Comment from Glena Jessee-King
The sunrise and colors in the sky are lovely and it is clear that it is early morning on the island. The oranges in the sky, including those surrounding the sun with a couple of colors itself, are my favorite. Best wishes.

 Comment Written 21-Jan-2023

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reply by the author on 25-Jan-2023

Thank you!

reply by Glena Jessee-King on 26-Jan-2023

Most welcome again, artist.

Comment from supergold
I'm always surprised when I'm the only one to see and indicate when something is wrong;
a very nice composition with the capture of this vegetation against the sunset, unfortunately, there is a very small tilt to the right of your horizon line which ruins the pic and your chance to win this contest;

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 Comment Written 21-Jan-2023

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reply by the author on 21-Jan-2023

Thanks for pointing it out to me, I hate tilted horizons and thought i had gotten it leveled out.

Comment from Jodi Kay
You composed this perfectly shadow. Excellently presented and framed. The colors are beautiful against the darkness in this image. The timing was perfect, just the right height within the frame giving us really wonderful impact. Fantastic work. It is beautiful.

 Comment Written 20-Jan-2023

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reply by the author on 21-Jan-2023

many thanks!

Comment from Charlotte Morse
A lovely entry for this competition. Its simplicity is what really draws the attention.
Colours are good, with the grasses in deep silhouette and the rest just vibrant yellows and oranges. The image is sharp and the composition is spot on, with the low sun falling between two of the grass stems - and of course the sea, with its reflected sun finishes it of nicely.
Very best wishes for the contest.
Charlotte

 Comment Written 20-Jan-2023

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reply by the author on 21-Jan-2023

Thanks for the great review and well wishes!

Comment from Jewell McChesney
Absolutely lovely sunset capture on Ocracoke Island! The obvious movement of the tall grasses in a nice silhouette, make for a beautiful photo. Looks like a postcard! I enjoy seeing the framing of the sun in a beautiful orange sky.
Great job!

 Comment Written 19-Jan-2023

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reply by the author on 21-Jan-2023

Thanks for the review and grand rating!

Comment from MKFlood
nice colorful capture. the angle of the shot of this sunset over the water seen thru the reeds is great. the capture of the light is great. the clarity is great. the presentation is balance and eye appealing to the viewer. good eye and great job overall.

 Comment Written 19-Jan-2023

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reply by the author on 21-Jan-2023

Many sincere thanks!

Comment from Celyn1
This is a very well composed picture as the reeds bring the eye down from the top left and into the picture. The sun is also well positioned and the colours are great. Good luck with it
Celyn1

 Comment Written 19-Jan-2023

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reply by the author on 21-Jan-2023

Thanks so very much!

Comment from ElliR
Beautiful morning out there!
Really simple but eye catching ! Nicely exposed! I like the tones in the sky, very nice composition with the herbs by the sea, beautiful softness and light. Great shot

 Comment Written 19-Jan-2023

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reply by the author on 21-Jan-2023

Thanks very much!

Comment from Sgoolsby
This is a beautiful sunrise shot. I love the sea grass silouette and how the sun in off set from center. It's really beautiful and interesting to look at. Sunset shots can get pretty boring but this is great! Very nicely done.

 Comment Written 19-Jan-2023

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reply by the author on 21-Jan-2023

Thank you!

Comment from suffolkbrian
Nice one for the contest quite a simple one but quite effective in this and the lowish angle using the reeds is quite a good one,good luck in the contest...Brian

 Comment Written 19-Jan-2023

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reply by the author on 21-Jan-2023

Thanks very much!

reply by suffolkbrian on 22-Jan-2023

your welcome