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Crimson Sunrise by Kee Seng

Crimson Sunrise by Kee Seng

Tuesday, 27th February 2007

“Crimson Sunrise”, Gunung Rinjani, Indonesia
by Kee Seng
An almost surreal moment atop summit of Mount Rinjani. At 3726m, it is the second highest volcano in Indonesia. The perfect cone of Gunung Baru (New Mountain), which erupted in August 1994, sits in the turquoise crater lake of Danau Segara Anak (Child of the Sea). While the volcano casts a strong shadow in the morning sun in the background. (Lombok, Indonesia)
Equipment: Canon EOS 20D, 17-40mm f/4, 3-stop Cokin graduated filter
Kee Seng
An avid trekker who was frequently on the road in S.E Asia and various parts of China.
Took up photography seriously 2 years ago to capture and share the wondrous sights and stories of my travel destinations. Haven’t looked back since.
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Crimson Sunrise by Kee Seng was Photo of the Day on Tuesday, February 27th, 2007. It is tagged Sunrise, Volcano, Indonesia, Craters. You can leave a comment, or trackback from your own site.

19 Comments

  1. The Obvious Says:

    Amazing colors, composition, tones, everything! Although the shadow is really cool, adding a nice effect, I wonder if it doesn’t take focus from the main point of attraction? Perhaps if it was positioned more towards center, it may have been a bit easier on the eye.
    Anyways, this photo really shows your craft. I’m looking forward to seeing other pictures on your website.
    Titus

  2. Eradigator Says:

    Stunning!

  3. Natalie Natalie Says:

    I’m wondering why I plonked myself on the beach for the whole time that I was in Lombok when instead I could have experienced a view like that…

  4. Photo Buffet Photo Buffet Says:

    What a stunning sight! Thanks for sharing a view of your world–a volcano most of us will never have the opportunity to visit. The orange glow of sunset adds the crowning touch–it’s beautiful!

  5. Doug Jansen Says:

    Magic shot, the Canon 20D is a really good camera…well done

  6. Istvan Istvan Says:

    Great capture, congratulations!

  7. Laurie Says:

    Gorgeous!!!

  8. Alex Says:

    The contrasting blues and reds are amazing…. in addition to the view!

  9. pegasus Says:

    wow it looks like somebody painted this with water colors…..amazing shot it’s so breath taking! 100/10

  10. Eli Shams Eli Shams Says:

    As you say, totally surreal…

  11. Joshua Joshua Says:

    Wow! The crimson sunrise colours on the horizon and on the mountain are spectacular. I’ve never seen anything like it. a surreal and Truly inspiring sight. Superb photo. Very well done!

  12. kml kml Says:

    WOW - such beautiful colors! Thanks for sharing this beautiful spot on our planet with us!

  13. ayu Says:

    Unbelievable! great

  14. Dennis Says:

    I have climbed Rinjani twice but never witnessed colors this vivid. Congrats on a great photo.

  15. Pieter -sAner- van der Horst Pieter -sAner- van der Horst Says:

    Wow, this looks magical!

  16. Anurag Says:

    Gr8 shot but I feel the Grad filter should not cover the edge of the crater as it is giving the rim an unnatural dark look.

  17. Renee Says:

    WOW! Very, very nice! really like the colors on this photo!

  18. Ann Says:

    FANTASTIC.

  19. Peter Cooney Peter Cooney Says:

    Out of ‘THIS’ world!

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