Popular Photography Magazine's Featured Sunset *

This is the plane that was going across the sky that I specifically remember.

:O purple!

teeny tiny sun shine!

Popular Photography Magazine's Featured Sunset * by ms4jah.

Popular Photography and Imaging magazine, the largest photography magazine out there, contacted me about using this photo for a feature article on sunset photos for the May 2007 issue.

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* photo formerly titled " For Yolanda" The photo has taken on new life since noticed by the magazine therefor the new Title.

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ms4jah says:

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To Yolanda: Well it is has that special kind of translucent, radiant glow that you have, and you seem to like sunsets, especialy when you are driving, therefore, this one is for you.
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

yolanda_s19 says:

Thanks! This really is a majestic image! I'm almost speechless.
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

jacqamoe says:

Oh how beautiful! :)
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

amoraleda says:

Oh wow, that's a beautiful sunset. The colours are stunning, the composition is impecable...just stunning...I'm at a lost for words...
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

ms4jah says:

Anna: I really like your comment a lot, thank you so much! You are the best buddy Anna!
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

Fine Rain says:

Very well done! I love it! Awesome job, Michael!
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

leapin26 says:

Lovely!

The World Through My Eyes
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

ms4jah says:

Hooray! Fine Rain is here too! Thank you Yun, I don't believe it, all my good freinds are showing up at the same time. I'm so glad you commented now Yun, thank you.
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

Imapix says:

Still .............SpectaColor!
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

Photography in my "spare time" says:

This is an absolutely amazing shot! The colors are stunning and absolutely gorgeous!!! How come we don't get sunsets like that up here...and we're on the same coast? A fav for sure!
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

ms4jah says:

Thank you Imapix.
Lujza, so good to see you comment here on this one too! Thank you.
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

BugMan50 says:

Wow! Great sunset!

(1-2-3 Nature)
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

Captain Suresh says:

Stunning! Fantastic, excellent. What wonderful colours. Great work of art. Usually, people mess up sunset for its colours.
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

Paulena-KE5DDZ says:

Wow Michael! Such a stunning, colorful sunset! Truely amazing colors! Just... Wow! Thanks for sharing it!
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

Mr Ring says:

You were so lucky to get a loverly shot like this. Great capture of the fabulous colours :)

1-2-3 Nature
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

Lanele [deleted] says:

You have been requested to post this lovely photo
in the pool Flora, Nature Contests, and in the thread
6th Contest : SunSets/SunRises
www.flickr.com/groups/flowercontests/discuss/ 721575941803....
Do you know of other Sunrise or Sunset pictures?
Then feel free to pass this on!
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

Radioher says:

wow amazing sky! What an incredible sunset.
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

Skyburst says:

Beautiful shot Micheal, the colours are surreal and the cloud formations really show it off perfectly ;-) well done, I also have some with colours like this so I know it is possible ;-)

Steve.
Thanks for your visit, comment and fave on "Perfect Storm", I think that was one of those once in a lifetime shots boy was I glad I had the camera with me ;-)
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

ms4jah says:

Thanks for the comment steve and glad to have you as a friend.
For others wondering about steve's 'once in a lifetime' shot, check this incredible flickr shot out, truly the best of the best:
www.flickr.com/photos/skyburst/24660013/in/se t-1531764/
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

Peter Ede says:

That is a gorgeous sunset Michael.
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

c.zwerg says:

Spectacular!

(From the FlickrPix Group)
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

~Klaw~ says:

Stunning shot, great colours
(From the FlickrPix Group)
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

paranoidandroid_ says:

This is exquisite!
brilliant capture!

(From the FlickrPix Group)
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

Sysy81 says:

What a fantastic sunset!
(From the FlickrPix Group)
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

Kris Kros says:

Absolutely gorgeous.

Hey, Michael, check out my San Diego Balloon Ride Set.

Your kindness, generosity and brotherly friendship made our dreams come true. Thanks to you and Frank and the crew. It was an experience that will forever be treasured. Jam was so delighted. She loves a repeat. Me too. :-)
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

spaniel shari says:

stunning colours. well spotted!
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

jamalaly says:

Can't believe the explosion of colours in this sunset! Only in California I'd say! well done man! I see Joe had a great time too :-)
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

digicla says:

Nothing to add, fantastic shot!
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

cibermakis says:

Awsome shot, just perfect
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

lawatha says:

Michael, amazing shot- that is truly a "jaw-dropper" if ever there was one. Absolutely wonderful!!!
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

mliebenberg says:

Wow! and another Wow! Excellent shot bro!
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

Georgie Sharp says:

Yes this is a stunner :-)
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

ksbukhari says:

Majestic Image!!
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

jimall says:

Amazingly beautiful colors and clouds!
Looks like you had an awesome balloon ride together!!
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

Tony/NY [deleted] says:

Michael ... congratulations on this perfect photograph.
Dedicated to the appropraite person.
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

yolanda_s19 says:

How sweet of you, Tony!
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

yolanda_s19 says:

Michael, I just love this new icon of you! You look boyish!!! (*.*)
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

asawaa says:

This one is OUT-standing!
Again, the colors are BOLD and BEAUTIFUL!
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

asawaa says:

--------------------------------------------- ----
!!! GREAT SKY !!!
Please add this exceptional image to:
www.flickr.com/groups/greatsky/
------------------------------------------- ------
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

diva ex machina [deleted] says:

Stunning!
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

by Panos says:

OH MY GOD!

That is all I have to say!
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

yolanda_s19 says:

Hi Michael! This is my new desktop screen. I love it! Thanks so much!
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

ms4jah says:

Great Yolanda, thanks for mentioning it here.
Peter: (panos) Thanks for all your many comments lately.
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

Trucker....Steve says:

Awesome shot!
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

schmilar77 says:

That are fantastic colors. It´s so beautiful, that It´s hard to believe, it is real.
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

ms4jah says:

It is almost hard to believe but it was truly this spectacular, There were a few days in a row where the atmospheric conditions were just right for these spectacular sunsets.
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

Inezita says:

Great photo MS4JAH! Sunsets and sunset skyes do make wonderfull pics. Wish I could take some like this one! :)
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

N u n o says:

Awesome shot!
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

Celtic Dragonfly says:

This is very beautiful...very nice of you to dedicate it to Yolanda...she is such a nice person :^)
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

ms4jah says:

Hi Celtic D. She isn't just nice, she is the nicest ever anywhere, She is the best!
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

aragost says:

Great shot, great colours, and still it's not cliché. Great job!
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

..::.. says:

Excellent photography!

That plane is my Space Craft... Hehehe ;)
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

yolanda_s19 says:

Wanda and Michael (^_^)........gracias!
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

nj dodge says:

Very nice in all aspects! Dedication, image, colors, people being kind....cool.
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

ms4jah says:

nj dodge- Roger: Thanks for the fav. I just looked at the absolutely stunning display of your interesting photos from the link on your profile. WOW.
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

little.scarlet says:

These colors are simply amazing - it must have been so great to witness this incredible sunset! :)
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

Martin LaBar (going on hiatus) says:

Splendid!

(1-2-3 Nature)
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

ThePres [deleted] says:

Very beautiful!
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

etravus says:

beautiful color
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

janoid says:

WOW!! OH WOW!!!
I just happened upon this sunset after checking out your shots of Joe, aka Kris Kros. :) Those were great, and this knocks my socks off!!! WOW again!!!

You are my winner!
Please add this photo to
www.flickr.com/groups/mywinners/

Oh, and WOW!!! :-D
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

Look Out Barbados says:

yolanda's a fortunate gal.

fantastic photo, MS4JAH.
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

khosey1 says:

Beautiful. Awesome capture and colors. Here's a sunset (not quite the knockout colors, but nice) from neighbor-state Arizona.
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

glassich says:

Wow, Unbelievable! Great Job!
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

boiani says:

I see now why this shot grabbed the attention of you know who....it is stunning, and it is soooo YOU!
Great work needs to be acknowledged.
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

Swtstrawbeery says:

My new wall paper! Thank you!!! :D
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

TheMindsEye says:

Stunning photo. I get the magazine delivered and was reading the article about sunsets and saw your link at the end. Awesome!!!!! The photo is amazing as well as many of your other shots. Congrats on the magazine as I have submitted a couple of photos to them but no luck yet.

I have not done much in RAW yet as you explain in the article but may now after seeing the result. Nice work!

Congrats again.
Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

ms4jah says:

Hi themindseye,
Thanks for your comment on my pop photography shot. You have some good sunset photos yourself. I can't believe what an honor it is to get in that magzine! And congratulations, you are the first one to comment on that since the magazine came out.
Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

AFS photography says:

Wonderful photo! I saw it on popphoto.. I love the colors!
Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

ms4jah says:

AFS photography, thank you for seeing my pop photo achievement.
Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

boiani says:

Running to the newsstand!
Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

wolves4moe says:

bought the mag the other day at work...stunning photo, the colors are amazing, and the fact that they contacted you to use it, says a lot about your work, congratulations!
Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

boiani says:

Loved the double page spread on the magazine. Very cool, congratulations again for a very special picture!
Posted 32 months ago. ( permalink )

anu L ogy says:

Hey, gongrats on getting into pop photo! Im reading the article now :)
Posted 32 months ago. ( permalink )

s_h_a_w_n_g_13 says:

I saw this in the magazine, great shot. You have an unfair advantage with your job.
Posted 31 months ago. ( permalink )

ms4jah says:

Yes, an unfair advantage, I guess that is true, hehehe, thanks for noticing the article.
Posted 31 months ago. ( permalink )

Amber.Dawn [deleted] says:

Wow! those colors, this shot is amazing :)
Posted 31 months ago. ( permalink )

Valter Jacinto | Algarve - PT says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Absolutely Fantastic, and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.
Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

rowkitcat says:

I. am. in. love.
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

Kirpernicus says:

Wow!! This is exceptional, and I look at a lot of sunsets.

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Eye Candy!, and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

illusivemind says:

Awesome shot.
I used it here.
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

jaco115 says:

Wow~amazing shot, it's so beautiful
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

Yanks4Life23519 says:

absolutely beautiful!!!
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

rainbowpowerranger says:

this is so beautiful!
: )

absolutely gorgeous.
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

Photoppurtunity says:

A true beauty...
Nicely done
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

wzl_no_nick [deleted] says:

fantastic picture
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

l'apemaja (non faccio auguri) says:

Superb
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

dizziebabii says:

What a beautiful picture, lovely colors
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

gogoldengecko says:

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The camera has spotted your awesome photo.
Please share this photo at Flickr's Classic Photography and tag your pic
with classicPhoto.
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

miss_blackbutterfly says:

beautiful!
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

kcalda1 says:

This is amazing! Great work!
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

Marcus =] says:

beautiful! amazing capture ! i think that is so awesome that a magazine wanted to put that in there book! great job, i hope i can accomplish that some day =]
Posted 20 months ago. ( permalink )

t4n14_phei says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called *PIG Awards* - Post 1- Awards & Fave 3, and we'd love to have this added to the group!

PIG Awards!!!

You are officially Invited to
add this photo to:
PIG Awards
Post 1 ~ Awards 3
please add the tag "PigAwards"
Posted 19 months ago. ( permalink )

t4n14_phei says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Kiss Awards, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Posted 19 months ago. ( permalink )

TinaTots says:

Spectacular :D

I LVOE IT!
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

funnyodd says:

Intense colors. I am always going shy with the colors so as not to make photos look fake. This looks super though.

Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

jasonbilbo says:

amazing pic
www.flickr.com/photos/bilbos/
Posted 17 months ago. ( permalink )

cassie arnold says:

mm amazing picture
Posted 17 months ago. ( permalink )

tmphillips says:

beautiful capture
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

AB .. says:

OMG !!
Posted 12 months ago. ( permalink )

Peter Ede says:

Beautıful Michael
Posted 12 months ago. ( permalink )

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