Return to the Sunsets
I’ve lost count the number of times I’ve been driving home, only to see a fabulous sunset - then it hits me. The 300D is no good. You can’t take photos.
It got to the point where I was almost trying not to notice gorgeous sunsets for fear that I’d get all depressed and have to run out immediately and drop a K on a new cammy. Well eventually I succumbed. And just as I did, the weather turned lovely and rainy, overcast every day. Meaning while I loved the weather, I was disappointed that it was really only the backyard and insects I could take photos of.
Until tonight.
The Sun was around all day. It was a beautiful mid-twenties day, couple of fluffy white, cotton-ball looking clouds in the sky. A light breeze. And eventually, an impressive sunset.
I almost missed it. Too busy playing Motorstorm to notice the extra clouds developing on the horizon and the orange light washing over the front of the house.
The Seagulls seemed to be rejoicing in it, the first Sun for days.
Gradually the Sun ducked behind the clouds and eventually behind the hills on the Western side of the Lake. The temperature dropped, the orange and yellow hues subsided, replaced by blues, purples, washes of white.
It an amazing sight to see the lights appear around the Lake. Hundreds.. thousands of houses turning on the porch lights and interior lights. Like tiny little stars dotted around the waters edge. And the occasional Sailing Club breaking the darkness like the Sun amongst distant stars.
Keen to try out the new camera and some of the settings I’d not used since mid-last year, I decided to hang around until dark as it was such a beautiful night, and took a long exposure as the clouds rolled in.
200 seconds @ f22.
God I love photography.
Katie said,
January 24, 2008 @ 9:58 pm
Babes these photos are so sensational. We are getting 03 and 06 framed. They are my favourite. I also love 01 and 02. I’m thinking that we need to have another picnic (with mozzie repellent) and get some great photos cause I love being there with you while you take these photos. How ’bout Saturday night?? Australia Day!
I’m proud of you my little bumble bee! I’m really happy that your new camera is everything you wished for and more!! It’s nice to see that your passion is back! Love you xxxxx
becca3003 said,
January 25, 2008 @ 1:20 am
wow! Your sunset pictures always amaze me! They’re fantastic!! Wish mine come out as good as that! Though I do think you get better Sunsets than we do!
Good to see you’re still enjoying your new camera!
Well I know for a fact you’d never get bored of it! 
And also know there will be many more pics to see!! 
I never get a chance at the mo with taking sunset or sunrise pics! I leave for work earlier now (just so I can get my bloody space outside work
) so usually see it when I’m driving to work, can’t stop and as you know, have tried taking pics whilst driving which is never very successful! Same goes for the way home! Will get a better chance when the Summer finally reaches this side of the earth, although would have to get up crazy early to see a sunrise again! 