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Fire in the Sky 2


 
BetterPhoto.com Photo Contest Finalist   Fire in the Sky 2
Fire in the Sky 2

Donna La Mattino Pagakis

 
 
 

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Hi Donna, nice shot. Good use of available light and colour. Strong silhouette and good line and use of rule of thids. Very well composed. Good luck with this.


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September 08, 2007

 

Dr. Harmeet Singh
  So beautiful colours,contrast and composition.Great image.


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September 08, 2007

 
- Stefania Barbier

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  GORGEOUS Donna!!! amazing colors!


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September 08, 2007

 

Ronald Balthazor
  Striking and well balanced, Donna.


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September 08, 2007

 

Barbara Waldoch
  Awesome work, Donna!


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September 09, 2007

 
- Evy Johansen

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  Very beautiful, Donna!!


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September 09, 2007

 
- Su Sana E. P

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  Great image and awesome PS work, Donna!!


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September 09, 2007

 

Lynne Morris
  Outstanding ps work on this beautiful image Donna, I love it!


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September 09, 2007

 

Ray Clarke
  Stunning shot with gorgeous colours Donna


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September 09, 2007

 

Glenn E. Urquhart
  Vibrant hues of red and gold, Wonderful lighting, contrast and pov.... Well Composed and the PS Work used, enhances this Beautiful Image, Donna!!! Very Well Done! Cheers, Glenn.


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September 09, 2007

 

Jennifer L. Alder
  F A N T A S T I C !!!!!!!!!!


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September 09, 2007

 

Cassie L. Woodlee
  AWESOME!!!!!!!!! WOW Donna!!!!!!!!


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September 09, 2007

 

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna
  And still gloriously gorgeous, Donna!!!!! :-) ♫ k


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September 09, 2007

 

Steven E. Ray
  I recalled this one immediately! One of my favorites. Not sure what is different, albeit it still has that same flaming appeal :)


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September 09, 2007

 

Husain Akhtar
  Firing image indeed! Very powerful image!


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September 10, 2007

 

Ugur Erkmen
  Very striking Donna.You have a great gallery.Congratulations.


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September 10, 2007

 

Lynn Haack
  Beautiful and that's my kind of colors! Love the drama and the talented creativity. Lynn


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September 10, 2007

 

Donna La Mattino Pagakis
  Thanks to each of you!! Your comments are so supportive!!


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September 13, 2007

 
- Cindy Bendush

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  Gorgeous image Donna - strong color, comp and line. Stunning!


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September 17, 2007

 
- Susan Jane Allen

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  Powerful perspective and colour! Back now after a long time of gallery browsing inactivity due to a move and job change and really enjoying your gallery!


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September 18, 2007

 

Cathy Barrows
  fabulous ps work...looks like a winner to me


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September 18, 2007

 

Donna La Mattino Pagakis
  Thank you Cindy, Susan, Cathy and EVERYONE of you!! Your compliments are very cool!!!


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September 18, 2007

 

Dick Jenkins
  Donna it is nearly impossible to pick a photo to comment on. They are all very professional. I've been at it about 2 years and every new project is a major learning experience. I too live near the water and hope to capture just a portion of what you have accomplished. Being 70 and out of the work force it is difficult to gain knowledge from another photographer. It has been a wonderful experience browsing through your excellent work.


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September 18, 2007

 

Donna La Mattino Pagakis
  The ultimate compliment, thanks so much Dick!!


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September 19, 2007

 

Steve M. Sieren
  Hi Donna, beautiful scene!


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September 19, 2007

 

Indrajit Hajra
  Lovely capture Donna. Fabulous composition too. Great tonal variance and sharpness. Kudos on this photo.


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September 20, 2007

 

Donna La Mattino Pagakis
  Thank you Steve, Indrajit and Douglas!!!


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September 22, 2007

 

Stacey M. Seufert
  Wonderful reflection, beautiful color, nice comp, I love this scene! Great job on this one Donna! Stacey


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October 03, 2007

 

Dorann Weber
  So wonderfully beautiful and serene Donna..~!


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October 15, 2007

 

Donna La Mattino Pagakis
  Thank you Stacey and Dorann for your kind comments!!


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October 15, 2007

 

Renee Doyle
  Fantastic work!! Congratulations Donna!


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October 24, 2007

 

Philippe Vieux-Jeanton
  Congrats Donna!!


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October 24, 2007

 
- Laurence Saliba

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  WTG Donna!!!! CONGRATS!!!!!!!!!!


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October 24, 2007

 
- Sheryl A. Hudson

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  Congratulations Donna, on this beautiful finalist!
sheryl


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October 24, 2007

 

Colleen Farrell
  WTG, Donna! Big congratulations on your finalist! (Of course, I think 99% of your photos deserve finalists at the very least). I hope you and all your friends/family are OK, with the horrible fires!


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October 24, 2007

 

Alex T. Mizuno
  Wow, you did again Donna! Congratulations on this beautiful Finalist!!


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October 24, 2007

 

Michelle L. Frick
  Way to go Donna! This is beautiful! You know I am a huge fan of your work - and happy to own a print of yours and display it on my walls! You are awesome!!


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October 24, 2007

 
- Angie Sidles

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  Beautiful image Donna. Congratulations to you!!


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October 24, 2007

 

Jennifer L. Alder
  Congrats again, Donna!! :)


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October 24, 2007

 

Marcel J. Fernandez
  Congratulations Donna on your Finalist selection. There was never any doubt about this one being selected.


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October 24, 2007

 
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  A beautiful Finalist, Donna! Congratulations!


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October 24, 2007

 
- Su Sana E. P

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  Congratulations on this beautiful Finalist, Donna!!


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October 24, 2007

 

Pat Gamwell
  No surprise HERE, Donna! DEFINITELY a winner! Big Congrats!


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October 24, 2007

 

Steve M. Harrington
  Good on you, Donna.
Steve


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October 24, 2007

 
- Marilyn K. Lincecum

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  GORGEOUS Donna...Congratulations on your fianist and good luck in the next round !!!!


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October 24, 2007

 
- Susan Jane Allen

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  Congrats, Donna!


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October 24, 2007

 

Marijana Fajgl
  Another wonderful finalist, Donna! Congratulations!


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October 25, 2007

 

Lynne Morris
  Congratulations on your finalists Donna and good luck in the next round.


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October 25, 2007

 

Barbara Waldoch
  Congratulations on this beautiful finalist, Donna!


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October 25, 2007

 

Anna Diederich
  Congratulations, Donna!!


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October 25, 2007

 

Glenn E. Urquhart
  A Big Congratulations on your Award, Donna!!! Well Deserved! Cheers, Glenn. Note: Hope all is going well with you and those fires. Keep safe!!! Glenn.


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October 25, 2007

 

Erin Appelbaum
  WTG Donna. Good luck next round. Peter


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October 25, 2007

 

Carla Metzler
  Congratulations on your finalist, Donna!


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October 25, 2007

 

Melissa Malisia
  Big congrats on your finalist, Donna!!! :)


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October 25, 2007

 

Kathy L. Clark
  Way to go Donna. What a fabulous finalist.


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October 25, 2007

 

Carol Teal
  Such a beautiful pier and sky! Congrats again Donna!


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October 25, 2007

 

Graeme yew Chow
  Excellent finalist, Donna.


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October 25, 2007

 

Holly Shao
  Congratulations on this very beautiful Finalist, Donna!!

Holly


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October 25, 2007

 
- Terry L. Ellis

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  An excellent finalist, Donna! So glad to see this! Congratulations!


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October 25, 2007

 

Sam Britt
  Congratulations, Donna. Terrific finalist!


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October 25, 2007

 

Stephen Zacker
  Really Stunning. Congratulations


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October 25, 2007

 

Sharon F. Morris
  Beautiful image Donna, congrats on your finalist.


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October 25, 2007

 
- Stefania Barbier

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  BIG CONGRATS DONNA!!!!!!!!!!


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October 25, 2007

 

Anita Hogue
  Fabulous month, Donna! You are such a fabulous photographer! Congratulations on all your finalist!!!!!


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October 25, 2007

 
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  I always loved these images from the pier, Donna...congrats on another great finalist!


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October 25, 2007

 

Patricia Ronan
  Congrats on your beautiful finalists Donna:)


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October 25, 2007

 

Susan Fox
  Breathtaking and spectacular image! I bet this one is in the winners circle :-)

Congratulations Donna!


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October 25, 2007

 

eileen bedford
  Congratulations on your finalist Donna, awesome.......


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October 25, 2007

 

Glenn E. Traver
  Congratulations on your finalist Donna, beautiful ~ GT


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October 25, 2007

 
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  Congratulations on your finalist Donna. It is really spectacular.


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October 25, 2007

 

Joseph N. DiGilio
  This is beautiful work. Congratulations Donna.


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October 27, 2007

 

Cassie L. Woodlee
  Congratulations, Donna!!!!!


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October 27, 2007

 

Donna La Mattino Pagakis
  Thanks to each of you, your comments are OUTSTANDING. I appreciate your congratulatory wishes very much!! Best of luck!!

Donna


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October 27, 2007

 

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  This piece of art is soooo beautiful!
A well deserved finalist!!!!!!
Outstanding Work!!!!!!!!!!


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October 29, 2007

 

Corinne M. Thompson
  This image is fantastic Donna! Congrats on your Finalist! I hope you resubmit this one..I think it deserves Gold.


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November 05, 2007

 

Donna La Mattino Pagakis
  Thanks so much Sandra and Corinne!! Your compliments are very encouraging!


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November 05, 2007

 

Susan M. Campbell
  Hi Donna,
Thanks for commenting on my image. I browsed your gallery...it's very nice! This is an awesome image.


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November 08, 2007

 

Dave Blewett
  All these Peir shots amaze me..every one...neat...great FX!


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November 11, 2007

 

Donna La Mattino Pagakis
  Thank you Susan and Dave!! Both of your comments are very nice!!!


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November 12, 2007

 
- Rosemary Sampson

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  What a fabulous photo. And your gallery is wonderful. You are an inspiration!


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November 17, 2007

 

Donna La Mattino Pagakis
  Thanks so much Rosemary!


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November 17, 2007

 

Howard B. Cheek
  Wonderful imagery Donna. The composition is most excellent, dramatic colors/impact. One of a kind :)
Howard


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December 13, 2007

 

Donna La Mattino Pagakis
  Thanks so much Howard, I appreciate the great compliments!


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December 13, 2007

 

Steve Reffey
  Beautiful fantasy image. Your gallery is amazing!


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December 27, 2007

 

Robert Baer
  really strong image. I love the line and colors!


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December 28, 2007

 

Graeme yew Chow
  The lines and colors leading to it. May I know where is this place as I seen many times without knowing it, Donna.


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December 31, 2007

 

Donna La Mattino Pagakis
  Thank you Steve, Justin and Graeme. This was captured on at the Oceanside Pier in Southern California.


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December 31, 2007

 

Lisa B. North
  Donna, I keep coming back to these incredible pier shots! They are mesmerising! Lisa


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February 02, 2008

 

Donna La Mattino Pagakis
  Thank you Lisa!! A beautiful compliment, I appreciate it VERY much!


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February 03, 2008

 
- Susan T. Evans

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  awesome Donna!


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October 22, 2008

 
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  Your images are amazing, Donna! I couldn't pick any favorites so I just picked this one at random, which is stunning. Nicely done! :)


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June 26, 2009

 

Donna La Mattino Pagakis
  Thank you Susan and Karen!!


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June 26, 2009

 
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