For Steve... by lauriehiggins

For Steve...

This one is for my husband, who actually pulled over onto a rest stop on the highway so I could try to capture a similar shot last night as we drove to a Superbowl party. That photo didn't turn out, and I complained I would never manage a good twilight silhouette shot on Cape Cod because it's too cluttered. I was wishing for an open field.

As I was leaving the beach after watching the sunset, this is what I saw. And look, honey, the moon! Which is what he suggested I photograph this week. The full moon is not until tomorrow, but this photo made me happy.
very nice!
February 7th, 2012  
That's gorgeous! Wow! I love the gradient of color, the silhouettes...it's really a winner!
February 7th, 2012  
I agree with Trina! The way the color fades into a different hue..I see two bright spots of orange in the tree..what is that? Sat. my husband saw something in our neighborhood and said I should shoot that...that is so sweet when they help out and get interested.
February 7th, 2012  
yes, the colors are awesome! Nice capture.
February 7th, 2012  
Beautiful capture. Love the colors!
February 7th, 2012  
Very nice shot. Trust you had fun at the party despite the outcome
February 7th, 2012  
wow, he is a keeper, my wife hates going with me places because I am always pulling over. LOL
February 7th, 2012  
this is beautiful, Laurie and I'm so glad you got a good silhouette shot with the moon even! I took one tonight that I will post tomorrow that kind of reminds me of the gradient sunset you caught only different sides of the country! :o)
February 7th, 2012  
@espyetta Marybeth, those are buoys someone hung on the tree for Christmas. They're still there.
February 7th, 2012  
@sarasdadandmom Ah, Terry, but here's the rub - you are the driver so you CAN pull over. Passengers have to rely on others and yep, my guy is very much a keeper for life.
February 7th, 2012  
Just beautiful, Laurie - the silhouettes and colors make this a wonderful shot! Thanks for posting it!
February 7th, 2012  
Great shot.
February 7th, 2012  
Well I think Hubby earned some bonus points for this one. My Wife has learned to grab her Kindle when we go away because she never knows when we are going to stop somewhere.
February 7th, 2012  
Beautiful colors! Nice shot.
February 7th, 2012  
I also took some photos of the moon with a virtual silhouette, but the hues of the sky didn't capture as I was seeing them, quite disappointing. Your capture is beautiful!
February 7th, 2012  
Great shot Laurie. And kudos to steve for being that kind of guy who will pull over and be patient while you snap a few shots. Sorry Iissed you this weekend. Hope I'll be back soon. I'll give you advanced notice if I can so we can get together.
February 7th, 2012  
Of course I mean missed...hate the keyboard on this phone!
February 7th, 2012  
A very lovely shot!
February 7th, 2012  
Laurie, you got a nice compliment from my 16 year old tonight. I was looking at this shot and he came into the room and immediately exclaimed, "I like that picture."

High praise from a teenager.
February 7th, 2012  
Its beautiful! Good for your husband to pull over for you!
February 7th, 2012  
Beautiful! Love the colors, and the silhouette, and the moon!
February 7th, 2012  
Steve has a great lady who has a great eye! You guys are a great match! He pulls over and you shoot! Marriage made in heaven! :-)
February 7th, 2012  
Just gorgeous! Love those colors!
February 7th, 2012  
Beautiful shot, nice contrast with the colours in the sky
February 7th, 2012  
glorious! well done steve to inspire this! xxx
February 7th, 2012  
Beautiful shot. Love the composition.
February 7th, 2012  
The colors in this are fabulous, Laurie.
February 7th, 2012  
That colour gradient in the sky is just sublime:)
February 7th, 2012  
Laurie, this is so beautiful. I love the composition.
February 7th, 2012  
Awesome shot and husband. Love the layers of color.
February 7th, 2012  
oh this is so great...and Steve is such an awesome and supportive hubby...great colors...miss you
February 7th, 2012  
Beautiful.
February 7th, 2012  
what a peaceful looking image. the colors are so warm. he's a doll! nice teamwork!
February 7th, 2012  
Beautiful shot, Laurie.
February 8th, 2012  
@webfoot High praise indeed! I didn't know you have a 16 year old son. I do too.
February 8th, 2012  
Beautiful! The gradiation of the sky is fabulous. Beautiful composition too.
February 8th, 2012  
What a good hubby to pull over for you! I love the color of the sky! Great moon shot, Laurie!
February 9th, 2012  
POP!
February 9th, 2012  
The lone tree, the pastel sky, and the moon...WOW! You definitely did good.
February 10th, 2012  
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