October Sunset

[Judy Howle]

We had some decent clouds last night for the first time in ages. I think this one is my favorite of the series. I got there too late and just missed the sun but the reflections make up for it, I hope! 5D Mark II, f/7.1 @ 24 mm, 1/320, ISO 400 I didn't notice the aperture was on 7.1 as I was in a hurry to get a shot.

[Jason Kinsey]

Beautiful colors Judy, and I love the composition. Whereabouts in MS was this captured??

[Judy Howle]

Thanks Jason. It was made on the lake at the John C. Stennis Lock and Dam on the Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway in Columbus. The main river channel is just in front of the trees. I live only 3 miles from there so I go often.

[Jeffrey Sipress]

That's real pretty, Judy. I think 7.1 is a fine aperture for this scene.

[Nick Palmieri]

I like the pano crop, the blue sky, and the silhouetted land. Very nice feel to this. TFS.

[Melissa Groo]

Gorgeous, Judy. Serene and yet at the same time dynamic. Splendid colors. Looks like the aperture served you just fine.

[Judy Howle]

Thanks for the comments Jeffrey, Nick and Melissa!

[Andrew McLachlan]

This is quite nice Judy. I like how you framed the clouds. I don't think you arrived too late. More often than not, I find the colors get better after the sun has set. Well done.

[Roman Kurywczak]

Hey Judy,
Very strong V's in this form some nice comp elements and lead you through the scene. Colors look pretty goodalthough I might tone down the brightest area....just a touch as it does act as a focal point. Your DOF worked fine in this case as you didn't have anything in the FG....so just keep that in mind if you do. Nicely done overall.

[Morkel Erasmus]

gorgeous sky and a calming mood Judy...I'm missing something distinct in the foreground? maybe a clump of bushes on the edge of the water could have worked? unless you were on a boat? :)

[Judy Howle]

Thanks Andrew, Roman and Morkel.

Roman I'll try to tone it down, good suggestion.

Morkel, I was on a dock and in the past when I posted some with the uninteresting tall grass and weeds foreground from the other vantage point, the consensus was to not include it.

[Robert Amoruso]

The strong "V" shape of the clouds and reflection make this one interesting and pleasing to view. Well composed Judy.

[Judy Howle]

Thanks Robert!

[Judy Howle]

I toned down the brightest part of the sunset.

[Dave Mills]

Hi Judy, as stated...very strong V cloud formation along with reflection. The play of the blue and grey sky against the orange is also effective. Good job on the repost...

[Judy Howle]

Thanks Dave!

[Dennis "Curly" Buchner]

Great composition Judy

[Michael Lloyd]

I like everything about this. The composition is strong. The colors are gorgeous. Well done!