Peel sunsets

***Steve*** · 09-03-2008, 08:42

This was shot at sunset from Peel beach looking towards the ruins of the old Castle and Cathedral.

This second photo was shot on the same day from a little futher up the beach looking in the opposite direction, the light was fantastic and while I was taking this shot the air was filled with really fine drizzle. About 10 minutes later the sky became completely clear, it was amazing how quickly the light changed.

Peel seems to have a reputation for being the place to catch sunsets while on the Isle of Man, on the two occasions that we managed to be in Peel at sunset we were treated to something spectacular both times.

Both shot with the Canon 20D and Sigma 10-20mm.

P-E · 09-03-2008, 08:49

Two excellent shots. #2 is superb........talk about 'in the right place at the right time'

**Dabhand16** · 09-03-2008, 09:25

Love both of these Steve

Leaning toward #1 for the sky.

Great stuff.

Steve Robb · 09-03-2008, 12:25

The sky is fantastic in No 1 and number 2 is just awesome.

JMitchell · 09-03-2008, 12:27

Great sky #1, but that has to be the most perfect rainbow I've ever seen

Talk about lucky b*gger

simpbow · 09-03-2008, 23:00

Nice set of shots, both images for me.

Foxesbrew · 10-03-2008, 02:07

Both fine shots
But the rainbow is a real cracker.

AQ · 10-03-2008, 06:43

Super sky in No. 1. My first impression of that rainbow was that it was just too perfect and must have been faked. Then I realised that I must be getting old and too cynical. Two really nice pictures, they do not come much better.

***Steve*** · 10-03-2008, 08:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by Anthraquinone

Super sky in No. 1. My first impression of that rainbow was that it was just too perfect and must have been faked. Then I realised that I must be getting old and too cynical. Two really nice pictures, they do not come much better.

Definitely not faked, I have series of shots as the rainbow was formed and slowly died away...all from different angles as I was trying to get the biggest impact. The shown above is by far the strongest though.

Thanks for all the comments, its much appreciated

photomad_2007 · 10-03-2008, 17:42

Great captures.
Good quality compo and lighting.
Thanks for sharing.
Kris

marcinklysewicz · 11-03-2008, 10:27

Steve great shots

. second one is really amazing.

Willow5075 · 11-03-2008, 11:18

I really like the low angle on shot #1 and wow, what a rainbow!

Ali · 11-03-2008, 16:08

Both super shots. The rainbow is an absolute cracker, but No.1 is (just) my favourite of the 2

Steve400 · 11-03-2008, 17:16

awesome couple of shots there!

gsgary · 11-03-2008, 19:05

Very nice indeed

morlandroger · 11-03-2008, 19:48

Two cracking shots. Very jealous

09-03-2008, 08:42	#1 (permalink)
*Steve* Pixalo Crew Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: An Englishman living in Germany Posts: 15,969	Peel sunsets This was shot at sunset from Peel beach looking towards the ruins of the old Castle and Cathedral. This second photo was shot on the same day from a little futher up the beach looking in the opposite direction, the light was fantastic and while I was taking this shot the air was filled with really fine drizzle. About 10 minutes later the sky became completely clear, it was amazing how quickly the light changed. Peel seems to have a reputation for being the place to catch sunsets while on the Isle of Man, on the two occasions that we managed to be in Peel at sunset we were treated to something spectacular both times. Both shot with the Canon 20D and Sigma 10-20mm. __________________ .......__o .......\<, ....( )/ ( )

09-03-2008, 08:49	#2 (permalink)
P-E Loves the place Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Sheffield, S.Yorkshire UK Posts: 7,414	Re: Peel sunsets Two excellent shots. #2 is superb........talk about 'in the right place at the right time'

09-03-2008, 09:25	#3 (permalink)
Dabhand16 Pixalo Crew Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Dunstable Bedfordshire UK Posts: 8,723	Re: Peel sunsets Love both of these Steve Leaning toward #1 for the sky. Great stuff.

09-03-2008, 12:25	#4 (permalink)
Steve Robb Quite Chatty Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 57	Re: Peel sunsets The sky is fantastic in No 1 and number 2 is just awesome.

09-03-2008, 12:27	#5 (permalink)
JMitchell Feet under the table Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: London, England Posts: 3,427	Re: Peel sunsets Great sky #1, but that has to be the most perfect rainbow I've ever seen Talk about lucky b*gger

09-03-2008, 23:00	#6 (permalink)
simpbow Feet under the table Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: N.Ireland Posts: 2,395	Re: Peel sunsets Nice set of shots, both images for me.

10-03-2008, 02:07	#7 (permalink)
Foxesbrew Forum Regular Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: west sussex Posts: 1,129	Re: Peel sunsets Both fine shots But the rainbow is a real cracker.

10-03-2008, 06:43	#8 (permalink)
AQ Forum Regular Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 932	Re: Peel sunsets Super sky in No. 1. My first impression of that rainbow was that it was just too perfect and must have been faked. Then I realised that I must be getting old and too cynical. Two really nice pictures, they do not come much better.

10-03-2008, 17:42	#10 (permalink)
photomad_2007 New here Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Sharjah, U.A.E Posts: 37	Re: Peel sunsets Great captures. Good quality compo and lighting. Thanks for sharing. Kris

11-03-2008, 10:27	#11 (permalink)
marcinklysewicz Forum Regular Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Sturminster Newton Posts: 598	Re: Peel sunsets Steve great shots . second one is really amazing.

11-03-2008, 11:18	#12 (permalink)
Willow5075 Been here a while Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Adelaide, South Australia- best place in the world Posts: 374	Re: Peel sunsets I really like the low angle on shot #1 and wow, what a rainbow!

11-03-2008, 16:08	#13 (permalink)
Ali Forum Regular Join Date: May 2007 Location: Mid Sussex Posts: 953	Re: Peel sunsets Both super shots. The rainbow is an absolute cracker, but No.1 is (just) my favourite of the 2

11-03-2008, 17:16	#14 (permalink)
Steve400 Forum Regular Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Kells, N.Ireland Posts: 810	Re: Peel sunsets awesome couple of shots there!

11-03-2008, 19:05	#15 (permalink)
gsgary Forum Regular Join Date: May 2007 Location: Chesterfield UK Posts: 768	Re: Peel sunsets Very nice indeed

11-03-2008, 19:48	#16 (permalink)
morlandroger Been here a while Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Lake District, North West England Posts: 481	Re: Peel sunsets Two cracking shots. Very jealous