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Rays of Hope


 

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Rays of Hope
Rays of Hope
"S.S. Dicky", carrying 11 crew and 40 tonnes of sand, was forced onto the beach during heavy seas in 1893...no lives were lost

Nick Lagos

 
 
 

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Composition, tones, lighting, shadowing, image, absolute perfection and beauty!


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November 15, 2009

 

Michael G. Marshall
  Wonderful image, Nick! Michael


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November 15, 2009

 
- Michael R. McKenney

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  Now for me, this is a photo! Spectacular color, and such ingenious use of shadows and light. The exposure is perfect and the composition is flawless. A sad and poignant story is told, but somehow you pull off the theme of hope in an almost majestic way. Great shot, now one of my favorites. Thanks for posting this!


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November 15, 2009

 
- Kathy Salerni

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  Awesome image, Nick! the shadows play suck a big part in setting the tone of
"Rays of Hope."


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November 15, 2009

 

Susana Ms Heide
  REMARKABLE beyond words....!!!! A winner Nick! :o)


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November 15, 2009

 

David M. Montero
  This is a terrific shot Nick. Well done!


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November 20, 2009

 

Debra P. Chenault
  I absolutely love this shot! This is fantastic. Great lighting, love the shadows. I'd love to be sitting there watching that sunset!


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November 20, 2009

 

Rolando Rosito
  Outstanding image Nick! Wonderful!


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November 21, 2009

 
- Usman M. Bajwa

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  Captivating-Breathtaking-Spell Binding are the words that came to my mind on seeing this masterpiece. Instant favorite, Nick!

UB.


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November 24, 2009

 

Datha Y. Thompson
  INSPIRING!!! A Winning capture of Hope Nick


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December 03, 2009

 

Baqer Mohd Jawad
  Stunning .. and wonderful capture !

I like it so much . All the best Nick.

Regards ,,, BMJ


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December 04, 2009

 

Liz blahh
  Congratulations on your stunning finalist!


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December 15, 2009

 

Gerri R. Jones
  You know I just love this image Nick! Beautiful storytelling scene with exceptional drama and lighting! Congratulations on this well deserved finalist and best of luck!


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December 15, 2009

 

Phyllis H. Burchett
  Congrats on this amazing capture!


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December 15, 2009

 

Rolando Rosito
  Congratulations Nick!!


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December 15, 2009

 

Michael Umbreit
  Nick - Congratulations on your finalist! That is a fantastic image! Wonderful light and shadows! - Mike


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December 15, 2009

 

Sandra Anderson
  Congratulations on a beautiful finalist Nick.


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December 15, 2009

 

Anne McKinnell
  Beautiful lighting, colours and use of shadows Nick! Congrats on your finalist.


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December 15, 2009

 
- Usman M. Bajwa

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  Not surprised, Nick. CONGRATZ and expect to see this one again, big time!

UB.


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December 15, 2009

 

Karen Celella
  Congratulations on your stunning finalist Nick. Love the tones and light. Hope to see this with the gold badge.


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December 16, 2009

 

Debra R. Harder
  This is truly amazing, Nick...and it should be the Grand Prize winner in my opinion. Congratulations on your beautiful finalist!! Deb


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December 17, 2009

 

Kristi A. Howson
  The shadows, lighting and colors make this such an amazing image Nick. A Grand Prize in my book too. Congratulations and best of luck matey!


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December 17, 2009

 

Donna La Mattino Pagakis
  A beautiful capture Nick! Congratulations on your finalist!


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December 17, 2009

 

Renee Doyle
  Awesome!! Congratulations Nick on this wonderful winner!!! Happy christmas to you and yours - greetings from Hong Kong btw :-)


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December 17, 2009

 

Kristi A. Howson
  And a winner it is!!! So glad to see this get 1rst Place Nick. It's such a gorgeous scene. Congratulations matey on a job well done!


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December 17, 2009

 

Jessica Jenney
  Congratulations, Nick on your stunning First Place Win!


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December 17, 2009

 
- Usman M. Bajwa

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  I guess I was right about 'big time'. CONGRATULATIONS on your First Place Gold!!

UB.


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December 17, 2009

 

Renata Gusciora
  Huge congratulations on this awesome winner,Nick!!!:-)


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December 18, 2009

 

Henk Boneschans
  Awesome capture Nick - congratulations! Henk


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December 18, 2009

 
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  Congratulations Nick on your Win!!!

Dominick


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December 18, 2009

 

Kara L. Hendricks
  CONGRATULATIONS Pictures, Images and Photos


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December 18, 2009

 
- Claudia Kuhn

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  Woo Hoo, congrats on your gorgeous win Nick!


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December 18, 2009

 
- Ken Smith

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  Super job, Nick. Congrats to you...love your colors in this!


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December 18, 2009

 

Nick Lagos
  Thanks everyone for stopping by and for your encouragement and support....and thanks to Betterphoto for choosing this image


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December 18, 2009

 

Giancarlo Bisone
  Hi Nick: Congratulations for a very well deserved 1st place. This is a fantastic shot! Great job.


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December 18, 2009

 
- Judy V. Kennamer

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  Congrats on your beautiful winner Nick!!! Wonderful shot!!!


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December 18, 2009

 

Liz blahh
  Congrats on your beautiful winner!


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December 18, 2009

 
- Bojan Bencic

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  Congratulations, Nick. Great photo.


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December 18, 2009

 
- Elida Gutierrez

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CONGRATULATIONS

On your wonderful win


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December 18, 2009

 

Amy M. Wilson
  Congratulations on your wonderful Win, Nick!!!


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December 18, 2009

 

Debra R. Harder
  Well...I knew this would be right at the top!! HUGE CONGRATULATIONS, Nick, on your BEAUTIFUL FIRST PLACE WINNER!! Deb


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December 18, 2009

 
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  Congratulations on your First Place Win Nick!


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December 18, 2009

 
- Wanda Judd

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  Nike, congratulations...both the photo and title are simply perfect....a true inspiration...


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December 18, 2009

 

Anne McKinnell
  Congratulations on your fabulous first prize win Nick!


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December 18, 2009

 

Mick Burkey
  Wonderful image, as always, Nick. Big congrats on your 1st Place win! Well-deserved.


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December 18, 2009

 
- Lindley Johnson

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  Congratulations on your stunning First Place Winner, Nick! It's an outstanding capture.


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December 18, 2009

 
- Linda D. Lester

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  Congratulations on this awesome win!!!!


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December 18, 2009

 

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  Congratulations on your 1st Place Gold Award Nick. A very well deserving Photo. I’m so very happy for you. Great job.

Merry Christmas to You
Brian


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December 18, 2009

 

Paula Hildy
  Congratulations! Absolutely beautiful..


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December 18, 2009

 
- Nancyj E. Hovey

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  C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S
on your 1st Place WINNER! 8o)

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December 18, 2009

 
- Randy D. Dinkins

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  Beautiful light and tones. Congratulations!!


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December 18, 2009

 

Dianna Murphy
  So gorgeous Nick! Congratulations on your marvelous image and much deserving winner!


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December 18, 2009

 

Paula Showen
  This is a truly breath-taking image. I love it! Congratulations!


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December 18, 2009

 

Jean-Pierre Ducondi
  Congratulations on your win Nick. Gorgeous.
JP


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December 19, 2009

 
- Mary Beth Aiello

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  Just gorgeous, Nick. Huge congrats on this beautiful GOLD.


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December 19, 2009

 
- Erica Murphy

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  Congratulations on your WIN Nick!! Stunning image. I love the shadows across the water.


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December 19, 2009

 

Donna La Mattino Pagakis
  Congratulations on your BIG win Amanda! Gorgeous work Nick!


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December 19, 2009

 

Donna La Mattino Pagakis
  I meant to say congratulations Nick! Sorry! But I love your image!!

Have a great Christmas!!

Donna


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December 19, 2009

 

Sharon Sawyer
  Nick, HUGE congratulations on your well deserved First Place Win!!!


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December 19, 2009

 
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  Congratulations on the 1st place win, Nick ....a very haunting capture....wonderful! Cheers....


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December 20, 2009

 

Summer A. Kozisek
  Phenomenal image and lighting Nick, congratulations on your well deserved win!


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December 23, 2009

 

Ken R. Frischkorn
  Beautiful photo, and lighting, Congratulations on your win.


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December 24, 2009

 
- Gail Sullivan

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  A stunning image, Nick...belated congrats!


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January 15, 2010

 

Glenn E. Traver
  Great Depth here Nick, its a standout photo with the great shadows that really pull this composition together, Congratulation ~ GT


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January 18, 2010

 

Wendy Stevenson
  This is what it's all about!! Gorgeous!


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March 15, 2010

 

JO ANN CLEVELAND
  Awesome capture...very well deserved win...Congratulations Nick!

jo ann c.


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June 17, 2010

 

Rod Partington
  Incredible!


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August 19, 2010

 

Karen Celella
  Another congratulations, Nick, on both of your featured images in Snapshot! Keep those special honors going!!


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August 24, 2010

 
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