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Express Yourself [Photography Contest Pictures of Animals & Wildlife Photography]

© Donna La Mattino Pagakis

Express Yourself

Uploaded: September 07, 2010 10:23:37

Description

La Jolla Cove, California
February 9, 2010

*Animals*

Exif: F Number: 8, Exposure Bias Value: -0.67, ExposureTime: 1/400 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 400, White balance: Manual white balance, FocalLength: 135.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XSi

Comments

Les Rhoades level-classic September 07, 2010

Splendid! #1305805

Hal Bambrick September 07, 2010

Excellent MT Capture Donna!!!!!. #8886926

JudyAnn Rector level-classic September 07, 2010

Love it, Donna... those seals look about the way I have felt for almost 2 months now! #8887078

Joy Rector September 07, 2010

I LOVE it!! they are so precious #8887119

John Connolly September 07, 2010

A wonderful capture of these amazing creatures Donna, and a perfect example of assorted expressions! To me they are the fun dogs of the sea!! #8887211

Carol Eade level-addict September 07, 2010

Terrific capture, Donna, would love to visit there one day! #8887235

Carol L. Fowler September 07, 2010

Love these guys! So Californean! #8887378

Michelle Alton September 07, 2010

Donna, the golden hues on these animals is just beautiful. Terrific work! #8887425

Gail Vitikacs level-classic September 07, 2010

Love it...wonderful wonderful wonderful....nature at it's best! #8887628

Katarina Mansson September 07, 2010

Instant favorite! Winner! #8887954

Julianne Bradford September 08, 2010

Beautiful work Donna! So cool for MT! WTG! #8888998

Mitch Spence level-classic September 10, 2010

Love the composition here, Donna, and the heads up attitude of the "king" and the laid back harem, with their contrasting tones. #8892622

Donna La Mattino Pagakis September 13, 2010

Thank you everyone, I appreciate your great comments!!!

Donna #8898943

Leslie McLain level-classic September 14, 2010

Amazing capture, Donna. #8900714

Mark Dodge September 20, 2010

Nice job on this! Love these creatures. #8920145

Amalia Sylvia Arriaga Salinas level-classic September 24, 2010

Fantastic entry Donna!,
Amalia #8928087

Debra R. Harder September 25, 2010

OHHHHHH...I just LOVE this, Donna!! Talk about perfect timing...and the details are amazing!! Superb image!!! Deb #8929147

Karen Celella December 11, 2010

Fabulous capture, Donna. I'm glad we can't smell them! LOL #9092520

Leslie McLain level-classic December 11, 2010

Always enjoyed watching the sea lions. Terrific capture, Donna. #9092536

Nancy L. Green level-classic December 11, 2010

ABSOLUTELY WONDERFUL Donna, this speaks of TOTAL pleasure and enjoyment!! <>< #9092925

Donna La Mattino Pagakis December 11, 2010

Thank you for all of your inspirational comments.

Donna #9092930

Renee Doyle December 11, 2010

These guys aren't that easy to capture!!! Fantastic work Donna!! #9093125

Julianne Bradford February 10, 2011

WTG Donna! Congratulations! #9225180

Sarah A. Christian February 10, 2011

Congratulations, Donna, on this wonderful image as a Finalist!!! #9225234

Randy A. Myers February 10, 2011

Congratulations on your finalist, Donna. #9225290

Kathy Salerni level-classic February 10, 2011

Congratulations on this gorgeous Finalist, Donna! #9225404

Laura E. Swan level-classic February 10, 2011

On this Fun & Fantastic Finalist, Donna!!!

Very Happy For You. You're such a talent!!! :D

GOOD LUCK IN THE NEXT ROUND!!!

-Laura #9225474

Emile Abbott level-deluxe February 10, 2011

Congratulation on expressive finalist, Donna #9225739

Lois Adomite February 10, 2011

Congratulations on your finalist #9226234

Merna L. Nobile February 10, 2011

Black and White, Bright Colors, Full Frame or Cropped, it does not matter. You’re a winner! CONGRATULATIONS, Merna #9226737

Donna La Mattino Pagakis February 10, 2011

Thank you everyone!! I truly appreciate all of your INCREDIBLE comments and congratulatory wishes!!

Take care,

Donna #9226744

Nancy (Peaches) Harker February 10, 2011

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WOOOOOOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
HUGE CONGRATS on your finalist!
Best of luck in the next round!

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Kathy Cline February 10, 2011

Adorable x a million.
Congratulations Donna.
xoxo
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ALLEN O. HOWARD February 10, 2011

Outstanding Donna! Congratulations! #9227286

Tammy Espino February 10, 2011

Congrats on your finalist!! :) #9227593

Karen E. Baumann February 10, 2011

Yay, for you!!! Congratulations, Donna! #9227713

Carol L. Fowler February 10, 2011

Congrats! #9227898

Patti Coblentz February 10, 2011

I love it, Donna!!! Big congratulations on your finalist!! #9228735

Evy Johansen level-classic February 10, 2011

Big congratulations on your wonderful finalist, Donna! #9229012

Kay E. Mahoney level-classic February 10, 2011

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


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Michele Peterson level-classic February 10, 2011

I have to smile at this one, Donna! Perfect capture on these guys (and girls??). Congratulations on such a deserving finalist! Good luck! #9229901

Usman M. Bajwa level-classic February 10, 2011

Wonderful comp and light on the seals, Donna. CONGRATZ on this and your other Finalists!

UB. #9229952

Debra R. Harder February 10, 2011

This image just puts a huge smile on my face, Donna! Love this!! Huge congratulations on your outstanding finalist! Deb #9230058

Katarina Mansson February 11, 2011

Yeah - love this picture and so happy to see it among the finalists! Congrats and good luck next! #9230273

Stefania Barbier level-classic February 11, 2011

gorgeous... congratulations!!! #9231024

Chris Budny level-deluxe February 11, 2011

Love the golden belly amidst all that grey. Congratulations! #9231064

Lydia Williams level-classic February 11, 2011

Well captured Donna! Congratulations on your finalist award... #9232094

Marilyn K. Lincecum level-classic February 11, 2011

Love this one and the lighting is fantastic.Congratulations on your finalist !! #9232518

JO ANN CLEVELAND February 11, 2011

Awesome finalist! Congratulations Donna....

jo ann c. #9232681

Renee Doyle February 11, 2011

Big congratulations on this wonderful finalist Donna!! #9232953

Stephanie Frey February 12, 2011

Congratulations on your stunning finalist, Donna! #9236055

Jill Odice level-classic February 12, 2011

THis looks like a good place for a SoCal Photo Chick outing! Great capture Donna! #9236153

Datha Y. Thompson February 12, 2011

LOVE this Donna!! Congratulations!! YGG :) #9236669

Phyllis H. Burchett February 12, 2011

Congrats Donna on this terrific finalist! #9236812

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