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Determined

© Donna La Mattino Pagakis

Determined

Uploaded: September 30, 2011 23:50:37

Description

My son, Andy, is on the cliff overlooking the Pacific.

La Jolla Cove, California
September 30, 2011

Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM Lens
RAW / Aperture Priority / -2/3 EC / 17 mm
F 11 @ 1/500 ISO 400

*Travel & Place*

Exif: F Number: 11, Exposure Bias Value: -0.67, ExposureTime: 1/500 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 400, White balance: Manual white balance, FocalLength: 17.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XSi

Comments

Tiia Vissak September 30, 2011

a wonderful shot! #1412008

Melinda F. Schneider level-classic October 01, 2011

Breathtaking! #9708608

Joy Rector October 01, 2011

awesome #9708797

Nikki McDonald level-classic October 01, 2011

Gorgeous scene - what a beautiful sky you had for the backdrop here. #9708834

Datha Y. Thompson October 01, 2011

E X C E L L E N T ! ! !
Such and inspiring image in sooooooo many ways Donna :) HOPE TO SEE IT GOLD!!!!!!! #9709192

Michele Peterson level-classic October 01, 2011

I absolutely LOVE this, Donna!! Incredible photo!!! #9709207

Donna La Mattino Pagakis October 01, 2011

Thank you for all of your outstanding and inspirational comments. What a wonderful beach to visit. I loved every minute of it. Actually, I loved it so much, I went back three days in a row!!!
Take care,
Donna #9709352

Susan M. Campbell October 01, 2011

Fabulous shot Donna!!!!!! #9709386

Patti Coblentz October 02, 2011

What a beautiful beach and such perfect lighting, Donna...wonderful capture, and I love seeing your son in the picture giving it a great perspective of scale! #9710975

Debra R. Harder October 03, 2011

I bet he felt like he was on top of the world, Donna!! The lighting here is AMAZING!!!! Breathtakingly beautiful!!! Deb #9713580

Usman M. Bajwa level-classic October 05, 2011

Beautiful capture of the scene here and your son adds that extra special touch. CONGRATZ on being featured in PhotoFlash # 102, Donna!

UB. #9717516

Kathryn Wesserling October 05, 2011

What a spectacular shot! Bless BP for featuring it in PF#102. Give that son of yours an extra hug! #9717528

Michele Peterson level-classic October 05, 2011

Congratulations on being featured in the newsletter, Donna!! Fantastic photo!! #9718019

Katarina Mansson October 05, 2011

Congratulations on your spectacular feature Donna! #9718053

Jean E. Hildebrant October 05, 2011

Saw it featured in PF and it drew me in. Gorgeous like a painting, Donna! #9718148

Leslie McLain level-classic October 05, 2011

Beautiful capture, light, and clouds, Donna. #9718900

Erica Murphy level-classic October 06, 2011

What an awesome photo Donna!!! #9720131

Errick L. Cameron level-deluxe November 18, 2011

Cool photo! #9817928

Kathy Cline December 28, 2011

Super shot Donna! Did you see the seals? I cant wait to go back there next year! #9890854

Deborah C. Lewinson level-addict February 26, 2012

Congratulations on your gorgeous Finalist, Donna!

Debby #10003852

Kathy Salerni level-classic February 26, 2012

Huge congrats on another well deserved Finalist and good luck in the next round, Donna! #10004071

Patrick Rouzes level-classic February 26, 2012

Congratulations & good luck on this incredible finalist, Donna! #10004247

Amy M. Wilson February 26, 2012

Big congratulations on your excellent Finalist, Donna!! #10004329

Monnie Ryan February 26, 2012

Congratulations on another beauty, Donna! #10004382

Julianne Bradford February 26, 2012

Terrific finalist Donna! Congratulations! #10004525

Marilyn K. Lincecum level-classic February 26, 2012

WOW...stunning in every way. Congratulations on a fantastic finalist. Hope to see this one again !! #10004591

JO ANN CLEVELAND February 26, 2012

Way to go Donna!

Congrats on your awesome finalist!

jo ann c. #10004726

Jill Odice level-classic February 26, 2012

Congrats Donna! The clouds add so much to thia awesome image! #10004860

Kathy Cline February 26, 2012

AMAZING DONNA
Congratulations. GOD BLESS #10005036

Renee Doyle February 26, 2012

Excellent perspective and capture Donna! Congratulations! #10005094

Datha Y. Thompson February 26, 2012

C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S ! ! !
You now how much I LOVE this!!! Hope to see it again!!! :) #10005504

Usman M. Bajwa level-classic February 26, 2012

CONGRATZ on another fabulous image and Finalist award, Donna.

UB. #10005624

Stefania Barbier level-classic February 27, 2012

spectacular... huge congrats Donna!!! #10006004

Phyllis H. Burchett February 27, 2012

Congrats on this wonderful finalist Donna! #10006498

Donna La Mattino Pagakis February 27, 2012

Thank you for your kindness. This photograph is extra special to me, especially since that is my son, on the cliff. A reminder of a beach adventure of a lifetime.

Take care and good luck!!!

Donna #10006927

Naomi Weiser February 27, 2012

congrats! #10006972

Kathryn Wesserling February 27, 2012

If this one isn't hanging on your walls, it should be. Congratulations for the Finalist and thank you for sharing this memory with all of us. #10007001

February 27, 2012

Great perspective #10007353

Carolyn McIntosh February 27, 2012

I love this place . . and have stood exactly where he is standing . .. and Congrats on your Finalist Award . .. it is wonderful when a piece that has such personal meaning is recognized also as a great piece of art. Kudos. #10007784

Emile Abbott level-deluxe February 27, 2012

Congratulation again on another great finalist, Donna #10007864

February 27, 2012

Love the sense of scale this young man gives the scene. #10007933

Ellen Hodges February 27, 2012

Huge congrats and very best luck with your awesome finalists, Donna!!! Absolutely gorgeous in every way !!! #10008108

Nancyj E. Hovey level-classic February 27, 2012

C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S
on your very deserving FINALIST! 8o) #10008187

Patti Coblentz February 27, 2012

Big congratulations on your finalist for this very special image, Donna! #10008546

Carol L. Fowler February 27, 2012

Congrats! #10008852

Chris Budny level-deluxe February 27, 2012

Terrific capture, Donna! Congratulations! #10008907

Stan J. Bendkowski February 27, 2012

Congratulations on your wonderful finalist, Donna! #10008929

Lydia Williams level-classic February 27, 2012

WOW, beautiful, Donna. CONGRATULATIONS! #10009015

Michele Peterson level-classic February 27, 2012

Congratulations Donna, I still love this image! :-) #10009211

Michelle L. Frick February 27, 2012

Gorgeous - as always Donna! Congratulations!!! #10009824

Terry A. Stoa February 28, 2012

Very nice, Donna. Congrats. #10012857

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