Cape Verde gold | mikeosbornphoto

Cape Verde gold

A temporary silence descended while I went away for some rest, relaxation – and of course to gather the rich photographic rewards of a new place.

I went to the little island of Boa Vista, the easternmost of the Cape Verde islands which are scattered off the Atlantic coast of West Africa.

We start at the end of the day, on a beach for golden hour and then sunset. This was the best one, a tropical show by the strong currents of the sea. It was that moment of the holiday where my mind cleared of everything else.

One to savour.

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Tags: Africa, Atlantic Ocean, beach, Boa Vista, Cabo Verde, Cape Verde, golden hour, holiday, photography, Praia de Chaves, seaside, sunset, travel, vacation, waves

15 thoughts on “Cape Verde gold”

ckponderings on October 29, 2014 at 14:44 said:

Stunningly beautiful, Mike! It looks like a beautiful place to spend a relaxing holiday! :)

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- mikeosbornphoto on October 29, 2014 at 15:12 said:
  
  Thanks Richard. Yes, very much a holiday paradise. There are more photos in the pipeline :)
  
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pilar221b on October 26, 2014 at 17:02 said:

Reblogged this on pilar221b.

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Malin H on October 26, 2014 at 14:24 said:

Beautiful images, Mike!

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- mikeosbornphoto on October 26, 2014 at 15:00 said:
  
  Thank you Malin! There was at least one selfie, but not in your league!
  
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  - Malin H on October 26, 2014 at 15:19 said:
    
    So Waves of gold is a selfie? Great one!
    
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    - mikeosbornphoto on October 26, 2014 at 15:41 said:
      
      I’m afraid not! I stole someone else’s moment there. I sent the evidence to you on Facebook :)
      
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Cos on October 26, 2014 at 10:06 said:

Beautiful photos, Mike! I want to go on holiday :)

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- mikeosbornphoto on October 26, 2014 at 10:09 said:
  
  Thanks so much, Koos. You’re not allowed another one yet! It’s good to have these images but makes me a little sad that I’m not back in the moment.
  
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  - Cos on October 26, 2014 at 10:55 said:
    
    So, I guess you will not be my sponsor for a trip to the sun in the next few weeks? ;) Why can’t you get back to the moment by seeing these photos?
    
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    - mikeosbornphoto on October 26, 2014 at 10:57 said:
      
      I thought you were going to fund me! It crystallises it into a memory. Of course I can recall being there, but it’s not THE moment.
      
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      - Cos on October 26, 2014 at 11:04 said:
        
        Well, you’ll have to live the moment at the time you’re having the moment. (It’s an open door, I know) Seeing the photos of our holiday or talking about it, sure making relive my moments at the ‘West Coast’.
        So, to relive your moment: what was the temperature on the beach? what were you wearing? what did you feel when you saw the sun go down in the sea?
        
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        mikeosbornphoto on October 26, 2014 at 11:34 said:
        
        The waves were lapping around my bare feet. I’d left my shoes on the boardwalk. I felt calm and peaceful as the sun slowly disappeared. Sigh! Shall I lie on your consulting couch while I tell you?!
        
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        Cos on October 26, 2014 at 12:57 said:
        
        The moment is back? And, yes, you’re welcome on my couch ;)
        
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        mikeosbornphoto on October 26, 2014 at 13:11 said:
        
        Thank you Mr Freud :)
        
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