Uploaded: December 06, 2009 12:17:51 | Entered: January 23, 2022 09:38:36
We had severe Santa Ana cold winds, in the end of October. When I arrived at the pier the wind was blowing so hard. The tide was high, but I found a spot on the beach to set up and watch the beauty of nature surrounding me. I had the beach almost all to myself!
Processed in Camera Raw and PS CS4. White balance adjustment made during processing.
Oceanside Beach, California
October 28, 2009
6:37 PM
RAW / Tripod / Aperture Priority / 18 mm
2 sec Timer / -1/3 Exposure Compensation
F 13 @ 10 sec ISO 100
Exif: F Number: 13, Exposure Bias Value: -0.33, ExposureTime: 10/1 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 100, White balance: Manual white balance, FocalLength: 18.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XSi
Monnie Ryan December 06, 2009
Truly, I can't find words to describe how beautiful this is, Donna! Just breathtaking! #1213313Melinda F. Schneider December 06, 2009
Very unique and incredibly lovely!! #8196456Jeff Robinson December 06, 2009
Outstanding comp and capture Donna! Jeff #8196484Ken R. Frischkorn December 06, 2009
Totally awesome photo Donna, beautiful composition, color and clarity in this image. #8196485Teri Klinger December 06, 2009
beautiful! so glad your tripod didn't blow over! Ü #8196609Les Rhoades December 06, 2009
Blue Hour perfection! #8196635Joy Rector December 07, 2009
awesome #8197387Julianne Bradford December 07, 2009
Perfect cool clear composition from the master Donna!!! I feel the crispness in the air. We need some shooting gloves and umbrellas now!! #8198646Stefania Barbier December 08, 2009
gorgeous hues, lighting, and capture, Donna!!! #8199906Nikki McDonald December 08, 2009
Splendid night capture, Donna. Gorgeous #8200602Leslie McLain December 10, 2009
Amazing night image, reflections and colors, Donna. #8205506Laura E. Swan December 13, 2009
I heard someone on BP the other day say they really -HATE- the word AWESOME...but sometimes there just aren't many other words that describe an image so well. There are so many talented people on BP that I happen to use it A LOT and I will again now.AWESOME.
This image is truly magical. Rich. Romantic. Peaceful. Filled with tranquil beauty.
From the swell of the water pool for as far as the eye can see.
So sorry you froze your fingers off to get this one but very glad you did!
My applause to you, Donna. So happy I stopped in!!!
-Laura #8212876
Debra R. Harder December 15, 2009
AWESOME, AWESOME, AWESOME!! FAVED!! Deb #8217734Karen Slagle January 09, 2010
This one is stunning, Donna. I am so happy you braved the cold wind for this beauty. I have a thing for reflections and the dark sky really make them pop. #8284745Marilyn K. Lincecum March 09, 2011
I have to agree with Karen..it is stunning. Love all the little stars in the lights. #9282897Renata Gusciora March 12, 2011
Wonderful image,amazing lighting,fabulous pov and clarity,Donna! #9287828Karen E. Gold June 05, 2015
What a interesting capture. Love it. #11312919Teresa L. Brooks March 26, 2017
Beautiful lighting and composition #11575649Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.
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