Sunday, April 6, 2014

Sunset at Naples Pier


There weren't many clouds, so the sunset was not as dramatic as some evenings.


But, I was there and I had my camera, so we take what we can get.


26 comments:

Andy said...

Clouds or not, you still got some excellent shots.

Lowell said...

Well done, Jack. The Naples pier is a super place for sunsets. I don't know how you got the gal in the picture, though. And the bird. Just the right place at the right time again, I guess.

Re your map: Go to Naples pier. Start walking west. When you get to Arkansas, ask directions.

Halcyon said...

Gorgeous!

Ed said...

Very dramatic colors! I need to get to the beaches up here as soon as the weather warms.

jennyfreckles said...

You got some fine pictures. So many people there! I hope the pier is strong.

Kate said...

The people in the photos add wonderful images to your sunset; I like the man with the hat and the middle photo of the girls reminds me of "the free spirit" sculpture I posted on my blog last Friday: http://mysantafe-kate.blogspot.com/2014/04/a-free-spirit.html Great sunset photos!

SRQ said...

You really can't go wrong with a Florida sunset, especially this time of year. But, you're right -- the ones with a swath of clouds make for more dramatic images.

I was in your neck of the woods last weekend. "Had" to go shoe shopping at Nordstrom.

Your encounter with the mailbox owl sounds similar to what I've experienced with the barred owl family at Myakka State Park. While they look fierce, they haven't been aggressive with humans near their nest (as opposed to red shouldered hawks which will dive-bomb you with their talons extended until you get the hint to leave their domain). I returned to the owl nest yesterday and the adult flew to a branch within 4-5 yards of me. Very cool…and yet a bit unnerving.

Congrats to your Huskies. I was a bit surprised by last night's outcome. Now that the Big Ten Badgers are out, I'll have to root for UConn…since they toppled Sparty.

EG CameraGirl said...

Lovely sky and gorgeous silhouettes!

Luis Gomez said...

Sweet!

Sylvia K said...

Maybe not as dramatic, but just as beautiful, Jack!! Gorgeous silhouettes indeed!! And you do find lovely legs along with glorious colors!!

Birdman said...

Looks like a pretty popular spot at sunset. I'd be there too.

Unknown said...

I think I already told you that I love piers. These are some fantastic shots, Jack.

Sharon said...

Great shots Jack, especially that last one. A perfect scene.

PerthDailyPhoto said...

Wow that's quite a crowd on the end of the pier Jack, all those people can't be wrong, it's a pretty super sunset. the bird looks marvelous flying under the sun..

Virginia said...

The art of the wait.
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VP said...

This is a sunset I would really like to see...

RedPat said...

I love all 3 shots, Jack! Wish I was there!

Kay said...

Oh so evocative! I don't know what is more appealing, the soft pastels of that sky & the thought of those gentle waves, or how nice it would feel to wear a layer or two less clothing and still be comfortable. Our weather forecast one day this week calls for "Civil War sky: blue vs. gray."

Randy said...

Love the sunset.

Lois said...

Beautiful! That last one with the bird is my favorite.

William Kendall said...

Lovely captures, Jack!

Michelle said...

Hey, I'll take it!

Karl said...

These are gorgeous photos, Jack!
(even without many clouds)

Oakland Daily Photo said...

I think she's cheering on the sunset. I'd be cheering the warm night.

Unknown said...

Beautiful! Especially the third picture. Well done!

CaT said...

very pretty! here its not warm enough for that...