PHOTO CONTEST- put ur best Baja SUNRISE/SUNSET pix here to share (here's mine to start)

Contest rules- no doctored photos (PhotoShop etc). That's it.

Here's my best sunrise taken from my front porch at Posada Concepcion-


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WHOW - this makes me RE - consider to post mine!
Which aren't THAT beautiful. But I'll throw them in.
Taken in Mulege on an Misty Morning at Sunrise

That is my Velvet SunSET Photo, as you can see very same location

Nice pic.

Here's one of my older favorites.... and it's an old, old scan... of a photo taken in 1993. The person walking is one of my college roommates, Steve Lancisi, who passed away a couple of years ago due to some health issues. Glad we had a chance to share this trip together....

Here's a sunset from Requesón

This one's not mine but I liked it so much I'm having it painted on the back of my RV.

Mulege Sunrise - by Mulege Marv

And here's what it'll look like on my coach.

Let's go fishing! Great photos.

Sunrise..

Over San Quintin

Sorry about the quality

We all stole it!

Mi esposa y perro

Jim,

No way to top your photo. It's the composition as well as the fire in your sunset that makes it. The Bougainvilla in the foreground, with its strangely contrasting (and yet, compatible) color really enhances the sunset, if that's possible.

I owe you a cerveza for photographing my flood damage in my casita. Now, I owe you at least another for allowing me the privilege of viewing this photograph. See you in January.

Oh, and Farasha...Don't sell yourself short. Your photos are beautiful (of course, you knew that!). I think yours belong in a separate contest because it can't be judged with fiery
sunsets. Yours has an eerie beauty that only color diffused through haze can create. You call it "velvet". Perhaps velvet conjures an image of sensuality in me that should probably be illegal.

Camp Beluga, Gonzaga Bay

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Well, wait a minute....maybe I spoke too soon, Jim. It is too early to judge. Some others are coming in that may share 1st place. Second or third place and honorable mention may not be adequate awards for these.

OOPS! Who is the judge here anyway? Sorry. By the way, what is the prize? I may have to buy a few cervezas. Let's see...so far, that adds up to, uh,.......

Camp Gecko Sunset, L.A. Bay

verdugos sun rise

Verdugos post

one more try

Sunrise at Daggett's, Bahia de los Angeles

Not so beautifull as the sunrise-sunsets but interesting, Eastside Esprito-Santo from a boat.

All the photos are super.Thanks.

Beautiful shots all! Please keep posting!


Here's a blazing sunrise at L A Bay...

red sky in the morning....

it soon started pouring. pac side sunrise.

Full moon rising and sunset over Isla Angel de la Guardia

South of Catavina, year 2000

Making bait in Punta Chivato

[Edited on 12-4-2006 by tripledigitken]

[Edited on 12-4-2006 by tripledigitken]

Five minutes ago, from our place in Loreto:

Gecko Days gone by

[Edited on 12-4-2006 by Roberto]

La Bay, La Gringa November

SUNRISE L.A BAY(LA GRINGA)..

[Edited on 12-4-2006 by BAJACAT]

SUNSET AT LAGUNA SALADA

Said I wasn't going to do this, but can't resist joining the fun. What a fascinating collection of photos.

La Paz Sunset

Waiting for the race at El Compadre

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SEA OF CORTEZ SUNRISES

I really enjoy the beauty of Sunrises in Baja. But sadly, I’m not always up to see them. I usually like to sleep in a bit when I’m on vacation.

Taken at Pete’s Camp north of San Felipe


From the roof deck of Casa Camote in Eldorado Ranch, north of San Felipe


Low tide at sunrise in the South Campos area south of San Felipe


Another sunrise at the South Campos

Bahia Concepcion 2 weeks ago

Tough competition here!

Moon over Ensenada....

Ok, these are great...but no judges:

I cannt catch my breathhhhhhhhhhhhh oh my GOD those are AMAZING dream like pictures! I wish I could tatoo them on my arms so i could look at them all day.........

Estero Sunset...

Bahia San Luis Gonzaga sunset

Sunrise at San Quintin:




Sunset at Laguna San Ignacio:

Waiting for more photos. The "making bait" pic was neat, but the net looked sorta funky, wasn't what you'd call a "silver dollar" toss. Really liked TacoFeliz's "full moon rising" photo.

Cypress,

Your absolutly right about the net toss. I was hoping no one would notice. We used feathers that day. I did get a 30 # dorado though.

Ken

This thread should be turned into a coffee-table book

couple more...





And this one is like my first post, maybe the same day:

One more, sunrise at San Francisquito:

Those are some "heavy-duty" pictures Mr. Alley and Mr. Bondy. Thanks.

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Originally posted by Don Alley couple more...

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dos mas

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CShirk, Great photos.Thanks.

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Originally posted by Ken Bondy Quote: Originally posted by Don Alley couple more... Don this one is awesome. Bravo. ++Ken++

I cannot resist this one. Here is my sunset picture (hope the post works)

This one would be a close second.

or maybe this is my second favorite...oh well, I guess I just love them all
I better stop now otherwise I may have to enter a 12-step program.

From Mom's porch below Rosarito three weeks ago

Isn't Baja truly AMAZING!!!!!!
These are some awesome pics. Oh the colors.
I'll share mine from San Antonio Del Mar near Colonet. Camped there after the Baja 1000 a few years ago.

Now that Mr. Bondy and Mr. Alley and others have separated the pros from the amatures I'll disqualify myself by posting a few from my Thanksgiving trip. Awesome pix everyone! "Making Bait" gets extra points for having the huevos to post a black & white sunset - very cool Ansel!

This one is La paz, Thanksgiving -

Bahia Concepcion

Finally, some clouds at Bahia Concepcion. Thanks to all who shared, inspiring others to wake up early for the sunrise. There's nothing wrong with chasing sunsets either.

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[Edited on 12-6-2006 by bajadogs]

Resolution doesn't even matter!

I noticed many photos when reduced for posting get semi-pixelized. What is amazing here is that even with that the photos here are prize-winners. So many capture the essence of Baja that I find it very difficult to choose one over another. Thanx all for sharing.

Did someone mention a 12 step program......I am concerned about the "HIGH" I get from these magnificent photo's........I too may need to enroll because I am addicted and want more

1983

Mom and Dad camping on the beach near Punta Final (Gonzaga) at sunset... Champagne anyone?

I hope they can see how much happiness they gave me by introducing me to Baja!

We were returning north from fishing at Laguna Manuela and decided to check out the brand new graded road going east from Laguna Chapala.

12 Step Program

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Originally posted by kellychapman Did someone mention a 12 step program......I am concerned about the "HIGH" I get from these magnificent photo's........I too may need to enroll because I am addicted and want more

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Originally posted by Don Alley Quote: Originally posted by kellychapman Did someone mention a 12 step program......I am concerned about the "HIGH" I get from these magnificent photo's........I too may need to enroll because I am addicted and want more For sunrises, buy a digital camera, wake up early, and point and click. Point and click. It's that easy. Do it 12 times for each sunrise. Repeat at sunset. That's a 12 step program. You'll get awesome photos.

KNOWING Kelly - and I imagine the ONLY photos we will ever get to see are SUNSETS, and maybe MOONRISE and MOONSETS!!! So no 12 steps possible so far. We will work on it when I get there !!

NOW that are awesome Photos you make DON - given the fact that you do not consider yourself to be a Professional!! I Love them - they are not FLASHY, by seeking for effects, when taken. But transpire the feeling of the moment you took them!! Sensible Pictures!!

Has been posted before.
Cabo Pulmo, Jan 2, 2001

Dusk over canyon leading to mission St. Javier.