While driving on the Swazi roads last year, I was trying my best to capture the beauty of the sunset. My husband was driving and I was snapping away happily, focusing on the sun setting behind the mountains. Looking back at my photographs afterwards, I was pleasantly surprised at the silhouettes I had captured of the people at the traffic light.
I liked, too, that I had captured the different colours of the sky. I don’t think I could have taken a better snap if I had planned it.
Have you been pleasantly surprised by the photos you have taken?
(This post was inspired by the WordPress Weekly Photo Challenge)
© Colline Kook-Chun, 2013
Beautiful photo, I love pictures of sunset.
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Thank you. The silhouettes were definitely a bonus 🙂
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Beautiful. Thank you. And I am, more often than not, pleasantly surprised by photos I’ve taken.
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Thank you Ann. This is what I love about digital cameras: one can try taking a picture without worrying about the cost to print it. This has enabled me to be pleasantly surprised on a few occasions 🙂
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A beautiful shot Colline.
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Thank you Madhu.
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Dear Colline, you captured such a nice silhouette, fascinated me. Thank you, love, nia
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Glad you enjoyed my silhouette Nia 🙂
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Great shot! You captured beautiful colors of the sky, Colline,
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Thank you Amy. I liked the way I was able to show the beautiful colour and yet show some of the blue as well.
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Beautiful picture. I also like your new blog picture — reflecting the season? My surprise is usually how well a picture turned out, how well it captured the scene, the moment, the people, the landscape. Every now and then, something has wandered unnoticed into the frame, such as a flock of birds
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I have found that too. 🙂
My picture definitely reflects the change of season. It is getting colder here now and we have had our first snowfall. Brrrr!
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This reminds me of the end of Madonna’s Open Your Heart-music video. ❤
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Especially at the end of the video 🙂
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Lovely moment!
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Thank you 🙂
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Lovely shot Colline! Interestingly, the falling stars/snowflakes add to the atmosphere of the shot 🙂
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I was thinking the same. And snow is something that this country never sees – even in winter 🙂
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The silhouettes, the red street lights, and the colors of the sunset. All of it must have been a pleasant surprise.
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It certainly was especially as I would not have thought to take this type of picture. It was for tumours, too, that the people were standing on a hill.
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a very cool click. i once saw a spectacular sunset while on a walk with friends and was quite pleased with the images i had captured.a stranger noticed my photos and made a suggestion that i almost didn’t follow. but it was good advice and i was so happy with the results. i ended up with my favourite sunset photo to date, one that almost wasn’t captured but for the courage of a stranger that offered some advice. if you’d like to check it out, it’s here: http://wp.me/p1hfki-Ny
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Your picture is truly beautiful.
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thanks Colline – and thank you, Mr Wong! 🙂
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Good example of how city clutter can enhance a sunset photo.
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This was not taken in the city – Swaziland is mostly rural. It was taken on an intersection of highways and the people were waiting for taxis.
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Oh, okay. Well, good example of how traffic lights and people can enhance a sunset. 🙂
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A stunning shot Colline. 😀 *hugs*
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Thank you Sonel 🙂
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This is really special. Think of Africa, outstretched landscapes, wild patches, primative and modern coming together
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Your words have captured exactly what it is. I like this photo too as it show much of what Africa is.
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🙂
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Yes, it is a wonderful shot, Colline 🙂 Sometimes, not very often I get such surprises, but more I know about camera and photography surprises are rarer and my expectations from myself greater.
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You are a much better photographer than I am Paula. I love your shots. 🙂
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Dear Coline
The silhouettes of the people are just beautiful, but it is totally overwhelmed by the beauty of the sunset. That different shades of gold and orange speaks of the wonder of its Creator!
Blessings XX
Mia
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I agree, it truly does. He created a beautiful world for us to live in. Often it’s beauty astounds me.
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Beautiful shot, Colline. 🙂 I’m frequently pleasantly surprised by my photographs. Very often I find something in the scene I missed while I was taking it.
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I think it happens to us because we are so focused on taking the photo that we do not always see the details 🙂
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The different colors of the sky here are lovely!
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Thank you Christy 🙂
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very nice, Colline – a surprise photo always a joy. ☺
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That is so true 🙂
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This really is a great capture, Colline. I doubt you could have timed it better. The light is perfect.
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It was definitely one of those opportune moments as we approached the traffic lights.
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Hi Colline,
That’s a very beautiful silhouette captured by you! 🙂 And what makes it spectacular are the colors in the background. The splash of orange and grey hues is simply so magical!
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Thank you Article. This is how we saw the sunset – I have not altered the photograph in any way.
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A beautiful sunset silhouette. A perfect way to reflect on the blessings of the day. Best wishes to you and your family.
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Thank you. Blessings to you and yours as well.
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always the best photos are not planned – we have to stay open minded for a surprise …
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I agree. One never knows who may step in 🙂
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Colline….stunning stunning…great job. I agree…sometimes the ones we didn’t plan turn out the best.
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Since I have had my digital camera I have been less hesitant about taking photos – and it has resulted in some beautiful pictures.
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Very nice silhouette. I always love it when you can take around and find something else better than usual or whatever you’re looking forward to.
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I love those surprises too. When I download pictures onto my computer I am often surprised by what I have managed to capture.
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