Nelson Bay Sunset No 1
Taken recently at Nelson Bay NSW.
Voted into the Top 10 of the September 2009 Avatar Challenge – Yachts and Sailing Boats Group
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Shutter Priority
Tripod used
1/320
F16
ISO 400
Centre weighted
-0.3
Nelson Bay Sunset No 1 belongs to the following groups:
Australian Travel Photography and Writing - 1 per 24hrs, First Things, Former DPF Members, Sunrise, Sunset, Yachts and Sailing Vessels and Your Magic Place (PLACES only!!) Available for sale asGreeting Cards, Matted Prints, Laminated Prints, Mounted Prints, Canvas Prints, Framed Prints and Posters


Kevin Kroeker
Superb tones Rosalie… this looks so relaxiing. What a perfect postcard!
Rosalie Dale IPA replied
Kevin thank you – esp for the favouriting. I have waited almost two weeks to put this up, not sure if it was good enough! So there you go – you’ll be my friend for life now!!!
Prasad
Perfect breakout against warm & clear sky. Love it, Rosalie.
Rosalie Dale IPA replied
Part of my problem was the clear sky Prasad – I would have liked some cloud! Thank you for the kind words.
Lucindawind
wow this is such a beautiful shot !
Rosalie Dale IPA replied
Thanks heaps for the encouragement Lucinda
Maximus
I could do with a bit of that. :)
Rosalie Dale IPA replied
Bless ya Maxie – appreciated.
Marvin Collins
Beautiful shot Rosalie, love the tone! You did such a good job handling the sun. I like it that everything is so sharp. Well done!!
Rosalie Dale IPA replied
Phew thanks Marvin! I guess sunsets is another thing that’s out of my comfort zone and I’m not sure what I’m looking for – I really appreciate your input!
dazgwen
Gorgeous shot Rosalie!!
GailD
See…I said it was good.
Rosalie Dale IPA replied
Your push helped me put it up – thanks Gail!
Madeline M Allen
STUNNING Rosalie ! Very well done !!!
Rosalie Dale IPA replied
Thanks Maddy – esp for the favouriting – that makes it worthwhiile!!
jlynn
Fantastic tones,, Excellent image!
Rosalie Dale IPA replied
Jeanne thank you so much!!! Out of my comfort zone (again!)
Rosalie Dale IPA
Thanks Darren!
SharonD
Beautiful colours Rosalie.Why don’t you put it in the orange section.
Rosalie Dale IPA replied
Yes, why didn’t I !!! Thanks Sharon! Duh.
pixeltrekker
Very well controlled Rosalie, congrats.
Daniel Rayfield
What a stunning capture!!! Just at the right moment!!!! Love it…..
Vic Cross
Have to agree with all the above
Helen Tyralik
WOW , beautiful, would make a great painting. Love it terrific image.
Helene Kippert
Gorgeous Rosalie!
Bootiewootsy
Nice one Rosalie. Love the colors and the boat just sets it off for me.
Phil Thomson IPA
Glorious, Rosalie !!! Perfectly composed, positioned, and timed with beautiful warm tones, great silhouettes and the glow of the sun!!
Rosalie Dale IPA replied
I can’t believe how quickly the sun moves in those last moments Phil!!! I did snap a few but it was hit and miss, trying to get just the crucial position of the sun! I appreciate your detailed comment – thanks buddy. Esp for the favouriting.
Rosalie Dale IPA
Thanks heaps pixeltrekker/WB, Dan, dad, Helen, Helene, and Carol. Wow what a lot of great responses – much appreciated.
Stevie Mancini
Ooo would you look at that colour. This is stunning Rosa, like this alot my friend :)
Stevie
Rosalie Dale IPA
Ta Stevie – my favourite time of the day around sunset when everything goes peaceful and still. Appreciate the visit and comment.
Noelene Davies
Stunning sunset Rosalie and Gail is right it is beautiful and the colours are amazing. You must have waited for the right moment to show every one.Well worth the look.
Rosalie Dale IPA replied
Thanks Noelene – having a few boats around helped, seeing there was almost no cloud! Thank you my friend for the favouriting
Halcyon007
This is beautiful. That golden orange glow throughout sets off a really nice warm tone and the subject matter eases in with a really laid back feel.
Rosalie Dale IPA replied
What a lovely description of the scene Stuart – thank you.
debsphotos
Colours ,clarity, reflections, perfect silhouettes….who needs clouds!!!!! this image certainly doesnt!!!! Beautiful Rosalie!!!
Nigel Donald
Beautiful shot Rosalie!
Rosalie Dale IPA
Wow – thanks (coming from the sunrise/sunset queen, I take that as a huge compliment Deb!!)
Nigel – pleased you like it.
Larry149
Beautiful!
Grinch / ...
Gorgeous shot!!!!!!!!
Kathie Nichols
Awesome capture Rosalie, stunning colours and composition!!!
dinghysailor1
brilliant capture – very gorgeous!
Tugela
Rosalie, how do you do it, just keep doing it
-perfect!!Rosalie Dale IPA replied
G’day Jim – as I said previously, this sat in a ‘wait and see’ file for a while – Gail gave me the push to put it up – so thanks for the encouragement! Will have to do more sunsets to get confidence!
deville
just beautiful Rosalie. Where is Nelson Bay?
Rosalie Dale IPA replied
Hey Paul – Nelson Bay is just up past our Central Coast, north of Sydney in Australia – just the most magic area with long beaches and lots of bays and inlets. So pleased you like the view!
Ellen
How beautiful Rosalie!
Rosalie Dale IPA
Appreciated Larry!
Rosalie Dale IPA
Thanks Grinch, Kathie and dinghysailor!
Rosalie Dale IPA
Thanks heaps Ellen – I do appreciate your visit and comment.
GerryMac
This is so beautiful Rosalie! in fact just perfect! and thank you for viewing and all you kind comments….
Rosalie Dale IPA replied
No problem Gerry – you have such a great portfolio. Thanks for favouriting this my friend – I am flattered! (Now I’d like to sail off on that boat into the sunset … !!)
Stefán Kristin...
Fantastic photo!
Rosalie Dale IPA replied
Thank you Stefan – nothing though compared to your aurora pics!!! Wow!
Rosalie Dale IPA replied
Daniel thank you for your kind comments – love your portfolio (and I even know where Wangi is!!! Beautiful neck of the woods).
Daniel Bowen
Beautiful image, well done
intheflesh
Beautiful Rosalie, lovely colour and sillouhette.
RLHall
Gorgeous capture, Rosalie, the color and composition are awesome!
Rosalie Dale IPA
Hi Virginiia and Rhonda – the compliments and encouragement are very much appreciated. Thank you
nikki75
beautiful image
nikki75
beautiful image
paulscar
amazing shot!
photos40
WOW !!!!!!!!!!!! Stunning image.
Rosalie Dale IPA
Nikki, Paul and Wayne – a collective thank you for your enthusiastic response to this pic. Thanks heaps.
Uncle Artmonger
Great color.
This has a very warm feeling to it.
Nice shot.
Rosalie Dale IPA
Levi thank you!!!
Jason Connolly
Absolutelty beautiful work Rosalie.
I love that colour and the silhouette
Rosalie Dale IPA replied
Thanks for the favouriting Jason – and for the very encouraging comment- you are a pal!
Matt Halls
Gorgeous shot…love the yacht silhouette against those golden tones.
Ahmad Sabra
Beautiful SHOT! Its a favorite!
Rosalie Dale IPA replied
Ahmad thank you for the kind words, for the favouriting, and for adding me to your watchlist. Very much appreciated. Your own work is outstanding – thank you for adding some of it to our Rusty Crusty Group!
Rosalie Dale IPA
Thank you Matt so much … pleased you like it.
solareclips~Ju...
Beautiful photo!!! Couldn’t have asked for a more perfect moment to catch the sun going down!
Rosalie Dale IPA replied
Thank you solareclips for your enthusiastic response to this evening scene – and for the favouriting and adding me to your watchlist – I am flattered!
solareclips~Ju...
you are very welcome Rosalie! ;-)
Sharon Hammond
this is a ripper shot Rosalie
Rosalie Dale IPA
Wow Sharon thanks – glad the tripod and wait and fiddle all paid off!!!
pryere
Wonderful work Rosalie, it shows a masterful touch.
Rosalie Dale IPA replied
John you are kind – thank you!
justrick
wow just gota love this one, well done cheers rick
Rosalie Dale IPA replied
Rick thanks so much for visiting and commenting on this sunset – Pleased you like it.
Claire Farley
A truely amazing shot Rosalie. Love the colours. Well done.
Rosalie Dale IPA replied
Claire I appreciate your visit and you kind words – thank you.
Janie Oliver
so lovely. truly a winning shot.
Rosalie Dale IPA
Janie thank you!!
longball
WOW!!!!!!!!
George Lenz
beautiful scene… well done
amarica
Excellent capture Rosalie
Rosalie Dale IPA
Hey “Kentucky Boy” (!), George and Amarica – thank you so much for the great comments.
AnaCBStudio
This is sooo beautiful…peaceful & serene
Rosalie Dale IPA replied
Welcome to Redbubble Ana – hope you are ready to become addicted!!! Thank you so much for the kind comments on this sunset. Much appreciated (You have a stunning gallery! Such vivid colours)
digitalmidge
Lovely capture, such beautiful, tranquil colour and tone. I love the calm look to this, great work…
Rosalie Dale IPA replied
Having browsed your portfolio digitalmidge, I am flattered! Thank you.
Darren Stones
This would look great on a magazine cover, Rosalie.
Rosalie Dale IPA replied
Sorry for the late reply Daz – thank you for taking time to call by and comment – this is a bit of a ‘tourisy’ one isn’t it!! Pleased you like it!
Tparker
Would love to be in that boat what a beautiful shot,Teresa
Rosalie Dale IPA replied
I agree Teresa – looks idyllic! Thank you for your kind words.
paulscar
perfect timing – excellent work!
Rosalie Dale IPA replied
Thank you so much for the favouriting Paul!!!
Ciska
Fantastic photo, so tranquil, well done
Rosalie Dale IPA replied
Very much appreciated Ciska – thank you
Larry Llewellyn
OOOOHHHhhhh nice one…..I can picture myself with a rum and coke…and I’m diabetic!!!
Rosalie Dale IPA
Funny you should say that – a couple were sitting on the sand next to me celebrating the sunset with a nice bottle of vino actually. It’s one of our most beautiful spots along the NSW coast.
Australian Tra...
Gorgeous Australian travel shot, Rosalie. You may like to consider placing it in our new group. :)
Rosalie Dale IPA replied
You are right, I just may … !!! Give me a tick to get on over …
Evita
Beautiful image !! :D
EarthGipsy
ToP ShoT ~ Congrats on your feature :)
Gotta love the sunsets around here!
Graham Mewburn
Rosalie this beautiful image of a yacht on a swing mooring will be treated as precious cargo aboard
YACHTS and SAILING VESSELS
cheers
Gray
Rosalie Dale IPA replied
Thanks Gray – was just sorting through trying to find it to enter!!! I will go do it now.