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jjcordier (79299) 2013-06-04 23:04

Craig
Belle exploitation de cette silhouette immιdiatement reconnaissable sur ce beau fond de ciel matinal.
Amicalement
JJ

emka (157280) 2013-06-04 23:28

Hi Craig, Marvelous, magic shot. it is not important how many times you have seen it on other photos, always big impression. I like the silhouette of this big moai against the beautiful sky and the rocks still in dark.
The same problem is in every iconic place. You come to Taj Mahal, or Petra, or Chichen Itza, or Sydney Opera :) you make some (or many) shots - but... everything was already shown. But it is creative, concentrated on one big statue rather than on fifteen.
Marvelous view.

Malgo

lousat (138599) 2013-06-05 1:58

Hi Craig,what a atmosphere,a magic place in a magic moment,i wish to live the same sensations that you lives there,great pic and great quality as usual.Have a nice day and thanks,Luciano

adidas5nb (5743) 2013-06-05 2:02

really like the light in this shot.it sort of hides more than reveals and therefore makes the pic and the place all the more charming and fascinating.great pov to include all that the place has to offer.
regards
dwaipayan

rigoletto (34279) 2013-06-05 2:55

Hi Craig,
I guess it is really difficult making something original at those famous places already photographed a billion times. I still feel the lack of a photo which delivers the size of these giants in comparison with a human figure standing by, or an extreme low POV obtained by lying down on the ground. Well, in case the statues are surrounded by some fences, these ideas would be impossible to realize for sure.
Deniz

No_One (4) 2013-06-05 5:08

Hi Craig,
The evening light is spectacular and does indeed create a new and fascinating scene of the statue. It holds a lot more intrigue that it is in silhouette, and really draws me in to imagine its expression in detail. I love how you have placed it against the inlet as well, showing its full height on the landscape. As ever, thanks for sharing.
Cheers
Noel

ChrisJ (171220) 2013-06-05 5:22

Hello Craig

Without knowing what was at the right, it's hard to comment meaningfully that perhaps it would have been better composed with the 2/3 space on the right, looking in the same direction as the facing silhouetted statue, but this is fine as is. Good sharpness and a nice sunrise backdrop. Tfs!

Hansaphotos (11381) 2013-06-05 5:51

Hi Craig

Excellent choice of title in this intriguing portrait of the well known statues. The silhouetted foreground plays well with the colours of sunrise. For sure it must have been a great experience to visit such a remote place. I guess you know it was the Norwegian scientist Thor Heyerdahl who led the first archaeological excavations on Easter Island in 1955/56.

Excellent executed shot:)

Have a nice day.

Greetings, Erling

m (0) 2013-06-05 13:25

Hi Craig,
that's a great one, the man looks dumbstruck by the beauty of the sunrise so he got frozen in his contemplation and now he'll be meeting the sun forever.:)
As for your note - I don't think you should chase originality in every shot, a beautiful scene won't stop being beautiful even if it's been photographed by scores of people before you. It's your experience anyway, so why worry about someone else's?:)
Cheers

Silvio1953 (220577) 2013-06-05 14:08

Ciao Craig, fashinating composition with fantastic silhouette, superb sky, splendid light and wonderful warm colors, very well done, my friend, ciao Silvio

jcpix (14030) 2013-06-05 20:20

Hi Craig,

Your choice of title is fitting on multiple levels, this image conveys the very nature of contemplation. I'm a sucker for silhouettes, and this is an understated gem! The minimal subject matter here speaks volumes in its appearance, what a magical type of place this must be...and to capture this serene moment would be, and is, inspiring imagery. Love that you've kept this simple and to the point, and have given a sense of anticipation for a new day ahead. What else can I say, another awesome photo!

Have a good one.

Best regards,

Jason

Romano46 (18472) 2013-06-06 10:36

Ciao Craig
non avevo avuto il tempo di commentare questa tua e rimedio oggi perchθ θ una foto meritevole di lode.
Il posto θ famoso e sono lieto che tu abbia avuto modo di visitarlo, e con l'occasione darci alcune foto tutte belle ed interessanti.
Questa θ particolarmente piacevole per la notevole suggestione che da all'osservatore questa enorme statua che sembra osservare la bellezza del tramonto de un punto di vista particolarmente previlegiato.
Uno scatto che esalta tutta la grandiositΰ di questi famosi monumenti senza perς trascurare la bellezza di un tramonto fantastico.
Complimenti!
Ciao e buona serata
Romano

Sonata11 (34119) 2013-06-06 22:39

Hi Craig,
spectacular moment you capture this scene in these Easter Island. Striking beautiful photo job. Tfs. Awesome !!!
Kind regards,
Barbara

ACL1978 (7511) 2013-06-08 10:55

I could see this shot on one of those inspirational posters, Craig! The stone monolith, looking out over the sunrise which is blooming behind him - a hopeful shot, to be sure! Excellent silhouettes here, with just a hint of color in the cliff faces off in the distance. A really delicately done shot.

Andrew

PS - and yes, in reply to your last comment, it's been incredibly busy! Definitely not as much time for anything but baby maintenance - on the other hand, plenty of good practice with my new favorite photographic subject!

tyro (30513) 2013-06-09 6:58

Hi Craig,

What a fabulous shot - and very well worth all the effort of getting out early to capture it!

That sky is just stunning, with the undersides of the clouds illuminated by the warm light of the rising sun and making a fabulous backdrop to the razor-sharp silhouette of the Moai.

Gorgeous light and colours, perfect exposure and stunning details and clarity.

Fabulous!

Kind Regards,

John.

P.S. I note from your discussions with Lisa that this is your favourite photograph from Easter Island - so I'm adding it to my favourites too!

josepmarin (59385) 2013-06-10 10:36

Hi, my friend Craig,
a splendid cross-light on this Moai in Easter Island, a true icon of this awesome place.
The management of the exposure is impeccable, you have reached a fantastic contrast of the silhouettes of the Moai and of the landscape on a gorgeous sky with a few pink clouds.
It's a beautiful composition.
Best regards,
Josep

claudeD (47754) 2013-06-11 10:33

Hello Craig,

wonderful picture with much atmosphere. Perfect light managment and excellent contrasts.Very well done..TFS.

With rergards from Luxembourg

JC

maloutim (13617) 2013-06-13 0:45

This is really a masterpiece, with the Moai meditating at sunrise , in front of the sea and dramatic sky.
A memory that will stay in your mind forever I presume.
All the best.
Marie-Louise.

Waylim (25436) 2013-06-14 10:20

Hello Craig,

Looks like you have been travelling alot recently. Congrats. Easter Island is said to be one of those places to visit before you die...I look into it but I was not totally convince, your opinion now that you were there?

I've lots of photo from here, I think you did great, original compo or not. It is your, we all have them to call our own. For sure the light and sky is alays different. You have really wonderful sunset sky and the silhouette is unmistakable Easter Isl.

Congrats, one to cross off your bucket list.

Way

jmdias (114262) 2013-10-07 1:33

craig

very nice use of the clouds with the silhouette of the sculpture watching the opposite side. nice soft touch of colors. I wanted to know this island but is something expensive to get there.

hugs

jorge