Bay of Islands [Contest Finalists April 2005]
Uploaded: April 26, 2005 00:22:42
My first attempt to showcase a panoramic view on BetterPhoto.
Taken during our trip to Victoria earlier this month. This area is known as Bay of Islands and is so beautiful that this photo does it no justice.
Hand held - photostitch of 6 individual photos.
Gaurav Mehra April 26, 2005
Spectacular shot, Donna!!! Wonderful composition, amazing view & beautifully captured. #241124Jordi Delgado April 26, 2005
WOWOWOW!! This is amazing, Donna!!! Really a perfect work both at taking the pictures and stitching them!!!I have to try this some day!
:-)) #1291754
Phil Sauvey April 26, 2005
Donna,A first?? You sure have it down well as this is wonderfully beautiful!!! Such a deep beautiful blue of the ocean and the detail is just fantastic. I hope you attempt more as this is just breathtaking! #1291756
Dan Holm April 26, 2005
Wow! Magnificent panel, Donna!!! #1291762Danilo Piccioni April 26, 2005
Jaws dropping! #1291766S J April 26, 2005
Donna, you've done an excellent job on this !!! I really am jealous because all my attempts have gone bad in the past....lol. I really love the view!! #1291779Mata Patan April 26, 2005
Magnificent panorama! Wonderful how you are proposing by your shots the trip you made last month! #1291809Paul Michko April 26, 2005
Magnificent panarama, Donna. Such a beautiful scene. #1291862Judy S. Fung April 26, 2005
Wonderful panorama, Donna! Beautiful capture and work on this. #1291868Colleen Braun April 26, 2005
beautiful... #1291879Carla Metzler April 26, 2005
Beautiful panarama, Donna! #1291898Donald K. Cherry April 26, 2005
Great panarama, Donna! #1291911Stan Kwasniowski April 26, 2005
Donna, this is a gorgeous view, you did wellStan Kwasniowski #1291939
Tammy Scott April 26, 2005
Lovely panorama, Donna! #1292020Cathy Gregor April 26, 2005
Oh how beautiful, Donna! Very nice work! #1292290William Moore April 26, 2005
"a stitch in time... gives a wonderful photo." or something like that! great pano just breathtaking scenery!! thanks for your nice comment on my 'deadbolt.' have a wonderful g'week! #1292321Colette M. Metcalf April 26, 2005
Wonderful, Donna!!! #1292346Arya Bandyopadhyay April 26, 2005
...and a perfect attempt...simply fabulous!! #1293170Marsha S. Smith April 26, 2005
I love panos anyway, but this one is especially nice. What a beautiful place with such glorious color. You did a super job with the stitching. #1294302Cathy Stancil April 26, 2005
I am speechless Donna ! This is incredible ! I want to BE there...You did an excellent job at recording the beauty of this place and the PS work is impressive ! #1295026Kathryn (Love) Scheet April 26, 2005
beautiful, beautiful!!! wonderfully presented and composed! #1295054Donna Roberts April 27, 2005
I will try and attempt to stitch together the remaining panoramics that I took and showcase them for you soon.robert burks April 27, 2005
...hi Donna...I like the colors of blue in this...and especially like the little "still cove" to the left of the center rock island...bet if I looked there it would be teaming with marine life...i bet it could be a vertical compositon in of itself... nicely done! ...what type of thread did you use for the stictching? :) #1295422Janus Anderson April 29, 2005
Wow, awesome shot. Wow... #1304358Donna Roberts April 30, 2005
Hi Robert and Janus - so good to hear from you both and thanks so much also for your very kind comments.Kate Jackson April 30, 2005
Looks seamless Donna. Such an interesting coastline and fantastic panorama!! #1305865Paul E. Earl April 30, 2005
Fantastic panoramic Donna. Love that blue sea. #1305907Donna Roberts April 30, 2005
Hi Kate and Paul - thank you both so much for your positive comments.S J May 21, 2005
Many Congratulations on this Outstanding Finalist, Donna!! I'm so happy for ya!! #1376174Evy Johansen May 21, 2005
Many congratulations on this beautiful finalist, Donna!! #1376353Kara L. Hendricks May 21, 2005
Congrats Donna on this beauty.. Best of luck!! #1376450Linda D. Lester May 21, 2005
Congratulations on this awesome shot, Donna! #1376571Tammy Scott May 21, 2005
Congratulations, Donna! #1376929Colleen Braun May 21, 2005
congratulations... #1377271Paul E. Earl May 21, 2005
A well deserved congratulations Donna!! #1377301Kate Jackson May 22, 2005
Many congratulations Donna! #1379357Jeff Robinson May 22, 2005
Congrats on you beautiful pano! Jeff #1379412Judy S. Fung May 22, 2005
Congrats, Donna!! #1379771Boris Kirpichnikov May 22, 2005
Fantastic panorama!Big congratilations,Donna!Deb Holmes-Hatfield May 22, 2005
Congratulations, Donna, this is beautiful! #1380804Karen Engelbreth May 22, 2005
Congrats Donna! #1381756Donna La Mattino Pagakis May 22, 2005
Congratulations on your finalist win!! Wow, if this is your first attempt keep them coming. Excellent!! #1382063Carla Metzler May 22, 2005
Congratulations on your beautiful finalist, Donna! :D #1382121Cathy Barrows May 22, 2005
Congrats on your finalist!...great pano #1382341Dan Holm May 22, 2005
Alright, Donna!! Heaetfelt CONGRATULATIONS on this magnificent Finalist!! #1382952Marsha S. Smith May 22, 2005
A super congratulations, Donna, on this wonderful pano and your other finalists!! #1383267Danilo Piccioni May 22, 2005
OF course! look at it!Jonna Bergström May 22, 2005
Congratulations, Donna!! #1383558Jordi Delgado May 23, 2005
I knew it!!! Congrats, Donna!!:-)) #1383639
robert burks May 23, 2005
....congratulations downunder veg kid! well deserved...glad this one went up over :)..... #1383739Gaurav Mehra May 23, 2005
Congratulations to you, Donna!!! #1387289Carol Brill May 23, 2005
Such stunning colors and depth in this amazing panoramic shot, Donna, congratulations and best of luck to you! #1387642Stanley J. Contrades May 24, 2005
For your first attempt turning into a winner is just awesome, Donna! Big CONGRATULATIONS and much good luck with this in the next judging!Leonard Pierce May 24, 2005
Congratulations Donna!!! Very beautiful scene! #1392459Donna Roberts May 25, 2005
Thank you so much everyone who took the time to send on their congrats to me for this finalist.Amanda Price June 15, 2005
Fantastic pano, Donna! Just beautiful! #1474020Donna Roberts June 16, 2005
Thank you very much Amanda - nice to hear from you.Detrick V. Martin July 09, 2005
Great image, well done! #1572503Donna Roberts July 09, 2005
Thank you so very much Hannah and Detrick - it was so great hearing from you both.Susie Peek-Swint August 02, 2005
Fantastic Donna ~ looks to me like you did it justice!! I was fortunate enough to visit Keri Keri in NZ ~ which is also known as the bay of islands.. wonderful part of the world! Would like to see more panos from you!!Donna Roberts August 02, 2005
Thanks Susan, I have a friend from the Bay of Islands (who now lives in Australia).....so this location reminded me of her.Darryl Wilkinson October 27, 2005
WOW!! It looks like your first attempt was a complete success!! Well done DDU... And it desrves another one placed right next to it on your wall! Good job Donna! #2002827Donna Roberts October 27, 2005
Thanks so much DW!!Jill Odice January 07, 2006
Very cool work, and a perfect job DDU :-) #2263463Donna Roberts January 07, 2006
Hi there Jill - it always pleases me to know someone has taken the time to browse through my gallery and comment.Dennis Flanagan April 01, 2006
First timer to your gallery. This shot grabbed my eye immediately. #2596712Donna Roberts April 01, 2006
Hey there Dennis, I really appreciate you taking the time to visit and comment. I really did this gorgeous location no justice.....it truly is an amazing part of our beautiful world.William Johnson April 19, 2006
Wonderful setting and lovely colours/exposure, Donna. Bill #2661648Donna Roberts April 21, 2006
Hi Bill - thank you very much for taking the time to leave your great comment. Much appreciated!James E. Coleman July 20, 2006
Donna,Jim #3056898
Donna Roberts July 21, 2006
Thank you very much Jim for stopping by my gallery - much appreciated!Darryl Wilkinson March 19, 2007
Hey ddu, Just thought I'd drop by for a bit of fresh air...Awe, how sweet it is :) Thanks for being who you are.Best wished, my friend!
DW #4071962
Kate Jackson June 27, 2007
Sorry to hear about Robert, Donna. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.Much love
Kate #4449710
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