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Sunset Marina 091414

Colors of sunset on the Housatonic River

Colors of sunset on the Housatonic River
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Aperture f/2.2 ISO 100 Shutter 1/30 Focal Length 420/100

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Aug, 2015

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Swans visit our dock on the Housatonic River in Stratford, CT every day for their dinner of Cheerios.

I usually take landscape and nature pictures, but I shot this for variety and just for fun.

It is so cool when the sun sets and the moon rises near the same time. The colors are beautiful.

Colorful clouds at sunset on the Housatonic River near the marina

Sitting on the beach, drinking wine, and watching the sun set and the boats sail by. So peaceful and relaxing.

I cannot decide if this is a bear or an otter - probably an otter since I live on the water.

This struck me as a 'genie out of the bottle' image, with the moon escaping captivity.

Behind The Lens

Location

This photo was taken from my dock on the Housatonic River in Stratford CT. Since I have moved here, I have developed a passion for capturing the beauty of the area.

Time

I took this photo at sunset. Though I do not see the setting sun from my dock, the colors at that time are extraordinary and change every second.

Lighting

The lighting at sunset changes every minute, and the colors are incredible.

Equipment

This shot was taken with my Android.

Inspiration

I love the changing colors at sunrise and sunset, dusk and dawn. This marina looks so different based on the time of day and the natural lighting.

Editing

None.

In my camera bag

I am a complete amateur with only my phone to take photos. As I develop and learn this art and plan how I will build a lifestyle in this arena, I will determine what type of equipment I will need.

Feedback

I experiment with how much of the marina I include in the picture. Sometimes, I like to have it centered in the photo, and other times I like it offset to add interest.

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Sunset Marina 091414

Colors of sunset on the Housatonic River

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