Sunset and Silhouette

When I was taking a photography class last spring, one of the assignments was creating silhouettes.  I thought that Baywood Pier at sunset would make a great backdrop.  I grabbed my camera and my trusty assistants (Tom and Mae this time) and we walked to the pier.

Getting in position to take a picture looking up at the underside of this daisy was pretty funny since it was only about 12 inches off the ground.  People walking along the boardwalk past me were giving me looks like I was crazy.  I wish I had taken a whole series of shots of the other flowers because this one came out so cool.

 My lovely model, Mae, watches the boats and the sunset.

The boats and sandspit made great silhouettes as well.

As the light was almost fading, this man walked over to water's edge to watch the last of the sunset.  I couldn't resist the image.