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Big Wonders

© Donna La Mattino Pagakis

Big Wonders

Uploaded: October 21, 2010 00:00:53

Description

50 mm - f/1.8 II - Canon EF
RAW / Aperture Priority / -.33 EC / 50 mm
F 2.5 @ 1/125 ISO 1600

Birch Aquarium
La Jolla, California
September 9, 2010

*Catch-All*

Exif: F Number: 2.5, Exposure Bias Value: -0.33, ExposureTime: 1/125 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 1600, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 50.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XSi

Comments

Tiia Vissak October 21, 2010

a wonderful scene! #1319616

Joannie Bertucci level-classic October 21, 2010

Oh wow Donna, this is one fantastic image! You need to contact the aquarium and show this amazing selling advertisment! #8986764

Avril Young October 21, 2010

this will be a winner...too beautiful.. #8986774

Dr Silly level-classic October 21, 2010

Love it. :O #8986806

Carolyn M. Fletcher level-classic October 21, 2010

I love shots like this! #8986825

Michelle Alton October 21, 2010

One of your next big winners, Donna. This is wonderful! #8986903

Nikki McDonald level-classic October 21, 2010

Adorable. I love the colors -- feels as if the entire scene is underwater. #8986945

Jack Gaskin October 21, 2010

FISH & LITTLE BOYS a match made in heaven...

WONDERFUL CAPTURE

Happy Shooting
Jack #8986973

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe October 21, 2010

Fantastic capture Donna!! Jeff #8987026

Marcie A. Fowler October 21, 2010

Excellent capture. #8987214

Terry Cervi level-deluxe October 21, 2010

What a great shot, Donna! The colors and light are wonderful! #8987323

Bob Cournoyer level-classic October 21, 2010

Works quite well with the boy in the middle...shows the largness of the aquarium, the awe and wonder. Well done! #8987393

Monnie Ryan October 21, 2010

Just too adorable, Donna -- really gives a sense of perspective (in addition to just being a terrific capture)! #8987398

Donna La Mattino Pagakis October 21, 2010

Thank you for all of your incredibly inspirational comments!!

Much appreciated!

Donna #8987479

Ann Coates level-classic October 21, 2010

This is really delightful Donna. You have to wonder what that little child is thinking. I can imagine he's all excited about what he's seeing. A beautiful capture and one for the parents to treasure. #8987811

Joanne E. Bohenstengel October 21, 2010

HE IS MESMERIZED. WONDERFUL SHOT. #8988207

Julianne Bradford October 21, 2010

Such a cutie! This is awesome Donna! Boy I wish the rain would stop long enough so we could go shooting together! #8988233

Mitch Spence level-classic October 23, 2010

I tried things like this when I visited the Scripps aquarium, but they didn't work out so well, and this certainly did. Nice, Donna. #8991370

Donna La Mattino Pagakis October 25, 2010

Thank you for all of your great comments. You are very inspirational and I am honored to hear from ALL of you!!

Donna #8994613

Susan Fox October 26, 2010

Love this! You can feel the sense of awe and wonderment he is experiencing. #8998073

Chris Ebben October 27, 2010

What a wonderful image, for the aquarium & the young boy. Very well taken, I wish I had taken it=^..^= #8999730

Phyllis H. Burchett October 28, 2010

Fabulous capture....I can feel the sense of awe! #9001741

Dianna Murphy November 05, 2010

Very cute Donna. #9016051

Summer A. Kozisek November 10, 2010

Adorable capture Donna!!! #9024751

Murry Grigsby November 10, 2010

I love the moment and scale of this wonderful shot Donna! Nice timing, POV, lighting, action and colors too!! #9025912

Donna La Mattino Pagakis November 10, 2010

Thanks again to each of you. This really was an exciting moment to capture.

Take care,

Donna #9026034

Philippe Vieux-Jeanton November 12, 2010

Impressive quality... You rock, Donna!!! #9030312

Alex T. Mizuno November 13, 2010

Just marvelous Donna! Very heart-warming image! #9032698

Tiia Vissak November 15, 2010

Congratulations! #9036090

Donna La Mattino Pagakis November 15, 2010

Thank you Philippe, Alex and Tiia! #9036135

Terry Cervi level-deluxe November 15, 2010

Congrats on this super cute Finalist, Donna! #9036232

Kathy Cline November 15, 2010

I knew this would win an award.
YAY FOR DONNA
Im so happy your feeling better girl friend!
xoxo

glitter-graphics.com #9037371

Renee Doyle November 15, 2010

Sweet!!! Congratulations Donna!! #9037807

Carol L. Fowler November 15, 2010

Big Congrats! #9037956

Nancyj E. Hovey level-classic November 15, 2010

on your finalist! 8o) #9038136

Julianne Bradford November 15, 2010

Wonderful finalist Donna! WTG Girlfriend! Glad your getting better! #9038172

Chris Budny level-deluxe November 15, 2010

Congratulations Donna! #9038516

Joanne E. Bohenstengel November 15, 2010

Congratulations! #9039387

Phyllis H. Burchett November 15, 2010

Congrats Donna on this wonderful finalist! #9039445

Amanda D. Austwick level-classic November 15, 2010

Great image Donna, CONGRATS!!! #9039463

Bunny Snow November 15, 2010

I knew this would win when you first sent it to me, Donna. The child is experiencing a sense of wonder as are we all by watching her watch the aquarium.
Your POV, capture of the lighting and tonality, and exposure is right on target. You have the eye of a truly artistic photographer, Donna.

Congratulations on your finalist!!!!

I hope you are feeling better physically. ~Bunny #9039825

Jill Odice level-classic November 15, 2010

Wahoo! Congrats Donna, this is adorable! #9039903

Usman M. Bajwa level-classic November 15, 2010

Great to see this again. Huge CONGRATZ on all your Finalist Awards and good luck in the next round, Donna.

UB. #9039934

Philippe Vieux-Jeanton November 15, 2010

Congratulations Donna!! #9039957

Donna La Mattino Pagakis November 15, 2010

I am so happy, thank you everyone!!!

Take care,

Donna #9040080

Alex T. Mizuno November 15, 2010

It's so good to see this again! Congratulations on your Finalist Donna!!! #9040208

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe November 16, 2010

Congrats Donna on your Terrific Finalist! Jeff #9040948

Lisa J. Boulden level-classic November 16, 2010

Love this delightful capture, Donna!
Wonderful sense of "wonder"!
Congrats on this fantastic finalist... a GOLD in my opinion!
Smiles, Lisa♥ #9041329

Linda L. Ruiz November 16, 2010

#9041332

Debra R. Harder November 16, 2010

This is FABULOUS, Donna!! I agree with Lisa. This is GOLD in my book. Huge congratulations on your BRILLIANT finalist!!! Deb #9041398

Lydia Williams level-classic November 16, 2010

Awesome Donna...Congratulations! #9041730

Mitch Spence level-classic November 16, 2010

Congratulations on your finalists, Donna. Dandy images all. #9041886

Patrick Rouzes level-classic November 16, 2010

CONGRATULATIONS on this incredible finalist, Donna, & good luck! WTG! #9042610

Tamara K. Walker level-classic November 16, 2010

Very cute congratulations. #9043351

Lana Arcemont November 16, 2010

Terrific Capture!
Congratulations! #9043461

Robert K. Bemus level-classic November 16, 2010

Wonderful shot and capture, Donna...congratulations!! #9043969

Nadia Paul November 17, 2010

Sweet capture Donna - congrats! #9044189

Stefania Barbier level-classic November 17, 2010

heart touching... congratulations Donna! #9045346

Marilyn K. Lincecum level-classic November 17, 2010

WTG Donna..Congratulations on another finalist !! #9047529

ALLEN O. HOWARD November 18, 2010

Awesome Donna! Congratulations!!! #9048927

Merna L. Nobile November 18, 2010

I would personally like to congratulate you on your winning photograph for October, 2010 and wish you a Happy Thanksgiving. Merna Nobile #9050112

Dianna Murphy November 19, 2010

Congratulations again! #9051090

Donna La Mattino Pagakis November 21, 2010

Thank you for all of your congratulatory wishes and inspirational comments!

Take care,

Donna #9055147


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