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Surfing Liquid Gold


 
BetterPhoto.com All Time Best Photo Contest Editor's Pick BetterPhoto.com Photo Contest SECOND PLACE Winner   Surfing Liquid Gold
Surfing Liquid Gold
Shot at Rincon at the border of the Santa Barbara/Ventura County line before sunrise.

600 mm focal length
F4
1/15 second
ISO 100

David W. Orias

 
 
 

Kristin M. Morales
 

This one is so fantastic!! a winner for sure. the shadow and light play are enviable. Right place at the right time for such rich color.


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May 24, 2007

 

Linda L. Ruiz
  I agree. this is beautiful. love it


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May 24, 2007

 
Mikeperezimages.com - Mike D. Perez

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  Outstanding image, David! Superb colors and texture on the water. I think a Winner indeed!


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May 24, 2007

 

Joan Kocak
  HAS to be a winner! outstanding~


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May 24, 2007

 

David W. Orias
  Thanks. I happenned to be at the right place at the right time.


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May 24, 2007

 

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  Beautiful Action Photo! Love the Colors! David


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May 24, 2007

 

Marta J. Baldwin
  This is outstanding David! I love the colors and lighting!


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May 24, 2007

 

Anna Diederich
  Awesome shot David! Excellent color.


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May 26, 2007

 

Karen Walzer
  Great image!


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May 27, 2007

 

Jennifer L. Alder
  Sensational image here!! Love everything about it. :)


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May 27, 2007

 
- Nikki McDonald

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  Just saw this in Editors First Picks. It is outstanding in every way, David. I agree--it's a people's choice for a winner.


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May 27, 2007

 

David W. Orias
  Thanks for taking the time writing your comments, everyone.


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May 28, 2007

 

Kurt Hawkins
  Very Beautiful .. B)


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May 29, 2007

 
- Robert K. Bemus

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  Yeah, this looks like another winner! Great shot - good to see you've posted some more images since last time I checked - awesome work, David!


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June 04, 2007

 

David W. Orias
  Thanks Robert and Kurt.


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June 22, 2007

 
- Kay E. Mahoney

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  Congratulations on your finalist. Good luck in the next round.


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June 26, 2007

 

Pranay Koka
  congrats on ur finalist! this is a superb shot!


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June 26, 2007

 

Mike Dawson
  MAgical PS work


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June 26, 2007

 

Kristin M. Morales
  I knew this one was a winner!


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June 26, 2007

 

David W. Orias
  Thank you for the compliments, everyone.


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June 27, 2007

 

Pranay Koka
  congrats on ur well deserved win!


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June 27, 2007

 

David W. Orias
  Thanks Pranay.


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June 27, 2007

 
- Kay E. Mahoney

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  Congratulations on your second place winner.


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June 27, 2007

 

Connie J. Bagot
  Congratulations David, this is beautiful. When I was looking at the finalists in this category I thought that this image would make first place. It is awesome.


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June 27, 2007

 

David W. Orias
  Thanks Kay and Connie. I am just happy the image did as well as it did. There are so many fine images submitted that it almost seems like a lottery if you win.


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June 27, 2007

 

Donna La Mattino Pagakis
  Outstanding image, so well exposed. The colors are beautiful and so is the flow of the water David.

A big congratulations on your WIN! Love this!!!!!!!!!!


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June 27, 2007

 

David W. Orias
  Thanks again, Donna


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June 27, 2007

 
photosbyjanine.com - Janine Russell

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  David, congratulations on your Second Place Win!


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June 27, 2007

 
- Robert K. Bemus

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  Congratulations on your win, David!


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June 28, 2007

 

Darryl Wilkinson
  This is cool! Congratulations on your win, David!


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June 28, 2007

 

David W. Orias
  Thanks Janine, Robert and Darryl.


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June 28, 2007

 

Christine I. Doumbia
  I love this shot...the colors are so vivid. Very memorable image. Congratulations!


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June 30, 2007

 

Donna W. Neal
  Amazing colors, beautifully captured.
Congratulations David on this well deserved win.


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July 03, 2007

 

David W. Orias
  Thaks Christine and Donna


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October 08, 2007

 
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