Magic Light

[katie blue]

You know one thing that draws me to this place? We call it "magic light." It's that particular time of day before sunset, somewhere around 4 or 5, where suddenly the light gets really dramatic, everything starts to glow and the shadows cast orange and blue. You know. We try to time our walks for that light. We get a kick out of when the surf is acting up at that time, because it looks like really bad, overdramatically-lit hotel art. Like a Ten Commandments knock-off with great productions values. Right after that comes that pre-sunset light that leaves deep blues and oranges when the water skims back after a wave. When i think of coming down, i'm usually seeing one or the other of those in my mind.

It's a real treat to have a beach where the sun rises and sets over the water, that's what gives us such a show.

 

[Beach Runner]

What I love is when the sun sets over the Gulf (mainly in the fall and winter), and it looks like the water is lit from below, like a pale green, shimmering jewel. It is one of the most beautiful sights that I've ever seen.

I like the orange and blue sky, too. Proof that God is a Gator (I'm kidding- don't mean to be blasphemous).

 

[drsvelte]

Motivate yourself down to Finz (the old Elephant Walk) for Happy Hour at 5:00pm this autumn. Great southwest views with 2 for 1 drinks!

 

[Beach Runner]

Motivate yourself down to Finz (the old Elephant Walk) for Happy Hour at 5:00pm this autumn. Great southwest views with 2 for 1 drinks!

Thanks for the suggestion!

 

[Kurt]

I will continue to give more money to Nikon. They do a good job of allowing me to capture some of those colors. Adobe keeps trying to get my money and make me change the colors.

 

[JC]

You know one thing that draws me to this place? We call it "magic light." It's that particular time of day before sunset, somewhere around 4 or 5, where suddenly the light gets really dramatic, everything starts to glow and the shadows cast orange and blue. You know. We try to time our walks for that light. We get a kick out of when the surf is acting up at that time, because it looks like really bad, overdramatically-lit hotel art. Like a Ten Commandments knock-off with great productions values. Right after that comes that pre-sunset light that leaves deep blues and oranges when the water skims back after a wave. When i think of coming down, i'm usually seeing one or the other of those in my mind.

It's a real treat to have a beach where the sun rises and sets over the water, that's what gives us such a show.

Something like this?

 

[kathydwells]

I will continue to give more money to Nikon. They do a good job of allowing me to capture some of those colors. Adobe keeps trying to get my money and make me change the colors.

And what a job you do Kurt. Thank You!!! :clap_1:

Katie...as I was reading your post, I was on the beach looking at the colors you mentioned. You described it so eloquently. Seeing it in my mind. It is one of the things that keep me coming back!!!!

 

[Smiling JOe]

And what a job you do Kurt. Thank You!!! :clap_1:

Katie...as I was reading your post, I was on the beach looking at the colors you mentioned. You described it so eloquently. Seeing it in my mind. It is one of the things that keep me coming back!!!!

Kurt, speaking of seeing the magic light, can sound recordings be attached to these photos on this board? If so, I will take my puter down and catch the peaceful sounds of the waves coming in to share.

 

[kathydwells]

Kurt, speaking of seeing the magic light, can sound recordings be attached to these photos on this board? If so, I will take my puter down and catch the peaceful sounds of the waves coming in to share.

Oh, YES please do that SJ!!!! Then I would think I was there always!!!

 

[katie blue]

Something like this?

well, yes, that too, the killer sunset of course. the light i was actually referring to initially is a special, fleeting point in the day just before the sunset hour, when the colors and contrast picks up noticably. it's usually still pretty bright out at that point. look for it, it comes on suddenly and only lasts for about an hour or less. see i do graphics for a living, i guess i notice things like that. i love the play of light through color. thats why i love stained glass, too.