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Swept up

© Debbie Bray

Swept up

Uploaded: July 08, 2012 01:30:50

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The shells were soon covered and swept back out with the tide, a second after I took the shot. This wave reached out further than the other ones had, a sign it was still on the rise.

Exif: F Number: 11, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/100 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 250, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 30.00 mm, Model: DSLR-A850

Comments

Kevin P. Kreischer July 08, 2012

Excellent POV Debbie, nice capture #1473642

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe July 08, 2012

Excellent perspective and landscape/nature capture! #10219258

Mary Dimitriw level-deluxe July 08, 2012

Great POV Debbie!! Wonderful mix of tones and textures. #10219303

Mary K. Robison July 08, 2012

That foamy part advancing on the shells reminds me of "The Blob", a movie WAY before your time, Debbie!
Love the different levels in your composition. #10219335

Debbie Bray July 08, 2012

Ha Mary! I remember the blob as a kid, we all had nightmares over it!! Never saw it, but a teenage neighbour did, and scared the living daylights out of us!! hehee!! #10219371

Jack Gaskin July 08, 2012

WAY to GET DOWN & SANDY for the SHOT Which is SO SO COOL. The seas foam leading edge is great
Wonderful detail & color.

Jack #10219374

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe July 08, 2012

Great pov and beautiful scene, Debbie. #10219399

Anthony G. Comella July 08, 2012

Superb viewing and for sure superb work!! #10219500

Ellen Hodges July 08, 2012

Very dramatic and beautiful capture, Deb!! #10219567

Julianne Bradford July 08, 2012

Great drama in this upcurned sea capture Debbie! #10219617

Carolyn M. Fletcher level-classic July 08, 2012

It does remind me of the Blob, now that you all mention it..I saw the original, with Steve McQueen. LOL #10219642

Robert R. Goodman July 08, 2012

Hi Debbie,Like how you included the sea foam.Awesome capture,sure looks refreshing even if it is winter.Wonderful image my friend!!! #10219684

Patrick Rouzes level-classic July 08, 2012

Love the tones, detail, clarity, pov & rugged coastline, Debbie! A beautiful scene & capture, my friend!
#10219720

Mike Clime July 08, 2012

Pretty capture, nice pov and comp with the shells in the foreground, Debbie! #10219811

Stephen Zacker July 08, 2012

Great perspective and depth this has #10219933

Carol L. Fowler July 08, 2012

Beautiful layers of textures. Love the shells- glad you got this in time #10220021

John Connolly July 08, 2012

I am impressed with your low POV Debbie, and your great DOF in this wonderful seaside capture! You have excelled yourself with this one! #10220059

Nancy L. Green level-classic July 08, 2012

EXCELLENT shore line image Debbie, I love the foam, VERY well done!! <>< #10220163

Laura E. Swan level-classic July 08, 2012

What a shot! Wow, Debbie. I;m impressed. Look at the bubbles and shells. This makes me yearn for the beach!!!

Love it!!! (I just love all the talent here on BP. It always blows me away!!!)

Thanks for your kind words on my Dads memorial images. You are such a dear lady!

xoxo-LooLooLuuLuu #10220181

Thomas E. Hinds July 08, 2012

Wonderful tones and textures in this beach scene, Debbie! Love the shells! I guess winter can be tumultuous down there! Nice work! #10220287

Deborah C. Lewinson level-addict July 08, 2012

Powerful beach scene, Debbie, excellent capture!

Debby #10220348

Neal D. Hatcher July 08, 2012

Awesome #10220521

Terry Cervi level-deluxe July 08, 2012

Love your pov! It's a beauty, Debbie! #10220607

Ann Coates level-classic July 08, 2012

Where's the crab? This photo has everything, shells, foamy water, rocks, mountains and sky. Superb capture Debbie. #10220656

Heather Loewenhardt level-classic July 08, 2012

Wonderful example of depth and texture. #10220685

Avril Young July 09, 2012

Excellent photography Debs, love the foam in the front..such detail...excellent pov and colour...well done indeed..love those shells! #10220762

frank w. degenhardt July 09, 2012

Oh, I would have a big bag just waiting to grab some of them shells. I am looking forward to going to the beach again and looking for shells. You do such a beautiful job with your framing and composition, then you treat us to some gorgeous colors and wonderful scenery. Wish I was there my friend. #10221704

Randy L. Quast July 10, 2012

Debbie outstanding photo in every way. Congrats on the EP. #10224059

Emile Abbott level-deluxe July 11, 2012

Love the seafoam, great textures and details. #10225177

Lyn Darlington July 11, 2012

Fantastic capture and perspective! #10225777

Carol Quina level-classic July 13, 2012

Love the POV! Nice shot!
#10228317

Carol Quina level-classic July 13, 2012

Love the POV! Nice shot!
#10228333

Heather Loewenhardt level-classic August 10, 2012

Wonderful contrast of shape, texture and color. #10270988

Lyn Darlington August 28, 2012

Congrats on a fantastic finalist! #10294588

Laura E. Swan level-classic August 29, 2012

I stayed attached to this one to say this to you!!!

Bravo! Love it Miss Debbie!!!

-LauraLoo :))) #10294725

Randy D. Dinkins level-classic August 29, 2012

Great shot, comp!!! Congratulations! #10294968

frank w. degenhardt August 29, 2012

Beautiful Finalist Debbie. Congratulations. #10294987

Thomas E. Hinds August 29, 2012

Terrific work! Congratulations on this Finalist, too, Debbie! #10295495

Emile Abbott level-deluxe August 29, 2012

Congratulations on another great finalist, Debbie. WTG #10295792

Robert R. Goodman August 29, 2012

Hi Debbie,Big Congratulations on this beautiful finalist my friend!!! #10295952

Wm Nosal August 29, 2012

Awesome Image Debbie!
Congratulations #10296265

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe August 29, 2012

Congrats on a beautiful finalist, Debbie. #10296313

Nancy L. Green level-classic August 29, 2012

CONGRATULATIONS Debbie, on this wonderful finalist, WTG!! <>< #10296697

John Connolly August 29, 2012

Congratulations on your finalist award Debbie! Well done! #10297227

Lorna Shutter August 29, 2012

Woo Hoo!!! CONGRATULATIONS on your Finalist Award for this FABULOUS image, Ms. Bray!!!!! WTG!!! Good luck in the next round!!! :)
Photobucket #10297970

Heather Loewenhardt level-classic August 29, 2012

Congrats on this wonderful finalist Debbie. #10298091

Neal D. Hatcher August 29, 2012

CONGRATULATIONS #10298117

Ellen Hodges August 30, 2012

Huge congrats on this beauty, too, Debbie!!! #10298760

Val Feldman level-deluxe August 30, 2012

Wowza! What a beautiful Finalist! Wonderful depth captured, great textures (good timing to catch those beautiful shells before they were swept away), excellent beach tones. Love the amazingly large mass of sea foam - outstanding - never seen anything like it (and I live in TX where EVERYTHING is supposed to be bigger but you Aussie's got us beat on sea foam for sure! :) :) Congratulations on yet another wonderful Finalist, Ms. DU and all the best in the upcoming round! #10299389

Patrick Rouzes level-classic August 30, 2012

Congrats & good luck on this amazing finalist, Debbie! WTG!
#10299635

Daniella Puente August 30, 2012

Wonderful photo, congrats! #10300413

David M. Montero August 30, 2012

WTG Debbie! Congratulations on your Finalist selection! #10300567

JO ANN CLEVELAND September 08, 2012

Wowza...what an awesome image Debbie!

Big congratulations on your wonderful finalist!

jo ann c. #10314365

Nadia Paul September 12, 2012

So many wonderful layers - congrats Debbie! #10320572

Stefania Barbier level-classic September 29, 2012

Nadia said it well... love the multiple layers... congratulations Debbie! #10345910

Mary K. Robison September 29, 2012

Very belated Congratulations on this lovely scene making Finalist, Debbie!
At least I commented on it the first day you posted it, when I mentioned how the foam reminded me of "The Blob" movie...
;-D #10345938

Julianne Bradford September 29, 2012

Congratulations on a seecond great finalist Debbie! Like I said..love the drama :-) #10346246

Mary Dimitriw level-deluxe September 30, 2012

Congratulations on your wonderful Finalist Debbie..amazing POV! #10347125

Carol Flisak level-classic December 30, 2012

Wonderful layers, details and tones! Congrats on your beautiful finalist, Debbie! #10489231

Randy L. Quast January 06, 2013

Debbie Congrats on the Finalist Great job. #10501648

JO ANN CLEVELAND January 10, 2013

Big congras on your awesome finalist Debbie..

jo ann c. #10508271


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