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Sunset of Fire

© Tad Bowman

Sunset of Fire

Uploaded: September 01, 2006

Description

Fiery sunset on the Three Apostle Mountains in the Collegiate Peaks Wilderness of Colorado

Comments

September 01, 2006

WOW! This is gorgeous! #514315

Autum Rhoades September 01, 2006

Tad, gorgeous!!! Those colors are phenomenal!!! #3253881

Bob V. Fitzpatrick September 01, 2006

Hi Tad,

Spectatularly colorful landscape sunset.............worth getting lost for this beauty.

Bob #3253954

Jessica Jenney September 01, 2006

Incredibly beautiful capture, Tad!!! #3253987

Andrew I. Boyd level-classic September 01, 2006

Tad,
this is gorgeous!Lol,I don't mind the other version,either:-) #3254190

James Reininger September 01, 2006

Excellent image Rachel #3254595

Melissa G. Meiselman September 01, 2006

This is truly a spectacular sunset and stunning photograph, Tad!!!! #3254614

Robin R. September 01, 2006

Awesome image. #3255064

Colette M. Metcalf September 01, 2006

WOW! Gorgeous!! #3255218

Cary Rogers September 01, 2006

You were truly blessed to have witnessed that awesome moment in time. And the rest of us are blessed to be able to see it as you captured it. Excellent job!


Cary R #3256554

Janine Russell level-classic September 01, 2006

Tad, excellent colors, detail, clarity, exposure, lighting and composition. #3256670

Summer A. Kozisek September 02, 2006

Gorgeous photo Tad, the colors are stunning, as well as your composition! #3256863

Tad Bowman September 03, 2006

Thanks everyone. I appreciate the kind words. #3261958

Mick Burkey October 27, 2006

Amazing image, Tad. Great POV!! Congratulations on the finals. Good luck in the next round. #3509978

Janine Russell level-classic October 27, 2006

Tad, congratulations on your finalist. #3510049

Tad Bowman October 27, 2006

Thank you Mick and Janine. #3511217

Milan Banik October 28, 2006

excellent finalist Congratulations ,
winner.......... #3514773

Tad Bowman October 30, 2006

Thank you Milan. I appreciate it. #3523597

Darryl Wilkinson November 16, 2006

Gorgeous POTD, Tad. Glad you found you're way back to the trailhead. Congratulations!! #3592427

Evy Johansen level-classic November 16, 2006

Simply beautiful! Congratulations on your POTD, Tad! #3592429

Susie Peek-Swint November 16, 2006

Awesome capture Tad ~ congrats on finalist (should have got gold) and POTD! #3592486

Jenny D November 16, 2006

Congrats on this brilliant POTD!! #3592895

RC Fritz November 16, 2006

Excellent work Tad. Congrats on your finalist and P O T D! #3592900

Autum Rhoades November 16, 2006

Congrats Tad on your POTD & your finalist award! Awesome work! #3593099

Ronald Balthazor November 16, 2006

Wow! Conratulations, Tad. I know this deserves more than a three letter description but "Wow!" seems to sum it up best. #3593123

Josselyne Klecanda November 16, 2006

Incredible, beautiful,awesome. #3593203

Joy Rector November 16, 2006

congrats on this awsome POTD #3593253

Donna Dunbar November 16, 2006

Congrats on POTD!!! This is absolutely gorgeous, and I'm glad you didn't get lost. #3593296

Casey A. Hanson November 16, 2006

Beautiful POTD, Tad...congrats on all your awards for this fine image. Simply gorgeous! :0) #3593378

Amy JACKSON November 16, 2006

Beautiful image, Tad! Congratulations on your finalist and POTD! #3593510

Jennifer Cuscino November 16, 2006

wow, gorgeous. and that reflection is phenomenal! #3593536

November 16, 2006

Dear Lord! What a heavenly sight to behold. Nevermind the setting with the majestic peaks and beautiful landscape...the splendor and intensity of colors in the sky and its watery reflection alone would -or- should convert the atheist! Such a beautiful image!!! Bravo. #3593550

Nan Fischer November 16, 2006

Excellent framing of a spectacular scene! This is gorgeous and deserves your win and POTD! Glad you made it home to post it! #3593578

Milan Banik November 16, 2006

GLAD TO SEE THIS ON potd,congrates #3594057

Jeffery Haws November 16, 2006

Ditto all previous comments. I am glad you captured such an image. I am sure you have inspired more than just me to look for similar opportunities. #3594066

Serena Pierce level-classic November 16, 2006

Stunning image Tad...Congratulations!! #3594090

Diana L. Ralph November 16, 2006

I think this is one of the most stunning sunsets I've every seen! Well done and congratulations on your win and POTD! #3594093

Janine Russell level-classic November 16, 2006

Tad, congratulations on your beautiful POTD. #3594267

Leanne M.E. Boyd November 16, 2006

Fabulous shot, Tad - congrats on your finalist and POTD!
#3594270

Sharrie Thomas November 16, 2006

Wow, this is really something to behold! Can only imagine your excitement to be witness to this awesome site. Wonderful. #3594344

Kathleen R. Struckle November 16, 2006

Gorgeous image Tad. congrats on your finalist and POTD!! #3594645

Donna La Mattino Pagakis November 16, 2006

Unbelievably beautiful, such a great potd!! Congratulations!! #3594742

Mary Clarke November 16, 2006

Congratulations on POTD Tad, beautiful image #3594950

Sherry Karr Adkins level-deluxe November 16, 2006

Beautiful image, Tad. Congrats on your finalist and POTD. #3595043

Mary N C. Taitt November 16, 2006

Stunning, great clarity and crispness! Really beaitiful, amazing capture! Congratulations on your finalist and POTD! Mary :-D #3595071

Ed Heaton November 16, 2006

Excellent work Tad... Congrats on POTD! #3595502

Marie Fields November 16, 2006

Magnificent image, Tad! Congratulations on finalist and POTD!!! #3595778

Pradeep K. Kaushik November 16, 2006

Congratulations on finalist and POTD Tad! Gorgeous image. #3596242

Tad Bowman November 16, 2006

Thanks everyone for viewing my image and commenting on it. I really appreciate the kind words. #3596427

Allan L. Dy November 18, 2006

Congratulations Tad!. Great image. #3602983

Lindley Johnson level-classic November 19, 2006

Gorgeous colors and reflection, beautiful composition, absolutely stunning! Congratulations on your finalist and POTD. #3603688

Wes Thomas November 20, 2006

This is a fantastic image, Tad. In fact, all of the images in your gallery are fantastic. Congrats on this being a finalist and the Photo of the Day.

Thanks for stopping by and leaving a comment. #3608072

Tad Bowman November 21, 2006

Thank you Allan, Lindley, and Wes. I appreciate the feedback. #3612918

Sarah J. Milburn November 22, 2006

It's hard to put into words just how stunning this shot is - what a blessing to be able to witness such beauty and grandeur, and then to be able to capture it so beautifully! I could see this on a wall in a gallery or in someone's home, or on a calendar or postcards or something - this would sell! #3617446

Tad Bowman November 23, 2006

Thank you Sarah. I appreciate the kind words. #3622760

November 24, 2006

Tad this is simply awesone!!!!georgous colour, reflection,composition Congratulations on Finalist and POTD!!!!
Chris #3627517

Tad Bowman November 24, 2006

Thank you Chris. I appreciate it. #3627844

Vladan D. Djordjevic December 17, 2006

Beautiful photo! Lovely colors, reflection... #3711535

Tad Bowman December 17, 2006

Thank you Vladan. I appreciate it. #3712997

Ron Roberts June 20, 2007

BEAUTIFUL GALLERY VERY NICE WORK...RON... #4416575

Tad Bowman July 07, 2007

Thank you Ron. I appreciate it. #4482655

Tamera S. Phillips December 11, 2007

Better late than never! I just saw this in EFP. Just beautiful Tad. What amazing colors. Well deserved Photo of the Day! #5197842

Tad Bowman December 12, 2007

Thank you Tamera. I appreciate the compliments. #5199473

December 13, 2007

Congratulation on an absolutely beautiful image!! Well Done #5204138

Tad Bowman December 13, 2007

Thank you Carrol. I appreciate it. #5204308

Roger Fry December 15, 2007

Beautiful in every way Tad. Love it! #5211079

Tad Bowman December 16, 2007

Thank you Roger. I appreciate it. #5215347

Judy V. Kennamer level-classic November 19, 2008

Congratulations Tad!!! I just saw this photo as a Finalist in the Outdoor Photographer Magazine Contest!!! Gorgeous capture -- I wish you the best in the final round!!! #6776734

Tad Bowman January 01, 2009

Thank you Judy. I appreciate it! #6967345

Nick Lagos January 02, 2009

First class photography Tad...congrats #6969874

Tad Bowman January 03, 2009

Thank you Nick. #6976620

Shawn Jennings February 23, 2009

Fantastic image, Tad! Congratulations on your finalist! #7199217

Vladan D. Djordjevic February 23, 2009

Congratulations on your beautiful finalist! #7199661

Eivor Kuchta February 23, 2009

Stunning! Congratulations on your finalist, and good luck in the next round, Tad! #7199974

Denny E. Barnes level-deluxe February 23, 2009

Congratulations on your very beautiful and well deserving finalist, Tad!! Good luck on the next round!! #7200578

Alex T. Mizuno February 23, 2009

So happy to see this again! Congratulations on your Finalist Tad!!! #7201862

Cathy Barrows February 23, 2009

Congrats on your finalist...beautiful #7203780

Usman M. Bajwa level-classic February 24, 2009

Spectacular capture, Tad. Congrats. on the Finalist award. Good Luck.

Usman. #7205695

Sharon February 24, 2009

Congratulations!! This is a gorgeous photograph!! #7206420

Nick Lagos May 24, 2010

Maybe this time Tad..we both know it deserves it #8634441

May 24, 2010

Fabulous reflections & exposure. #8635012

Danny B. Head May 24, 2010

Congrats, Tad! #8635268

Alex T. Mizuno May 24, 2010

I saw this image in the Outdoor Photographer Calendar. A real masterpiece Tad! Congratulations on your Finalist!!! #8635293

Anne McKinnell May 24, 2010

Outstanding Tad! Congratulations on your finalist! #8637026

Usman M. Bajwa level-classic May 24, 2010

CONGRATZ. Tad again on this terrific finalist. It seems the time has come!

UB. #8637510

Linda D. Lester level-classic May 25, 2010

Congrats on your awesome win...good luck in the next round! :) #8639649

David E. Pearce May 25, 2010

Tad you don't give us much chance sometimes! Here's another example - well timed, striking composition, expertly captured and presented. Draws the viewer right in. Great shot and thanks for sharing your art. #8640620

Cecil Whitt May 25, 2010

A marvelous image, C. #8641736

Tad Bowman May 25, 2010

Thank you Nick, The Judges, Danny, Alex, Anne, Usman, Linda, David, and Cecil. I really appreciate the feedback and kind words from all of you. #8642680

Usman M. Bajwa level-classic May 25, 2010

Well, its time had come, Tad. CONGRATZ on getting into the Golden Circle!

UB. #8642843

Alex T. Mizuno May 25, 2010

Congratulations on your win Tad! It deserved gold in the first place! #8642927

Corinne M. Thompson May 25, 2010

Fabulous capture, congrats on the POTD and your win! #8643044

Claudia Kuhn level-classic May 26, 2010

Gorgeous image Tad, congratulations! #8643684

Shawn Jennings May 26, 2010

Congratulations on this beautiful win, Tad! #8643926

May 26, 2010

A big congratulations on your Gold Award Tad. A very well deserving win for a really great photo. Great job.

Brian #8644049

Thomas E. Hinds May 26, 2010

Beautiful Winner, Tad. Congratulations! #8644073

Cathy Barrows May 26, 2010

Big congrats on your win #8644099

Nancyj E. Hovey level-classic May 26, 2010

C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S
on your 2nd Place Winner
for this outstanding image! 8o) #8644376

Linda D. Lester level-classic May 26, 2010

Congratulations on your outstanding 2nd place win!!!!!!!!! #8644391

Mary Beth Aiello level-classic May 26, 2010

Absolutely stunning, Tad. Huge congrats on this fabulous win. #8645666

Lindley Johnson level-classic May 26, 2010

Stunning, Tad! Congratulations on your outstanding winner. #8645807

Glenn E. Traver May 26, 2010

Congratulations Tad, a Beautiful Winner ~ GT #8645881

Denny E. Barnes level-deluxe May 26, 2010

BIG CONGRATULATIONS on your beautiful and well deserved WIN, Tad!! Outstanding!! #8646466

Tad Bowman May 27, 2010

Thanks again everyone. I really appreciate the feedback and kind words. #8647928

Dominick M. Dimacale level-addict May 28, 2010

Congratulations Tad on your Win!!!


Dominick #8649221

Janice Mezzacappa May 28, 2010

Spectacular capture and winner here Tad WTG!!! Huge congrats!! #8650065

Tad Bowman May 28, 2010

Thank you Dominick and Janice. #8650305

Annette Carr October 15, 2010

Wow... This is spectacular :) #8971470

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