I’ve been meaning to post my collection of sunsets over Asia for several months. A few weeks ago, my friend, Lisa, posted a comment inquiring after my most memorable sunset.
As you can see, it’s next to impossible to pick just one when I have so many to choose from. The following photos are of my most memorable sunsets. If I had to choose the best place for sunsets, I would say the most amazing sunsets I’ve ever seen have been in Thailand and Cambodia, but I’m always delighted where ever I am. This time of day has always been a special one for me. There’s something very bewitching about being outside when the day is coming to an end and night is beginning to fall.
I’m not a professional photographer, but I’d still like to know which photos appeal to my readers. I encourage your thoughts and comments.
“Evening Falls”
Haad Yao, Ko Phanghan, Thailand. Photo: Carrie Marshall
“Eventide”
Haadrin, Ko Phanghan, Thailand. Photo: John Kellenberger
“Dusk”
Ko Samui, Thailand. Photo: Carrie Marshall
“Sundown on Chao Phraya”
Chao Phraya River, Bangkok, Thailand. Photo: Carrie Marshall
“Orb”
Ko Phanghan, Thailand. Photo: John Kellenberger
“Afterglow”
Ton le Sap, Siem Reap, Cambodia. Photo: Carrie Marshall
“In the Gloaming”
Ton le Sap, Siem Reap, Cambodia. Photo: Carrie Marshall
“Twilight”
Ton le Sap, Siem Reap, Cambodia. Photo: Carrie Marshall
“Sundown on Halong Bay”
Halong Bay, Vietnam. Photo: Carrie Marshall
“Dimday”
Luang Prabang, Laos. Photo: Carrie Marshall
“Nightfall”
Vientiane, Laos. Photo: Carrie Marshall
“Twinkling”
Ubud, Bali, Indonesia. Photo: Carrie Marshall
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I like “Afterglow” best…. keep up the good work!
“Evening Falls” and “Dusk,” are, I think, the most interesting photos. They are less cliché, travel book-ish photos. I think the more travel books get away from that, the more I’ll want to buy travel books. So, yeah, because those two are unusual, and they show something different about the place than what is already in our heads, or at least they add something.
I might have added a couple more, but…how much do you edit your photos. There’s, I think, about two that need to be sharpened. I could see more of what’s going on after you adjust the contract, temperature, exposure, sharpess on some of them. God knows, I don’t have any excuse. I was so lazy with some of my Taiwanese photos. I usually err on the side of a little bit over exposed. Occasionally, I just up the contrast a tiny tad so it has this delicious bleached feel you sometimes see in European Dogma films. Plus, the place is very much preeminent.
Oh know, what am I doing…I’m giving away all my secrets! But looking in bloggers’ comment boxes is the last place anybody would look. Not that my photos are so professional or anything (although I sometimes am bugged by how shoddy supposedly pro stuff actually is and how much my occasional good one is in comparison). No, I’m just saying, edit them a bit and give us a style. I like how you frame (which is also why I chose those two). And I like the particularly subjects/moments you choose. Like in the previous post with the internet and internation calls being advertised right in the middle of the beach!
Beautiful pics.
great pics Carrie!
my favorite is “eventide”, but they are all very nice.
-david
Very, very nice pics. Afterglow is my favorite, I like the reflection in the water.
What kind of camera do you use?
I have to say I love Dusk, Afterglow, and Twinkling. I can’t explain why but they are the ones that call to me. I like the slight hint of pink in the sky in Dusk. The setting sun reflected in the water is what attracts me to Afterglow. It is like the sun is leaving a little ray of sunshine on the water. And the greens of the rice fields and the temple in the far background with the little hint of the red ginger plant in Twinkling seem to draw you into the photo.
wow… those pictures have left me speechless! thank you so much for sharing your amazing shots. i can only imagine what it felt like to be there experiencing those moments. i think my favourite is “afterglow” with “orb” and “twinkling” a close second.
i think i’ll linger a little longer in these photos…… lovely…..
I enjoyed all of the photos—but my favorite was, “Afterglow”.
Thanks for sharing the beauty!
Kelly
Stunning! Stunning! Stunning!
“Eveningfalls” & “Afterglow” appeals to me. They both convey the feeling of actually being there with the mood, possibly the smell of the sea and also the orange glow on everyones faces behind you smiling back.
(who says photography is only for a “pro”, go tell that the hoards of “camwhorers” around the web)
Arsenalist,
I must confess, I use a simple point and shoot. Canon IXUS 65. It’s a sweet little camera and I don’t have to tweak too many of my photos.
Thoth,
Thanks again for your comments! I don’t really tweak my photos that much. I played around with Dusk a little. It was really dark so I lightened it a bit. I also played around with Sundown on Chao Phraya. It’s my least favorite.
The rest are as is. I think I was in the right place at the right time. Interestingly enough, Dimday was taken from the back of a tuk-tuk. I couldn’t even see what I was taking a picture of since I had my pack and the rest of my gear hanging off me. I kind of like the way it turned out.
My absolute favorites are the Cambodian pictures. Each one was taken within the hour of sunset, but with different settings. I was thrilled with the variety of results.
I’m partial to Eventide. With the little sharpening and by bumping up the saturation it would be even better. All of them are well done and interesting.
Sunrise/set photos are a favorite of mine. Surrounded by tall buildings, with only a few views of either horizon, my options are limited.
After looking at your images I can’t wait to see more of south-east Asia.
I definitely love the pics above. They are awesome ~~. I have never been to places like those. ^^
Lordmanilastone, I’m sure there must be some amazing sunsets in Korea. I haven’t spent much time in Korea, but I’m hoping to travel there sometime next year. Thanks for stopping by My Several Worlds!