Kalø Sunset Photo

Photographer’s Note

Kalø Sunset

Something different this time again, but still from Denmark. This photo was taken from inside the car when driving back from Århus to Ebeltoft. It was captured near the town Rønde and shows Kalø Vig (Bay of Kalø) with Kalø Slot (Kalø Castle) during sunset.

Kalø Slot is located on a little island, that is connected to the mainland by a dam. It was built in 1313 by King Erik VI as one of at least four castles on Jylland (Jutland). Later King Valdemar Atterdag extended the castle. One of its best known prisoners was the Swedish King Gustav Vasa, but he managed to break out. After 1660 the castle wasn't used anymore and 1672 it became the ruin it is today, when large parts of its materials were brought to Copenhagen and used for the construction of Charlottenborg. Now, it is a tourist attraction.
In the background you can see one of the northernmost suburbs of Århus. The chimney is part of Studstrupværket, a power plant, built in 1968.

I hope you like this sunset view with Kalø Slot!

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Loucoz (592) 2007-11-06 12:39

Hi Lars,

Nice shot and warm light, good job

Louis

alvaraalto (5223) 2007-11-06 13:02

Hallo Lars,
Dus toch maar de ondergaande zon boven de energie centrale van Århus. Mooie symboliek de ene energiebron boven de andere.
groet Rob

pablominto (39690) 2007-11-06 13:15

Hello Lars,
A well exposed sunset!
Good definition and attractive colours, nicely silhouetted elements to add interest value...
The backlight adds this fine shimmering effect to the sea!
Greetings,
Pablo -

xavshot (61627) 2007-11-06 13:19

Bonsoir Lars
une photo pas facile : la lumière est encore très forte et aurait tendance à "bruler" la compo mais le fait que tu aies cadré la barque dans cette partie atténue cette impression et donne un bon résultat. Personnellement j'aime bien l'ambiance. Bravo.
Xavier

emjleclercq (14085) 2007-11-06 23:11

A beautifull golden light for this Nordic sunset. The castle is just a silhouette on top of hill, more a ghost of a castle than anything else, but I also like the tall chimney plant smoking in the background.

All the best,

Emmanuel

UnTrained (0) 2007-11-07 2:40

Hej Lars,
that warm sunlight at sunset is lovely and gets more by the boat just in the line. The glance on the excellent surface of the water makes my dream. Well composed with the silhouette of the city for balancing.
Lieben Gruss, Ulf

Leonie (8627) 2007-11-07 2:42

Hello Lars,
Wonderful evening atmosphere. Denmark must have some really beautiful landscapes...here you caught the golen hour with some pleasant silouhettes of boats and coastline!
Cheers, Léonie

paura (37524) 2007-11-07 13:34

Lars,
The lighting effect in the watter surface is very interesting. The boat is a nice add. Colors are also well adjusted. Very well done!

Paulo

leonorkuhn (13159) 2007-11-07 18:46

Hej Lars,

Good capture of the sunset. Excellent colors, reflections and silhouettes.
Good job!

Greetings from Brasil
Leonor

singuanti (15263) 2007-11-07 19:36

Hey Lars. Now we don't see too many sunsets from you now do we? It's beautifully done and you did a good job with the exposure. The boats add quite a bit. It's a bit of a shame about the chop on the water but that is of course beyond your control. tfs Lars!

NellyD (1872) 2007-11-08 4:58

Hoi Lars,

Prachtige foto van deze zonsondergang. Mooi licht en warme kleuren en ik vind de lijnen in de wolkenlucht ook erg goed.
Goed gezien!

Groetjes, Nel

Stepan (27167) 2007-11-08 12:02

An interesting skyline in a great and impressive yellow light. Excellent realization.
Stéphane

jhm (81415) 2007-11-09 3:05

Dag Lars,

Dit zijn van die foto waarmen toevallig of gewild moet zijn.
De weerspiegeling met degelijke mooi straal en dan nog een fabriek schoorsteen aan de horizont dat zijn roet uitgooid, en bijzonder het kleine bootje die passeerd op de goede plaats, wat moet men nog meer hebben voor een perfecte foto, zeer moor gedaan Lars.
Bedankt!

Prettig weekend,
John.

Rosa (4575) 2007-11-09 13:58

Bonsoir Lars,
Superbe coucher de soleil, il lui donne de magnifique reflet dans l'eau, j'aime beaucoup cette couleur particulière dans le ciel.
Bravo très bonne composition.
Amitiés,
Rosa.

AiresSantos (40928) 2007-11-12 1:52

Lovely sunset with nice colours, my friend !
I like how you framed it and silhouettes. I also like your note and reflections
Have a nice weekend, lars

UlfE (8779) 2007-11-12 11:03

Hi Lars,

A very attractive sunset picture. I really enjoy the warm yellowish colours. A bit unusal with a chimmeny and smoke. Looks a little bit like 30-40 years ago. TFS!

Cheers,

Ulf

Hendrika (655) 2007-11-12 23:18

Hallo Lars, die powerplant zorgt wel voor een mooi silhouet hier.
Heel mooi moment en goede compositie.
TFS dit stukje Denemarken terwijl de zon in al zijn pracht ondergaat.
Els

syd1946 (17801) 2007-11-13 5:31

Hello Lars,
This is a beautiful sunset composition!Nice warm colors all around painted from the light.The boat in front of the sun rays is great bonus to enjoy more...

Wishes,
Thomas

john_c (24635) 2007-11-13 8:40

Hi Lars,
A perfect exposure here with the soft, alluring light over the water. I like the distant industrial view that adds some punch here and is contrasting with the more pristine atmosphere in the balance of the scene. A fine capture. Cheers...later.
John

markstaples (15670) 2007-11-13 8:56

A very tranquil scene with wonderful golden colours. The silhouetted boats help create this serenity. Nice work Lars.
Best wishes
Mark

Tort (2266) 2007-11-13 11:12

Hi Lars,
Fascinating sunset composition with splendid colors, wonderful perspective, very well done.
Best regards
Juan Tort

danos (31368) 2007-11-14 4:48

Hello Lars,
nice this sunset view take due note of that the photo was taken from inside the car the quality is very good.The two lonely boats give depth and the light of the sunrising sun is impressive.Informative your note too.Well done Lars.

Regards,Danos

Emile (19719) 2007-11-14 18:57

Hola Lars.
Beautiful sunset shot with amazing sky colors and reflection, very good silhouette and very well composed. Good golden tones.
Well done. TFS.
Best regards.

riclopes (32783) 2007-11-15 3:07

Olá Lars, beautiful sunset image, with the sun making the sillouette of a smoking chimney stand out in the horizon. I like the traces of clouds on the sky and the placement of that boat right in the way of the bright reflection on the water.
Regards,
ricardo

elmec (12194) 2007-11-15 9:17

Hello Lars!
Lovely sunset scene!
I lie most the industrial buildings in the back!
Very good done!
Best regardS!

John_F_Kennedy (30358) 2007-11-16 7:45

Nicely composition, good colours and sharpness. A lovely moment, so silent and peaceful.
Best wishes,
Achim

Didi (35554) 2007-11-17 6:58

Hi Lars
Very nice sunset with golden colours with an interesting ambiance.
Cheers.

edal (6553) 2007-11-18 14:27

Hello Lars!
Nice of you to post some good-weather sky for I've forgotten about it's existence with our nasty weather hereabouts. Excellent sunset colors and mood!
Congratulations and have a good week!
Anton

Mikos (4324) 2007-11-19 0:00

Dag Lars!

Wow, such an impressive shot you have uploaded lately. I love the way you have taken sun, it has all the prominenhce within your creation, located on the lfet, and opening the angle to be able to enjoy of this beautiful sunset landscape.
Congratulations for the result!

Cheers, and thank you for your words about your last image!

Have a great Monday!

Miguel

bakes888 (18003) 2007-11-19 0:14

Hi Lars. Nice capture. Beautiful colours and good composition. The texture of the water adds life to this shot. I love the way the suns reflections cuts through the boat. Well captured and thanks for sharing.
Cheers, Paul.

atus (15452) 2007-11-19 3:55

Hej Lars,
nicely captured and framed sunset, with very good light control, despite the harsh back-light. The yellowish/golden colours are well exposed and it is nice that one of the boats is placed right in the reflection. Good work!
Tfs and best wishes.
Attila

jonathan_hart (22560) 2007-11-21 13:07

hej Lars
nice colours, good sunset composition of this place using well the silhouettes
regards
jo

Henryk_Bilor (20363) 2007-11-22 23:33

Hi Lars
Nice sunset with the boats on the water and the chimney on the horizon. Interesting light and composition.
Regards

batalay (20608) 2007-11-23 13:00

Hello Lars,

A very nicely balanced sunset scene, the very tall stack of the power plant in the distance can be seen puffing away. The reflection of the setting sun passes right through the boat (perhaps a fishing boa), which looks like it is anchored. This is an inspiring shot.

Warm regards,

Bulent

ekinokswest (2972) 2008-02-03 14:00

excellent scenery at a very good moment. I admire the sunset and the way sun hits the water and it cant be a coincidence when its directly hitting that small boat. well capture.

jafadabret (38707) 2008-02-20 2:01

Lars, ce coucher de soleil illumine de tous ses feux le ciel et fait de beaux reflets dans l'eau. Le plus c'est la barque qui se trouve sur le reflet en ombre chinoise.
Jacques