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Alone with the Sea


 
BetterPhoto.com Photo Contest Finalist   Alone with the Sea
Alone with the Sea
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I took this on a small "hidden" beach below a view area along Highway 1 in California. The sand there is coarse and very black.
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Nikki McDonald

 
 
 
- Dayna Cain

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I love your processing on this Nikki. It has such a lonely feel. Excellent mood capture!


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September 12, 2012

 

Michelle Alton
  There is NOTHING about this image that isn't PERFECTLY done, Nikki. What a feeling of alone-ness you have created.


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September 12, 2012

 
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  What a spectacular mood image! I love the bleak feel, almost foreboding, with subtle, muted colors. Very well done!


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September 12, 2012

 
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  Outstanding - Wonderful work Nikki!!


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September 12, 2012

 
- Bob Cournoyer

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  Well done....love the lone figure... :-)


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September 12, 2012

 

Joy Rector
  beautiful shot


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September 12, 2012

 

Jillian Danielson
  This literally made me gasp.. its GORGEOUS! Great job, Nikki!


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September 12, 2012

 

Connie J. Bagot
  Beautiful work with textures---this is amazing. I love the lone figure!


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September 12, 2012

 
- Jill Odice

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  Now that is a WINNER image! LOve the atmosphere you have captured. It reminds me of walks along the beach on Cape Cod in the deep winetr!


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September 12, 2012

 
- Carol Quina

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  Beautiful! Love the added textures & treatment!


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September 12, 2012

 

David Phalen
  Excellent work Nikki!! You've captured the mood and beauty perfectly!!


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September 12, 2012

 

Richard B. Hallick
  I like the somber mood you have created with this costal scene and gray skies.


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September 12, 2012

 

Jack Gaskin
  Great Seaside and a DARK MOOD

Jack


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September 12, 2012

 

Nadia Paul
  Wonderful mood captured Nikki - love your processing!


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September 12, 2012

 
- Joannie Bertucci

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  This image is the begining of "the" great novel! Outstanding image Nikki!


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September 17, 2012

 

Patti Coblentz
  We're I picking favorites, this would be it! Excellent work, Nikki!


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October 22, 2012

 

Ilene Samowitz
  Wonderful


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October 24, 2012

 
- Sherran Andersen

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  Congrats Nikki.


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October 28, 2012

 
- Heather Loewenhardt

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  Love the mood in this image Nikki. Congrats on another fine finalist.


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October 28, 2012

 

Marcy B. Reman
  Congrats on your finalist. Love the coloring and the mood set by this photo.


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October 28, 2012

 

Nancy Marie Ricketts
  Beautiful DD work, Nikki! Congratulations on your Finalist Award! I have no doubt that it will go on.


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October 28, 2012

 

Renee Doyle
  Wonderful dd work Nikki!! Congratulations!


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October 29, 2012

 

Marijana Fajgl
  Big congratulations, Nikki on your amazing finalist!


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October 29, 2012

 

Connie J. Bagot
  Congratulations Nikki---really exceptional finalist!


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October 29, 2012

 

Patti Coblentz
  Congratulations on your extraordinary finalist, Nikki!


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October 29, 2012

 
- Kimber Wallwork-Heineman

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  Nicely done - - Good luck


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October 29, 2012

 
- Dayna Cain

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  Great big congrats on this amazing finalist Nikki!


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October 29, 2012

 

Phyllis H. Burchett
  Congrats on all your wonderful finalists Nikki!


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October 29, 2012

 
- Amalia Sylvia Arriaga Salinas

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  Big Congratulations on your finalist Nikki!,
Amalia


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October 29, 2012

 

Susan M. Smith
  Your execution on this is just fabulous Nikki! All of the elements are perfect for the mood! Congrats on your Finalist and best of luck in the next round!


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October 29, 2012

 
- Lindley Johnson

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  Fantastic work on this one, Nikki! Congratulations on your excellent finalist.


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October 29, 2012

 

Naomi Weiser
  love the flow and feeling of this shot, congrats!


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October 29, 2012

 
- Michele Peterson

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  Wonderful image and work you did on it! Congratulations!


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October 29, 2012

 
- Nancy L. Green

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  CONGRATULATIONS Nikki on your wonderful finalist, WTG!!! <><


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October 29, 2012

 
- Mitch Spence

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  And another congratulations on this moody scene of solitude and contemplation.


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October 29, 2012

 
- Nancyj E. Hovey

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  C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S
on your very deserving FINALIST! 8o)


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October 29, 2012

 
- Amanda D. Austwick

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  Love the moodiness of this scene and the beautiful capture and treatment. Congratulations!


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October 29, 2012

 

Sharon Day
  Beautiful shot and treatment, Nikki! Very like a beach I visited once in Washington state with the dark sand and hills.


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October 29, 2012

 
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  Nice work Nikki! Congratuations on this superb fianlist!


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October 29, 2012

 
- Randy D. Dinkins

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  Great image, love the treatment - congratulations!!


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October 29, 2012

 

Peggy Kahan
  I always loved the mood you created with this, Nikki. Congratulations and good luck moving forward.


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October 29, 2012

 

Rona L. Schwarz
  You did a beautiful job with this one, Nikki! A very foreboding mood. Love the bleakness. Congratulations on yet another superb Finalist!


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October 30, 2012

 

Merna L. Nobile
 


Receiving an award from Better Photo is just like unwrapping a gift, the thrill is always the same! It is also exciting to be able to send my personal congratulations to each and every one of you and I look forward to seeing the gold though out the galleries. Merna


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November 04, 2012

 
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