Corcovado Dream
FEATURED OCT 2009 THE WORLD AS WE SEE IT, OR AS WE MISSED IT
Quiet nights of quiet stars, quiet chords from my guitar
Floating in the silence that surrounds us
Quiet thoughts and quiet dreams, quiet walks by quiet streams, and a window
looking on the mountains and the sea.
How lovely! this is where i want to be.
Here, with you so close to me, untill the final flicker of lifes ember.
I who was lost and lonely, believing life was only
A bitter tragic joke, have found with you
The meaning of existence oh, my love.
Antonio Carlos Jobim’s wonderful classic: Corcovado
Pictured is the sunset over Altona Beach on Hobsons Bay last night. The sun, the gulls and the kite-surfers were at it again, showing me where to point the camera
Which do you prefer- the full shot, or the cropped version here:
Nikon D70s
Sigma 18-200mm lens
f/4
1/1600sec
Focal length 18mm
Max aperture 3.6
Editted in Picasa, to enhance contrast a little.
No crop in selected shot, though I wondered whether to go with the crop which I have included above.
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Trenchtownrock
Gorgeous shot.
rodeorose replied
Just what I needed to hear Chris- thanks so much for that :))
dougie1page2
you the girl from ipanema?? X♥X♥X♥X
rodeorose replied
Dougie- you are totally priceless! You know what, I AM the girl from Ipanema as long as you keep your eyes closed!!
Vivek Bakshi
o..o..o… Lovely… Simply Beautiful.
rodeorose replied
now for that beer dear….
Vivek Bakshi
Forgot to add… Great Catch.

rodeorose replied
Very sweet of you dear Vivek :))
UnEasy
Wow just beautiful Rosie. Me, I like the full size version above :D
rodeorose replied
Thanks so much Kevin my friend in the Apple.
lianne
I adore that lyric and this image is just so far beyond beautiful I really have no words. Absolutely exquisite Rosie – a favorite for sure.
rodeorose replied
Lianne, I do so love sharing with you :)) xxxxxxxx
Dragan Petrovic
Wonderful combo (pic/text). Love it!
rodeorose replied
Dear Dragan- I am so happy you like this my friend.
David Hibberd
So wonderful Rosie. My memory recall went into overdrive. So much of my early years were spent on that beach. Thank you for sharing. My preference is the cropped version it allows the light to dark of the sky transition easier.
Davo
rodeorose replied
Actually, I thought of you last night as I went walking up that way, and other Hobsons Bay Bubblers…I shot the primary school and a lolly-pop lady the other day, but didn’t quite work…but I do intend to get that for you one day my dear Davo :))
Rajdev D
Great image, brightens your morning.
rodeorose replied
So glad for your visit and kind comments as always dear Rajdev :))
Nedim Bosnic
Wonderful. Like UnEasy said – “I like the full size version above” :) I don’t read usually text beside a photos. And here I find out that I miss a lot because of that…
rodeorose replied
Oh Nedim, I usually find something to say when I connect with something, and for me the photos and art are totally about connections and meanings. :))) I’m so glad if you enjoyed the Jobim song, and this shot of our neighborhood here.
tkrosevear
Beautiful sunset and music Rosie ;) xoxox ♥
rodeorose replied
Thanks Tammy. It was a lovely sunny morning here in Melbourne, and I was feeling quite mellow, so some Jobim was playing while I was reviewing last night’s photos. Thanks so much for your wonderful comments always my friend. :))
Brenda Dow
Dreamy lovely song to enhance your dreamy lovely image…... Wonderful in every way Rosie!!! I like the cropped pix…. takes you to the horizon much faster…but is faster always better????
rodeorose replied
I don’t know where to start to respond to your comment Jazzy!...I’m a dawdler when I’m not workin’...but what I really want to say apart from thanks for the totally cool comment is WOW! that’s a way-cool new lil avatar you got yourself there girlie!...that’s gotta be the hat you were tellin’ us about last week. :)))))
Karin Taylor
.......a beautiful scene, beautiful ‘dream’ x
rodeorose replied
Love that Corcovado song…..dream dream, and what’s so funny, often it’s right under our noses, like this scene I shot up the road from home last night. Big hugs dear Karin xxx
Scott d' Almeida
outstanding,
rodeorose replied
Scott, you’re the master of these shots…I’m so pleased if you think this one’s ok. :))
Isa Rodriguez
stunning color.. stunning capture, rose!!!!!!!!! oh such a sweet feel of peace here.
rodeorose replied
Great comment Isa, thanks so much!
Debbie Meyers
Fabulous!
rodeorose replied
Thanks so much Debbie :))
midzing
beautiful shot,,,well done
rodeorose replied
Middie thanks a million :))(BTW took my evening primrose this morning- I might just survive this month after all- and so might Mick! )
Larry Trupp
Wonderful capture Rosie, love this one…inst fave
rodeorose replied
I am thrilled you liked this dear Larry! :)))
Maureen Maliha
Really, truly one of the most soothing and beautiful skies I have seen on Rb. So well done, Rosie
rodeorose replied
OH! Oh! OH! What a wonderful thing to say!!! Much love Maureen xxx
Sharon K. Shubert
That’s my kind of shot! Lovely!
rodeorose replied
I’m so thrilled about that Sharon- many thanks for your wonderful comments :))
JUSTART
beautiful
rodeorose replied
Thank-you so much!!!
Angel Gold
Awesome capture
rodeorose replied
Not one of my cut ‘n’ pastes- the birds were exactly where I wanted them! Thanks so much dear Angel xxx
kathy s gillen...
Fantastic capture , so beautiful
rodeorose replied
I really do appreciate your great comment Kathy :)
Alan Dean
very nice composition …
rodeorose replied
Alan, thanks so much for that!
anisja
Beautiful . Nice depth , good movement and so nicely seen listening to Jobim’s music . Thanks for this moment.
rodeorose replied
So glad you could enjoy this one dear Anisja :))
walela
This is so wonderful!!
rodeorose replied
Your comments are so appreciated!
Gouzelka
Beautiful shot!
rodeorose replied
Thank-you so much- I am thrilled you like this!
Luca Renoldi
Magnificent light and colour this fabulous shot.
rodeorose replied
Thanks so much dear Luca :))
dougie1page2
oh my…..
rodeorose replied
Fab…
dougie1page2
and…...
rodeorose replied
and…???
Antanas
perfect
rodeorose replied
Dear Antanas- thanks so very much :))
hsien-ku
truly exquisite. such an achingly beautiful aky
rodeorose replied
So glad it appealed to you H-K.
Aileen David
Wonderful capture!
rodeorose replied
Thanks so much dear Aileen ;))
Béla Török
Fabulous capture, my friend!
rodeorose replied
Thanks Bela my friend.
Kerry Hill
Just beautiful, gorgeous tones and light!
rodeorose replied
Glad you like this one Kerry :))
Colleen Milburn
How amazing you got the birds AND the gliders!!! Aren’t you the clever one! Gorgeous, Rosie :)))
rodeorose replied
I must look a treat as I spin and shoot away at these …but the moment carries me ;) ...Thanks heaps for the great comments Colleen.
Colleen Milburn
Lol. I understand completely, Rosie. My work ‘The Gloaming’ would have seemed silly to some – I drove over half of Bendigo chasing that skyscape just to get a good vantage point! :)))
rodeorose replied
Possessed we are…;)
Lorena Maria
Simply majestic.. plus this great singer what can I say?... great work!
rodeorose replied
Lorena, you are so beautiful :)))
greenstone
hi guys! this is absolutely stunning!!!! WOW AND WOW again!!!!!!!!
rodeorose replied
OOoo- sorry I missed this but I do appreciate your wonderful support dear Georgie!
LudaNayvelt
couple birds create a magic during sunset, thanks for comment & favor also Rosie
rodeorose replied
Luda pls excuse my late reply- but your comments are always appreciated!
parmi
I could stare at this for hours Rose! What an absolutely stunning piece of photography. Nothing like an amazing sunset to free the soul! :)
rodeorose replied
Thanks so much for this comment- and apols for my tardy reply Parmi- your comment is wonderful!
toriyule
Rosie, this is gorgeous. I love everything about it.
rodeorose replied
So glad you do Tori xxx
rasim1
Gorgeous! Love it so much.