Sunset Bay

© Michelle Alton

Sunset Bay

Uploaded: July 22, 2011 03:06:09

Description


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Long Beach, New York is a narrow strip of land in Nassau County, New York, bounded by the Atlantic Ocean to the South and Reynolds Channel, to the North, East, and West. Up until 1880, Long Beach had basically been a beautiful white sand bar until an entrepreneurial State Senator (William Reynolds) and real estate developer with a "vision" turned it into a resort for the "Rich and Famous" by dredging the bay and filling in the marshes.
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My stepchildren grew up in Long Beach, and the eldest two middle-aged boys have chosen to raise their own families there.
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This was Reynolds Channel at sunset. The homes that line the bay in this spot have private docks. It is a short walk to the ocean and the three-mile boardwalk.
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Exif: F Number: 4, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/160 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 250, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 23.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 50D

Comments

Michelle Alton July 22, 2011

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One of the private docks on Reynolds Channel in Long Beach
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Jack Gaskin July 22, 2011

Well you certainly were treated to a beautiful sunset while up here Gorgeous capture.
Next trip you should get the boys to take you on an East End Wine Country Tour Makes for a fun day.

Enjoy
JAck #9546531

Brett Dolsen July 22, 2011

Spectacular sunset scene and captured perfectly Michelle! #9546558

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe July 22, 2011

Beautiful comp. and colors, Michelle. #9546562

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe July 22, 2011

Very Beautifully captured Michelle!! #9546574

Carolyn M. Fletcher level-classic July 22, 2011

Gorgeous shot of a great sunset! #9546649

Gina Cormier July 22, 2011

What a beauty Michelle!!!!!!! #9546657

Ken Smith level-classic July 22, 2011

That's a beautiful sky and scene, Michele. You need to get out and get more of these great twilight landscape shots. Excellent! #9546666

Kirsten Kiki Kjaer July 22, 2011

What a beautiful sunset. And the setting is fantastic, Michelle. #9546691

Karen E. Michaels level-deluxe July 22, 2011

Excellent work with the colors Michelle. #9546734

Kathy Reeves July 22, 2011

Stunning sunset, Michelle. Your gallery is always educational! #9546744

Claudia Kuhn level-classic July 22, 2011

Beautiful sunset Michelle, love your comp #9546772

Linda D. Lester level-classic July 22, 2011

Beautiful sunset!!!! #9546776

Courtenay Vanderbilt July 22, 2011

Beautiful sunset capture, Michelle, and interesting info. What amazes me is the size of that boat on the dock not in the water! That must be some lift! #9546803

Julie Christiansen July 22, 2011

How gorgeous. #9546885

Ron McEwan July 22, 2011

For us flatlanders out here in the mid-west, can't imagine something could be this beautiful close to such a large metropolitan area, beautiful shot Michelle #9546906

Heather Loewenhardt level-classic July 22, 2011

Fabulous sunset colours Michelle. I like how the colours transition from dark to light and back to dark again. The foreground image anchors the scene beautifully with that angle. #9546922

Patricia Seidler July 22, 2011

Beautiful capture of the sun setting in Long Beach Michelle. Long Beach has some beautiful beaches on the ocean side. One of my favorites is Lido Beach West. Spent many a weekend there. If you ever visit the wine country out East like Jack we should get in touch! #9546955

Mary Beth Aiello level-classic July 22, 2011

Gorgeous, Michelle.

I still can't get over "18." #9546995

Avril Young July 22, 2011

Beautiful capture , what a gorgeous sunset...stunning Michelle.. #9547017

Monnie Ryan July 22, 2011

Gorgeous sunset, Michelle - that 3-mile boardwalk sure sounds appealing too! #9547124

Stan Kwasniowski July 22, 2011

Michelle, beautiful #9547265

David Phalen July 22, 2011

That's not your run of the mill rowboat! Fabulous light and colors in an outstanding sunset capture!! #9547362

Douglas Pignet July 22, 2011

beautiful colors and comp #9547415

Debra R. Harder July 22, 2011

WOW, Michelle!! Amazing lighting here...absolutely BEAUTIFUL!! Deb #9547421

John Rivera level-classic July 22, 2011

Beautiful! #9547446

Reynaldo D. Reyes level-classic July 22, 2011

This view is unbelievably gorgeous and you've captured this beautifully with the colors and dramatic clouds, so well composed to show the dock and boat. One can just sit on the edge and watch the sunset. #9547500

Phyllis H. Burchett July 22, 2011

Gorgeous sunset capture Michelle! #9547701

Bonnie C. Lackey level-classic July 22, 2011

I won't mention the word envy. Suffice it to say that I would love to live there! Beautiful scene composed perfectly, Michelle. #9547775

Patrick Rouzes level-classic July 22, 2011

Glorious colors, evening light, reflections, perspective & mood captured here, Michelle! Exceptional work, indeed!
Not sure if I like the history, though! #9547824

Mike Clime July 22, 2011

Really pretty sunset and excellent comp, Michelle! #9547843

Neal D. Hatcher July 22, 2011

Beautiful #9547912

Gregory R. Gaskin July 22, 2011

A stunning sunset, brings back memories of growing up on Long Island. #9548004

Barbara Waldoch July 22, 2011

Fantastic colours, Michelle! #9548026

Craig D. Minton July 22, 2011

Beautiful lighting and colors, Michelle! Thanks for the information. We don't see many boat lifts on the West Coast if that's what I'm seeing. Interesting. #9548426

Jayne Martin July 22, 2011

What an awesome sunset, Michelle! Wonderfully captured. #9548513

Rona L. Schwarz July 22, 2011

WOW! What a spectacular sunset, Michelle, and a magnificent composition! Love the dramatic sky, the wonderful lighting and rich colors, and the terrific detail and clarity! Have never been to Long Beach - looks pretty ritzy! #9548565

Tiia Vissak July 23, 2011

a wonderful capture! #9548625

Bill Houghton July 23, 2011

Michelle, this is such a beautiful shot. Great job. Bill #9548813

Karen Celella July 23, 2011

Gorgeous sunset, Michelle. Next time you are in Long Beach, let me know. #9549034

Julianne Bradford July 23, 2011

Just gorgeous Michelle! #9549051

Ujjwal Mukherjee July 23, 2011

Captivating!! Fabulous colours, excellent clarity,composition and a terrific capture,Michelle!! #9549214

Jeffrey R. Bange July 23, 2011

B E A U T I F U L #9549266

Marilyn K. Lincecum level-classic July 23, 2011

Beautiful image and a gorgeous sunset!! Very dramatic sky. Looks like this is the life we all dream of !! #9550051

Chris Schlosser July 23, 2011

Very beautiful image, Michelle! #9550084

Ann H. Belus level-deluxe July 24, 2011

Gorgeous sunset, Michelle, with amazing colors. Enjoyed the history of this lovely place, too! #9551029

Mariann Kovats level-classic July 24, 2011

Gorgeous sunset colors, Michelle! Beautiful comp and capture! #9551273

Ermanno Radice July 24, 2011

Amazing! Wonderful sunset, framing and colors! #9551460

Deborah C. Lewinson level-addict July 24, 2011

A well composed and exposed capture of this gorgeous sunset,Michelle!

Debby #9551889

Renata Gusciora July 25, 2011

Beautiful sunset image,Michelle!Fabulous glow and tones,great clarity and composition!Gorgeous! #9553108

Donna La Mattino Pagakis July 26, 2011

What a beautiful sunset capture Michelle! #9555725

Marijana Fajgl July 27, 2011

Amazing sunset and such a beautiful scene, Michelle! #9556947

Diana Powell July 27, 2011

This is gorgouse, the lighting is amazing - great shot. Also wanted to say I really like the way you are 'signing' your photos, very discrete, but there :) #9557562

Kay Beausoleil July 27, 2011

You captured this superb place beautifully, Michelle, and at just the right time! #9558203

Wanda B. Anderson July 28, 2011

What a gorgeous sunset, Michelle!!! #9559617

JO ANN CLEVELAND August 04, 2011

Wow Michelle! Such a beautiful capture, love the composition and that beautiful sun set lighting...awesome!

jo ann c. #9581315

Bill Foxworthy August 07, 2011

Beautiful overall scene and sunset with great looking boat foreground Michelle! #9588234

Marilyn K. Lincecum level-classic August 16, 2011

Gorgeous shot and sunset. Looks like a beautiful to live!! Love the dramatic sky!! #9608459

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