Beacon by andycoleborn

Beacon

Took this silhouette of a beacon and trees down by the River Thames this evening. Was trying to get the sun positioned exactly in the beacon's basket... But it was far too bright to stare too long at the sun so just missed it..

Didn't go into work today. Woke early but was so exhausted after the last few days rushing about that I decided I needed a lazy day to recharge my batteries.

Was a nice day weather wise so took a walk around the local bird reserve and along the Thames this afternoon then spent most of the evening slouched on the sofa watching TV.
Nice attempt. The sun looks like a flame above the basket.
August 9th, 2010  
I see what you were after...well, that's good enough! Better you not ruin your eyes in the process! The silhouette turned out beautifully and there's nice light on the water... we get it!
August 9th, 2010  
Beautiful nevertheless, I think its just dandy!
August 9th, 2010  
Wonderfully serendipitous! Cool shot!!
August 9th, 2010  
Like the silhouette effect
August 9th, 2010  
It kinda reminds me of the Olympic torch, or maybe the Statue of Liberty torch...in some abstract kind of way. I love the photo!
August 9th, 2010  
lovely shot
August 10th, 2010  
Still a cool shot.
August 10th, 2010  
amazing flare!
August 10th, 2010  
Awesome shot, Andy!
August 10th, 2010  
I've not been commenting for a few days....glad to hear things are on the improve for your dad.....you grabbed some great pics of the south coast in the past few days...love the wind surfing one and this beacon. Do you remember when they lit them for the Queen's Jubilee? (think it was then)
August 10th, 2010  
Omg, this is amaaaazing!
August 10th, 2010  
I like the silhouette effect with basket thing...although there is a vast amount of shadow on the right...I'm undecided on that side. Just saying :-)
August 10th, 2010  
Aaron - I tend to agree, cropped it out but wasn't happy with that so decided just to upload as it was... :-)
But as always, thanks for all your comments guys
August 10th, 2010  
Beautiful !
August 11th, 2010  
Wow - I really love the sky in this and the silhouette!
August 11th, 2010  
I love where the light is right off the basket, it adds a bit of a balance to the trees--beautiful water, wow
August 19th, 2010  
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