your photograph of the sun rising over the water with a head land. The colour and wild life just caps off this image.
Very very warm impressions great work.
Patricia Gibson replied
Thank you so much Grant, much appreciated!
traveller
Perfect timing, great shot.
Merrilyn Hunt
I love Mornington—I love this image! Sensational Patricia.
Patricia Gibson replied
Thank you Merrilyn once again : )
Barbara Brown
This is beautiful Patricia! All of the elements come together to make an amazing image!
Patricia Gibson replied
Thank you Barbara, thanks for looking too!
Paul Gibbons
Gorgeous sunset, love the silhouetted birds and waves, well done.
Patricia Gibson replied
Much appreciated Paul! Thank you.
vonderzenn
stunning capture well done. Its a good thing you take your camera where ever you go as you certainly know how to get the best out of it.
Patricia Gibson replied
Thank you vonderzenn, and I do forget my camera too often. That’s when I usually regret it the most. Thanks for taking the time to view my stuff, cheers! Patricia.
NatureGreeting...
So glad you took your camera Patricia! I never go anywhere without it! LOL! Just as sure as I so I see a shot that brings me, as you say to tears! LOL! This is stunning!!
Patricia Gibson replied
Thank you so kindly for your wonderful comment, I’m flattered,as support of other artists is important in ART and I’m very grateful for yours!!
wildplaces
Amazing image. Love it.
Patricia Gibson replied
Thank you kindly wildplaces, I’m inspired by your work.
wildplaces
As I am by yours. I would be over the moon if I’d taken this shot!
Patricia Gibson replied
Thank you I was, this one is one of my favorites and I think a bit of a fluke.
Aleksander
stunning photography Patricia!
Patricia Gibson replied
Thanks again Alexander!
EarthGipsy
Outstanding!!
Patricia Gibson replied
Thanks Sonia : )
Antanas
amazing work
Patricia Gibson replied
Thank you Antanas!
saseoche
Awesome capture and beautiful sunset def.my fave….
Patricia Gibson replied
I’m grateful!!! Thank you!
Helene Kippert
Wonderful shot!
Patricia Gibson replied
Thank you Helene!
Linda Mathews
Stunning, wonderful shot!
Patricia Gibson replied
Thank you very much Linda!
almeidacoval
the magical and incredibly image..
Patricia Gibson replied
Much appreciated!
LudaNayvelt
absolutely gorgeous
Patricia Gibson replied
Thank you Luda, I love your work.
AZPut
Very beautiful and appealing image. Top notch work.
Patricia Gibson replied
Thank you so much!
linaji
that bird on the sun is killer.. this whole shot is.. brava!!
Patricia Gibson replied
That was a bit of a fluke! Many thanks!
Kristina K
my fav place as well, you would of cried if you had missed this :)) k
Patricia Gibson replied
Thank you so much! We can share-LOL!
Patrick Robertson
Amazing image patricia… those birds really do add to the image especially the highest bird near the sun! Very lucky u took that camera of urs with u that day!!
Patricia Gibson replied
Thank you so much Patrick. Great name too : ) I’m glad you like this shot!
Patricia Gibson
Thank you each and every one, I feel like I’m cheating by not replying individually but I’m snowed under with my uni studies and I’m already breaking my own rules by clicking the ‘red bubble’ icon. Thank you so very much for your inspirational comments.
Cheers, Patricia : )
Michael Rowley...
perfectly captured Patricia, beautiful display A1 …cheers
Patricia Gibson replied
Thank you Michael, how r u? Coming to Portsea?
Steven Sandner
Incredible work! lovely framing and sensational colors!
Patricia Gibson replied
Thanks Steven, one of my favorites too : ) Glad you like it!
STEViE VOiCE
Wow Patricia, this shot is superb!!!!
Patricia Gibson replied
Thank you Stevie, much appreciated!
Torfinn Johann...
Excellent shot Patricia! Never go anywhere without your camera. You have so many gorgeous shots in your folio.
Patricia Gibson replied
Thank you!!! I’m flattered, your work is exquisite!!!!
Ken Fortie
Glad you had your camera, amazing shot!
Patricia Gibson replied
I’m glad too, I think this one is a keeper. Thank you for your comment!
Jonicool
Fabulous work!
Patricia Gibson replied
Many Thanks again!
Dragan Petrovic
beautiful, love it.
Patricia Gibson replied
I’m glad : ) Thank you kindly for viewing my bubble!
JohnGo
Wow. I love it too… :-)
Patricia Gibson replied
Too kind, many thanx John!
Cheri Bouvier
Stunning!!!
Patricia Gibson replied
Gorgeous Cheri : ) Thank you again. I’m very happy with this image.
Stephen Colquitt
Probably one of the best sunset shots on this website~!
Patricia Gibson replied
That’s too kind Stephen, Thank you.
I think that I was lucky with this image and it was a combination of place and timing. Still, I love it because its ‘home’ and that’s where the heart is : )
Stephen Colquitt
No probs. Just looking at the feedback you have received thus far is a fair clue as to the quality of this image!
Kerry Hill about 1 month ago
What an awesome shot Patricia, just gorgeous!
Ann Van Breemen 27 days ago
Excellent shot, Patricia. Thank God for husbands, eh?? Yes, there’s no place like home.:)