Friday, April 13, 2012

Cradled


Saint Philip's Church at Sunset, Charleston, SC  © Doug Hickok
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The setting sun appears to be cradled by the Charleston skyline as it dips below the horizon.

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20 comments:

  1. ChristopherApril 13, 2012 at 12:27 AM

    Wow, what color and I love that you were able to nab the sun just before it disappeared.

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  2. Marie LCApril 13, 2012 at 1:16 AM

    What beautiful pink sky !

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  3. fabrizioApril 13, 2012 at 2:16 AM

    really wonderful result in colors in this splendid sunrise; I like your position, with the sun nearly behind the bell tower before exploding his power!!!

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  4. cieldequimperApril 13, 2012 at 2:17 AM

    I have just gotten up and now of course I want back to sleep being lulled by shades of pink...

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  5. GinnieApril 13, 2012 at 2:24 AM

    What a sweet thought, Doug.

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  6. John "By Stargoose And Hanglands"April 13, 2012 at 2:30 AM

    What a tranquil scene.

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  7. Joop ZandApril 13, 2012 at 3:31 AM

    Good composition and nice colored sky.

    Greetings, Joop

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  8. JoeApril 13, 2012 at 6:26 AM

    Gorgeous colour Doug.

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  9. Luis GomezApril 13, 2012 at 7:55 AM

    Sweet!

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  10. yzApril 13, 2012 at 8:55 AM

    great sky color

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  11. A.BarlowApril 13, 2012 at 10:53 AM

    Sweet shot man.

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  12. Scott LawApril 13, 2012 at 11:51 AM

    That is truly beautiful Doug.

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  13. London CallerApril 13, 2012 at 1:37 PM

    We don't usually get this type of sunset in London.
    Ah... sigh!

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  14. franzApril 13, 2012 at 5:29 PM

    priceless and utterly charming ... charleston at its best! you know, i really long to go back ...

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  15. john4jackApril 13, 2012 at 7:18 PM

    gorgeous. incredible tones

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  16. Hilda R.BApril 14, 2012 at 3:31 AM

    Beautiful. Truly a moment in time.
    Greetings from Hilda

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  17. Andrew Graeme GouldApril 14, 2012 at 6:29 PM

    Beautiful composition and tonal contrasts!

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  18. Cezar and LéiaApril 15, 2012 at 4:59 AM

    The colors are fantastic and I like the church tower as detail!Bravo!
    Léia

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  19. DomLOrthaApril 19, 2012 at 5:28 AM

    Great sweet sunset tones. Really nice!
    Have a nice day.

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  20. rianMay 8, 2012 at 9:09 PM

    man, you really have the greatest timing.. well done! :)

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