California Sunsets #53 ~ Golden Hour Contest

armentor (69) in goldenhourphotography • 6 years ago

This is my entry for Sunday's #goldenhourphotography contest
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Southern California summers continue to be more like that of the Eastern part of the United States. Instead of the typical golden round Sun setting in the horizon, we have been blessed with clouds.

A quote I’ve probably used too many is most fitting…

“Don’t forget: Beautiful sunsets need cloudy Skies”
~~ Paulo Coelho

This photo of the Santa Monica Pierwas taken on Thursday, August 16th.

Ferris Wheel.jpg

Please visit my previous blogs on the Santa Monica Pier:

Color Challenge ~ Thursday Green
California Sunsets #12 - Ferris Wheel

Photos taken Here

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6 years ago by armentor (69)

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photocirclebot (56) · 6 years ago

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armentor (69) · 6 years ago

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radard (61) · 6 years ago

Amazing capture brotha! That silhouette of the ferris wheel and rollercoaster came out perfect. It looks like you took that from the bike trail and not down by the beach.

armentor (69) · 6 years ago

Thank you brotha. You nailed it. I was coming back from my evening bike ride. Photo was capture on the bike trail next to the old muscle beach.

radard (61) · 6 years ago

Crazy how those clouds opened up like that. We never have clouds like that this time of year. You owe global warming a lot! Soon your place will be ocean front (;

armentor (69) · 6 years ago

Its not funny! Water temp is already 73-74 and its still August! Come down tomorrow and see first hand. Take some photos for once.

radard (61) · 6 years ago

That's so wrong. I heard it was 79 down in la jolla and they were getting water snakes from the tropics! I'll def be down tmw afternoon.

phortun (74) · 6 years ago

This is probably your first sunset shot without the sea (or at least the first one I have noticed since I started following you hehe :) but it is just as stunning! I love those silhouettes. Based on the location of the pier and the mountains on the right, I think I know quite exactly where you were standing while taking this fantastic image :)

armentor (69) · 6 years ago

Great point my friend! I'm trying to get out of my comfort zone (; I recall you had posted some photos awhile back from around here. You literally walked right past where I live.

phortun (74) · 6 years ago

I think the best photos can only be made when we get out of our comfort zone :) Oh yeah, I remember you commenting on those photos of mine from Santa Monica and Venice ;) How far is it from your house to the beach?

armentor (69) · 6 years ago

I'm about a half a block from Ocean Park beach area of Santa Monica ("Dog Town").

phortun (74) · 6 years ago

Wooow, awesome location! :)

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cryptopie (81) · 6 years ago

That is a wondrous photo @armentor and the depth and beauty is non other.

armentor (69) · 6 years ago

Thank you man. I am fortunate to live so close to share this photos with all. Best to you!

pepe.maya (65) · 6 years ago

Beautiful sky! :)

armentor (69) · 6 years ago

It was special... actually, mostly all sunsets are special.

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armentor (69) · 6 years ago

Thank you.

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armentor (69) · 6 years ago (edited)

Greatly

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armentor (69) · 6 years ago

Greatly appreciate your curation efforts. Thank you.

dswigle (70) · 6 years ago

The cirrus clouds have such a wonderful texture here, with the wind drifting through them, giving your golden sunset an amazing photo op.

It doesnt hurt to have that bonus silhouetted ferris wheel. Nice touch!

armentor (69) · 6 years ago

Those clouds were the surprise we rarely see this time of year, which resulted with the sun setting behind the Ferris Wheel.

dswigle (70) · 6 years ago

It definitely is waving a winning flag out!

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singa (69) · 6 years ago

Great photos, @armentor

I just recently watched a video on the Internet about this pier )

armentor (69) · 6 years ago

Thank you for sharing. Put a smile on my face as that goes right by where I live and where I bike on that trail almost daily! And it is to Alan Walker's song "Faded".

stef1 (81) · 6 years ago

Amazing sky, really full of clouds, but those ones not completely covering the sky and there will be no rain so that is good. You are right the clouds make the sky more interesting :)

armentor (69) · 6 years ago

It was a great surprise with these uncharacteristic cloudy summer nights.

old-guy-photos (73) · 6 years ago

Wonder if some of that is smoke from the fires?

armentor (69) · 6 years ago

Definitely some remnants from some of the fires. However, its more this east-coast humidity! My tolerance level of humidity has declined substantially since leaving upstate NY a couple decades ago.

chireerocks (72) · 6 years ago

@armentor, In my opinion you've captured an gem like picture because it have awesome and deep essence.

For sure these are reflecting as strong clouds but in my opinion most importantly sun light highlighting and giving add on beauty to these clouds for sure.

And this picture is Story Telling because it's reflecting as clouds are spreading it's dynasty and want to cover everything.

Wishing you an great day and stay blessed. 🙂

armentor (69) · 6 years ago

As always your comments provide a unique perspective. Thank you!

chireerocks (72) · 6 years ago

Thank you so much for your kind words. Wishing you an great day and stay blessed. 🙂

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davidad (75) · 6 years ago

Yes I like that quote.. above and it very true without cloud the beautiful of sun shining may likely not be recognized... .. like the cloudy appearance..

armentor (69) · 6 years ago

Well said. Thank you @davidad.

davidad (75) · 6 years ago

You are welcome

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melip (61) · 6 years ago

Unbelievable ✌️😊

armentor (69) · 6 years ago

Thank you @melip!

stardivine (57) · 6 years ago

Wooow! Beautiful and mesmerising photography @armentor! 😍💚🤗💙

armentor (69) · 6 years ago

Thank you !

iftekhar (62) · 6 years ago

Really amusing picture. I appreciate your photography

armentor (69) · 6 years ago

Thank you man!

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Really amusing
Picture. I appreciate
Your photography

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siatteuk (60) · 6 years ago

Hi @armentor
Amazing photography
I really like sunset and sunrise photography

armentor (69) · 6 years ago

Thank you.

alexj1227 (30) · 6 years ago

Bonita foto

armentor (69) · 6 years ago

Thank you.

kanhiyachauhan (67) · 6 years ago (edited)

To click a very beautiful nature photographs.. thanks to shared this wonderful photographs👌
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armentor (69) · 6 years ago

Thank you man!

kanhiyachauhan (67) · 6 years ago

Most welcome my friend 😊

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blazing (70) · 6 years ago

Once again a beautiful crisp shot looking awesome always a delight to check out your blog :D

armentor (69) · 6 years ago

Thank you :)

rosargelisperez (64) · 6 years ago

It really is a beauty, the clouds made your photography dazzle. I loved 😍😍

armentor (69) · 6 years ago

Thank you.

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armentor (69) · 6 years ago

Thank you.