July 1, 2013

The first light at the turtle beach

Acrylic on canvas 24 by 30 inches

One of the most rewarding wildlife experience in Oman is the turtle watch. During the night giant green turtles move slowly from the warm sea towards the shore searching for a place to lay eggs and leave before the sun rises.The journey of the baby turtles towards the sea is even more memorable.

Recently I had the opportunity to stay overnight at the turtle beach resort to watch the turtles in action. But I had to stay back in the cottage since I was too sick and my family said I missed out on one of the most beautiful experiences one can enjoy. I had to make up for what I had missed and got up early to witness an equally beautiful moment of watching the sun literally rise up  and the beach coming alive with light.

Hope you enjoy what I enjoyed through this effort to bring the moment on my canvas!



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34 comments:

  1. Meera RaoJuly 1, 2013 at 2:51 PM

    I love watching the sun rise and you have painted a truly gorgeous one ! I zam sorry you were sick and had to miss the turtle watch - hope you are back to your healthy self :) take care and thanks for a glimpse at a beautiful sunrise !

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  2. Autumn LeavesJuly 1, 2013 at 3:01 PM

    What a stunning painting, Padmaja! Truly gorgeous and I so hope you are feeling ever so much better!

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  3. Priyanka SachetiJuly 1, 2013 at 6:09 PM


    It's one of my regrets that I never got around to turtle-watching - hopefully, one day...meanwhile, your painting exquisitely captures the beauty of the sunrise.

    Hope you're feeling better now!

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  4. hw (hallie) farberJuly 1, 2013 at 6:42 PM

    What a glowing sunrise. Beautiful painting.

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  5. AnonymousJuly 1, 2013 at 7:05 PM

    I love painting sunsets and it's not easy to do them well but you have achieved a masterpiece.

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  6. KParthasarathiJuly 1, 2013 at 9:13 PM

    This is more real and awesome than what real could be.
    What more can I say of your prowess in painting ?

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  7. AnonymousJuly 1, 2013 at 9:27 PM

    I have only seen what these turtles do on videos and being there to witness it must be breathtaking. Your dawn is equally moving, Padmaja. So sorry to hear you weren't feeling well. That touch of blue in the lower right quadrant, balancing the bright yellow sun coming up is a really nice touch!

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  8. UnknownJuly 1, 2013 at 10:33 PM

    Aw, I love that you went out and had your own special moment when you were feeling better. There will be other turtle days, I'm sure. But it does sound like fun to watch them! Your painting so perfectly conveys that grandeur and awe of the sunrise and how it reflects on the shore and the water. It's gorgeous!

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  9. JaneJuly 2, 2013 at 3:31 AM

    What a pity that you missed the turtles, but you did make up for it by this stunning sun rise painting . What a fantastic sight ! Hope you are well now ! xx

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  10. RobinJuly 2, 2013 at 5:43 AM

    I think you and the color orange have a deep understanding! The crevices and shadows in the foreground make the sunrise even more exciting.

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  11. CandyJuly 2, 2013 at 8:44 AM

    Padmaja, this is gorgeous. I love it! I'm so sorry you missed the baby turtles. Maybe next year you will be able to try again. You might even see the same turtles that your family saw this time. I read that many of them return to the place they hatched. Amazing!

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  12. Krishna/കൃഷ്ണJuly 2, 2013 at 2:16 PM

    beautiful composition...

    thanks for sharing...

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  13. AzraJuly 2, 2013 at 2:48 PM

    I'm so sorry you missed the turtle watch but you have captured an extraordinary sunrise!! The glow is amazing and the size of this painting means that to actually look upon this painting for real must be even better than seeing it on a screen !! The best of health to you my friend. xxx

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  14. hmuxoJuly 3, 2013 at 2:28 AM

    I vaguely remember seeing this on the Discovery channel....the turtles coming out of the warm sea to lay their eggs...I think the process is SO interesting and I'm sorry you missed it...but this painting makes up for it...It is one of my favorites ...absolutely gorgeous, Padmaja!!!

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  15. EvaJuly 4, 2013 at 11:15 PM

    What a beautiful painting! I know how disappointed you must have been to miss the turtle watch, but seeing the beautiful sunrise certainly was worth the trip. Well done!

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  16. VictoriaJuly 6, 2013 at 4:51 PM

    So deeply beautiful..the whole piece feels like it is shining..illuminating such light..the colors are amazing..rich amber-gold..mesmerizing! Knowing the story behind the painting is very special...and magical!! How remarkable! Always a joy to visit your art..and your beautiful world of stories and thoughts..you are very special too!
    HUgs..
    Victoria

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  17. Rahul BhatiaJuly 8, 2013 at 2:46 PM

    You compensated us well with the lovely painting of sunrise, Padmaja:)

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  18. http://carolking.wordpress.comJuly 9, 2013 at 8:17 PM

    What a breathtaking painting. Your sunrise is stunning. It looks like the earth is catching fire!

    I'm sorry you were sick and missed the turtles. But I'm glad you were able to see the sunrise and then paint this magnificent, dramatic painting.

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  19. Lisa Graham July 10, 2013 at 7:21 PM

    Oh wow Padmaja...this painting is like looking at the real sky. Amazing and warming.

    The turtles sound fantastic...I am so sorry you had to miss it. Maybe again some day?

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  20. HaddockJuly 10, 2013 at 11:21 PM

    Have seen it many times on the TV. Must see it live once. Wonders of nature.

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  21. Paper rainbowJuly 11, 2013 at 12:44 PM

    Wow!! What beautiful work so glad I found you, Tried to join up to your blog but the linky thing was not working, will return!!

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  22. UnknownJuly 12, 2013 at 1:33 AM

    Beautiful piece of work. Stunning colours. Thank you for sharing

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  23. UnknownJuly 12, 2013 at 6:24 PM

    Dear Padmaja.....this is a super super super lovely work from you!!!!I love these warm colors and the orange light!!!
    Something different-)
    Thank you for your nice comments and wishes-)))
    Hugs and a big smile
    Christa

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  24. AKJuly 14, 2013 at 6:06 PM

    Your palette is just mesmerizing. This is awesome.

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  25. juliefordoliver.blogspot.comJuly 16, 2013 at 12:14 AM

    My breath stopped when I saw this. It is so beautiful and captures an emotional quality that only can come from an artists love of the subject.

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  26. Marie TheronJuly 16, 2013 at 10:49 PM

    Stunning, this landscape has such warmth and atmosphere!

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  27. irinapicturesJuly 16, 2013 at 11:37 PM

    Beautiful scene. I hope you feel healthy by now. And I am sure you will have many more chances to see turtles in motion. Maybe it was the time to concentrate more into the inside world of yours.

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  28. Prerana KulkarniJuly 18, 2013 at 3:28 AM

    Its beautiful! and so nice to see the place through your eyes and expressions! Stunning colors!

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  29. UnknownJuly 20, 2013 at 2:40 PM

    thank you my friend for your lovely comment-)))
    Look here-)
    http://pinterest.com/pin/136937644892830610/

    Wish you a nice weekend
    Christa

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  30. ashokJuly 20, 2013 at 10:59 PM

    well done Padmaja

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  31. HaddockJuly 23, 2013 at 5:17 AM

    I don't think you have missed out on anything as you have described it so well, even though you did not physically seen it. This painting is really beatiful.

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  32. Rama AnanthAugust 1, 2013 at 7:41 AM

    This painting has come out very well indeed. Never mind, you can visit the place at another time and don't come back without visiting this place again and without painting it.

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  33. Vijay KakdeAugust 15, 2013 at 7:11 PM

    Wonderful !

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  34. IshrathDecember 14, 2013 at 5:58 PM

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