Sunset Over Cypress
It was the cooling hour, just when the rounded
Red sun sinks down behind the azure hill,
Which then seems as if the whole earth is bounded,
Circling all nature, hush'd, and dim, and still,
With the far mountain-crescent half surrounded
On one side, and the deep sea calm and chill
Upon the other, and the rosy sky
With one star sparkling through it like an eye.
- Lord Byron
We, the four of us, stood by the north shore of Cypress Lake and watched the International Space Station blaze across the sky as the sun surrendered its final glow to the coming darkness. Amid both moments of silence and amazement voiced in words that drifted among us, conversations about those who left us long ago and if they ever could have imagined such a sight, I caught the fleeting moments of the day and the creeping night.
As per SRP's request this is now a desktop...
Nikon D70 | 200 | 10 | f22
- Lens: Nikon 12-24mm f/4 G ED
- Flash: None
- Tripod: Bembo 1 & Manfrotto 322RC2 head
- Lighting: Ambient Sunlight
- Post Pro: Color Balance
- Weather: Clear
- Time of Day: Dusk
- Location: Bruce National Park, Ontario, Canada
Posted on September 21, 2005 7:31 PM | Permalink | Comments (6) |
Comments
Chantal
Beautiful nature!!! I love the light in this photo.
Posted at September 22, 2005 6:50 AM
srp
Let's see. I never saw a wallpaper of the previous landscape (mirrored lake) that I loved. How about this one? Please?
Posted at September 22, 2005 1:25 PM
Chelsea
I happened to stumble upon your website from Fark.com, and I have to say, you have some of the most amazing photography I have ever seen! Picture after picture.
And after browsing about, I read some of your FAQ and I saw you happen to believe that Christ is your savior and I just have to say, I agree ;) I hope he keeps on blessing you with your amazing photography (and website) skills! Keep up this stunning work. I will most certainly be back.
Posted at September 22, 2005 4:02 PM
PΛUL SVEDΛ
Thank you for the kind words Chelsea. I checked out your great photos and am deeply flattered that you enjoyed my photos.
SRP, ask and you shall recieve. This photo is NOW a desktop.
cheers
P.
Posted at September 22, 2005 8:17 PM
srp
Thank you, thank you, thank you. You are my hero.
Posted at September 22, 2005 11:31 PM
utenzi
That is just amazing. The water / ice at the forefront particularly captures the interest of the photographer in me, Paul. Great work.
Posted at September 23, 2005 2:49 PM