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June 11, 2017 By John Adams 18 Comments

Sunset

I don’t know about you, but my family and I have been making the most of the sunny weather over the past couple of weeks. If there’s one thing I will always try and see when the weather is good, it’s sunrise or sunset.

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A reflection of the setting sun in a pond.

Wanting to catch a dramatic sunset, I discovered the exact time I could expect the sun to disappear below the horizon and sent up my drone up the full 120 metres to capture the moment. |Unfortunately the results were disappointing.

You can imagine my surprise when I stumbled across this image on a memory card. It was taken a year ago at the most beautiful spot in the Cotswolds and shows the setting sun reflected in a pond. The original was a little dark so I’ve brightened it slightly and reduced the contrast a little.

I’m very taken by the reflections in the water, not just the sun but the fence posts. I also like the different colours that are reflected from the water and the subtle sun flare (I’m a huge fan of sun flare).

As I do on Sunday’s, I am taking part in the #MySundayPhoto blogging linky hosted by the @Photalife blog. If you like photography, do click on the badge below as you’ll see the best efforts by some amazing bloggers.

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  1. Tara says

    June 11, 2017 at 5:18 am

    I’m a huge fan of reflections too. I don’t think I’ve ever managed to capture the sunrise or sunset in the water. You’ve given me a great idea, thank you! I love that you found this pic from last year too, I don’t look back over mine enough.

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    • John Adams says

      June 14, 2017 at 4:52 am

      Glad to know I’ve inspired you Tara. Hope I can see your sunset photograph when you take one.

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  2. Debbie says

    June 11, 2017 at 5:22 am

    Hi John, when photo ideas fail us bloggers are masters at coming up with an alternative. I had to look twice at the reflection of the posts it looks so real! It must have been a beautiful evening. I think sun flare adds a little summeriness to a photo (even in winter). I do look forward to seeing a successful sunset or sunrise photo taken with your drone.

    xx

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    • John Adams says

      June 14, 2017 at 4:53 am

      Thanks Debbie. Of course the irony is the next evening the weather was perfect, but I had other plans! I’ll get a sunset pic one day.

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  3. Sarah MumofThree World says

    June 11, 2017 at 6:01 am

    Great pic! Shame your drone didn’t come up with the goods, but was worth a try I guess.

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    • John Adams says

      June 14, 2017 at 4:53 am

      Oh I will keep trying. I think from that height a drone should give a great perspective.

      Reply
  4. darren coleshill says

    June 11, 2017 at 7:34 am

    Feels very Summery, love reflections bouncing off the water

    Thank you for linking up

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    • John Adams says

      June 14, 2017 at 4:54 am

      Yes, I know exactly what you mean Darren. It does look summer-tastic when sunlight bounces from water in this way.

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  5. Catherine's Cultural Wednesdays says

    June 11, 2017 at 8:30 am

    Shame about the drone pics but great that you found this!

    #MySundayPhoto

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    • John Adams says

      June 14, 2017 at 4:54 am

      I think it makes a good alternative doesn’t it? Thank you Catherine.

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  6. Dad says

    June 11, 2017 at 9:02 am

    I too love reflections on water. Shame about the drone sunset, I rarely capture a good sunrise or sunset when I deliberately set out to do so. My best ones have always had a bit of luck about them! I hope you do capture a good drone sunset some day, I’d love to see the result!
    #MySundayPhoto

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    • John Adams says

      June 14, 2017 at 4:55 am

      I can’t remember the background to this shot. It may very well be that this was an accident, truth be told!

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  7. Fiona Cambouropoulos says

    June 11, 2017 at 12:17 pm

    I do love a good reflection, this is gorgeous #MySundayPhoto

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    • John Adams says

      June 14, 2017 at 4:55 am

      Thanks Fiona, I think it makes a good alternative to the failed drone image.

      Reply
  8. Paul @ Topsy Turvy Tribe says

    June 12, 2017 at 7:39 am

    Aren’t sunsets just so special! I have to admit this looks so good reflected onto the water. Glad you like our photos too #mysundayphoto

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    • John Adams says

      June 14, 2017 at 4:56 am

      Your photos are always magnificent Paul. Love them to bits.

      Reply
  9. Verily Victoria Vocalises says

    June 17, 2017 at 5:54 pm

    I am a big fan of reflection shots as well. I really do like this one – and in particular the rays of colour coming down from the top of the photo. Sorry I am late with commenting! #MySundayPhoto

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    • John Adams says

      June 19, 2017 at 5:30 am

      Not a problem Victoria, you’re always welcome to comment, late or otherwise!

      Reply

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