The Joy of Life

© Nick Lagos

The Joy of Life

Uploaded: April 06, 2010

Description

The Joy of Dawn....The Joy of Fishing...The Joy of Photography and The Joy of Life...

F/14, ISO 200, FL 10 mm, S/S 1sec Bulb Mode, Cable Release, Lee Filters

Comments

Michelle Alton April 06, 2010

Tons of JOY here, without a doubt.
Very beautiful morning! #1255770

Carol Teal April 06, 2010

I feel joyful when I look at this gorgeous image! And if the fish are biting, I'd be even more joyful if I could be there reeling in a big one! #8513606

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe April 06, 2010

You have captured "Joy" perfectly Nick - Great job as always! Jeff #8513728

Jack Gaskin April 06, 2010

It all works from where I'm sitting Beautiful Job
Where was this taken ????
Happy Shooting
Jack #8513818

Julie Burnett April 06, 2010

Stunning composition, color, light and exposure, Nick!! LOVE it!! #8514218

John Rivera level-deluxe April 06, 2010

Absolutely excellent work here Nick! #8514286

Nick Lagos April 06, 2010

Thanks everyone for stopping by and commenting.... ta #8514341

Carol Flisak level-classic April 06, 2010

Beautiful image, Nick... love it! Great title too... says it all. #8514935

Shawn Jennings April 07, 2010

Fantastic image! The lighting is superb and shutter speed just right for the motion in the water. #8517374

Karen Celella April 08, 2010

Awesome image in every way Nick! Wonderful sense of movement, life and JOY!! #8520852

Nadia Paul April 09, 2010

Another awesome seascape Nick - certainly brings me joy viewing it - looks a winner! #8521335

Amy M. Wilson April 12, 2010

Gorgeous capture... love the water motion, light, colors and title; great work, Nick! #8529280

JO ANN CLEVELAND April 13, 2010

What a fabulous shot Nick, nearly said "catch" but didn't want to confuse it with the fishermen! lol

The veiling is awesome, and the fishermen add so much to this beautiful shot, right into my favorites it goes, a winner in my book

jo ann c. #8533090

Claudia Kuhn level-classic April 14, 2010

Wonderful wave action Nick, love the water flowing around the rocks. #8535054

Lynne Morris April 19, 2010

Absolutely beautiful capture Nick. #8550318

Maria Warren level-classic April 20, 2010

this is amazing!!!!! great work!!! #8554733

Rolando Rosito April 24, 2010

This is beautiful Nick, fantastic image. #8566580

Lisa J. Boulden level-classic April 28, 2010

Magnificent, Nick!
Fantactic exposure and motion in the waves! Great color, too.
Looks like a winner to me!
~♥~lisa #8576699

Liz blahh April 29, 2010

Excellent feel of motion, beautil! #8578206

Phyllis H. Burchett May 12, 2010

Fantastic shot, love the silky waves! #8606830

Gail Sullivan level-classic May 12, 2010

Amazing work as always, Nick...a joy to view!! #8607243

Julianne Bradford May 12, 2010

A lot of joy in the viewing too Nick! This is marvelous work! #8607726

Dianna Murphy May 14, 2010

Wow Nick I think this image will bring you a lot more Joy as its gotta be a winner. Magnificent! Love the movement, light, the story it tells. #8611461

Carla Metzler May 24, 2010

So very beautiful! Congratulations, Nick! #8634241

Lester A. Garcia May 24, 2010

Great finalist, Nick. Congrats! #8634524

Melissa G. Meiselman May 24, 2010

Big congratulations on this stunning finalist!!! Simply beautiful!! #8634927

Rolando Rosito May 24, 2010

wonderful finalist, congratulations Nick! #8635462

Shawn Jennings May 24, 2010

Congratulations on this beautiful finalist, Nick! #8635854

Ellen Hodges May 24, 2010

Congrats on an outstanding finalist, Nick! Very best luck in the next round!!! #8635875

Phyllis H. Burchett May 24, 2010

Congrats on this amazing finalist! #8636300

Fran J. Jagger May 24, 2010

Absolutely Beautiful!! Congrats on your Finalist, Nick! :) #8636620

Carol L. Fowler May 24, 2010

Awesome work- the fishermen add so much to the beautiful waterscape! Congrats on this awesome Finalist! #8637278

Bojan Bencic level-classic May 25, 2010

Congratulations on your finalist, Nick. #8638355

Nadia Paul May 25, 2010

Congrats on your gorgeous finalist Nick! #8638706

Amy M. Wilson May 25, 2010

Huge congratulations on your stunning Finalist, Nick!!! WTG #8639758

Jane Hirst May 25, 2010

Wonderful scene with that swirling water and the morning light...great story with the fishermen. Congratulations. #8639977

Usman M. Bajwa level-classic May 25, 2010

CONGRATULATIONS.

UB. #8640522

May 25, 2010

Beautiful scene! #8641888

Donna La Mattino Pagakis May 25, 2010

So excellent Nick! Congratulations on your finalist!!! #8642474

Cindy Bendush level-classic May 25, 2010

Big congrats on your spectacular winner Nick! #8642890

Bojan Bencic level-classic May 25, 2010

Congratulations on your win, Nick. #8643040

Renee Doyle May 25, 2010

Beautiful work as always Nick!!! Congratulations on going GOLD!! #8643057

Lynne Morris May 25, 2010

Huge Congratulations on your beautiful win Nick. #8643089

Corinne M. Thompson May 26, 2010

Outstanding, congrats on your win! #8643204

Usman M. Bajwa level-classic May 26, 2010

Huge CONGRATZ. on your beautiful Theme Gold, Nick!

UB. #8643410

Guy D. Biechele level-classic May 26, 2010

So dramatic! Congrats on your win Nick! #8643637

Amy M. Wilson May 26, 2010

Big congratulations on your excellent Second Place win, Nick!!! #8643878

Lisa J. Boulden level-classic May 26, 2010

An outstanding WINNER!
Should be hanging in a gallery.
Congratulations, Nick, on this, and on your mastery of the art!
Blessings, Lisa♥ #8643899

Shawn Jennings May 26, 2010

Congratulations on your gold win, Nick! #8643968

Judy V. Kennamer level-classic May 26, 2010

Congrats on your beautiful WINNER Nick!!! #8644074

Renata Gusciora May 26, 2010

Congratulations on this awesome winner,Nick!!!:-) #8644158

May 26, 2010

Congratulations on your outstanding Gold Award Nick. A very well deserving win for a very well deserving photo and great photographer.

Have a great day.

Brian #8644273

Linda D. Lester level-classic May 26, 2010

Congratulations on your outstanding 2nd place win, Nick!!!!!!!!! #8644430

JO ANN CLEVELAND May 26, 2010

Congrats on this awesome Winner Nick!

jo ann c. #8645036

Rolando Rosito May 26, 2010

Great winner Nick, congratulations!! #8645058

Ken Smith level-classic May 26, 2010

Awesome work, Nick. Congrats to you!! #8645265

Randy D. Dinkins level-classic May 26, 2010

Beautiful shot. Well deserved winner. Congratulations! #8645690

Karen Celella May 26, 2010

Huge congratulations on your exceptional winner, Nick! #8645962

Claudia Kuhn level-classic May 26, 2010

Wonderful winner Nick, congrats! #8646092

Sharon Sawyer May 26, 2010

WTG, Nick!! HUGE congratulations on your outstanding and well deserved Second Place Win!!! #8646279

Carol L. Fowler May 26, 2010

Congrats on the Win! #8646527

Jennifer L. Alder May 26, 2010

Really an amazing winner. Congrats, Nick! #8646751

Datha Y. Thompson May 27, 2010

Yes AMAZING!!! Everything you do is!!!
Congratulations to you Nick :) #8647656

Nadia Paul May 27, 2010

Congrats on your stunning winner Nick! #8648668

Dominick M. Dimacale level-addict May 28, 2010

Congratulations Nick on your Win!!!


Dominick #8649620

Craig W. Myers level-addict May 28, 2010

Congratulations, Nick. #8649734

Gina Cormier May 28, 2010

Hmmmmm....why am I not surprised!!! lol Huge Congrats Mr. Nick!!!! #8650016

Ian M. Hill May 29, 2010

Congrats Nick,another beauty!! #8652192

Debra R. Harder May 31, 2010

WOW, Nick...this is truly magnificent! Congratulations on your SUPERB GOLD WINNER! Deb #8655963

Dianna Murphy June 04, 2010

So deserving,congratulations on your outstanding Winner!!!! #8665779

Liz blahh June 04, 2010

Beautiful and well deserved Winner! #8666551

Rod Partington August 19, 2010

This is an amazing image Nick!
Congrats on the gold.(I personally think this should be first!) #8849262

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