EarthShots.org Photo of the Day Contest

Tuesday, 27th February 2007

Crimson Sunrise

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.

Website: Flickr Profile

Crimson Sunrise by Kee Seng was photo of the day on Tuesday, 27th February 2007. It is tagged Craters, Indonesia, Sunrise, Volcano. You can leave a comment below.

24 Comments

The Obvious

27th February 2007 at 12:28 pm

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

Eradigator

27th February 2007 at 5:03 pm

Stunning!

Natalie

27th February 2007 at 7:22 pm

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…

Photo Buffet

28th February 2007 at 4:52 am

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!

Doug Jansen

28th February 2007 at 11:18 am

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

Istvan

1st March 2007 at 5:02 pm

Great capture, congratulations!

Laurie

2nd March 2007 at 4:13 pm

Gorgeous!!!

Alex

16th May 2007 at 5:31 pm

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

pegasus

29th May 2007 at 8:13 pm

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

Eli Shams

16th July 2007 at 9:58 am

As you say, totally surrealâ€¦

Joshua

17th July 2007 at 2:22 am

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!