Picture of the day - April 3, 2008

"Seaside Sunset"

Photo courtesy of Aneta Blaszczyk. Photographer Aneta Blaszczyk chose to keep the location of this stunning sunset a secret, perhaps to keep hordes of visitors from descending upon such a beautiful place and ruining its relaxing atmosphere. There are so many things about this photograph that I like that I can't possibly list them all here, but I'll share a couple of them with you nonetheless. First of all, the photographer managed to capture the image at the precise moment when the long reddish-orange rays of the setting sun have completely overwhelmed the other colors, creating a scene reminiscent of those routinely enjoyed by sailors as they watch the sun set on yet another day out at sea. And then there are the multiple layers of detail, each of which adds a unique dimension to the image: The rolling surf, the gulls perched on the pylons, the sunlight glimmering on the surface of the sea, the imposing silhouette of the ship, and of course the sinking sun causing the sky to positively glow in a number of beautiful, yet subtle colors. This is the type of image that every landscape photographer dreams of capturing, and Ms. Blaszczyk has managed to do so to perfection. I guess it's a good thing that the location was kept a secret. After all, some scenes are much better when shrouded in mystery.   Click here to comment on this picture.   Visit the POTD Archives for previous "Pictures Of The Day"!     Submit a photo of your own!                                 Place the "Picture of the Day" on your website, for free! Why I publish the "Picture of the Day"