Starry Sky (in colour)
Alexius van der Westhuizen

Starry Sky (in colour)

May 2021

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Wow, now this is both a great landscape and starscape. I love the lighting, as well as the smooth sweep of sparkling pebbles on the bottom left. This was a very nice location you chose, well done. Keep up the great work.

I really like how this photo feels overall. The landscape is entirely natural, with no manmade objects. I absolutely applaud the spectacular lighting and stunning clarity. What a great location for a starscape, it is so beautiful. Very well done.

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I am really drawn to this photo and such a unique coloration of a starscape. I have to start off by saying I love the landscape itself, especially with the golden lake. The starry sky really adds an extra touch of beauty. Well done.

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This photo really is something special, congratulations. I have to say that I love the angle of this photo. The castle silhouette adds the perfect touch of character and the starscape is stunning. It really feels like you're looking into a vast and beautiful universe from our vast and beautiful world.

I absolutely love the stars, the perfectly centered mountain, and the gently contrasting horizon in this photo. All of those qualities really draw me in. It seems as though the Milky Way is erupting from the mountain and its effect is magnificent.

The clarity of the stars in this photo is spot on, quite literally. I love when a starscape looks like glitter spilled over a photo. The location you chose is lovely and the landscape doesn't take away from the stunning sky. The work you put into this photo really paid off, well done.

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This is one of the photos that really caught my eye when first I saw it. I have to say that I love the snowscape and the perfect color of the sky to go with it. I also love how perfectly the train is positioned. It is spectacular. The stars look as though they are literally bursting from the train. Phenomenal job, well done.

This is not only a lovely starscape, but a great landscape as well. I love how you were able to include the numerous mountain ranges. The town also adds a beautiful touch of character. The vignette rounds off the photo nicely too, well done.

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I have to say first and foremost, I absolutely love this starscape. The blue is just stunning and the stars give off a perfectly glittery impression. I actually really like the foreground and the blue tones located there. Overall, very well done.

What a great photo. The effort that you clearly put into this picture really paid off. Thank you for capturing something so beautiful. I love the person standing between the two rocks and I also love how the face-shaped rock looks straight into the galaxy. This is amazing, keep up the phenomenal work.

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I have to say that I love all of the qualities about this photo. I am drawn to the stunning clarity of the stars. The black elements create a very attractive shape. And the pond adds a pleasing element to an already lovely picture. Great job, well done.

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Wow. That is the first word that comes to mind when I look at this photo. I am blown away by the quality, the color, and the overall composition. I love how the yellow halo above the rocks makes such a smooth transition between the ground and the sky. The Milky Way was beautifully captured and the landscape is also lovely. Well done.

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For this contest I would like to see your best colour photos of a starry sky. People and animals can be included, as long as the starry sky is a significant part of the picture. Colour photos only please.

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This is a lovely photo, from the smooth colors to the well-chosen location. I love how my eye is drawn so naturally into the picture. Even without the stars, this would clearly be a great landscape. Very well done, keep up the great work.

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I really love this milky way capture, especially with the neat rock formations. If not for the trees, I could definitely picture myself on a different planet. The light in the bottom left corner is a little distracting to me, but overall great clarity and nice location.

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As far as silhouettes go, this is one of the most beautiful I've seen. I love how much of the sky is included in this photo and the singular tree at the base of the picture is a perfect addition. The color of the starscape is also very appealing. Great job.

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