February 19, 2010

Big cloud, small sailboat

Watching a most unusual sunset on Manila Bay. The orange color seems to be blocked by the big cloud and the rest of the sky remained blue even after the sun had completely set. I loved that the sailboat crossed the bay while I was taking photos, and I waited for it to get to the exact position—just so.

sunset with big cloud and small sailboat in Manila Bay


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50 comments:

Chattahoochee Valley Daily said...

To use the vernacular of California surfers...sweeeet!

James Mark said...

Patience pays off! Very striking.

Don and Krise said...

Absolutely perfect Hilda. Love that beam of reflecting light on the water. Gosh this is nice!

Judy said...

Wow!!! I am so glad you waited for the sailboat, and that it crossed while the sun was still blazing!

Lorac said...

Perfect setting and very nice of that sailboat to centre itself for you. It made a great pic!

George said...

You captured this sunset perfectly and the position of the sailboat is just right. This is a magnificent photo.

Photo Cache said...

Sometimes, you get the shot you wanted or imagined. What a pretty postcard shot.

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Regina said...

Manila Bay's finest!
Awesome capture Hilda.
Enjoy the weekend.
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Kim, USA said...

I love it too. I think Manila bay is the place where to get the best shot of sunset. Happy weekend!

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Lowell said...

Good job, Hilda! It doesn't get any better than this!

Jim said...

Quite a good shot.
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Chin said...

WOW!!! so cool.

Anonymous said...

Now, they've got the right idea... how romantic is that?! Glorious capture!

Anonymous said...

This kept me awake at close to 03.45 in the morning. Thank you for sharing this beautiful image.

A wonderful Friday for you.

Verna Luga said...

Perfect .... ! the great Manila bay sunset ... Happy weekend Hilds.

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Al said...

Yep perfect! I believe that Manila Bay sunset is the most photographed view in Manila, agree?

AL

Ebie said...

Great composition! The grays and the golds are perfect! Sunset in Manila Bay is always stunning!

James said...

Outstanding shot Hilda! It's just perfect.

Louis la Vache said...

What a beautiful image, Hilda!

Keith W said...

Nice picture! Looks like some folks are having a wonderful sail on Manila Bay!

Vicki said...

Picture postcard picturesque. Beautiful!

Unseen Rajasthan said...

Simply beautiful and nice !! Great

Japa said...

The famous Manila bay sunset captured with all its grand beauty here. Splendid.

Thanks for dropping by and have a great weekend.

Anonymous said...

A very peaceful mood and great light. Patience paid off. Congratulations.

Müge Tekil said...

Peace before the storm ... Very nice shot!

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Benita said...

Wonderful!

Ann, Chen Jie Xue 陈洁雪 said...

Did you say," Hey wait for me don't sail away?" LOL

maricar said...

beautiful capture of the Manila Bay sun set Hilda, so serene...

Cezar and Léia said...

Dear Hilda, it's a magnificent sky, well done!
Léia :)

Dina said...

Gasp! The perfect picture, the right moment, the good feeling.

penny said...

Thanks for the gorgeous peace and tranquility, Hilda... its a lovely scene.

Secret Mom Thoughts said...

Beautiful sunset. Love the orange on the water.

Leif Hagen said...

Great skywatch sunset Hilda the CDP comment Goddess! All the best for a fun weekend

Jom Manilat said...

So beautiful sunset! I´d like to bee there!

Halcyon said...

This is gorgeous! You should have signed up to be the skywatch host with this photo. It's excellent.

JTG (Misalyn) said...

Fantastic shot!Pang post card :)

dianasfaria.com said...

Well done Hilda! Love this sky.
This was fun to enlarge too.

Lois said...

Wow Hilda--this is a stunning shot! You did a great job. Thanks for sharing!

Kaori said...

Good hunting, Hilda! The picture is perfect with the boat right there. Beautiful :)

syel said...

still haven't got the chance to have a classic Manila Bay sunset photo. this is gorgeous! :)

Lina Gustina said...

Great shot :)
Stunning...

Ramosforest.Environment said...

Great shot and colours.
Luiz Ramos

Kim said...

Wow, wow, wow! Perfectamente y que linda (I always start speaking in Spanish when I get excited :-) ). Now I will be humming an old song my grandparents used to play, Red Sails in the Sunset. Good earworm!
-Kim

mia said...

I would love to be in that sailboat sailing into the sunset. Haha! Great shot!

Karine said...

This is a lovely, peaceful photo, although I hope that boat made it to shore before those clouds caught up with it!

traveller said...

Galing-galing

MurciaDailyPhoto said...

I think this photo is hard to beat: a masterpiece

Ree said...

Beautiful shot, beautiful color.

Lio Popov said...

Wonderful shot. You "ulowila" the moment. Excellent!

Zab said...

Awesome scenery. This is the same reason why I want to have a sail boat. I already found a sailboat for sale but I don't have yet the enough funds. I hope I can get this asap. Thanks for sharing!