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26th March 2012
Sunset over Lake Illawarra and escarpment by peterdegraaff

Sunset over Lake Illawarra and escarpment

photo 323
...from Windang Penisula.
Comments
Stunning!!!
posted March 26th, 2012  
Wow, wow, wow....they just keep getting better and better
posted March 26th, 2012  
wow, stunning Peter, beautiful sky you've captured!!! Fantastic composition too:)
posted March 26th, 2012  
Very nice composition and the sun light reflection- wow is right.
posted March 26th, 2012  
WOW WOW WOW WOW WOW!!!!!! this is so stunning Peter, an instant fav the second I saw it! :)
posted March 26th, 2012  
Beautiful moment.
posted March 26th, 2012  
Fav without a doubt. It's as if the sky is on fire and i can almost feel the heat !
posted March 26th, 2012  
Gorgeous ! fav
posted March 26th, 2012  
Brilliantly stunning!!!!!
posted March 26th, 2012  
Love this, amazing light.. Fav
posted March 26th, 2012  
A lovely sunset shot :)
posted March 26th, 2012  
Too beautiful!
posted March 26th, 2012  
how lovely Peter.. would love to sit at the end there and just watch that sun go down :-)
posted March 26th, 2012  
Very nice.
posted March 26th, 2012  
It looks like it should be the set of a romantic film.
posted March 26th, 2012  
and they walked off into the sunset
posted March 26th, 2012  
Peter... This is pretty damn fine..!!!
posted March 26th, 2012  
@tigerdreamer Exactly!!
posted March 26th, 2012  
Stunning! A fav!
posted March 26th, 2012  
gorgeous peter
posted March 26th, 2012  
Man you sure got this one spot on. Very Nice, I could see this in a magazine.
posted March 26th, 2012  
Breathtakingly gorgeous shot!
posted March 26th, 2012  
my this is delicious!
posted March 26th, 2012  
Two wonderful sunset shots from here- both stunning!
posted March 26th, 2012  
Stunning! Nothing more one can say!
posted March 26th, 2012  
Gorgeous! I want to be there!! FAV!
posted March 26th, 2012  
What an absolutely stunning sky. I love the composition too with the little jetty leading you through to that sunset xx
posted March 26th, 2012  
Peter, this is incredible! A FAV!!
posted March 26th, 2012  
Stunning! Fav :-)
posted March 26th, 2012  
This is stunning, great shot
posted March 26th, 2012  
Good grief is that really how you started your day? Amazing.
posted March 26th, 2012  
fave, I love that I feel like I am walking down he dock and can go and sit on the end and enjoy those colours
posted March 26th, 2012  
looks better on the big screen, great foreground detail
posted March 26th, 2012  
Gorgeous golden light. Love this. Faving as well!
posted March 26th, 2012  
Absolutely beautiful!
posted March 26th, 2012  
WOAH! This is amazing!
posted March 26th, 2012  
The only thing left to say is I'll be letting you know when this hits the PP! (if it isn't already there!)
posted March 26th, 2012  
FAV! Oh, this is too, too beautiful NOT to fav! Gorgeous capture, Peter!
posted March 26th, 2012  
Very nice!!!
posted March 26th, 2012  
Gorgeous!!! :D
posted March 26th, 2012  
Beautiful! Excellent leading lines of the dock right into that gorgeous sunset and sky.
posted March 26th, 2012  
Hee
Amazing capture! Love the compo too.
posted March 26th, 2012  
Im having this one, its gorgeous !!!
posted March 26th, 2012  
Stunning shot!
posted March 26th, 2012  
Wonderful. Perfect comp with nice perspective to boot. Fav
posted March 26th, 2012  
This is an amazing photo...The colors just jump off the page...FAV!
posted March 26th, 2012  
I will help it on it's way to the popular page. Fav from me too...
posted March 26th, 2012  
❤❤❤❤❤ this!!!!!!
Fav!
posted March 26th, 2012  
Absolutely gorgeous detail in the grass and those subtle shadows across the dock!! Fav!
posted March 26th, 2012  
wonderful composition
posted March 26th, 2012  
Stunning!!!!!
posted March 26th, 2012  
Ahh, the serenity. Great capture.
posted March 26th, 2012  
Beautiful.
posted March 26th, 2012  
Beautiful light! Fav!
posted March 26th, 2012  
Nothing else for me to say but gorgeous !! FAV for me.
posted March 26th, 2012  
Wow, stunning!
posted March 26th, 2012  
speechless
posted March 26th, 2012  
Just stunning!!
posted March 26th, 2012  
Just gorgeous light!
posted March 26th, 2012  
Not normally a sunset photo fan but this is magnificent.
posted March 26th, 2012  
Absolutely stunning!
posted March 26th, 2012  
GASP
fav.
(rarely speechless but that is glorious)
posted March 26th, 2012  
Gorgesous sunset and a beautiful shot. Love your pov. Fav.
posted March 26th, 2012  
Wow is right. Amazing shot. Great colors. I love how the dock leads you right into the sunset.
posted March 26th, 2012  
bep
Amazing +FAV
posted March 26th, 2012  
Love how you framed this and love the light on the grasses and pier. Great sunset. Fav.
posted March 26th, 2012  
Simply breathtaking.
posted March 26th, 2012  
Stunning...fav!!!
posted March 26th, 2012  
breath-taking!
posted March 26th, 2012  
What a fantastic shot!!! Fav!
posted March 26th, 2012  
Gorgeous, fav!
posted March 26th, 2012  
Stunning shot!
posted March 26th, 2012  
Just absolutely breathtaking!!!! FAV!
posted March 26th, 2012  
Oooh love!!! amazing!!
posted March 26th, 2012  
Stunning!!! FAV!
posted March 26th, 2012  
I'm the 100th view! Fav!
posted March 26th, 2012  
TOTAL FAV!
posted March 26th, 2012  
Peter.............fabulous!
posted March 26th, 2012  
Deb
Wow, what a beautiful scene!
posted March 26th, 2012  
Wow! Awesome sky and sunset!
posted March 26th, 2012  
just wonderful faved
posted March 26th, 2012  
this is so gorgeous!
posted March 26th, 2012  
Stunning... Wow factor, big time... +fav
posted March 26th, 2012  
Wow!
posted March 26th, 2012  
Superb. Awesome. A Fav.
posted March 26th, 2012  
So lovely!
posted March 26th, 2012  
Wow!!!! Amazing and a fav!!!
posted March 26th, 2012  
Not a bad view!!!
posted March 26th, 2012  
Nat
Wonderful
posted March 26th, 2012  
beautiful
posted March 26th, 2012  
Wow, this just popped into my face when I clicked on your photo! Fabulous! This is the kind of place that must look different everyday
posted March 26th, 2012  
just stunning - fav
posted March 26th, 2012  
What can I say that hasn't been said. Fav!!
posted March 26th, 2012  
Wow! Brilliant photo. Looks like an amazing place to sit and watch the sun go down.
posted March 26th, 2012  
The eye is drawn right down the dock and across the water. Stunning color . . and how many more "wows" can you take?!! BUT . . WOW! :) And FAV.
posted March 26th, 2012  
I can feel that sun on my face from here!
posted March 26th, 2012  
So much beauty!
posted March 26th, 2012  
Fav
posted March 26th, 2012  
Ooh la la :)
Brilliant.
posted March 26th, 2012  
Holy Moly! Love!!!
posted March 26th, 2012  
Simply stunning
posted March 26th, 2012  
Awesome!!!
posted March 26th, 2012  
gorgeous shot - i love how the clouds look like they are coming out from the sun
posted March 26th, 2012  
The world record of fav.. will add mine too. absoletuly stunninG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
posted March 26th, 2012  
Super gorgeous sunset. The bridge really add a nice element
posted March 26th, 2012  
Beautiful shot Peter. Stunning colours and composition. Fav.
posted March 26th, 2012  
Absolutely mesmerising! Brilliant capture!
posted March 27th, 2012  
Peter -- stunning. This one's going to the top! A fav
posted March 27th, 2012  
wowzer!!! instant fav!
posted March 27th, 2012  
Amazing. You leave me speechless.
posted March 27th, 2012  
Wow!!!! Breathtaking! Fav!
posted March 27th, 2012  
Kim
Amazingly beautiful! Fav for sure!
posted March 27th, 2012  
Wow! Fav!
posted March 27th, 2012  
Gorgeous!
posted March 27th, 2012  
OK NOW it is on the PP!! ;~} May I say I told you so?!
posted March 27th, 2012  
So beautiful!
posted March 27th, 2012  
Outstanding Peter!! Shooting into the sun and still retaining a lot of the detail in the foreground!!
posted March 27th, 2012  
Amazing picture!
posted March 27th, 2012  
FAV
posted March 27th, 2012  
I saw this on the PP - it's just amazing - just have to add it to my favs!
posted March 27th, 2012  
Holy Oh My WOW!!! Best Fav of the night!!
posted March 27th, 2012  
Beautifully captured
posted March 27th, 2012  
A dock, a sunset over water and dramatic clouds - all of my favorite things in one photo!!! Instant fave, Peter! This is just incredible. I love your composition.
posted March 27th, 2012  
so very gorgeous!
posted March 27th, 2012  
69 favs?! Wow! I see why. I just made it an even 70!
posted March 27th, 2012  
Outstanding shot Peter, just marvelous!
posted March 27th, 2012  
outstanding view, lighting, composition - a fav
posted March 27th, 2012  
Well done Peter - another winner! This is absolutely beautiful
posted March 27th, 2012  
fantastic sunset view...!!
posted March 27th, 2012  
just wonderful peter! fav! I have a feeling this will be #1 on this week's top 20! :P
posted March 27th, 2012  
Just added the *74th* fav. Awesome.
posted March 27th, 2012  
...and of course its is already on PP and will no doubt be in the top 20 this week :)
posted March 27th, 2012  
Stunning i would love this pic only wall
posted March 27th, 2012  
Wow!!! Fav-o-rama!
posted March 27th, 2012  
beautiful
posted March 27th, 2012  
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Thank you everyone so much for your wonderful response to this photo. Today I returned to work (again) after a long absence and illness. All of your comments over our night and during the day have been a source of great joy and strength to me. You are all wonderful.
posted March 27th, 2012  
Awesome capture!
posted March 27th, 2012  
Stunning.
posted March 27th, 2012  
Wow....that is gorgeous!
A Fav. :)
posted March 27th, 2012  
If I have not said so before then I will it again. Fantastic shot. perfect.
posted March 27th, 2012  
OH F#*K ME WHAT A SHOT, I like this one in case you haven't guessed:):))FAVE
posted March 27th, 2012  
Purrfect!!!
posted March 27th, 2012  
Stunning pic
posted March 27th, 2012  
fav! absolutely gorgeous!
posted March 27th, 2012  
Stunning, fave : )
posted March 27th, 2012  
Pam
Breathtaking!! So beautifullll!!!!
posted March 27th, 2012  
Absolutely supurb! Saw this on the ppage!
posted March 27th, 2012  
Just Incredible! FAV : )
posted March 27th, 2012  
Sunset over Lake Illawarra and escarpment...........................sun rays effect on the clouds......every thing is taken nicely....
Peter de Graaff
posted March 27th, 2012  
great capture...love the cloud formations
posted March 27th, 2012  
Just to lovely for words. Congrats on the PP.
posted March 27th, 2012  
WOW!!!! That's all I have to say. Just WOW!!!!
posted March 27th, 2012  
Stunning sunset!
posted March 27th, 2012  
Perfect timing on this. Great shot.!
posted March 27th, 2012  
Wow! So beautiful! FAV! :D
posted March 27th, 2012  
Prachtig!
posted March 27th, 2012  
This is just gorgeous!
posted March 27th, 2012  
I didn't know that you were not feeling up to par, Peter! Am so happy to hear that you are better! I hope that you'll have the time now to keep shooting photos and not leave us here. I have come to love your photos and techniques . . and would greatly miss your wonderful support and freely given advice. Stay well, Peter.
posted March 27th, 2012  
What a gorgeous shot!!!
posted March 27th, 2012  
AWESOME shot!!
posted March 27th, 2012  
that's really gorgeousamazing, all in the same word !
posted March 27th, 2012  
lovely photo peter
posted March 27th, 2012  
Stunning sunset. Love the bridge leading your eye in. fav.
posted March 27th, 2012  
wow!
posted March 27th, 2012  
@karenann Will be still taking lots of photos (on doctors orders). Thank you for your kind thought
posted March 27th, 2012  
one of the best sunset pictures I've ever seen!!!!
posted March 27th, 2012  
Fav! this is absolutely stunning =)
posted March 27th, 2012  
CK
wow, stunning, this is so my kind of shot. Destined for #1 for the week I hope! fav
posted March 27th, 2012  
Oh . . I LIKE your doctor! I have high blood pressure, Peter. Am not overweight, eat right, and exercize . . nevertheless, even meds don't help me much. And photography relaxes me. So it must be good for something. :)
posted March 27th, 2012  
Not surprised this has so many favs - it's stunning - great composiiton and the colours are amazing - another for the collection....fav
posted March 27th, 2012  
Holy cow 95 favs, you hit a grand slam and then some!!!!!
posted March 28th, 2012  
nice clouds
posted March 28th, 2012  
Oh wow! What an amazing shot! Definitely a fav!

God's creation never ceases to amaze me!
posted March 28th, 2012  
Absolutely stunning! Another fav for me!
posted March 28th, 2012  
Peter, this is magnificent! Fav.
posted March 28th, 2012  
Holy moly....wow.
posted March 28th, 2012  
Stunning! A FAV!
posted March 28th, 2012  
Stunning capture! Fav!
posted March 28th, 2012  
Nice work! Fav!
posted March 28th, 2012  
Beautiful capture.
posted March 28th, 2012  
Fabulous!!!!!! Congrats on the popular page appearance!
posted March 28th, 2012  
Gorgeous!!!Don't know how I missed this one but it's incredible.FAV!
posted March 28th, 2012  
So incredibly beautiful - spectacular capture.
posted March 29th, 2012  
Wow! Stunning!!!
posted March 29th, 2012  
Frame this, stunning, gorgeous, wonderful, amazing, wow............ fav'd
posted March 29th, 2012  
Another great shot peter, nice one!
posted March 29th, 2012  
Wow!!!!!
posted March 29th, 2012  
Simply stunning, fav!!
posted March 30th, 2012  
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Thank you all for your wonderful comments, favs, follows and support. I really appreciate that you have taken the time to view this photo and say something. I feel from all your comments and support that there is something very special about this photo.
posted March 30th, 2012  
Superbly gorgeous - I love that the sun is not in line with the jetty and slightly to the right. Makes an interesting, wow composition - FAVE!
posted March 30th, 2012  
Congrats on No.1 Peter. An amazing number of fav's and well deserved!!
posted March 31st, 2012  
Beautiful.
posted March 31st, 2012  
Gorgeous.
posted March 31st, 2012  
Peter congrats on #1 for this stunning photo and for your other one in top 20. You're amazing pal and thx for the congrats to me.
posted March 31st, 2012  
Congratulations to you, Peter!!
posted March 31st, 2012  
Great shot, congrats on top 20! Number 1 as well! Fab shot Peter! :)
posted March 31st, 2012  
Wow Peter, way to go on Top 20 #1!
posted March 31st, 2012  
Congrats on #1 in the top 20 Peter, such a great photo and very well deserved =D
posted April 1st, 2012  
Congrats friend!
posted April 1st, 2012  
Spectacular.. it feels like I could just walk right into the photo. Congrats on top 20.
posted April 1st, 2012  
Congratulations on making #1 - such a stunning charity
posted April 1st, 2012  
wow peter saw this in week 97!! good job! truly deserving to be number 1 .... breathtaking sunset indeed!!
posted April 1st, 2012  
Wow oh Wow Peter.... the Pop Page may be discretionary but there's no arguing with the figures - Many many congratulations on this amazing shot - hope it made you feel 100% !! It really is exceptionally good. Go and frame it! x
posted April 1st, 2012  
told you it would be #1! congrats Peter!
posted April 1st, 2012  
@ellimae @onie @trude @jannkc @tkeen @rockinrobyn @sabine @squidgee @wenbow @anzere03 @dieter @kirstyalexandra @markyl @agima @jennwearing @melissapike @tigerdreamer @andycoleborn @wardie @hollandcrew @myautofocuslife @houdiniem @olivetreeann @salza @twinsplusone @psychographer @trumpetman @nfm33 @johnnyfrs @fueast @lbmcshutter @tulipgirl @imkayde @hannahferrari21 @grammyn @marlboromaam @100summits @rejasemran @michaelelliott @heesc @juliehill @timandelke @morrisroos @jojo2009 @asutherland1964 @nattybabe @pwallis @butterflz @gark @darincarruthers @belphenstone @mommablogsalot @danacarruthers @paulavdmerwe @robinwarner @mummarazzii @swguevin @chewyteeth @mimigd @filsie65 @mittens @webfoot @gijsje @meisen325 @lisjam1 @tanja_1211 @rwhite @mariar @stiggle @lizzy_lu123 @exposure4u @shotsbymeg @carolmw @jenniprior @marilyn @ruthmouch @debley @wannabe @jenrobcarr @petra @sugarmuser @nikkig @redrucksack @cathyomn @cheyrebecca @judithg @natsnell @mgozzard @scatcat @shanne @bdb3471 @jenniferruge @karenann @lwain @ulpiphotos @pjonas @shutterbugger @nikkic @sabanford @kate_shoes @bruni @catwhiskers @louiesphotos @marieooi @debbim @stepheesue @elizabeth264 @allisonrap @kdei @gr8dane @beckys @kerristephens @skipt07 @mrssmith @cindyrez @sparkleplenty1 @aj1268 @tinamalik @lauriehiggins @northy @espyetta @grizzlysghost @hjbenson @francois291059 @nyusha @bobbyj @corymbia @richharri @orangecrush @mackpwo @sangwann @la_photographic @skippysue @tesssa @veekay @swilde @steeler @paulaag @pammerritt @lorraineb @wordpixman @annbo @pawar_ramesh @jayberg @sailingmusic @dmortega @portereliz1958 @sabanford @princesicita @lakruijf @ashleycampbell9 @sparkle @klemieux @brumbe @appaloosa05 @aleksandra @pizzaboy @slang @ataylor @cjwhite @katteach @clarkafb_brat @jreyna @jgilker @lyno @riversdale @debsulzberger @seanoneill @hellcat @flagged @thebluegnu @bluebell @danig @bobfoto @attraversi @shanne @gavincci @filsie65 @bobbyj @grizzlysghost

I just wanted to say a big, big thank you all for making this photo number 1 (and another #4) this week in the Official Top 20. When I first started 365, and very slowly to begin with, I never thought I would ever take a photo good enough even to be in Top 20. Over the time I have been on 365, I know the images I have been capturing have improved and the techniques that I am learning here have greatly assisted. It wouldn't of course be without your tips, comments, encouragement and threads. In recent months 365 has been a bit of a life line for me, so I am really grateful to everyone here, and feel very honoured by your generosity. Cheers Peter
posted April 1st, 2012  
xx
posted April 1st, 2012  
well deserved Peter :-)
posted April 1st, 2012  
Your photos are beautiful Peter and deserve the recognition from the Community
posted April 1st, 2012  
@peterdegraaff You take fantastic photos, Peter! Now, just sit back and enjoy every time it happens! =)
posted April 1st, 2012  
totally well deserved Peter -congrats to you for the double top 20!
posted April 1st, 2012  
Wohooooooo! Congrats on your #1 spot! And just to add a little frosting you got another on the top 20! Well deserved, Peter! This shot is amazing!
posted April 1st, 2012  
You deserve every recognition that you get, Peter! Well done, my friend.
posted April 1st, 2012  
As I said over on your comment on one of my pics, big congratulations on having not only the number one photo this week, but two on the Top 20! Wow. :0)
posted April 1st, 2012  
Congrat's on # 1!! Whoooop!! That shot is Stunning Im glad you got it!! Great Job!!
posted April 2nd, 2012  
Congratulations! You take some stunning photos so it is very well deserved.
posted April 2nd, 2012  
AWESOME!!!
posted April 2nd, 2012  
I've been "Off" for a week and I missed this! Or rather, thank goodness I did not miss this! Incredibly gorgeous!!! A FAV for sure! Congrat on the T20!!!!
posted April 2nd, 2012  
Congrats on No. 1 on the PP. That is so great.
posted April 2nd, 2012  
This photo just took my breath away--absolutely stunning!
posted April 2nd, 2012  
Absolutely beautiful shot - congrats on making #1 on the list!!
posted April 3rd, 2012  
Just great that 2 of your photos are in the Top 20! Well-deserved. Good luck returning to work.
posted April 3rd, 2012  
spectacular shot!
posted April 3rd, 2012  
This is spectacular.
posted April 3rd, 2012  
That is one of the best captures I've ever seen!!
posted April 5th, 2012  
The first thing I said when I saw this was, no joke, "HOLY SH!T", cus wow.
posted April 7th, 2012  
It has been said before - but this is just stunning!
posted April 10th, 2012  
Stunning!
posted April 10th, 2012  
I saw it in discussion thread. Fav! because it's perfect!
posted April 14th, 2012  
wow this one is gorgeous don't know why I missed it before
posted April 16th, 2012  
Ira
This is...just amazing. Fav!(!)
posted April 17th, 2012  
amazing and fabulous shot.
posted April 19th, 2012  
Breathtaking!! Thank you for sharing.
posted April 23rd, 2012  
Beat that! What an amazing capture of a breathtaking scene. It must be one of the most beautiful sunset shots.
posted April 27th, 2012  
Perfection. A fav!
posted March 8th, 2013  
Beautiful!!
posted March 9th, 2013  
LOVE this. What a shot. Faved (of course)
posted March 11th, 2013  
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