Evening Stillness

© Nikki McDonald

Evening Stillness

Uploaded: December 09, 2014 | Entered: December 09, 2014 08:47:31

Description

Photo of the Day and Finalist
White Sands, New Mexico
Category: Nature and Landscapes

Exif: f/8, 1/500 second, ISO: 100, 200mm

Comments

Donna La Mattino Pagakis December 09, 2014

Wow, what a glorious image Nikki! #1599993

Jeff Sielski December 09, 2014

Stunning capture Nikki!! #11203729

David Phalen December 09, 2014

Stunning beauty!! #11203756

Colette M. Metcalf December 09, 2014

Wow from me too! This is totally outstanding!!!!!! #11203941

Nikki McDonald level-classic December 09, 2014

Thanks all. It was skipped a month ago so I'm trying it again - did a slight tweak so I put in a new upload. I do love it and appreciate your comments and favorites. #11203946

Natasha Pliss level-classic December 09, 2014

This is an absolutely gorgeous, out-of-this-world view, Nikki! And if image like this was skipped I certainly have no idea what they are looking for when judging. Fantastic work! Favorite. #11203994

Patrick Rouzes level-classic December 09, 2014

Heavenly, magical & other worldly,Nikki. Hope to see this again.
#11204020

Joy Rector December 10, 2014

outstanding #11204093

Shirley Sicurello level-classic December 10, 2014

Very beautiful! #11204170

Usman M. Bajwa level-classic December 10, 2014

Awesome capture, Nikki. If this doesn't go further, may I suggest to up the contrast of the hills behind the white sands.

UB. #11204505

Carolyn M. Fletcher level-classic December 18, 2014

BEAUTIFUL!! #11208502

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe December 28, 2014

Congrats Nikki on this Beautiful POTD!! #11213601

Richard M. Waas December 28, 2014

Love it Nikki...... Congrats on a well deserved POTD!! #11213603

Deborah C. Lewinson level-addict December 28, 2014

Congrats on your POTD, NIkki, for this stunning image! So glad you re-posted it! #11213608

Ellen Hodges December 28, 2014

Huge congrats on a gorgeous POTD, Nikki!! #11213609

Bojan Bencic level-classic December 28, 2014

Amazing photo, Nikki. Congratulations on your POTD! #11213626

Melinda F. Schneider level-classic December 28, 2014

An amazing grasp of evening's grand glory! Congratulations on a fine POTD, Nikki!! #11213627

Dr Silly level-classic December 28, 2014

Congratulations Nikki on this awesome, beautiful POTD. :O) #11213628

Anita Hogue December 28, 2014

Congratulations on your gorgeous POTD! #11213631

Carol Flisak level-classic December 28, 2014

Gorgeous image, Nikki... beautiful light, layers and colors! Congratulations on your well-deserved POTD! #11213634

Susan Williams December 28, 2014

Congratulations, Nikki. Beautiful and captivating! #11213635

Lola M. level-classic December 28, 2014

Simply Gorgeous - Congratulations on your POTD!!! #11213636

Amanda D. Austwick level-classic December 28, 2014

Yippee Nikki! Congratulations on this fave of mine awarded a POTD! #11213638

Usman M. Bajwa level-classic December 28, 2014

Good to see this one with some more Gold, Nikki. CONGRATZ on the POTD!!
UB. #11213643

Joy Rector December 28, 2014

congrats on the POTD #11213644

William C. Raco level-classic December 28, 2014

Wow, this is outstanding, Nikki
Congratulations #11213650

Karen Celella December 28, 2014

Congratulations on your stunning POTD, Nikki! #11213657

Martha R. Mazon level-classic December 28, 2014

Congratulations on your surperb potd, Nikki! I love this one! #11213659

Nikki McDonald level-classic December 28, 2014

Thank you all so very much for the wonderful comments and BP for the selection of this image. It really is a personal favorite so it means a lot to me to have it recognized. #11213664

Kathy Salerni level-classic December 28, 2014

Huge congrats on this beautiful POTD, Nikki! #11213696

George R. Thomson December 28, 2014

Nice photo Nikki. #11213740

Dawn Miller level-addict December 28, 2014

This is beautiful! Warm and cool colors complementary, and simplicity. Lovely. #11213791

Lucy Abrao level-classic December 28, 2014

Congratulations, Nikki on a beautiful POTD! #11213815

Michele Peterson level-classic December 28, 2014

Huge congratulations!! What a wonderfully peaceful scene you've captured here. So glad you decided to try this again, as Im sure you are too. :-) #11213883

Mitch Spence level-classic December 28, 2014

This is an image that makes one say "aaaah," take a deep breath, and simply enjoy. Congratulations. #11213887

Ken Ferguson December 28, 2014

A very nice moody shot Nikki. Congratulations on a worthy win. #11213900

Teresa Burnett level-classic December 28, 2014

Glorious capture, Nikki!! I loved this park!! Congratulations on your POTD!! #11213956

Terry A. Stoa December 28, 2014

Love it, Nikki. Great POTD image. #11214005

Cindy Bendush level-classic December 29, 2014

Totally gorgeous Nikki! Big congrats on your stunning POTD! #11214042

Chris Budny level-deluxe December 29, 2014

Spectacular work, Nikki! Congratulations on this terrific POTD! #11214116

Shirley Sicurello level-classic December 29, 2014

Just gorgeous! Congrats! #11214120

Carol Quina level-classic December 29, 2014

Congratulations Nikki! #11214204

Oscar J. Pung level-classic December 30, 2014

Fantastic shot Nikki. Well deserved POTD.
Oscar #11214670

Laura Greene December 30, 2014

Congratulations, Nikki! #11214883

Laura Greene December 30, 2014

Congratulations, Nikki! #11214884

Lindley Johnson level-classic December 30, 2014

Stunning, Nikki! Congratulations on your gorgeous POTD. #11214948

Mary K. Robison December 30, 2014

Marvelous scene, Nikki! Glad the judges have given it its due this time around. Congrats on your superb POTD! #11215133

MELODIE C. ROBERTS January 01, 2015

Not sure how I missed this one NiK
I must have had my head in the sand!
Sensational POTD!!
Congratulations! #11216289

Craig W. Myers level-addict January 03, 2015

Really wonderful image, Nikki. Beautiful silhouettes and light and contrasts. Great composition. #11218533

Carol L. Fowler January 04, 2015

Congrats on this beautiful POTD! #11218985

Peggy Pfister level-classic January 06, 2015

Awesome and inspiring image, Nikki! Congrats on the POTD! #11219791

Randy D. Dinkins level-classic January 31, 2015

Great tones/feel, Congratulations! #11235665

Peggy Pfister level-classic January 31, 2015

Very happy to see this as a finalist, Nikki! Best of luck in the next round! #11235755

Deborah C. Lewinson level-addict January 31, 2015

Huge congrats on your gorgeous Finalist, Nikki! Best wishes for another gold badge! #11235950

Carol Eade level-addict January 31, 2015

Another beautiful finalist, Nikki! Congrats again. #11236280

Lucy Abrao level-classic January 31, 2015

Congratulations on this finalist, Nikki!!! #11236380

LeAnn Wood February 08, 2015

Every superlative word fits here, Nikki! Congratulations! #11243215

Mariann Kovats level-classic February 08, 2015

Awesome capture, Nikki! Huge congrats on your well deserved POTD! #11243535

prakash khatiwala February 17, 2015

WOW WOW WOW. #11249208

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