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Heaven on Earth

© Laurence Saliba

Heaven on Earth

Uploaded: March 16, 2009 11:27:07

Description

The Azure Window, Gozo. Malta.

Exif: F Number: 20, Exposure Bias Value: -1.00, ExposureTime: 1/200 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 100, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 10.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 20D

Comments

ROLAN NARMAN March 16, 2009

The more I see images of this area the more I believe it is Heaven! Gorgeous capture (with no curves!), wonderful colors, texture, lighting and details Laurence! Awesome! #1099261

Max Aureli March 16, 2009

The penguin got swallowed from the ocean!!! :-))
Yap, I always follow what Rolan says.... this is Haven!! Fantastic my friend of this gorgeous view!!! #7291916

Stefania Barbier level-classic March 16, 2009

truly gorgeous comp and capture Laurence... #7291931

Ray Clarke March 16, 2009

Gorgeous view , looks a fantastic place Laurence #7292129

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe March 16, 2009

Just gorgeous, Laurence. Beautiful place. #7292257

Kerry Hill March 16, 2009

Beautifully composed and captured, Laurence!! #7292317

Tammy Espino March 16, 2009

A favorite for me :o) #7292663

Daiana Kelly March 16, 2009

Gorgeous landscape and beautifully captured! #7292732

Gina Cormier March 16, 2009

Stunning image with wonderful comp, color and clarity!! #7293157

Courtenay Vanderbilt March 16, 2009

Dang! Gina stole my comment! Awesome image Laurence! Are you sure heaven isn't in Max's studio??? #7293726

Max Aureli March 16, 2009

Haven is all around us, Court. The best creation that God did is called woman and, you are one of them!

Amen.

I don't get jet why God created the serpent too!! Go figure it out!! :-))) #7293735

Michelle Alton March 17, 2009

Gorgeous, Laurence. Brilliant color! #7294262

Nadya Johnson March 17, 2009

I love the dramatic lighting and the rich, vibrant colors here. Gorgeous capture, Laurence! #7295450

Melissa G. Meiselman March 17, 2009

Outstanding wide angle scene with dazzling color, dramatic lighting and fine detail throughout, Laurence!! #7295462

Melissa Olsen March 17, 2009

This is truly a dazzling capture, I too believe that I am looking at Heaven on Earth.
PS. If you really want to see some good video footage...invest in the Planet Earth DVD series put on by the BBC. I mean that series blows me away with color and amazing beauty! #7295469

Dianna Murphy March 18, 2009

Wow, that's awesome. A winner! #7300933

A P March 19, 2009

another outstanding view of this sea hole, Laurence. incredible sky! #7304079

Sherran Andersen level-classic March 19, 2009

Beautiful capture... looks so peaceful. Sherran #7304511

Patti Coblentz March 22, 2009

A gorgeous image full of life and color!
Patti #7315030

Lori Carlson March 22, 2009

A vision!! Your shots always make me wish I was on a photo excursion with you, Laurence! :0) #7315430

Terry L. Ellis level-classic April 04, 2009

Glorious, Laurence! Wish I was there! Heaven on earth for sure! #7372590

Erin Appelbaum April 22, 2009

Congrats again Laurence. Peter #7432306

Tiia Vissak April 22, 2009

Congratulations! #7432376

Michelle Alton April 22, 2009

This is a downright gorgeous finalist, Laurence. Congratulations on this and your other March finalists! #7432399

Max Aureli April 22, 2009

Alee'!!!!! Congratulations my friend!!!! :-))) #7432402

Renee Doyle April 22, 2009

Congratulations Laurence on this beautiful finalist!! #7432615

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe April 22, 2009

Congratulation, Laurence. #7432906

mark grandoni April 22, 2009

Congratulations Laurence, Nice work! #7433027

Linda D. Lester level-classic April 22, 2009

Congratulations on your finalist.....good luck in the next round!!! :) #7433074

Chris Schlosser April 22, 2009

Laurence, Congratulations!! #7433152

Stefania Barbier level-classic April 22, 2009

spectacular finalist Laurence, HUGE congrats!!! #7433172

ROLAN NARMAN April 22, 2009

Huge Congratulations on your gorgeous finalist Laurence! #7433852

Tammy Espino April 22, 2009

No surprise here, congrats~ #7433963

Lori Carlson April 22, 2009

Congratulatory hugs, Laurence!! :0) #7434683

Ken Smith level-classic April 22, 2009

COngrats to you, Laurence!! #7434814

Anita Hogue April 22, 2009

WOW, it gives me the chills! A glorious capture, Laurence! Congratulations! #7435307

Karen Slagle April 22, 2009

Congrats, Laurence, on your wonderful finalist. #7435430

A P April 22, 2009

Ah it couldn't have been the other view. LOLOL Congratulations Laurence. #7435570

Laurence Saliba level-classic April 22, 2009

Thanks all dear friends!!! Going back there today!! #7436308

Teresa Burnett level-classic April 22, 2009

And another huge congratulations on this magnificent finalist, Laurence!!! Best of luck in the next round!!! #7436337

Pat Gamwell April 22, 2009

GORGEOUS Finalist(s), Laurence! Well deserved! #7436740

Elida Gutierrez level-classic April 23, 2009

Ijust lost count, Congratulations!!!! #7439882

Datha Y. Thompson April 23, 2009

Congratulations!!! GORGEOUS!!! WTG Laurence :0) #7440204

Terry L. Ellis level-classic April 23, 2009

Congratulations again, Laurence! Amazing! #7442549

Bill Houghton April 24, 2009

Laurence, this is an outstanding finalist. A sure winner in my book. Have a great weekend. Bill

Check out my website:
Bill Houghton Photography #7445984

Cheryl E. Molennor April 24, 2009

Another beauty! Congratulations on your well deserved finalist!
#7446402

Margaret R. Barry April 24, 2009

Congratulations on this beautiful finalist, Laurence! #7446690

Cindy Bendush level-classic April 24, 2009

Awesome scene and finalist Laurence! Congratulations on this energetic beauty! #7446830

Laurence Saliba level-classic April 24, 2009

Thanks so much dear friends!!! #7447045

Philippe Vieux-Jeanton April 25, 2009

Congratulations on your Beautiful Finalist, Laurence !! #7448511

Dianna Murphy April 25, 2009

Lawrence my friend... amazing color and light. Well done. Congratulations! Beautiful image. #7449237

Laurence Saliba level-classic April 26, 2009

Thanks so much!!! #7451818

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