Aquatic

Uploaded: September 17, 2011 08:23:54 | Entered: July 18, 2022 07:56:17

Description

This summer Tamron/ Shutterbug held a Nature Photography Contest. I was honored to win Grand Prize which included a new lens and my prize winning photo will be published in a future issue of Shutterbug. The image selected was Poetic Symmetry. Thank you everyone for your constant support and inspiration!!!!

Vista, California
9-16-11

Tamron 18-270mm Di-II VC PZD Lens
F 9 @ 1/160 ISO 400

Exif: F Number: 9, Exposure Bias Value: -0.33, ExposureTime: 1/160 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 400, White balance: Manual white balance, FocalLength: 246.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XSi

Comments

Joy Rector September 17, 2011

beautiful #1408925

Kara L. Hendricks September 17, 2011

WOW.. wonderful details and clarity! #9676168

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe September 17, 2011

Congrats on your Win Donna!! Wonderful color, and detail in this Beautiful image! #9676176

Melinda F. Schneider level-classic September 17, 2011

Very lovely! Great colors, comp, and clarity! #9676195

David M. Montero September 17, 2011

Beautiful composition, clarity and lighting Donna. #9676225

Donna La Mattino Pagakis September 17, 2011

Thank you for all of your kind comments. This is my first post with my new Tamron lens.

Have a super weekend,

Donna

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Patti Coblentz September 17, 2011

How exciting...the win, the lens, and your first of many beautiful images with it, Donna! A very beautiful floral :)) #9676344

Donna La Mattino Pagakis September 17, 2011

Awe, thanks Patti!!! #9676521

Marcie A. Fowler September 17, 2011

Nice crisp, clear details. #9676535

Monika Sapek September 17, 2011

Lovely shot, Donna! water lilies are so beautiful!
Congratulations on your Win! Hope to see many new photos taken with your new lens! ;-) #9676907

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna September 17, 2011

Beautiful, Donna! :-) k #9676914

Michele Peterson level-classic September 17, 2011

Amazing photo, Donna, not because of the lens, but your ablility to put it to good use. Enjoy!! Can't wait to see more! #9677028

Katarina Mansson September 17, 2011

Stunning and beautiful! #9677082

Stefania Barbier level-classic September 18, 2011

it is superb indeed... congratulations! #9677232

Mitch Spence level-classic September 18, 2011

Big congratulations again on your prize, Donna, and on this lovely shot with it. #9677735

Ken Smith level-classic September 19, 2011

Way to go, Donna! Sooo...Grand Prize at Shutterbug, and just an EP at BP? :-) Congrats!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! #9678864

Donna La Mattino Pagakis September 19, 2011

Thank you everyone for your kind comments and congratulatory wishes.

Also, a huge THANKS to Kathy, Julianne and Erica!!!

Take care,

Donna

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Steve M. Harrington September 19, 2011

Good on you, Donna! :) Your winning image is wonderfully worthy and this image is outstanding as well. Excellent tonal quality!
Steve #9679704

Summer A. Kozisek September 21, 2011

Beautiful image Donna, congratulations on your big win!! #9684094

Marilyn K. Lincecum level-classic September 23, 2011

WTG Donna...Huge congratulations on your win !!! Beautiful image and fantastic color and detail. #9687849

Terry Korpela level-deluxe April 08, 2021

Nicely Done Donna! #11890313

Su Sana E. P level-classic August 02, 2021

Really a very gorgeous water lily and an excellent capture, Donna!! #11917189

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