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Sea Life Wonders

© Donna La Mattino Pagakis

Sea Life Wonders

Uploaded: December 29, 2010 12:38:47

Description

50 mm - f/1.8 II - Canon EF
RAW / Aperture Priority / -.33 EC / 50 mm
F 3.5 @ 1/80 ISO 1600

Birch Aquarium
La Jolla, California
September 9, 2010

*People*

Exif: F Number: 3.5, Exposure Bias Value: -0.33, ExposureTime: 1/80 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

Sarah A. Christian December 29, 2010

Outstanding image, Donna! The clarity and detail of both the Aquarium and and the children are superb!
You have brought forth an exceptional work of art - I just love it!

Sarah C #1339514

Joy Rector December 29, 2010

gorgeous #9131293

Richard B. Hallick December 29, 2010

Donna, your aquarium themed shots with children are fabulous. Immersion last month was a great first place winner, and you may have another winner here. #9131313

Freddy Bland December 29, 2010

Agree very much with previous comments, Donna! You don't even need to see these childrens faces to experience the "wonderment"! Excellent comp! #9131317

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe December 29, 2010

A wonderful capture of them Donna! Jeff #9131371

Robyn A. Terrell December 29, 2010

How delightful, Donna. You've captured the moment beautifully! #9131406

Patti Coblentz December 29, 2010

Their fascination is so cute...wonderful clarity and colors...a terrific capture, Donna! #9131432

Phyllis H. Burchett December 29, 2010

Wonderful image, amazing capture, clarity and colors! #9131447

Carolyn M. Fletcher level-classic December 29, 2010

Wonderful work, Donna! #9131460

Thomas E. Hinds December 29, 2010

Amazing clarity, light, and color! This is a wonderful image, Donna! #9131769

Michelle Alton December 30, 2010

Fantastic! #9132254

Leslie McLain level-classic December 30, 2010

Terrific capture and colors, Donna. Adorable. #9133638

Terry Cervi level-deluxe December 30, 2010

What wonderful color and detail in this! Excellent work, Donna! #9134118

Tammy Espino January 01, 2011

Kids are so adorable at aquariums. Great capture! #9137027

Linda L. Ruiz January 18, 2011

#9171476

Patti Coblentz January 18, 2011

Congratulations on this finalist, Donna...so sweet! Fantastic! #9171568

Tamara K. Walker level-classic January 18, 2011

CONGRATULATIONS! #9171688

Rony Sagy January 18, 2011

Congratulations on a wonderful finalist. #9171860

Nancy (Peaches) Harker January 18, 2011

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

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Marilyn K. Lincecum level-classic January 18, 2011

Adorable...Congratulations on a well deserved finalist. Good luck in the next round !! #9171984

Reynaldo D. Reyes level-classic January 18, 2011

Congrats on your finalist Donna! #9172030

Merna L. Nobile January 18, 2011

I can only imagine how proud you must be feeling right now. What wonderful news! CONGRATULATIONS, Merna #9172145

Bojan Bencic level-classic January 19, 2011

Congratulations on your finalist, Donna. #9172578

Stefania Barbier level-classic January 19, 2011

fantastic finalist, congratulations!!! #9172655

Deborah C. Lewinson level-addict January 19, 2011

Congratulations, Donna, on this marvelous finalist!

Debby #9172932

Donna La Mattino Pagakis January 19, 2011

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

I really enjoyed visiting the aquarium!

Donna #9172945

Sarah A. Christian January 19, 2011

Congratulations, Donna, on your finalist!!! It's a winner! #9173002

Nancyj E. Hovey level-classic January 19, 2011

C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S
on your very deserving FINALIST! 8o) #9173246

Stephanie Frey January 19, 2011

Congratulations on a beautiful finalist, Donna! #9173822

Carol Eade level-addict January 19, 2011

Wonderful capture, Donna, congratulations on your finalist! #9173861

Lydia Williams level-classic January 19, 2011

Your beautiful aquarium shots are amazing...Congratulations on this awesome finalist. #9174260

Emile Abbott level-deluxe January 19, 2011

Fabulous finalist Donna. #9175303

Richard B. Hallick January 19, 2011

Congratulations on the finalist selection. #9175327

Patrick Rouzes level-classic January 19, 2011

CONGRATULATIONS on all your incredible finalists, Donna ! WTG! #9175364

Allen Hughes January 19, 2011

You have such a wonderful eye, Donna. I can just imagine the wonderment these kids are seeing. #9176123

Terry Cervi level-deluxe January 19, 2011

Congrats on this wonderful finalist, Donna! #9176411

Mitch Spence level-classic January 19, 2011

This is such a great image, Donna. I love it. Congratulations on this beauty and on your finalists. #9176582

Jessica Jenney January 19, 2011

Congratulations, Donna on all your fabulous finalists! #9176850

Carla Capra Anderson January 19, 2011

Hi Donna;
This is adorable. Congratulations.
;) CC #9176889

Gail Vitikacs level-classic January 19, 2011

Wonderful! Big Congrats! #9177516

Phyllis H. Burchett January 19, 2011

Congrats on this fantastic finalist Donna! #9177645

Graeme yew Chow January 19, 2011

Wonderful finalists and congratulations , Donna. Good luck next round. #9177758

Debra R. Harder January 19, 2011

This is a brilliant image, Donna! Huge congratulations on your outstanding finalist. Bet we see GOLD here! Deb #9177829

Dr Silly level-classic January 19, 2011

Congratulations Donna on this wonderful Finalist. :O) #9177904

Lana Arcemont January 19, 2011

Congratulations, Donna!
Wonderful Image! #9178137

Raymond Pauly January 19, 2011

Lovely image, Donna! Congratulations! #9178823

Nadia Paul January 19, 2011

Congrats on your beautiful finalist Donna! #9178827

Stephen Zacker January 20, 2011

Like everything that is going on in this image. Congratulations #9179389

JO ANN CLEVELAND January 20, 2011

Congrats on this beautiful finalist Donna!

jo ann c. #9180074

Daniella Puente January 20, 2011

LOVE this one Donna, congrats!!! #9181245

Chris Budny level-deluxe January 20, 2011

Beautifully captured, Donna; congratulations! #9181375

Thomas E. Hinds January 20, 2011

Congratulations, Donna! A deserving Finalist!! #9181602

Joannie Bertucci level-classic January 20, 2011

Donna congratulations on one of the finest finalists this month...I'd really love to see this as the grand prize winner! #9181693

Irene Colling level-classic January 20, 2011

OUtstanding story image Donna.

Congratulations on your excellent Finalist. #9181982

Katarina Mansson January 21, 2011

This is such a fun and heartwarming picture - love it! Congrats on this and all your beautiful finalists this month Donnna! #9182459

Linda Blair January 24, 2011

Wonderful finalist...congratulations!!! #9190646

Dale Hardin November 10, 2011

Donna this is so cool in every way. The story told by the children's body language tells it all. And the exposure with the bright colors of the fish is a testament to your photo skill. Love it. #9796779

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