H20 Polo

© Erica Murphy

H20 Polo

Uploaded: August 16, 2005 21:20:17

Description

ISO-50, f/3.5, 1/1600

Comments

Susan A. H. Cook August 16, 2005

Fantastic image! I love it! #295643

Sandy Landon August 16, 2005

Wonderful action shot!! The detail and color are amazing!! #1725850

Erica Murphy level-classic August 16, 2005

Thank you Susan and Sandy! I really appreciate your comments.

Erica #1725853

Cathy Stancil August 16, 2005

Awesome action shot Erica !! Great details, colors and composition... #1725931

Leanne M.E. Boyd August 17, 2005

WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Awesome shot! #1726113

Sherri Conley August 17, 2005

Wow! Love it, Erica! #1727595

Susan Patton August 17, 2005

What a unique perspective..awesome shot. #1728652

Erica Murphy level-classic August 17, 2005

Thank you very much for the nice comments!!

Erica #1728667

Jack Nevitt August 22, 2005

Great Shot, don't know how I missed this one. #1749531

Erica Murphy level-classic August 22, 2005

Thank you very much for the comments Jack!

Erica #1750581

Robert K. Bemus level-classic September 02, 2005

Wonderful shot, Erica!! #1798056

Erica Murphy level-classic September 02, 2005

Thank you very much Robert! I love your gallery, surfing is my favorite thing to photograph. Looks like your in my area too.

Erica #1798156

Kirsi Bertolini September 23, 2005

That hand and the ball is coming right at you! What ever technique you use on the water you have just mastered it so perfectly, water looks like liquid gold.. Stunning work! #1872021

Kirsi Bertolini September 23, 2005

I just commented on this one and here it is on a final! Congrats!!! #1872644

Erica Murphy level-classic September 23, 2005

Thank you so much Kirsi!! You are so nice to leave comments.....TWICE!

Erica #1872690

Robert K. Bemus level-classic September 23, 2005

Congratulations Erica on your finalist!! #1872782

Denelli Ellison September 24, 2005

Congratulations Erica!!!! :) #1873633

Leanne M.E. Boyd September 24, 2005

Congratulations, Erica! #1874185

Anna Diederich September 24, 2005

Congratulations Erica! I love this photo! It is incredible! Good Luck!

Anna #1874260

Kelly S. Michaud September 24, 2005

Erica,

Congratulations! This is such an awesome photo. I love how just the hand is coming out of the water and the whole moment is frozen with crystal clear water drops. Very cool!

Kelly #1874823

Terry L. Ellis level-classic September 24, 2005

Big congratulations, Erica, on this stunning finalist! I told you so! It's fabulous...and, good luck in the next round! So well deserved! #1875795

Agnes Fegan level-deluxe September 24, 2005

Congrats on this finalist Erica !!! #1876201

Erica Murphy level-classic September 24, 2005

Thank you ALL SO MUCH!!!

Erica #1877232

Katrina McMeans September 24, 2005

AWESOME capture, Erica! Congratulations on finalist, and good luck!
~K #1877957

Erica Murphy level-classic September 24, 2005

Thank you Katrina, I appreciate it! I'm hearing your name a lot on the new lately.

Erica #1878007

Katrina McMeans September 24, 2005

You're welcome. Erica! Yeah, I've been hearing a lot about me too!
~K #1878066

Lorri Shane September 25, 2005

OK--is that cousin IT or Michael Jordan? LOL Great shot, Erica!! Congrats on your FINALIST! #1881736

Melissa L. Zavadil September 26, 2005

Congrats on your SECOND PLACE WIN!!! WTG!!! #1888910

Anna Diederich September 26, 2005

Congratulations Erica! Way to go!!

Anna #1889032

Kerby Pfrangle September 26, 2005

Congratulations Erica. Job well done.

KErby #1889181

Janine Russell level-deluxe September 26, 2005

Erica, congratulations on your second place win. Great action capture with excellent exposure and detail. #1889220

Rebecca A. Steed September 27, 2005

I knew the moment I originally saw this photo in our class it would win. This is a great photo, and you deserve it. You go girl! #1889298

Agnes Fegan level-deluxe September 27, 2005

Ditto to what Becky said!!! #1890703

Terry L. Ellis level-classic September 27, 2005

Well, let me come in behind two wonderful classmates...CONGRATULATIONS on this fabulous 2nd place win, ERICA! This is one amazing shot! You'll enjoy your prize! #1890822

Erica Murphy level-classic September 27, 2005

Thank you all so much!! #1890879

KHAWLA Haddad September 27, 2005

Congratulations on your wonderful Second place winner!!!!!! #1891445

Dolores Valtierra September 27, 2005

Congratulations Erica. A double congratulations for being Best of Class in our Exposure class. Great job! #1891806

Erica Murphy level-classic September 27, 2005

Thank you very much Khawla!

Thanks for the very nice comments Delores! It was a great class full of wonderful and very talented people.

Erica #1891833

Guy D. Biechele level-classic September 27, 2005

Marvelous shot! Congratulations Erica, on your win! #1891896

Erica Murphy level-classic September 27, 2005

Thank you Guy!

Erica #1891900

Pat Gamwell September 27, 2005

Makes you feel like you're there!
EVERYTHING is awesome. #1892428

Claudette Foote September 27, 2005

CONGRATULATIONS on your wonderful Second place winner!!! #1892642

Katrina McMeans September 27, 2005

Congratulations, Erica!!! I'm so happy for you!!!
~K #1892737

Erica Murphy level-classic September 27, 2005

Thank you Pat, Claudette and Katrina!! So nice of you to comment.

Erica #1892831

Bishop Bastien September 27, 2005

Erica --

Congratulations on your second place win!! Knew this was a top shot when I first saw it...great work!

All the best -- Bishop #1893047

Christy C. Snodgrass September 27, 2005

Awesome image! Absolutely love it!!! Great job! Congrats on a well deserved win! #1893102

William J. Leblanc September 27, 2005

Way to go Erica. You've got what it takes. Keep it up.
Bill #1893560

Erica Murphy level-classic September 27, 2005

Thank you all so much! I appreciate all the kind words.

Erica #1893677

S P Mukherji September 28, 2005

Absolutely stunning Erica! Congrats! Lovely timing indeed! #1895497

Erica Murphy level-classic September 28, 2005

Thank you AGAIN S P!! I am so flattered that you are taking a look at my photos!

Erica #1895644

Serena Pierce level-classic September 28, 2005

Congratulations Erica!! #1897343

Erica Murphy level-classic September 28, 2005

Thanks for looking and commenting Serena!

Erica #1897543

Brenda Diaz September 29, 2005

Erica, CONGRATULATIONS!!! I love this photo.

Brendy #1900156

Erica Murphy level-classic September 29, 2005

Thanks Brendy!! Did you take a class here? I haven't seen you around lately. I love your Baby Face photo and mucho congrats on the Surfer Girl photo. I told you that photo was EXCELLENT!! Email me and tell me what you're doing.

Erica #1900227

Donna La Mattino Pagakis October 06, 2005

A late congratulations, this is awesome! #1924921

Erica Murphy level-classic October 06, 2005

Thank you VERY much Donna and thanks for the nice comments on my other photos as well.

Erica #1925397

Brenda Diaz October 06, 2005

Hi Erica! :) Sorry it took me so long to get back to you. I've been busy with school and still trying to make some time for photography.
I will e-mail you! :) Thanks for the nice comments on my surfer girl pic. :)

Brendy #1925562

Erica Murphy level-classic October 15, 2005

Thanks Howie!

Erica #1955129

Melissa A. Mannon January 23, 2006

terrific shot! congratulations! #2327588

Erica Murphy level-classic January 23, 2006

Thanks Melissa! Very nice of you to comment on my photo!

Erica #2327617

Kristin M. Morales January 25, 2006

I also do sports photography...but this is sports creativity! just awesome...not your average shot. #2337245

Erica Murphy level-classic January 25, 2006

Kristen, I can't thank you enough for the wonderful compliment! I sit through a lot of sports so I have to look for new things to shoot. Your gallery is absolutely stunning! Awesome photos. I hope you come back and see this. Many thanks!

Erica #2337327

Roxanne M. Bubar February 20, 2006

Awesome image and capture. Congrats. #2441211

Kristy A. Keene February 23, 2006

Beautiful action Shot! Your Gallery is very beautiful and impressive! #2458254

Erica Murphy level-classic February 23, 2006

Thank you so much Kristy! I really appreciate your kind words.

Erica #2458294

Kelly Munce March 12, 2006

FANTASTIC shot erica...i love the moments in sport such as this.. congrats on your win... top shot..!! #2524642

Erica Murphy level-classic March 12, 2006

Thanks Kelly!

Erica #2524699

Alisha L. Ekstrom March 16, 2006

WOW...FABULOUS winner! Awesome shot & you have some AWESOME images in your gallery! I saw you belong to I love photography & I had to click on your link & come check out your images! VERY VERY NICE!!!! #2538462

Leif Kjaer May 16, 2006

I've just looked through your gallery. You have some amazing photos. And this is certainly one of a kind very special shot. Congratulations. #2772072

RC Fritz May 22, 2006

Superimage, Erica! Congratulations!! #2797699

Erica Murphy level-classic May 22, 2006

Thank you all so much! I really appreciate your kind words.

Erica #2798763

Pat Gamwell May 22, 2006

A VERY late CONGRATS on this gold medallion winner, Erica! A very refreshing & superb shot! Extremely eye pleasing! #2798783

Erica Murphy level-classic May 22, 2006

Thank you VERY much Pat!!

Erica #2798811

May 22, 2006

Great capture! congrats! Jen #2798908

Erica Murphy level-classic May 22, 2006

Thank you Jen!

Erica #2798949

She-She Killough May 24, 2006

THIS is AWESOME Erica!! Powerful image!
Big Congratulations on this well deserved Win!!! :) #2809772

July 25, 2006

Terrific capture Erica !
Congratulations on your win! #3079384

William88 August 08, 2006

Have captured the best moment. Excellent.
Congratulations, Erica. #3141268

Erica Murphy level-classic August 14, 2006

Thank you very much!

Erica #3163609

Stephen Zacker August 29, 2006

I can see why this was a winner. Amazing action #3238066

Connie J. Bagot August 29, 2006

No surprise that this awesome photo is a winner! Congratulations Erica. #3239007

Erica Murphy level-classic August 29, 2006

Thank you Stephen and Connie!

Erica #3239114

Kay Beausoleil August 29, 2006

Congratulations, Connie, on your win for this great capture! #3240764

Bill Houghton September 02, 2006

Beautiful shot Erica. Congratulations. #3258244

Erica Murphy level-classic September 02, 2006

Big thanks Bill!

Erica #3258355

DiAnna F. Paulk April 11, 2007

Erica, you've really inspired me with these great sports photos!! Our next Photo Club competition is sports. I'm definitely bookmarking your gallery!! #4156217

Erica Murphy level-classic April 11, 2007

Thank you soooooo much DiAnna!

Erica #4156690

Susan T. Evans level-classic August 03, 2007

This is awesome Erica, you also have a wonderful gallery of images. #4598676

Jill Odice level-classic August 07, 2007

Congrats on all your finalists and winners ;-) Great shot! #4614643

Erica Murphy level-classic August 07, 2007

Thank you so much for looking at my gallery Susan and Jill!! This photo remains my favorite for some reason. #4614671

Alexis Yobbagy August 14, 2007

WOW Erica!!! Your whole gallery is AMAZING!!! What a talent!!! #4647353

Erica Murphy level-classic August 15, 2007

Thank you Alexis!

Erica #4652707

Erica Murphy level-classic August 15, 2007

Thank you Alexis!

Erica #4652708

Vishal Sharma September 12, 2007

Awesome shot, Erica !!! Your gallery has lot of AWESOME images!!! #4782557

Erica Murphy level-classic September 12, 2007

Thanks so much Vishal!

Erica #4782867

Daniella Puente September 24, 2007

Erica I just seen this one I think...and it is really impressive! A PERFECT PHOTO for sure a great WINNER....congrats! Daniella #4837835

Erica Murphy level-classic September 24, 2007

Thanks so much Daniella!! One of my favorites too.

Erica
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Paul G Slate January 21, 2008

Wow great capture! what lens did you use? #5372259

Erica Murphy level-classic January 21, 2008

Thanks Paul! 70-200 f/2.8 lens.

Erica #5372314

Paul G Slate January 21, 2008

looks like you have a great camera set up. your gallery is amazing! #5372377

Kristy A. Keene March 10, 2008

Amazing Capture! Stunning Gallery! #5620935

Erica Murphy level-classic March 10, 2008

THANKS Paul and Kristy!!!

Erica #5620964

Nemil B. Chabebe March 12, 2008

Congratulations on all your winners, specially this one, very clear and great colors. great gallery as well, I enjoy it looking. #5633047

Erica Murphy level-classic March 12, 2008

Thank you VERY much Nemil!! Your gallery is VERY impressive and filled with stunning images.

Erica
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Scott A. McDaniel April 17, 2008

Spectacular image. #5802060

Erica Murphy level-classic April 18, 2008

Thank you Scott!

Erica
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Peggy J. Maguire April 21, 2008

Congratulations Erica on this wonderful win!!!!!! #5819529

Erica Murphy level-classic April 21, 2008

Thank you Peggy!
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Howard B. Cheek April 29, 2008

It looks like you froze the action very well @ 1/1600th Erica. Very effective comp, and the short DOF worked perfectly here :)
Howard #5859689

Erica Murphy level-classic April 29, 2008

Thank you very much Howard!

Erica
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Bill Knaps May 14, 2008

Erica I have never seen so many great action Shots. This is a great action shot. Great composition. Bill #5924030

Erica Murphy level-classic May 15, 2008

BIG THANKS BILL!! #5925983

Bill Houghton May 16, 2008

This is an outstanding action shot Erica. Well done. Thanks so much for commenting on my photo. Bill #5931834

Fanie Heymans May 21, 2008

Great action shot! Thank you for your kind comments on my winner “Runners” I do appreciate it. #5957999

Erica Murphy level-classic May 21, 2008

Thank you Bill and Fanie! You're both AWESOME PHOTOGRAPHERS! #5958063

Nick Lagos June 03, 2008

This is quite brilliant Erica...a perfect capture...congrats #6011987

Erica Murphy level-classic June 03, 2008

Thanks Nick!!
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Bill Knaps June 08, 2008

Erica I just looked in your Gallery to see if you have any new submitals and all I can say is Wow. You don't have any EP's, but all Finalist or wins. Great work......Bill #6035722

Barbara Waldoch June 21, 2008

Beautiful image, Erika! #6088407

Erica Murphy level-classic June 21, 2008

Thank you Bill and Barbara! #6089572

Vitor Dias June 27, 2008

WONDERFUL GALLERY, CONGTS ERICA. #6113562

Erica Murphy level-classic June 27, 2008

Thank you Vitor!! You have a wonderful gallery as well!

Erica
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Max Aureli September 23, 2008

Great shot and CONGRATULATION for you Winner!!!!! #6501070

Sandy Powers November 03, 2008

Erica, this is such a fantastic photo. What an eye to capture something so COOL to look at! A most deserving winner! :)

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Erica Murphy level-classic November 03, 2008

Thanks so much Max and Sandi! #6701495

Carol Engstrom level-classic January 13, 2009

Very nice, Erica! Can almost feel that water splash. #7027022

Erica Murphy level-classic January 13, 2009

Thank you Carol~ #7027078

John Benway January 14, 2009

Beautiful action shot Erica. Beautifully done.
John #7030640

Erica Murphy level-classic January 14, 2009

Thanks a bunch John!! #7030833

JO ANN CLEVELAND April 19, 2011

Congratulations on this awesome winner, what great timing girl!

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Erica Murphy level-classic April 19, 2011

Thanks Jo Ann!! #9359206

Jill Odice level-classic June 24, 2011

Good idea to move things around in your gallery so we can see some older images that tend to get buried :-) Congrats on all your winners and finalists #9482528

Kathy Reeves April 21, 2016

Stunning image, Erica! Colors and movement are wonderful. #11464204

Sarah Goblot July 06, 2016

Loved it then. Love it now. :) #11492835

Sarah Goblot July 06, 2016

Loved it then. Love it now. :) #11492836

Sarah Goblot July 06, 2016

Loved it then. Love it now. :) #11492837

Sarah Goblot July 06, 2016

Loved it then. Love it now. :) #11492838

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