Corcovado Dream

rodeorose

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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Corcovado Dream by rodeorose
Corcovado Dream by rodeorose
  • Trenchtownrock

    Trenchtownrock

    Gorgeous shot.

  • rodeorose replied

    Just what I needed to hear Chris- thanks so much for that :))

  • dougie1page2

    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

    Vivek Bakshi

    o..o..o… Lovely… Simply Beautiful.

  • rodeorose replied

    now for that beer dear….

  • Vivek Bakshi

    Vivek Bakshi

    Forgot to add… Great Catch.

  • rodeorose replied

    Very sweet of you dear Vivek :))

  • UnEasy

    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

    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

    Dragan Petrovic

    Wonderful combo (pic/text). Love it!

  • rodeorose replied

    Dear Dragan- I am so happy you like this my friend.

  • David  Hibberd

    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

    Rajdev D

    Great image, brightens your morning.

  • rodeorose replied

    So glad for your visit and kind comments as always dear Rajdev :))

  • Nedim Bosnic

    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

    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

    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

    Karin Taylorcommunity helper

    .......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

    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

    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

    Debbie Meyers

    Fabulous!

  • rodeorose replied

    Thanks so much Debbie :))

  • midzing

    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

    Larry Trupp

    Wonderful capture Rosie, love this one…inst fave

  • rodeorose replied

    I am thrilled you liked this dear Larry! :)))

  • Maureen Maliha

    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

    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

    JUSTART

    beautiful

  • rodeorose replied

    Thank-you so much!!!

  • Angel Gold

    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 gillentine

    kathy s gillen...

    Fantastic capture , so beautiful

  • rodeorose replied

    I really do appreciate your great comment Kathy :)

  • Alan Dean

    Alan Dean

    very nice composition …

  • rodeorose replied

    Alan, thanks so much for that!

  • anisja

    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

    walela

    This is so wonderful!!

  • rodeorose replied

    Your comments are so appreciated!

  • Gouzelka

    Gouzelka

    Beautiful shot!

  • rodeorose replied

    Thank-you so much- I am thrilled you like this!

  • Luca Renoldi

    Luca Renoldi

    Magnificent light and colour this fabulous shot.

  • rodeorose replied

    Thanks so much dear Luca :))

  • dougie1page2
  • rodeorose replied

    Fab…

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  • rodeorose replied

    and…???

  • Antanas

    Antanas

    perfect

  • rodeorose replied

    Dear Antanas- thanks so very much :))

  • hsien-ku

    hsien-ku

    truly exquisite. such an achingly beautiful aky

  • rodeorose replied

    So glad it appealed to you H-K.

  • Aileen David

    Aileen David

    Wonderful capture!

  • rodeorose replied

    Thanks so much dear Aileen ;))

  • Béla Török

    Béla Török

    Fabulous capture, my friend!

  • rodeorose replied

    Thanks Bela my friend.

  • Kerry  Hill

    Kerry Hill

    Just beautiful, gorgeous tones and light!

  • rodeorose replied

    Glad you like this one Kerry :))

  • Colleen Milburn

    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

    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

    Lorena Maria

    Simply majestic.. plus this great singer what can I say?... great work!

  • rodeorose replied

    Lorena, you are so beautiful :)))

  • greenstone

    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

    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

    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

    toriyule

    Rosie, this is gorgeous. I love everything about it.

  • rodeorose replied

    So glad you do Tori xxx

  • rasim1

    rasim1

    Gorgeous! Love it so much.

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