Inspiring Photo: Meltdown #8585813

Meltdown

Uploaded: July 01, 2009 03:08:14

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Anaeho'omalu Bay Beach Hawaii (AKA "A Bay"). As a side note: It takes 180 seconds from the time the sun touches the horizon until it completely disappears. Cheers!!

Canon 28-135 IS at 135mm. ISO 100, 1/125th @ f8.0 (N&L)

Exif: F Number: 8, Exposure Bias Value: -0.33, ExposureTime: 1/125 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 100, FocalLength: 135.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 50D

Comments

Erin Appelbaum July 01, 2009

Magnificent sunset capture Jeff. That's about as long as the shutter stays open, huh? LOL. Peter #1148438

Tammy M. Anderson July 01, 2009

WOW!!!! Jeff this is magnificent. Colours and composition are superb. #7695771

Usman M. Bajwa July 01, 2009

What a shot, Jeff, what a shot!!

UB. #7695782

Max Aureli July 01, 2009

Impressive gorgeous scene, Jeff!!! #7695786

Dominick M. Dimacale July 01, 2009

A beauty, indeed, Jeff.

Dominick #7695815

Douglas Pignet July 01, 2009

Now this is where I want to be, great capture here Jeff. #7695841

Linda M. Walker July 01, 2009

Definitely beautiful and it does not last long! #7695861

Carol Sawyer July 01, 2009

Gorgeous sunset capture and colors, Jeff!! #7695864

Tiia Vissak July 01, 2009

wonderful tones, light & silhouettes! #7695890

Ujjwal Mukherjee July 01, 2009

What a viewpoint you had Jeff! Fantastic sunset image!! #7695919

Marilyn Cornwell July 01, 2009

Glorious - the perfect colours, the perfect frame and the perfect position of the sun! #7695927

Bonnie C. Lackey July 01, 2009

Very nice, Jeff! #7695946

Agnes Fegan July 01, 2009

Wow...looks like the best 180 seconds of the day! #7695951

Janet McNeil July 01, 2009

Fantastic capture - looks like you were in the right place at the right time!! #7695962

Kathy Cline July 01, 2009

Good Morning Jeff, KILLER SUNSET!! Im so jealous as I never got one of these when we were there in May. 180 sec is right. I ran with my camera and missed it.
Have a blessed day. #7695989

Gord MacEachern July 01, 2009

You nailed this sunset image perfectly Jeff, they just don't get any better than this. Sure expect to see this one again! #7696014

Anna Diederich July 01, 2009

What a beautiful sunset, Jeff! Beautiful! #7696031

Lorraine A. Cook July 01, 2009

Good Morning Jeff!!

BRILLIANT Sunset...PERFECTION, My Friend!!<:)) #7696064

Mary Spade July 01, 2009

Gorgeous Jeff! #7696086

a2o akmal aini othman July 01, 2009

what a wonderful sunset, Jeff!
simply beautiful #7696088

Candice C. Calhoun July 01, 2009

Exquisite sunset, it is easy to see why this is regarded as paradise! 180 seconds, huh? That has got to be a gorgeous three minutes of shooting ops :)

ccc #7696100

Joannie Bertucci July 01, 2009

Wow Jeff, you sure know how to start the month of July off right! Stunning sunset with the silhouetted palm trees and the sun perfectly positioned!
I love my Canon 28-135mm IS lens, it's almost all I use! :-) #7696123

Alan L. Borror July 01, 2009

Fantastic sunset, Jeff! You did a great job in composition and exposure!!! #7696193

Patrick Rouzes July 01, 2009

Spectacular colors, silhouettes, comp, lighting, & mood captrued here!!! Beautiful work again, Jeff!!! #7696268

Mary Beth Aiello July 01, 2009

Jeff -- Just outstanding. A fav for me. #7696269

Lynn M. Whitt July 01, 2009

Wow, this is fantastic!!!! #7696284

Tamara K. Walker July 01, 2009

Gorgeous, I almost feel like I am there.
That sure doesn't give one much time to get the shot. #7696508

Melissa Olsen July 01, 2009

One word Jeff: PERFECT! #7696514

Nadine A. Lewis July 01, 2009

ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS, Jeff!!! LOVE the gold tones!!! <>< #7696628

Shelly A. Van Camp July 01, 2009

LOVELY Sunset image and colors! #7696764

Jodi Zimmer July 01, 2009

This is absolutely gorgeous Jeff! I love the beautiful sunset feel. #7696819

Monnie Ryan July 01, 2009

Now that's a factoid I didn't know, Jeff! This is an awesome scene -- I'd never want to leave here. #7696873

Margaret R. Barry July 01, 2009

Stunning capture, Jeff. Great colors, comp. and silhouettes! #7697095

David Phalen July 01, 2009

Beautiful comp, colors, tones and silhouettes!! Very well done Jeff!! #7697127

Jessica Jenney July 01, 2009

Gorgeous sunset capture, colors, lighting and perfect timing, Jeff! #7697128

Ellen Hodges July 01, 2009

Sooooo beautiful capture, Jeff!!! #7697171

MELODIE C. ROBERTS July 01, 2009

Good Morning Jeff
Oh My Word
180 seconds you say??
The Beauty of this is That it will be back even after the 180 seconds are up!! #7697190

Cassie L. Woodlee July 01, 2009

WOW this is incrdibly beautiful!!!! #7697221

Robyn A. Terrell July 01, 2009

Wow! #7697409

Melissa G. Meiselman July 01, 2009

Great title for this awesome sunset taken with great lighting, tonal quality and silhouettes, Jeff!! #7697456

Stephen Zacker July 01, 2009

Like your composition and that big sun. That's funny you counted down the seconds #7697590

AEK July 01, 2009

oh what a stunning image. such a fine composition - and thanks for letting me know why I can't capture anything like this. 180 seconds? again, marvelous in every respect. have a wonderful 4th. -a. #7697763

Ken Jarvis July 01, 2009

Beautiful sunset, Jeff! #7697859

Mike Clime July 01, 2009

This is postcard perfect! #7697866

Amalia Sylvia Arriaga Salinas July 01, 2009

Very beautiful composition and colors Jeff!,
Amalia #7698008

Mark Dodge July 01, 2009

Gorgeous sunset. Wish I were there right now! Love the silhouettes. #7698098

John Connolly July 01, 2009

A beautiful tropical sunset Jeff!
Question, does the 180 seconds remain constant, regardless of latitude? #7698225

Patricia Ronan July 01, 2009

Gorgeous Jeff!!! I want a holiday home there LOL:) #7698350

Claudia Kuhn July 01, 2009

Glorious end of a day, Jeff! #7698389

Lorna Shutter July 01, 2009

Picture perfect!!! Simply breathtaking! One of the most spectacular sunset captures I have ever seen! Outstanding work, Jeff! :) #7698512

Carol L. Fowler July 01, 2009

Gorgeous sunset! Does Hawaii have a green flash, as seen from Caribbean islands at sunset? #7698517

Amy M. Wilson July 01, 2009

Stunning sunset, the comp and colors are perfect, Jeff! #7698850

Renata Gusciora July 01, 2009

Amazing view!I love it,Jeff! #7698867

Sam Britt July 01, 2009

Beautiful tropical image, great composition, color & silhouettes, Jeff. #7698948

Kim Kleinschmidt July 01, 2009

Spectacular Sunset, Jeff! What a fabulous view! Love those colors! #7699057

Beverley Scott July 01, 2009

A gorgeous sunset, Jeff, with those wonderful colours and silhouettes! #7699430

Kirsten Kiki Kjaer July 02, 2009

Only 180 seconds? No wonder I have so littly time for everything :0)
This is STUNNING, Jeff. Already in my favs. #7699584

Brett Dolsen July 02, 2009

A great tropical silhouette and composition Jeff!!Brett #7699652

Jeff Robinson July 02, 2009

Thanks Everyone Very Much!!

John: I would think that the closer you get to the poles the longer it takes but I am not positive. It's a grat question.

Carol: I do not know about the "Green Flash"?

Jeff #7699750

Susie Peek-Swint July 02, 2009

Beautiful image Jeff .. interesting info on the setting sun! #7699777

A P July 02, 2009

Boy did I get here LATE or what?? What can I say that hasn't already been said??? Stunning, used. Gorgeous, used. Incredible, used. How about FAN-TAB-U-O-SO! That's from me. Now I'm booking the flight to Hawaii cause I'm ...leavin' on a jet plane. #7700833

Kaye Burazin July 02, 2009

Short but sweet...breathtaking Jeff #7700901

Luigi Di Serio July 02, 2009

Striking colour, crop and serene scene #7701083

Laurie Daily July 02, 2009

Oh mY, Jeff...a beauty!!! #7701753

Jeff Robinson July 02, 2009

Thank You!! Jeff #7702162

Nancy L. Green July 02, 2009

OH WOW!!! this is extraordimarily beautiful Jeff, WOW!!! <>< #7702445

Joanne E. Bohenstengel July 04, 2009

Simply beautiful, I want to be there:) Joanne #7703044

Jeff Robinson July 04, 2009

Thank You Sabrina, Nancy and Joanne! Jeff #7703660

Lorri Shane July 04, 2009

Very beautiful. Wish I was there!
Love your titles, too. #7704277

Janet Daniel July 04, 2009

Spectacular capture, Jeff! A dream image! #7704916

Tammy D. Ferren July 04, 2009

Gorgeous sunset with awesome color and silhouettes of the palm trees, Jeff! Just beautiful...... #7705313

Evy Johansen July 04, 2009

Simply beautiful!! Wonderful shot, Jeff!! #7705452

Laura L. Gonzales July 05, 2009

WOW! So beautifully warm, rich and very inviting! A nice place to watch the sun set!!! The tones and color are fantastic!! A fav for me! Laura #7705689

Robyn A. Terrell July 05, 2009

A winner in my book, Jeff! #7707064

Jeff Robinson July 05, 2009

Thank You All Very Much!! Jeff #7708201

Terry L. Ellis July 05, 2009

Such an engaging sunset capture, Jeff! #7708478

Renee Doyle July 06, 2009

Well ... you timed it perfectly Jeff!! Awesome sunset capture! #7708955

Karen E. Michaels July 06, 2009

Totally perfect title, and the piece ain't so bad either ;-).
Yout work here evokes such a warm emotional response. #7710566

Jeff Robinson July 06, 2009

Thank You Terry, Renee and Karen! Jeff #7711404

frank w. degenhardt July 10, 2009

Jeff- What a way to spend doing a meltdown, letting all your troubles and the days hustle and busy pace. This is paradise, this is one of those sights that even the picture you did her has a tranquil effect. Beautiful framing, the colors pop, they sing, they dance. So pretty. The palm trees, that sky, and that incredible sun going down are out of this world.
Incredible work my friend.
Have yourself a most wonderful day, take care. #7724859

Jeff Robinson July 11, 2009

Thanks very much Frank! Jeff #7727375

Kristi A. Howson July 13, 2009

Such a lovely capture at the right moment Jeff. Great control over the lighting! #7734020

Jeff Robinson July 16, 2009

Thank You Kristi!! Jeff #7744820

Courtenay Vanderbilt August 17, 2009

Gorgeous Jeff! CONGRATULATIONS on your Finalist! #7857727

Carol L. Fowler August 17, 2009

Congrats on this Finalist, jeff #7857990

Valentin M. Armianu August 17, 2009

Congratulations on this wonderful Finalist! #7858015

Jeana Clark August 17, 2009

Oh My!!!
This is Perfection Jeff!!!
Congrats on such a beautiful
finalist!!!!
Sure to see again!!!!
~J~ #7858161

Melissa G. Meiselman August 17, 2009
Congratulations on this stunning Finalist, Jeff!!! #7858169

Mary Beth Aiello August 17, 2009
Huge congrats, Jeff, on this outstanding finalist. #7858304

Lorna Shutter August 17, 2009
CONGRATULATIONS on your awesome Finalist, Jeff!!!!! :) #7858371

Karen Celella August 17, 2009
Congratulations on your wonderful finalist Jeff! I can confirm your 180 seconds. I've counted it also! LOL #7858540

Carla Metzler August 17, 2009
Beautiful! Congratulations Jeff!
Good luck in the next round! #7858641

Janet Daniel August 17, 2009
Congratulations on this fantastic finalist, Jeff! #7858730

Amy M. Wilson August 17, 2009
Congratulations on this wonderful Finalist, Jeff! #7859088

ROLAN NARMAN August 17, 2009
Huge Congrats on this gorgeous finalist Jeff! #7859181

Ken Smith August 17, 2009
Beautiful scene, Jeff. Congrats!! #7859192

Deborah C. Lewinson August 17, 2009
Gorgeous finalist, Jeff!
Congratulations!
Debby #7859345

Kelly S. Cavanaugh August 17, 2009
Amazing capture, Jeff! Congratulations! #7860144

Evy Johansen August 17, 2009
Big congratulations on this very beautiful finalist, Jeff!! #7860280

Debra R. Harder August 17, 2009
Huge congratulations, Jeff, on your BEAUTIFUL finalist!!! GORGEOUS!!! Deb #7860558

Karen Engelbreth August 17, 2009
Congratulations Jeff... #7860573

Stefania Barbier August 18, 2009
huge congratulations on your wonderful finalist!!!! #7860955

Janet McNeil August 18, 2009
No surprise here!!! Congratulations and hope we see this yet again!!! #7861322

Anita Hogue August 18, 2009
Soooooo gorgeous! Congratulations Jeff! #7861651

Linda D. Lester August 18, 2009
Congratulations on your finalist!!! Best of luck in the next round! #7861718

Wanda Judd August 18, 2009
Congratulations...I'd say you used your 180 seconds very well indeed...great color and warmth... #7862001

Tamara K. Walker August 18, 2009
CONGRATULATIONS! #7862946

Mitch Spence August 18, 2009
My congratulations to you, Jeff. :) #7863135

Gary Lange August 18, 2009
A very deserving Finalist. Congrats!! #7863225

JO ANN CLEVELAND August 18, 2009
Super finalist, congratulations Jeff!
jo ann c. #7863353

Leland N. Saunders August 18, 2009
Beautiful shot, Jeff ... well done !!
Lee #7863422

Donna La Mattino Pagakis August 18, 2009
Tropical beauty Jeff! Congratulations on your finalist! #7863564

Sue Marshall August 18, 2009
Big congrats to you, Jeff on your outstanding Finalist!! :-) #7863692

Agnes Fegan August 18, 2009
Congratulations on this wonderful finalist! #7864019

Colleen Farrell August 18, 2009
Outstanding, Jeff! Big congrats on your finalist! #7864102

Denny E. Barnes August 18, 2009
Beautiful silhouette, Jeff!! Big Congratulations on your excellent and well deserved finalist!! #7864126

ALLEN O. HOWARD August 18, 2009
Way to go, Jeff! Congratulations! #7864311

Ken Jarvis August 18, 2009
A big congratulations, Jeff! #7864350

Renee Doyle August 18, 2009
So beautiful!! Congratulations Jeff!! #7864635

Nadya Johnson August 18, 2009
Congratulations Jeff, on your stunning finalist! #7864645

Kristi A. Howson August 18, 2009
Congratulations Jeff on this stunning sunset. Best of luck in the next round! #7865354

Usman M. Bajwa August 18, 2009
A fabulous image. Congrats!!!
UB. #7865432

Jodi Zimmer August 18, 2009
I knew this was a winner..and it deserves more than Finalist. Perfection. Congrats my friend! #7865451

Marcel J. Fernandez August 18, 2009
Congratulations Jeff on your beautiful sunset Finalist.
Marcel #7865493

Kirsten Kiki Kjaer August 18, 2009
Huge congrats on this totally amazing finalist, Jeff. #7865575

Marijana Fajgl August 19, 2009
Amazing capture, Jeff! Big congratulations! #7866011

Robyn A. Terrell August 19, 2009
I knew when I saw this the first time it was going to be a finalist. Congratulation, Jeff! #7868503

Jeff Robinson August 19, 2009
Thank You All Very Much! Jeff #7869652

Lori Carlson March 01, 2010
Wow! This image makes me really happy!!! What dreams are made of!!! Nicely done, Jeff!! =) #8425647

Jeff Robinson March 02, 2010
Thank You Lori!! Jeff #8427841

Fax Sinclair July 07, 2010
Aloha Jeff,
Lovely capture of a sunset at A Bay, with horizon line!
Your whole gallery is like a tutorial in how to take pictures -- that win prizes! Wow! #8740542

Jeff Robinson July 07, 2010
Aloha Fax - Thanks Very Much for the kind words on my work!! Jeff #8741102

Richard D. Love April 27, 2011
Outstanding sunset, Jeff. Truly a beautiful image of the Big Island.
Rick #9373160

Jeff Robinson April 27, 2011
Thanks Rick - We really enjoy our visits to the Big Island!! Jeff #9374705

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