Sunset over Paimpont Lake

If you're a fan of sunsets (and/or sunrises) you'll find plenty to please you on 365, in all the glorious colours that Mother Nature (or Photoshop!) can conjure up. Here's a B&W one for a change...

Personally, I prefer viewing this on black.

[Louise]

This looks great on black. Beautiful shot.

[Linda]

This is beautiful B&W ... love the perfect reflection an the shadow in the background.

[Maggiemae]

Oh, it is positively gorgeous on the black! Love all the tracery of the branches so beautifully brought out by the B&W! fav

[Chris K]

the fine details are beautiful on black and youre right its a nice change

[Arthur Loosley]

Beautiful shot, Richard. Nicely controlled b&w!

[gloria jones]

Super shot, framing, composition, reflection, tones

[Joan Robillard]

I have this thing about pictures taken through the frame of branches. Makes them seem very real. No sun here today.

[Amy Kirk]

Love the framing on this. You make a b&w sunset pop! Very nice.

[Barbara McCahill]

I love the starburst effect in the reflect, Was it done in camera or post? I don't see sunsets in black and white too often. I will have to try it. It is tsid that imitation is the highest form of flattery.

[Graeme Stevens]

Amazing shot, great processing as always

[Frank Hymus]

I love the perfect star flare in the water. It's hidden (nicely) above.

[Richard Sayer]

@barbiws Thank you for your kind comments Barbara: the starburst was done in camera - f/13 or smaller with a point light source (here f/16) will get you a starburst effect.

[Loopy-Lou]

Beautiful, great b/w and love the reflections

[Gosia]

I like your sunset in B&W.

[aikiuser (jenn)]

Wonderful scene, I love it in bw

[Gillian]

Fabulous on black! Love the starburst!

[Nancy]

Beautifully done..fab beam!

[Dianna Coile]

Yes, it really pops on black. Beautiful!

[Wendy]

Oh Richard... it does pop on black.. its stunning... so lovely.. Every twig is brought to life... every tine stem... its just wondrous and magical. I give you a standing ovation.

[Rosie Kerr]

A lovely glow when viewed on black. Bonus points for the starburst.

[Amy-lee Edwards]

ow wow, lovely starburst on the setting sun x

[Ukandie!]

This is beautiful, I keep going back to look at it and to see what is reflected. Super composition and edit.

[Debs Stott]

Well you've certainly made a b&w sunset look fabulous. I really love the framing of the trees too. I am loving your b&w's Richard!

[Trinda Love]

Black nicely frames this, fav

[Robyn]

Unusual and lovely as a b/w

[Jane Armstrong]

Envious of this. Great shot.

[Tom]

Great reflected sunburst, and the trees are wonderful, the dark black against the lighter tones. Great detail and all the tones

[Fisher Family]

I like the reflection and starlight effect!- Lucy

[Joy Maguire]

oh wow, fav, so beautiful so soft

[Margaret Obey]

Wonderful Richard. I love the reflections and the b&w presentation.

[Denise (lyndemc)]

You've taken what might originally have been just an ordinary place and turned it into a breathtaking scene. Who knew a sunset could be just as amazing in B&W. Certainly not me.

[Christine]

Beautiful

[Barbara McCahill]

Richard , thanks for the reply. I have used f16 for a starburst but never in a reflection. Less than a week in 365 and I am learning lots already.

[Taffy]

B&W makes this stand out from the 'pack' of sunsets. The reflection is great.

[Kate]

Glorious sunset, very cool sunburst!

[Annie D]

it is an awesome b&w sunset

[Daryl O'Hare]

What a marvelous reflection!

[Islandgirl]

Wow a lovely sunset in b&w Richard!
Congrats on PP

[Mary Downing Hahn]

Beautiful, dark and romantic.

[trishaclancy]

Fantastic shot Richard. Love the starburst reflection. Fav

[Yolanda]

Wonderful scene. FAV