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A beautiful view of a storm approaching from a beach on Phi Phi Island, Thailand.

My wife and I went on vacation with some good friends and we had a blast at Phi Phi Island. The snorkeling and swimming was fantastic and the views were breathtaking.

One late afternoon a storm was blowing in and I took several photos with my Sony P&S camera. This one was my favorite.

(This was 6 months before the tragic tsunami that hit this island.)

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kelsana says:

I love the sky on this one.
Posted 49 months ago. ( permalink )

JudyChen says:

Beautiful~
Posted 49 months ago. ( permalink )

Steve Webel says:

I adjusted the levels and re-submitted this one to try and improve it a bit... let me know what you think!

Steve
11/16/05
Posted 49 months ago. ( permalink )

Kenny Muir says:

Absolutely stunning! Love the colours and the tranquil atmosphere (despite the approaching storm). I think deleteme will give you more respect with this one
Posted 49 months ago. ( permalink )

MsAnthea says:

Great photo. I love the dramatic sky over the beautiful water.
Posted 49 months ago. ( permalink )

Kris Thirty6Red says:

Beautiful photo! The dark sky really enhances the beautiful turquoise of the water. Everything is crisp. Fantastic.
Posted 49 months ago. ( permalink )

carolyn_in_oregon says:

signatures detract from your image.

I want to look at the lovely scene not your schmancy signature.
Posted 49 months ago. ( permalink )

M(r)s. A says:

Or perhaps 'smarmy.'
Posted 49 months ago. ( permalink )

carolyn_in_oregon says:

indeed I did mean schmanCy...I've edited my comment thanks!
Posted 49 months ago. ( permalink )

Steve Webel says:

Many pros who actually make money on their photos use a signature - I'm not even pretending to be a pro. However, I am putting large sized versions of my photos on the web. I know it's easy to PS the sig out, but it just proves guilt if they steal your photo and remove the signature.

I guess I could make mine smaller and more boring.

I'll have to think on that one.
Posted 49 months ago. ( permalink )

carolyn_in_oregon says:

you're certainly allowed to protect your images however you feel necessary but signatures (and borders) are wildly unpopular in the deleteme pool...just a heads up!
Posted 49 months ago. ( permalink )

nickehret says:

I prefer the bolder contrast, but I know again that is preference. Had the photo been focused more on the boat I think the flatter colors and contrast would have worked to get the faded and worn character of it. In this picture though, I feel the landscape is more prominent which I feel works better with stronger colors and contrast.
Posted 49 months ago. ( permalink )

gekito says:

I love the fragile harmony in that picture. All is calm... but not for long. Beautiful horizon line. Thanks for sharing it cheerio
Posted 49 months ago. ( permalink )

Janet Leadbeater says:

lovely peaceful shot, despite the clouds
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Posted 49 months ago. ( permalink )

Tommy Simms says:

Gorgeous shot. Great composition. I can't stop looking at it!
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Posted 49 months ago. ( permalink )

Bluepeony says:

Very nice composition.

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Posted 48 months ago. ( permalink )

austenhaines says:

As jayjuice saya, it is somehow peacefull, despite whats on the horizon. The light foreground to the dark backdrop works well here.

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Posted 48 months ago. ( permalink )

Jorghenstein says:

Everything is perfectly focused and the composition if really nice.
The dark clouds at the horizon suggest a storm coming up, but still you can feel relaxed looking at the calm green water.
Good shot!

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Posted 48 months ago. ( permalink )

alirezanajafian says:

fantastic composition....what a sad but nice sky....
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Posted 48 months ago. ( permalink )

WisDoc says:

Dramatic image! You can feel the tension of the approaching storm!

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Posted 48 months ago. ( permalink )

Barfuss forever says:

#8 (from the Applaud Me group)

It's an incredible photo. I live by the sea myself and know what an approaching storm looks like... THe colors are incredible. I beliecve it was breathtaking to watch it.
Posted 48 months ago. ( permalink )

Lazy B says:

Great subject, great composition composition, great lighting, ...
#9 (from the Applaud Me group)
Posted 48 months ago. ( permalink )

MiRea says:

A good capture of a place I would rather be on a cold and wintery night. :o)

Congratulations on being tened in the Applaud Me group.

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Posted 48 months ago. ( permalink )

mangu wanders by mistake... says:

I can see how it was your favourite..it's beautiful!! You captured the beauty of the place perfectly. Excellent scenery and the colours are amazing. I wanted to give you the last applause, but it's too late for that.
Posted 48 months ago. ( permalink )

mangu wanders by mistake... says:

Could you consider posting it here: Search the Best
Posted 48 months ago. ( permalink )

raysto says:

paradise and impending doom!
Posted 48 months ago. ( permalink )

IrenaS says:

You've nicely captured the calm before the storm. Great shot!
Posted 48 months ago. ( permalink )

Michel Thomas says:

Beautiful. Almost PARADISE
Posted 48 months ago. ( permalink )

Steve Webel says:

Thank You all for your kind comments and your critiques!

Steve
Posted 48 months ago. ( permalink )

-RobW- says:

Beautiful
Posted 48 months ago. ( permalink )

stephenadcox says:

I see why you like this one! There are so many aspects to it! Wonderful image!

All the best during this holiday season! Looking forward to seeing your wonderful holiday images on flickr soon!
Posted 47 months ago. ( permalink )

amanda_please says:

absolutely beautiful! great job!
Posted 47 months ago. ( permalink )

good_dood says:

Excellent composition and nice soft colors.
It's tragic and humbling that the same force that can create such beauty can also bring such destruction.
Posted 47 months ago. ( permalink )

Metrix X says:

Beautiful detail in the large size.
I would put this on my living room wall.

If you do print this large size you might want to filter out some of the sky color noise (this is not a complaint but a suggestion to enhance a beautiful picture).
Posted 47 months ago. ( permalink )

rachel_r says:

I love the serenity that this conveys. That calm before the storm feeling. Beautiful work.
Posted 47 months ago. ( permalink )

Farhiz says:

Very tranquil and beautiful. Sobering to read the tsunami hit here..
Posted 47 months ago. ( permalink )

amsrun says:

Beautiful colors and composition!
Posted 47 months ago. ( permalink )

eptulsa says:

Great depth here, and beautiful colors and wonderful contrast..great shot!
#1(from the IWANT5! group)
Posted 47 months ago. ( permalink )

chloe's mom says:

i love it, to nitpick i think that it would be better without the branch top left. as everything else in the shot pulls us out to sea and the branch reminds us of the shore

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Posted 47 months ago. ( permalink )

D.James | Darren J. Ryan says:

#3 from IWANT5!

i love the colors and the storm line here. unfortunately the branches on the left are distracting. maybe a square crop to lose the branches would be awesome!
Posted 47 months ago. ( permalink )

Sergio Lubezky says:

#4 (from the IWANT5! group)

WOW! I love it just as it is! One of my favs! Great work!
Posted 47 months ago. ( permalink )

LeggNet says:

Holy cow, a lot of comments.. :)

Very nice capture. I like the boat in the foreground and how it draws me into the other boats. The imminent storm looks very forboding.

#5 (from the IWANT5! group)
Posted 47 months ago. ( permalink )

Johnny. says:

#6(from the IWANT5! group)

nice, nice, nice!
love the colors and the atmosphere!
Posted 47 months ago. ( permalink )

trazomfreak says:

Aahh...
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

chadly7 says:

I love the boat scene and the ominous clouds make it even better!
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

Araleya says:

Congrat for numerous views and faves... Thank you for taking good shot of Thailand and be in good public view.
Phit Phi island long time no go again...
I feel beautiful moment there in this photo.. Think you may have such beautfiul moment there too

"as seen in the Thailand 100 views + 10 favourites group"
Posted 32 months ago. ( permalink )

atsjebosma says:

Very nice picture with that clouds!
Posted 32 months ago. ( permalink )

Mitamada says:

beautiful image. i love the composition, the cloud and the colours alot
Posted 31 months ago. ( permalink )

Dale Allyn says:

I like this shot, Steve. I know exactly where you were standing for this shot (or at least within a few meters ;). It's a lovely spot with many lovely people. Though I spend a great deal of time in Thailand, I've not been to Phi Phi Don since the tragic tsunami and I still worry about people whom I hope to be well there.

(I know this is a rather belated comment on your photo. I missed this one before, and have not had enough time to visit flickr much in recent months. Hope all is well.)
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

fon wlan says:

great picture, i love it.

Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

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