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loosing the light

© Rita K. Connell

loosing the light

Uploaded: April 09, 2011

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Ruby Beach in washington very last of a wonderful sunset.

Congratulations! You have placed as a finalist in this month's BetterPhoto
Contest! Over 15200 photos were entered your image selected among the top 642 finalist photos for April 2011

Exif: F Number: 8, Exposure Bias Value: 0.67, ExposureTime: 1/100 seconds, Flash: did not fire., ISO: 200, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 70.00 mm, Model: NIKON D300

Comments

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe April 09, 2011

But you captured "The Light" Beautifully! Great job Rita! #1368057

Rita K. Connell level-classic April 11, 2011

thank you so much jeff I was very excited whene these two girls showed up I knew it made for a better composition. thanks for taking the time to comment #9344934

Ken Smith level-classic May 13, 2011

I thought I recognized that locale...we were there a couple of years ago, but didn't have as nice a sunset as you. Agree with you; the girls add to the composition. Excellent work! #9404017

Rita K. Connell level-classic May 13, 2011

thanks Ken we got the sunset but boy was it windy and very chilly it was just about this time last year. thanks for commenting #9404023

Anthony L. Mancuso May 18, 2011

Awesome finalist Rita! Congrats! #9412155

Usman M. Bajwa level-classic May 18, 2011

Huge CONGRATZ on this amazing Finalist. Good luck up next, Rita!

UB.
#9412725

Carla Capra Anderson May 19, 2011

What a beautiful image you've captured. Congratulations on receiving this Finalist Award.
;) CC #9413672

Rita K. Connell level-classic May 19, 2011

thanks so much I haven't been in the finalist circle in a long time. #9414221

Merna L. Nobile May 20, 2011

It is with great pleasure that I offer my congratulations on your award for the month of April. Merna #9417480

Aimee C. Eisaman May 20, 2011

Whoohooo congrats on your gold Rita! :~) #9417651

Nancyj E. Hovey level-classic May 20, 2011

C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S
on your very deserving
2nd Place WINNER! 8o) #9418112

Anthony L. Mancuso May 20, 2011

Congrats on your well deserved win Rita! #9418530

Rita K. Connell level-classic May 21, 2011

I am so excited its my first win. yea yea yea!!!!
thank you everyone for taking the time to congradulate me. I really appreciate your thoughtfulness. #9419867

Lydia Williams level-classic May 21, 2011

So exciting Rita...and happy for you...it is such a great feeling when that happens...Very well done..A big congratulations to you! #9420033

JO ANN CLEVELAND May 21, 2011

WTG Rita! Huge congratulations on your awesome 2n Place Gold WINNER!!!

jo ann c. #9420670

Usman M. Bajwa level-classic May 22, 2011

The First Win is always so so special, Rita. CONGRATZ on this fabulous GOLD Winner!!! I am sure, many more to come, good luck!

UB. #9421241

Rita K. Connell level-classic May 22, 2011

thank you so much Lydia, Jo Ann, Usman I really appreciate your time #9422268

Wm Nosal September 30, 2011

WOW! Beautiful, Rita!
Congratulations #9707696

Dennis Gay March 26, 2012

G'day RITA!

Perfection in a silhouette.

Crisp clean outlines, incredibly good black/colour contrasts, an eye catching scene and very well balanced.

My heartiest Aussie congratz on the EP and the prestigious golden 2nd Place award.

GB
Dennis #10058995

Rita K. Connell level-classic March 27, 2012

thank you dennis, this was a very cold and windy evening so I sat in my car with the window down....LOL #10060862

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