Willemstad, Curacao at dusk [Featured Photographer]
Uploaded: February 08, 2009 18:04:59
The Willemstad skyline is beautiful, especially in the evening. I used Lucis Pro 6.0 to enhance the colors and details of the buildings and reflections.
Exif: F Number: 2.8, Exposure Bias Value: 1.00, ExposureTime: 13/10 seconds, Flash: did not fire., ISO: 100, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 17.00 mm, Model: NIKON D2X
Jim Britt May 19, 2009
Great perspective and colors! #1130002Stefania Barbier May 20, 2009
glad you have your gallery now! I've been to Curacao and Aruba so many times... will gladly go again :)Remi Trepanier May 21, 2009
Georgeous capture!!!! #7544900Mary Timman May 21, 2009
Fabulous color and lights!Renata Gusciora May 22, 2009
Wow!THis is absolutely outstanding,Richard!Awesome lights,panorama and color! #7547990Gina Cormier May 22, 2009
Beautiful panorama view with wonderful colors. Haven't been there yet. Looks cool! #7548059JO ANN CLEVELAND May 22, 2009
What a beautiful capture Rick, awesomejo ann c.
Welcome to BP! #7548639
Kim Kleinschmidt May 22, 2009
WOW Rick! This is FANTASTIC!Karacan Salkuci (Kalacay) May 22, 2009
This is just an amazing image.Great masterpiece here. #7549152Dianna Murphy May 23, 2009
Beautiful color, detail and reflections. Well done! #7550422Julianne Bradford May 23, 2009
Beautiful color and light and reflection Richard. I've been to Curacao and you have brought back happy memories! Thanks! #7551178Nadine A. Lewis May 27, 2009
WOW...this is OUTSTANDING!!! I'm thinking we'll see this one again, Richard! <>< #7567722Jeana Clark May 29, 2009
HAPPY FRIDAY!!!
~J~ #7576555
Antonio Amen May 29, 2009
Wow, excellent image.Love it.Sue Marshall May 29, 2009
This is so beautiful, RickEivor Kuchta May 29, 2009
Wonderful colors and light, Richard! #7577480Eugenio Diaz May 29, 2009
Wonderful image Richard and excellent post processing work...great light and colors, very well presented! #7577680Valentin M. Armianu May 30, 2009
Excellent, colors, light and reflection! #7579321Karolyn J. Seeley June 02, 2009
This is wonderful, a favorite of mine. #7588694Rod Partington September 07, 2009
I agree with everyone here,Rick.You nailed the exposure on this.Where is the award? This deserves at least an EP! #7921791Mariann Kovats September 14, 2009
Awesome, Rick! I love your comp, the colors and the reflection are outstanding! I can see this as a winner! #7943464Tiia Vissak September 14, 2009
a beautiful night image! #7943607Summer A. Kozisek September 16, 2009
Beautiful scenery Rick, gorgeous colors! #7948401Nancy J. Locke September 17, 2009
This photo ENCHANTS me, Richard. What a beautiful capture. The colors and comp are AWESOME!!!Cheers! Nancy J Locke #7951966
Boyd L. Alexander September 23, 2009
Fantastic pov, colors and capture, Rick! #7974131Beth J. Orick September 25, 2009
Added this to my Favs. WOW! #7983808Colleen Farrell September 29, 2009
Gorgeous cityscape, Richard! #7995884David A. Simons October 01, 2009
The colors are beautiful, Richard #8000393Leslie McLain October 12, 2009
Beautiful skyline image and colors.Donna K. Kilcher October 23, 2009
WONDERFUL CAPTURE! #8063353Gary Sagnor November 02, 2009
Fantastic image Rick! Nice touch with the Lucas Pro. #8097434Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna December 11, 2009
I agree with the general concept that this is going to be seen again and again, Rick!!! Incredible image with amazing colors and composition!!! :-) k #8209399Kaye Burazin December 13, 2009
I envy you for your many travels and the wonderful travel log you present. What vibrant colors that enhance a wonderful perspective. #8213675Phyllis H. Burchett December 19, 2009
Beautiful capture and treatment! #8232850Evy Johansen December 26, 2009
Very beautiful image, Richard!! Wonderful clarity and colors!JO ANN CLEVELAND January 07, 2010
Well composed with excellent detail and color. Love the reflections Rick, hope y'all have the best ever New Year!jo ann c. #8278125
Randall J. Scholten January 07, 2010
Perfection! Stunning cityscape!Thanks for the comment on my Morning Glory image win and POTD!
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Barbara Waldoch January 11, 2010
Beautiful shot, Richard! #8290283Mitch Spence March 24, 2010
The colors are like glowing gems. Just beautiful work, Richard. #8477704Carla Capra Anderson May 06, 2010
Beautiful image, Richard.Merna L. Nobile May 13, 2010
Hi Richard: I went to Curacao a couple of time in the 70’s and wish that I could go back again.Janice Mezzacappa May 14, 2010
Gorgeous and a fave for me Richard...the colors, lighting and reflections are perfect!! #8612475Merna L. Nobile June 28, 2010
We are very pleased to announce that Richard Love has been selected for his photograph entitled “Willemstad Curacao at Dusk.” Congratulations Richard, you have the winning Photo of the Day, June 28, 2010. Carla and Merna #8721675Richard D. Love June 30, 2010
Thank you Carla, Merna, and everyone else in our club. I am truly honored.Rick #8726484
Merna L. Nobile August 05, 2010
Hi Richard: I am on a mission this month to get as many members as I can to enter the monthly theme contest. The theme this month (August) is “Reflections” and Carla and I would be honored to have your image entered. Thank you for your participations. Merna #8808235Nikki McDonald August 10, 2010
What gorgeous colors and light, Richard. #8819186Stephen Zacker September 18, 2010
Like all those colors and reflections. This is fantastic #8915104G .G. Leger October 13, 2010
Awesome shot! Love the colors! Thanks for commenting on mine, Bless you! #8964587Amanda D. Austwick October 13, 2010
ABSOLUTELY wonderful shot Richard. Love the colors and the reflections!!! #8965051Bill Houghton March 20, 2011
Beautiful indeed Richard. Love the colors. Thanks for your comment. Bill #9301101Liz blahh June 11, 2011
Like the light, beautiful! #9455346Nancyj E. Hovey June 26, 2011
What a gorgeous night 'glow' to this image. That reflection is outstanding. Love how the colors blend in the lighting. Excellent presentation! 8o) #9486714Maria R. Aiello August 16, 2011
What a beautiful capture ... the colors and reflections are exquisite! #9608809Daniel Ruf February 20, 2012
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