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February 25, 2011

[SkyWatch] Sky in the Sand

You may have seen the beach photos taken in Ilocos I posted earlier with sunset silhouettes and reflections. On that same evening walk, I marveled at the beauty of the sky colors in the sand (better viewed enlarged). 



 

Ilocos, 2010

Help me get better at choosing my images to post. Which is your favorite? And why? Which is your least favorite? Why? I have thick skin, so please don't worry; I'd so much rather learn something than be falsely praised.

I link this post with SkyWatch Friday and Weekend Reflections.

51 comments:

  1. EG CameraGirlFebruary 25, 2011 at 3:37 AM

    I like all the photos, Francisca, but if I were to choose just one I'd pick the first one because I like the curve of the land and the fact that I can see a bit of the sky that's being reflected in the water. :)

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  2. LauraFebruary 25, 2011 at 3:38 AM

    The reflections of sky on the water are sublime Francesca.

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  3. DinaFebruary 25, 2011 at 3:42 AM

    I love #2's shapes and colors and texture and the fact that it is centered on just that spot so you can devote your whole attention to it.

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  4. RobinFebruary 25, 2011 at 3:42 AM

    Wonderful series.

    I'd have to give my vote to number 2 - the texture and repeating patterns create visual interest and really lead the viewer in.

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  5. AnonymousFebruary 25, 2011 at 3:42 AM

    love the colors in that sky... beautiful & the reflections are, too! =)

    hope you have a fantastic weekend! =)

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  6. EaglesbrotherFebruary 25, 2011 at 3:43 AM

    The Thrid is my most favorite one of all...great reflections, to reflect on.

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  7. Sylvia KFebruary 25, 2011 at 3:47 AM

    Such heavenly colors -- literally!! Love the pink reflections on the water! Marvelous captures, Francisca!! Hope you have a great weekend!!

    Sylvia

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  8. Regina February 25, 2011 at 3:59 AM

    Wow refreshing beauty!
    Summer is here.

    Awesome Francisca!
    xo
    Regina

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  9. Gabriela AbaloFebruary 25, 2011 at 4:30 AM

    Beautiful shots dear Francisca!!! They are all sublime :)


    Have a wonderful weekend.

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  10. VioletSkyFebruary 25, 2011 at 4:42 AM

    I like the 3rd one best. It shows more colour in the sky and gives some reference with the land. The curves and soft waves are also a bit sensual with a bit of roughness around the edge.

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  11. AnonymousFebruary 25, 2011 at 4:49 AM

    I love 'em all!!!

    Happy weekend.

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  12. Kay L. DaviesFebruary 25, 2011 at 4:53 AM

    Stunning when enlarged, Francisca! These would look wonderful on a wall.
    I like #2, but #1 is my favourite. I like to see the sky and the land as reference points for the colous in the sand. Great work, as always, my friend.
    -- K

    Kay, Alberta, Canada
    An Unfittie's Guide to Adventurous Travel

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  13. jooFebruary 25, 2011 at 5:25 AM

    Gentle and romantic, Francisca! I wish I could be there instead of such a cold place like my city today!

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  14. LesleyFebruary 25, 2011 at 6:00 AM

    I like #2 for its simplicity.
    Although I also like #3 for the whole scene.

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  15. Sallie (FullTime-Life)February 25, 2011 at 6:27 AM

    Oh Francisca, that's a tall order for an amateur photographer and I feel inadquate to criticize. I hope you don't ever take my praise as false -- I come here to learn .. about places and about photography. (And I'd stop coming if I thought I was making nice things up ;>)

    I think you have a great eye. And I liked the first picture best, but I have no idea why.

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  16. eileeninmdFebruary 25, 2011 at 9:36 AM

    They are all beautiful, I think the first two are my favorites. The first for the scenery and the second for the capture of the design.

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  17. AndreaFebruary 25, 2011 at 9:50 AM

    Those reflections are beautiful Francisca. I love the first two photos, 1st is wide angle including a bigger scene and #2 shows the details, the texture and hues. The subtle waves make those corrugations like those at the Dubai dessert, remember?

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  18. JamesFebruary 25, 2011 at 10:35 AM

    It's so beautiful! The colors, the lights and especially the patterns.

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  19. UnknownFebruary 25, 2011 at 10:39 AM

    the first photo is my favorite it shows the water and the curve of the coast and the sky. i like the patterns on the second shot. the last one is my least favorite.:p

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  20. Kim, USAFebruary 25, 2011 at 11:00 AM

    I want to choose the 1st photo but also like the 2nd, I settle with the 2nd photo. Because of the ripple effect on the sand. Happy weekend!
    Full Moon

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  21. LizFebruary 25, 2011 at 11:14 AM

    Fabulous shots! I like watching the sky reflections on the water.

    Happy sky watching!

    Liz @ A Simple Life

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  22. Ms. BeckyFebruary 25, 2011 at 11:26 AM

    you're so right- they are magnificent when clicked on and then clicked again to enlarge! fabulous light and lines. happy SWF and have a great weekend :)

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  23. Chubskulit RoseFebruary 25, 2011 at 12:49 PM

    Gorgeous! I am now your 100th follower, yay!

    Please come and see the Irresistible Sky at my page.

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  24. forgetmenotFebruary 25, 2011 at 1:06 PM

    Lovely pics--I like the way you caught the waves--very nice. Mickie

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  25. forgetmenotFebruary 25, 2011 at 1:06 PM

    Lovely pics--I like the way you caught the waves--very nice. Mickie

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  26. Jidhu JoseFebruary 25, 2011 at 1:26 PM

    awesome shots
    happy SWF

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  27. JoyfulFebruary 25, 2011 at 2:37 PM

    These are lovely shots and I lvoe how the sky is reflected in the sandy water. It is hard to pick favourites but if I must it would be #2, and #3 from the top. Why? One because it shows the pattern so close up and makes it interesting...the way the way breaks up the water on the sand and the water in the ocean makes the photo more interesting. The #3 photo is also interesting to me. I think it is because not only is the scenery so pretty but on the right hand side of the photo you get more visual interest with the water...cresting waves, gentle though they may be. I hope I've helped :-)

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  28. Carolyn FordFebruary 25, 2011 at 3:15 PM

    A great sky reflected in glass or water is my favorite! One gorgeous sky is awesome, but, two is mind boggling...very pretty, Francisca!

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  29. Tarun MitraFebruary 25, 2011 at 5:47 PM

    Excellent captures, great conception :)

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  30. KristinFebruary 25, 2011 at 9:16 PM

    Calm waters which is so relaxing to the mind and soul. Beautiful perspectives from your global lenses. Have a great weekend.

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  31. JAMESFebruary 25, 2011 at 10:37 PM

    I like the 2nd and last photo for being uncommon... more of visual poetries...

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  32. AnonymousFebruary 25, 2011 at 11:35 PM

    I'm to #2, and Dina's words are mine too :-D
    But all photos are great, be sure of that ;-)
    Have a nice weekend!

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  33. fredamansFebruary 26, 2011 at 12:38 AM

    Simply breathtaking photos!

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  34. Míriam LuizaFebruary 26, 2011 at 1:32 AM

    Todas as fotos são lindas, mas fico com a primeira por causa da notidez das núvens na areia da praia! Parabéns!

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  35. LowellFebruary 26, 2011 at 1:37 AM

    Okay. It's the third one...better angle (low down) and a much more sweeping and encompassing shot.

    Well, that's what I think anyway, although they are all quite excellent.

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  36. LowellFebruary 26, 2011 at 1:40 AM

    Re your comment about point-and-shoots not being able to do ISO 80: The Canon S95 is not your everyday, run-of-the-mill point-and-shoot...it can do anything! Well, almost...

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  37. 'TsukiFebruary 26, 2011 at 1:51 AM

    Mu favourite is the second one : the pink reflection on the wet grey sand is admirably taken. The one I'm not so kean on is the last one. The contrast between sand and water is less marked, and the picture is pretty, but I like it less.

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  38. Teuvo VehkalahtiFebruary 26, 2011 at 2:00 AM

    Greetings from Finland. This blog is fun to explore, through other countries, people, culture and nature. Come see Teuvo pictures on my blog. And tell all your friends, why should he go Teuvo pictures on my blog. That is why you get your country's flag to rise above the pictures to Teuvon images blog flag collection, a lovely end of February, Teuvo Vehkalahti Finland

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  39. Cezar and LéiaFebruary 26, 2011 at 2:18 AM

    Dear Francisca,
    Your pictures are all beautiful, I don't know the right English word, but I love those "little waves", it's FANTASY, we can imagine several forms and maybe "sounds", like music!
    I like a lot!
    Léia

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  40. Sylvia KFebruary 26, 2011 at 2:46 AM

    I realize that I didn't tell you yesterday which one I liked the best and I'd probably choose the first one because I really like your composition. That being said, I also love the second one with the ripply wave effect and the third one for more of the real sky! Enjoy your weekend, Francisca, take more pics!!!

    Sylvia

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  41. UnknownFebruary 26, 2011 at 2:49 AM

    Fantastic reflections, so beautiful! Love the light.

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  42. UnknownFebruary 26, 2011 at 3:08 AM

    Obviously they are all fascinating photos -- everyone was picked by someone! I do like #1 best, I think, I guess......

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  43. VPFebruary 26, 2011 at 3:37 AM

    My favorite is definitely the third image, with the right proportion of water and sky. You know, the image divided in thirds...

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  44. AnonymousFebruary 26, 2011 at 3:40 AM

    I really love the second and forth pictures, Fransica, because they are unique. The are a study in line and texture as well as reflection...very nice!

    Lynette

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  45. Jeannette StGFebruary 26, 2011 at 5:21 AM

    Can't choose between the 2nd and the last, because as a painter both are very interesting to me - they could be my paintings too:):)
    2nd one for the patterns, and the last for its colors!

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  46. JimFebruary 26, 2011 at 11:33 AM

    Spectacular reflections.

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  47. Ann, Chen Jie Xue 陈洁雪February 26, 2011 at 12:40 PM

    The sandy ripples attracts my husband. He is always pointing them out of me.

    Where are you now?

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  48. ArijaFebruary 26, 2011 at 2:11 PM

    Of this quality, i could sit there and dream myself out to see with dozens of them. Post more rather than less, I love them all and if you want to know why, well, simply because they are beautiful!

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  49. Pat TillettFebruary 26, 2011 at 2:46 PM

    hey! that's not fair!
    I think my favorite is the first one. I love the curve of the shoreline...

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  50. HFebruary 27, 2011 at 12:31 AM

    I don't believe it! I was almost at the end of the comment stream before anyone mentioned my favourite! Number 4 stands out for me because of the brightness of the colours in the reflection. I think it is a quality photograph!

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  51. JunieRose2005February 28, 2011 at 3:57 AM

    These are all very beautiful but my favorite would be the first one!

    Junie

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