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We hear so much about when is the best time to take landscape pictures. In my opinion, there are no better times than the golden hour from 7am to 8am and 6pm to 7pm - give or take a little depending on the time of year. Whatever it is, it is that time of day when the sun is at a low level and producing that wonderful glow. Catch it when you can!!
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Wow Glayva, that sky comes right out of the screen. Such a wonderful capture. I agree with you on the time of day. Just seems so peaceful too. Great work as usual my friend.

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What a stunning picture
Most are probably all aware of the existence of the golden hour, the trick I guess is seeing it and then using it to its best advantage, like you have done.
Thanks for posting this little gem Galyva

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I sure envy you for the great photo ops you have.
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another great photograph Gayva ! .. wonderful wide view compostion.. beautiful color tones ( I know you love your tonal range : ) ) .. and you got fence posts in there !! always a bonus,., thanks for showing another stunning image !

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Really, really lovely, a beautiful picture
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Great capture with beautiful light, I love how the photo leads my eye into the horizon.
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The water, the land, the sky.....it all comes together beautifully to create a magnificent shot
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wow... it looks like your going to be engulfed by the sky. I must agree most of my favorite captures i've taken are during the golden hours of the day. Nice shot btw.
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beautiful capture! the foreground has perfectly blended with the horizon and the color of the sky! thanks for sharing!
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