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Low Tide

© Donna La Mattino Pagakis

Low Tide

Uploaded: November 07, 2006

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Oceanside Beach, California

Comments

Stanley J. Contrades November 07, 2006

Excellent panoramic perspective and that dramatic sky reflection, Donna!! Very well done!!
Much Aloha,
Stan #552692

Su Sana E. P level-classic November 07, 2006

Donna, this image really deserve a lot of attention because of the drama and your excellent presentation. Great capture!! #3555087

bob cornelison November 07, 2006

very cool shot!
~:O) #3555103

Paul Michko November 07, 2006

Great scene, Donna. #3555254

Donald K. Cherry November 07, 2006

Beautiful seascape, Donna! #3555362

Paul E. Earl November 07, 2006

WOW! A stunning scene, Donna! Great capture! #3555442

Paul G Slate November 07, 2006

Stunning is right! #3555490

November 07, 2006

Love it, Donna. Fantastic light. And beautiful comp. #3555671

Charalambos Beslemes November 07, 2006

Terrific Shot #3555845

Dave Sanders November 07, 2006

This is wonderful Donna #3555975

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe November 07, 2006

Wonderful composition and capture Donna; Great Job!! Jeff #3556216

Tony Gutowski November 07, 2006

A Beautiful and imaginative shot,Donna. I love the pano capture. You've done a great job of capturing the essence of the beach. #3556482

Cyn Valentine November 07, 2006

Beautiful image Donna!! Love the comp! #3556494

Ken Smith level-classic November 07, 2006

I like your wide angle view on this, Donna!! #3556583

Ross Throndson November 07, 2006

Wow, BEAUTIFUL Scene, Donna...Lovely Reflection & Composition!! :^) #3556586

Bill Wyatt November 07, 2006

I love the reflections and composition on this wonderful scenic!! #3556782

Carolyn J. Connolly November 07, 2006

WOW, Donna - this is an EXCEPTIONAL panoramic sea/beach-scape capture!! I absolutely LOVE it!! The monochromatic tones are WONDERFUL, and the low angle perspective, reflections, AND composition are all FANTASTIC!! As others have said, this really IS a STUNNING image!! Phil and I hope that you're having a GREAT week, too, Donna!! :o) #3556907

Raymond Pauly November 07, 2006

Really beautiful panoramic image! Great composition and colors! #3557128

Tamara K. Walker level-classic November 07, 2006

So beautifully done. #3557500

Donna La Mattino Pagakis November 07, 2006

Thank you Stan, Susana, Bob, Paul M, Donald, Paul E, Paul S, Mikael, Sibab, Dave, Jeff, Tony, Cyn, Ken, Ross, Bill, Carolyn, Raymond and Tamara!! I appreciate all of your OUTSTANDING commnets!! #3557549

Melissa G. Meiselman November 07, 2006

WOW....she sheen from the wet sand partially reflecting the sky is just wonderful. I just love the entire scene, Donna!!! #3557633

Nadine A. Lewis November 07, 2006

I agree with Melissa...love the sheen from the wet sand. This is a beautiful image, Donna! Love the panoramic view! <>< #3557682

DiAnna F. Paulk November 07, 2006

wow, this is so beautiful, Donna! And thanks for the comment on "Angelshine." She wasn't as angelic to photograph as she appears in this image!! LOL! #3557716

Ronald F. Fischer November 07, 2006

Beautiful capture, Donna! #3557764

Laura Clay-Ballard November 07, 2006

SUPERB! #3557938

Colette M. Metcalf November 07, 2006

What a wonderful capture!! wow! #3558032

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna November 07, 2006

This is sooooo pretty, Donna!!!! Lovely!!!! ^.^ Kitty #3558070

John Connolly November 07, 2006

A beautiful scene, captured at the perfect time of day, Donna! #3558116

Nina Shields November 07, 2006

Donna, magnificent use of lighting and I really love the tones of the image; very effective crop and presentation; super work! #3558287

Donna La Mattino Pagakis November 07, 2006

Thank you Melissa, Nadine, DiAnna, Ronald, Laura, Colette, Kathleen, John, and Nina for your great compliments!!

This image was captured on March 12, 2006. It was actually a cold afternoon at the beach. But it was beautiful at low tide, with all the puffy clouds. Thanks again to each and everyone of you who have commented on this image. I really appreciate the AWESOME support!! #3558377

Janine Russell level-deluxe November 07, 2006

Donna, very nice composition, clarity and lighting. #3558403

Claudia Kuhn level-classic November 07, 2006

Beautiful lighting and comp Donna! #3558566

Noel Baebler November 07, 2006

I just LOVE this shot, Donna! #3558709

Robert R. Goodman November 07, 2006

Hi Donna,Absolutely beautiful.Great Panoramic!!!!!! #3558759

David Pratt November 07, 2006

Great capture Donna! The relections on the wet sand of the clouds. Stunning image! #3558802

Sheryl A. Hudson level-classic November 07, 2006

Beautiful dramatic panoramic shot! Love the reflections and colors! #3559290

Kenneth Mucke November 07, 2006

WOW...I love how you captured this shot...perfect lighting and subtle colors #3559326

Hendrik Storme November 08, 2006

Superb! One of my favorites, Donna!!! #3560085

Donna La Mattino Pagakis November 08, 2006

Thank you Janine, Claudia, Noel, Robert, David, Sheryl, Kenneth and Hendrik VERY much.

The image was cropped so as to appear to be a panaramic, but it is a single frame shot. Thanks again to each and everyone of you!!!!!!!!!!! #3562194

Gary Lange November 08, 2006

Donna, this is great!! I was just up to the Oceanside pier the other night (Monday the 6th) and shot the sunset. It was my first time shooting up there. Excellent image!! #3562527

William88 November 08, 2006

Donna, this is beautiful! Excellent composition, clarity and lighting. #3562593

Donna La Mattino Pagakis November 08, 2006

Thank you Gary and William very much!! #3562843

Lani J November 08, 2006

Beautiful, Donna! I love your POV, being so close to the water really gives a great persepctive. Lovely! :o) #3562909

Larry Lawhead level-deluxe November 08, 2006

Really great, Donna!!

      LarryL http://lsqrd.blogspot.com/

#3562995

Manuel Barrera November 08, 2006

Beautiful colors, the lanscapae is awesome and composition is excellent, Donna #3563459

Donna La Mattino Pagakis November 08, 2006

Thank you Lani, Larry and Manuel very much!!! #3563544

Stan Kwasniowski November 08, 2006

Donna, superb #3563863

Donna La Mattino Pagakis November 08, 2006

Thanks Stan!!! #3564023

Kate Jackson November 09, 2006

Brilliant pano Donna! Amazingly beautiful grey day! #3567667

Donna La Mattino Pagakis November 09, 2006

Thank you VERY much Kate, it's so nice to hear from you!! #3567766

Roger Bernabo November 09, 2006

LOVE this image; GREAT!! #3568154

Donna La Mattino Pagakis November 09, 2006

Thanks Roger!! #3568217

Arnie Horwitz level-deluxe November 10, 2006

Great capture with beautiful reflections, Donna! #3572597

Donna La Mattino Pagakis November 11, 2006

Thanks Arnie!! I'm glad you like this image and appreciate your feedback! #3574594

Karen Slagle November 13, 2006

This is so pretty, Donna. I love the soft colors and reflections. #3583257

Donna La Mattino Pagakis November 13, 2006

Thank you Karen!! #3583263

Pamela Shane November 13, 2006

I love this image Donna!! Wonderful
soft tones, but dramatic at the same
time!! :) #3583649

Donna La Mattino Pagakis November 13, 2006

Thanks so very much Pamela!!! #3583727

Sheryl A. Hudson level-classic November 13, 2006

Spectacular image, love the mood, reflections, tones and POV! #3583870

Donna La Mattino Pagakis November 13, 2006

Thanks so much Sheryl!!! #3583888

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna November 14, 2006

OH...Pretty...so very pretty, Donna!!! ^.^ Kitty #3587055

Donna La Mattino Pagakis November 14, 2006

Thanks Kitty!! #3587065

Dorann Weber November 15, 2006

Such a beautiful,calm serene image Donna and great reflection.. #3591637

Donna La Mattino Pagakis November 15, 2006

Thank you Dorann!!! #3591680

Donna Roberts November 15, 2006

Oh my goodness Donna, this is a fantastic image.
I love the muted colouring and the wonderful reflections too.
Excellent work......hope to see this again!
:-) ddu
#3592331

Donna La Mattino Pagakis November 16, 2006

Thank you very much Donna, what a GREAT compliment!!! #3594722

Kristi A. Howson November 18, 2006

Excellent with the pano perspective and love the birds and reflections Donna! #3602932

Donna La Mattino Pagakis November 19, 2006

Thank you Kristi!! #3603067

Sylvia Rossler November 20, 2006

Gorgeous !! I really can understand why people are going jogging early in the morning on such fantastic places !! #3609076

Donna La Mattino Pagakis November 20, 2006

Thank you Sylvia, the ocean is such a lovely and peaceful place!! #3609133

Johnny Santoso November 20, 2006

Wow.. great Panorama capture Donna.. Spectacular and stunning scene..

rgds, #3610036

Donna La Mattino Pagakis November 20, 2006

Thank you VERY much Johnny!!! #3610047

Terry L. Ellis level-classic November 29, 2006

Gorgeous light, composition and details, Donna! #3647925

Donna La Mattino Pagakis November 29, 2006

Thank you Terry VERY much!! #3648012

eileen bedford December 01, 2006

AWESOME Capture Donna, so well done. #3655496

Donna La Mattino Pagakis December 01, 2006

THANKS so much Eileen!! #3655552

Mary Timman December 01, 2006

Oh my, this is absolutely stunning. I love the tones, the perspective, the sky, the water...wow..everything. It's just amazingly beautiful. #3655790

Donna La Mattino Pagakis December 01, 2006

Thank you for the VERY cool compliments Mary!!! #3656172

Nadya Johnson December 02, 2006

Exquisite, Donna! I love a vast deserted beach! The low light, the beautiful reflections and the one lone bird sitting on the empty tidal flats all add up to make a perfect shot! #3657280

Shawn Jennings December 02, 2006

Beautiful light and reflection Donna! #3658183

Donna La Mattino Pagakis December 02, 2006

Thank you Nadya and Shawn for your great comments! #3658295

Kathleen K. Parker level-deluxe December 03, 2006

What an astounding pano, Donna!! The muted colors and the breadth of the scene make this a winner in my eyes!
kk #3660564

Donna La Mattino Pagakis December 03, 2006

Thank you Kathleen so very much!!

And to all of you who have commented on this photograph, I truly appreciate it!!
Take care!!! #3661798

Hector Contreras December 03, 2006

Definitely an attention grabber, Donna !! I expect to see it again. Just beautiful and perfect
Heco

#3663066

Donna La Mattino Pagakis December 03, 2006

Thank you Heco for your very kind compliments! #3663174

Deborah Sandidge December 03, 2006

I like the wide expanse, mirrored sea and tones you've captured, Donna! #3663426

Donna La Mattino Pagakis December 03, 2006

Thanks Deborah!! #3663446

Renee Doyle December 03, 2006

This is such a gorgeous panorama Donna! Beautiful capture of the cloud reflecting in the wet sand - stunning work!
#3663487

Donna La Mattino Pagakis December 04, 2006

Thank you Renee!!! What a great compliment!! #3665291

Ken Smith level-classic December 04, 2006

I like the wide angle look to this, Donna. Very well done!! #3665880

Donna La Mattino Pagakis December 04, 2006

Thank you VERY much Ken!! #3665897

Ivan Chacon December 04, 2006

I love the mood! Great photo Donna! :) #3665961

Donna La Mattino Pagakis December 04, 2006

Thanks so much Ivan!! #3666052

Sharon King December 04, 2006

Very Dramatic! Wonderful work Donna! #3666053

Donna La Mattino Pagakis December 04, 2006

Thank you Sharon!! #3666234

Evy Johansen level-classic December 04, 2006

Wow, Donna!! This is truly beautiful!! Love it! #3666949

Donna La Mattino Pagakis December 04, 2006

Thanks so very much Evy!! #3667108

Pamela Shane December 05, 2006

Outstanding image, & work Donna! I love
the hues, details, & overall composition here. Bet we see this again! :) #3669709

Donna La Mattino Pagakis December 05, 2006

Thanks for the really wonderful compliments Pamela!! #3669735

ALLEN O. HOWARD December 05, 2006

A fantastic panorama! And such a beautiful scene... AWESOME!!! #3670336

Donna La Mattino Pagakis December 05, 2006

I really appreciate you stopping by Allen!! Thanks!!! #3670398

Jenny Bosmans December 05, 2006

Awesome scene and panoramic presentation, Donna! Love this! :) #3670424

Donna La Mattino Pagakis December 05, 2006

Thank you Jenny!!! #3670807

Carol Sawyer December 06, 2006

Beautiful seascape capture, Donna!! #3672353

Donna La Mattino Pagakis December 06, 2006

Thank you Carol!!! #3673760

Robyn Gwilt December 06, 2006

This is lovely - so gentle and moody and the reflection is beautifully captured . #3674130

Donna La Mattino Pagakis December 06, 2006

Thank you Robyn!!! #3674521

Darren K. Fisher December 06, 2006

What a wonderful scene you have captured here Donna. Great job. #3674641

Donna La Mattino Pagakis December 06, 2006

Thanks Darren VERY much! #3674724

eileen bedford December 06, 2006

Such a fantastic scene Donna, your colors are great and so well presented. Love your mini-pic... #3675359

Donna La Mattino Pagakis December 06, 2006

Thank you Eileen!!!

I have to thank everyone of you here at BetterPhoto. You are all a great inspiration and I really appreciate your support!! #3675399

Anne D. Eigen December 06, 2006

Exquisite hues, tones, and mood, Donna!!! #3675446

Jill Flynn December 06, 2006

LOVE the subdued colors and mood Donna. BEAUTIFUL image! #3675568

Steve M. Harrington December 06, 2006

A beautiful, contemplative scene, Donna. #3675590

Darryl Wilkinson December 06, 2006

Great mood and reflections, Donna. And of course, I really like the wide presentation. Beautiful work! #3675606

Rachel E. Slepekis December 06, 2006

Great shot! Makes me wish I was there...instead of in the snow, here in the midwest! #3675663

Donna La Mattino Pagakis December 07, 2006

Thank you Anne, Jill, Steve, Darryl, and Rachel for your supportive compliments!! #3676017

Chastity Abbott December 07, 2006

I would love to have this in a frame!!! Absolutely gorgeous in colors tones and the light is stunning!!! Beautiful work you do!!!! #3678152

Donna La Mattino Pagakis December 07, 2006

Oh Chastity, thank you! Awesome compliments!! #3678247

Kenneth Mucke December 07, 2006

This is just FANTASTIC Donna...this is a one of a kind image Donna...you better hurry up and frame this one before you lose it #3679531

Donna La Mattino Pagakis December 07, 2006

Thanks Kenneth, I appreciate your FANTASTIC compliments!!! #3679561

Glenn E. Urquhart December 10, 2006

Stunning Pano, Donna!!! Outstanding lighting, color, drama, WELL Composed and VERY Beautiful!!! This is a winning photo! Well Done! Cheers, Glenn. #3686695

Sherri Gorman December 10, 2006

This is absolutely gorgeous!!!! Awesome lighting and colors!!!! Wonderful capture!!!! #3686710

Elizabeth J. Bernier December 10, 2006

There's ethereal feeling about this with the calm reflections and gulls by the water...just love it!!! #3687029

Donna La Mattino Pagakis December 10, 2006

Thank you Glenn, Sherri and Elizabeth!!! #3688763

December 11, 2006

Great panoramic. Excellent details and composition. Good job./ #3691595

Donna La Mattino Pagakis December 11, 2006

Thank you Ruben, I appreciate your compliments VERY much! #3691827

David Phalen December 12, 2006

I really like the way you've captured the colors and tones here Donna. Well done! #3694775

Donna La Mattino Pagakis December 12, 2006

Thank you David!!! #3695082

Arnie Horwitz level-deluxe December 12, 2006

Great capture with beautiful muted colors, Donna! #3696931

Donna La Mattino Pagakis December 13, 2006

Thank you very mcuh Arnie!!! #3698173

Judyann Plante December 13, 2006

lovely image, Donna! Wonderful perspective and reflections.

Judyann ><> #3699692

Donna La Mattino Pagakis December 13, 2006

Thank you Judyann!! #3699846

Kathleen Brennan December 13, 2006

Beautiful reflections and expansiveness! #3699873

Donna La Mattino Pagakis December 13, 2006

Thank you VERY much Kathleen!!!! #3699992

Zenon Toczek December 17, 2006

Stunning, so many wonderful qualities, hard to name all of them!
zenon #3711540

John V. Roscich level-deluxe December 17, 2006

EXQUIAITE IMAGE DONNA
GREAT TONES AND LIGHTING
JOHN #3712448

Donna La Mattino Pagakis December 17, 2006

Thank you Zenon and John!! #3712543

Paula Showen December 17, 2006

Beautiful image! #3713059

Donna La Mattino Pagakis December 17, 2006

Thanks Paula!! #3713153

Kirsten Kiki Kjaer December 19, 2006

Beautiful scenery, greatly captured, Donna. Super POV. #3716994

Donna La Mattino Pagakis December 19, 2006

Thanks so much Kirsten!! #3718041

Mary N C. Taitt December 19, 2006

Beautiful, lonely, evocative, nice colors and tones and reflection and composition, Donna! REALLY LOVELY! Mary :-D #3718618

Donna La Mattino Pagakis December 19, 2006

Thank you Mary, I appreciate your thoughtful remarks! #3718674

Alana Ibe December 20, 2006

Gorgeous panorama! #3722145

Donna La Mattino Pagakis December 20, 2006

Thanks Alana for your great compliment!! #3722158

Vladan D. Djordjevic December 20, 2006

What a great landscape! Beautiful colors, tones, reflection! #3722177

Donna La Mattino Pagakis December 20, 2006

Thank you Vladan!! The beach is such a great place to take a walk. #3722203

Evy Johansen level-classic December 22, 2006

So beautiful, Donna!! #3731739

Donna La Mattino Pagakis December 23, 2006

Thank you Evy!! #3734303

Marilyn K. Lincecum level-classic December 26, 2006

Beautiful panoramic, Donna !! Fantastic reflections and lighting with the dramatic sky. Beautiful colors and tones. I really like it!! #3743027

Donna La Mattino Pagakis December 26, 2006

Thanks so very much Marilyn!!!! #3743043

Yvonne M. Emerson February 02, 2007

WOW! Speaking of art Donna this is awesome, and I am not the only one who thinks so ...obviously = ) Your great. Look me up on My Space. I love the videos! Too Cool! #3905755

Donna La Mattino Pagakis February 02, 2007

Thanks Yvonne, it's very nice to hear from you!! What a great compliment!! #3905773

Sylvia Rossler February 24, 2007

Big congrats on another wonderful finalist Donna :O) #3983174

Janine Russell level-deluxe February 24, 2007

Donna, congratulations on your finalist. #3983693

Crystal L. Craig February 24, 2007

Congrats Donna on making finalist! Beautiful capture, love the colors and lighting! #3983845

Ray Clarke February 24, 2007

Congratulations Donna #3984040

Jessica Jenney February 24, 2007

Congratulations, Donna on this gorgeous finalist! #3984873

Alana Ibe February 24, 2007

This is SOOOOO beautiful, and I'm SOOO happy to see as a finalist! Congratulations! #3985102

Renee Doyle February 24, 2007

Congratulations on this wonderful finalist Donna!
#3986543

Hector Contreras February 24, 2007

I knew it Donna, Big congrats on your finalist
Heco #3986601

Kristi A. Howson February 24, 2007

I just love this POV Donna. Congratulations on this and all of your other outstanding finalists and best of luck in the next round! #3987862

Ken Smith level-classic February 24, 2007

Congratulations, Donna! Very well deserved! #3988205

Barbara Waldoch February 24, 2007

WTG, Donna! #3988322

Dorann Weber February 24, 2007

BIG congratulations Donna~! #3988393

Marilyn K. Lincecum level-classic February 24, 2007

GORGEOUS Donna...A big congrtulations on your fianlist and good luck in the next round !!! #3988573

Ken Jarvis February 25, 2007

Congratulations Donna on this beautiful finalist! #3989105

Terry L. Ellis level-classic February 25, 2007

A gorgeous finalist, Donna! Congratulations again! #3990363

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna February 25, 2007

Congratulation, Donna!!!!! Fantastic image!!!!! Best to you in the next round!!!!! :-) ^.^ Kitty #3990443

Kay E. Mahoney level-classic February 25, 2007

Congratulations on your beautiful finalist. Good luck in the next round. #3992140

Hendrik Storme February 25, 2007

Congratulations Donna! SUPER!!!!
#3992990

Colette M. Metcalf February 25, 2007

Congrats again, Donna:) #3993012

Emile Abbott level-deluxe February 25, 2007

Low tide never looked so good and congrats, Donna on a super finalist. #3993214

Shawn Jennings February 26, 2007

Great image Donna! Congratulations on your finalist! #3996384

Mary Timman February 26, 2007

Absolutely stunning! Congratulations! Good Luck on the next round! #3996896

Raymond Pauly February 26, 2007

Beautiful finalist, Donna! Big congratulations! #3996950

Rakesh Syal level-classic February 26, 2007

Congratulations, Donna! Very well deserved! #3997789

John V. Roscich level-deluxe February 26, 2007

BEAUTIFUL IMAGE DONNA
CONGRATULATIONS
JOHN #3997794

Donna La Mattino Pagakis February 27, 2007

Thank you for all the great reponses and congratulatory wishes!! I appreciate each and every one!!! #4004009

Glenn E. Urquhart March 04, 2007

A late Big Congratulations on your award, Donna!!! Well Deserved! Cheers, Glenn. #4020420

Donna La Mattino Pagakis March 05, 2007

I truly appreciate your congratulatory wishes Glenn!! #4024028

Jennifer Cuscino June 09, 2007

Ohhh, just love this. Great tones. #4381337

Donna La Mattino Pagakis June 19, 2007

Thank you Jennifer, I do appreciate you stopping by!! #4414682

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