The Looming Cliff.

Posted by Maxine (Rangiora, New Zealand) on 27 November 2008 in Landscape & Rural.

The sun can not yet be seen but the sky is lightening behind the hill, silhouetting the cliff beside the beach and Shag Rock is behind me.

I do not always get to check my site every day , so i apologise for not commenting immediately,but i do generally check in 3-5 times a week so your comments are always viewed and appreciated. Thank you for checking out my photos, please give constructive criticism as i want to learn from you wonderful people.

Comments (14)

jamesy from christchurch, New Zealand

looks like it was a beautiful sun rise Max

27 Nov 2008 6:38am

@jamesy: Yes it was but it was a gamble because there was almost too much cloud.

Dimitrios from ATHENS, Greece

mmm lovely, so you did not get any sleep in order to photograph it all e?

27 Nov 2008 7:18am

@Dimitrios: No, after i got hame at 7am i got some sleep before driving to Moeraki ( 3hrs away)

Linerberry from Sumner, Christchurch, New Zealand

You caught a cracker here Max! I love the colours and the street lights are brilliant!!!!

27 Nov 2008 8:11am

@Linerberry: yes I just lucked out i think.

Kylie Greenan from Richmond, Australia

Now that's impressive, the colours are stunning, a beautiful time of day to capture such a magnificent place, so well done Max, brilliant!

27 Nov 2008 8:11am

@Kylie Greenan: Thanks Kylie.it was so cool to watch it evolve and hope it would be good.

dj.tigersprout from San Bruno, CA, United States

wow -- looming indeed! what a cliff! and all that radiant light and color beginning to seep from behind! faaabulous!!! happy holidays!!!

27 Nov 2008 11:26am

@dj.tigersprout: Thank DJ, you too!

Charles from New York, United States

Another great spot to take photos. Nice shot Max.

27 Nov 2008 12:36pm

@Charles: Thanks Charles , you seem to have an amazing city to take photos in i have been enjoying them all.

Rui from Leiria, Portugal

Nice! The sun waking up and starting to radiate his colors from the back. Great shot with wonderful colors.

27 Nov 2008 4:16pm

@Rui: Thanks Rui, good to have you back!

manel from Girona, Spain

El perfil de esa montaña en diagonal, dá una gran fuerza a la imagen.
Saludos.

27 Nov 2008 8:03pm

@manel: Thankyou Manel!

Kenton from Calgary, Canada

Beautiful, it looks like the hillside is on fire.

27 Nov 2008 8:38pm

@Kenton: Yes it was like that-quite amazing.

Observing from West Cheshire, United Kingdom

A fantastic shot Max.... you have got a diagonal line dividing light and dark, thats great.

28 Nov 2008 12:42am

@Observing: it has worked out well, i was worried it might be to dominant!

signature103 from Hiroshima, Japan

Surreal floating street lights. Wonderful perspective to lead the eye. Nicely captured.

28 Nov 2008 1:38am

@signature103: Thanks Signature103! it was truly special to watch.

Kathryn from Warburton, Australia

beautiful moment!

28 Nov 2008 2:37am

@Kathryn: Yes it was , thanks Kathryn.

Calusarus from St Sorlin en Valloire, France

I like the perspective given by the street lights…

29 Nov 2008 9:10am

willow from Chelsea, United States

Beautiful colors!!! The lights add the perfect bit of interest, too.

1 Dec 2008 3:55am

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