Crescent Moon at Sunset

© Randall J. Scholten

Crescent Moon at Sunset

Uploaded: July 07, 2011

Description


A crescent moon over the reef rocks during sunset, with a flock of seagulls frolicking in the sky and two people silhouetted as they walked along the foredune. It was one of those special times when several elements all came together at the right time and place. (Port Orford, Oregon, USA)

Nikon D700, 50 – 500 mm Sigma APO/DG/HSM f/4.0 – 6.3 Zoom @ 500 mm. f/6.3, 1/100 second exposure. ISO 800 (7/4/2011, 9:07 PM)

Exif: F Number: 6.3, Exposure Bias Value: -1.00, ExposureTime: 10/100 seconds, Flash: did not fire., ISO: 800, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 500.00 mm, Model: NIKON D700

Comments

Michelle Alton July 08, 2011

And what a wonderful way to fill the dead space naturally. Gorgeous image, Randall. #1391363

Phyllis A. Houghton August 25, 2011

This one needs to go on the wall too. Congratulations on your well composed, beautiful sunset and more. Good luck at the next level. #9629648

Karen Celella August 25, 2011

Congratulations on another of your beautiful finalist, Randy. #9630155

Usman M. Bajwa level-classic August 26, 2011

Terrific catch and CONGRATZ on the Finalist Award, good luck in the next round!!!

UB. #9632261

Michelle Alton August 26, 2011

Hearty Congratulatons Randall. Gorgeous image. #9634256

Susan D. Royce level-classic August 26, 2011

Really special. Congratulations on your win! #9634958

Mary K. Robison August 27, 2011

What a well deserved Second Place Win!
CONGRATULATIONS to you! #9636077

Patti Coblentz August 29, 2011

Amazing image, Randy...big congratulations on your gold win! #9641057

Usman M. Bajwa level-classic August 31, 2011

C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S !!!

UB. #9645695

Merna L. Nobile September 07, 2011


Great photographers are not great because of their technique; they are great because of their passion.
Congratulations for your achievement, August, 25, 2011. Merna
#9659219

Rosemary Sampson level-classic September 08, 2011

Great job on this photo,Randall. Well done! #9661422

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