Dredging the Harbor [Contest Finalists July 2010]
Uploaded: May 21, 2010 19:35:08
If you look closely, you can see the boat that dredges the harbor, in the right hand corner.
Oceanside Beach, California
April 15, 2010
RAW / Tripod / Aperture Priority / -1.67 EC / 18 mm
F 7.1 @ 1/100 ISO 200
*Nature & Landscapes*
Exif: F Number: 7.1, Exposure Bias Value: -1.67, ExposureTime: 1/100 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 200, White balance: Manual white balance, FocalLength: 18.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XSi
Tamara K. Walker
May 21, 2010
Patti Coblentz May 21, 2010
What an incredible and beautiful sight this is to behold, Donna...even more enhanced by the dramatic lighting and depth ...gorgeous work.Patti #8627955
Bunny Snow May 21, 2010
Exquisite color, Donna. I cannot see the dredging boat, just the setting sun. The light is either blinding or my eyes are dull after being in photoshop all day and night.But your capture is breath-taking. #8627957
Melinda F. Schneider
May 21, 2010
Tommy E. Burgess May 21, 2010
Gorgeous scene and capture Donna!! You always catch the richest most beautiful colors on your sunset/sunrise sescapes. Beautiful as always! #8627966Joy Rector May 22, 2010
awesome #8628216Gina Cormier May 22, 2010
Incredible image and color! #8628239
Nikki McDonald
May 22, 2010
Ann H. Belus
May 22, 2010
Usman M. Bajwa
May 22, 2010
UB. #8628657
Kathy Cline May 22, 2010
BEAUTIFUL BEAUTIFUL BEAUTIFUL Donna!!Renata Gusciora May 22, 2010
AWesome image and colors,Donna! #8629050
Erica Murphy
May 22, 2010
Donna La Mattino Pagakis May 22, 2010
Thank you for all of your remarkable comments!!Donna #8629324
Julianne Bradford May 24, 2010
Where have I been? WOW!! I can certainly see what you were talking about! I see the dredger in the great details! What a terrific pov,capture and fabulous processing Donna! #8632407
Luigi Di Serio
May 25, 2010
Gina M. Savage May 30, 2010
Beautiful, Donna, it looks so dreamy. Have to add this one to my favorites. #8653378
Ken Smith
May 31, 2010
Dianna Murphy June 02, 2010
Really pretty and interesting #8661368Susan M. Campbell June 02, 2010
This is just amazing Donna.....wow!! #8661397Debra R. Harder June 28, 2010
An absolute MASTERPIECE!! LOVE THIS! FAVED!! Deb #8721988Donna La Mattino Pagakis July 30, 2010
Thank you for all of your inspirational comments!A special thank you to my friend, Kathy Cline!! She was with me on this unforgettable evening!!!
Take care,
Donna #8795835
Susan M. Hembree July 31, 2010
The shadows and light gives this photo texture and dimension, Donna. Very nice job! #8798044
Erica Murphy
August 13, 2010
Nikki McDonald
August 13, 2010
Susan Fox August 13, 2010
Congrats on all your beautiful finalists Donna! #8828250
Usman M. Bajwa
August 13, 2010
UB. #8829185
Stefania Barbier
August 14, 2010
Jessica Jenney August 14, 2010
Congratulations, Donna on this stunning finalist! #8830944
Nancyj E. Hovey
August 14, 2010
Debra R. Harder August 14, 2010
This has to be GOLD!! OUTSTANDING, Donna! One of my FAVS! Huge congratulations again! Deb #8832894Donna La Mattino Pagakis August 14, 2010
Thank you for all of your incredible comments and constant support!!!!!I would also like to thank the BetterPhoto judges and staff!!!
Take care,
Donna #8833851
Liz blahh August 14, 2010
Congrats on this stunning fianlist! #8834673Patti Coblentz August 15, 2010
Congratulations on this finalist, Donna...an amazing image!! #8834921
Patrick Rouzes
August 15, 2010
Lydia Williams
August 15, 2010
Donna La Mattino Pagakis August 15, 2010
Thanks again for ALL of your extraordinary comments and congratulatory wishes!! I appreciate your constant support!!!!Donna #8836893
Ellen Hodges August 15, 2010
Congrats on a gorgeous capture with outstanding color, Donna!!! Best luck!!! #8837304Kathy Cline August 15, 2010
CONGRATULATIONS GIRL FRIENDKitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna August 15, 2010
Gloriously GORGEOUS, Donna! WTG on this and all your other beautiful finalists! :-) k #8837694Robyn A. Terrell August 15, 2010
All of your finalists are absolutely stunning, donna. Congrats on a wonderful month! #8837702Renee Doyle August 16, 2010
WTG Donna!! Congratulations on this excellent first place winner!! #8839806
Patrick Rouzes
August 16, 2010
Susan Fox August 16, 2010
Congratulations on your first place win! #8839846
Claudine Grove
August 16, 2010
Agnes Fegan
August 16, 2010
Michelle L. Frick August 16, 2010
Congratulations Donna! GORGEOUS!!! #8839980Kay Beausoleil August 16, 2010
Congratulations on your First Place win, Donna -- a superb image! #8840060Michael G. Marshall August 16, 2010
Congratulations, Donna on your wonderful winning image! Michael #8840107Jessica Jenney August 16, 2010
Congratulations, Donna on your gorgeous First Place Win! #8840120Rolando Rosito August 16, 2010
Wonderful winner Donna, big congratulations!! #8840132Liz blahh August 16, 2010
Congratulations on your Winning image! #8840140Michelle Alton August 16, 2010
Stunning and brilliant prize winner, Donna. A huge congratulations! #8840159Kara L. Hendricks August 16, 2010
WOOHOO.. Congrats on your First Place Donna!!! #8840172
Ann H. Belus
August 16, 2010
Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna August 16, 2010
Fantastic July Winner, Donna! :-) k #8840198
Nancyj E. Hovey
August 16, 2010
Melissa G. Meiselman August 16, 2010
WOW!!! Fantastic scene and most deserved first place winner, Donna!!! Congratulations!!! #8840326Carol L. Fowler August 16, 2010
Congrats on the Win! #8840332Rona L. Schwarz August 16, 2010
Huge CONGRATULATIONS on this stunning FIRST PLACE WINNER, Donna! It is a masterpiece and so very well-deserved! #8840371Anita Hogue August 16, 2010
C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S on your outstanding first place image, Donna! #8840411Daniella Puente August 16, 2010
HUGE congrats on your win Donna!!! #8840424
Deborah C. Lewinson
August 16, 2010
Susan Candelario August 16, 2010
Big Congratz and very well deserved! #8840596Patti Coblentz August 16, 2010
Congratulations on this outstanding win, Donna!! WTG! #8840729Monnie Ryan August 16, 2010
Congratulations on a well-deserved win, Donna! #8840730Renata Gusciora August 16, 2010
Big congratualtions on youe beautiful First Prize winner,Donna!!!:-) #8840806Tammy Espino August 16, 2010
Congrats~ #8840814Debra R. Harder August 16, 2010
WTG, Donna!! HUGE CONGRATULATIONS on your OUTSTANDING FIRST PLACE WIN!! WHOOOOO-HOOOO!! Deb #8840863
Randy D. Dinkins
August 16, 2010
Vickie J. Jenkins August 16, 2010
Congratulations, Donna on your wonderful 1st Place win. Way to go!!! #8840943
Elida Gutierrez
August 16, 2010
David Phalen August 16, 2010
BIG Congrats on a spectacular Winner!! #8840975Stanley C. Sims August 16, 2010
Outstanding colors, and composition. Big congratulations on your win Donna. #8841022Chris Schlosser August 16, 2010
Congratulations on your beautiful first place win, Donna! #8841076Danny B. Head August 16, 2010
Great win, Donna! The colors are outstanding! #8841124
Usman M. Bajwa
August 16, 2010
UB. #8841134
Sam Britt August 16, 2010
Big Congratulations on your first place win, Donna! #8841187Julianne Bradford August 16, 2010
WTG Girlfriend! Major congratulations on this stunning winner! I'm so happy for you :-)This is such an amazing winner! #8841238Steve M. Harrington August 16, 2010
Truly deserving, Donna! :)
Ken Smith
August 16, 2010
Marilyn K. Lincecum
August 16, 2010
Nadia Paul August 16, 2010
All I can say is WOW - congrats on your win Donna! #8841815Susan M. Campbell August 16, 2010
Totally awesome. Congrats Donna. #8841825Mary K. Robison August 16, 2010
Spectacular ocean scene, Donna!Karen E. Baumann August 16, 2010
Wonderfully rich with colors and textures... Congratulations!!! #8841916
Bojan Bencic
August 16, 2010
Graeme yew Chow August 17, 2010
Outstanding winner ! congratulations Donna. #8842102Courtenay Vanderbilt August 17, 2010
Hey, Donna! Just gorgeous! Congratulations! #8842200
Stefania Barbier
August 17, 2010
R. J. Laudenbacher
August 17, 2010
Karen Celella August 17, 2010
Congratulations on your fantastic first place winner, Donna! #8842475Murry Grigsby August 17, 2010
Congrats on your terrific image and win Donna! #8842552Linda Blair August 17, 2010
Gorgeous and well deserved win...congratulations!!! #8842647Gina Cormier August 17, 2010
CONGRATULATIONS ON THIS BEAUTY!!!!! #8842706Datha Y. Thompson August 17, 2010
GORGEOUS Donna!!
Linda D. Lester
August 17, 2010
Mary Beth Aiello
August 17, 2010
Kathy Cline August 17, 2010
Good Morning Donna!! Im so happy for you. Im also excited because I was with you during this shot and we had such fun running back and forth in the dark, sand and splashing waves!! Im celebrating with you today! MISS U MUCHStan Kwasniowski August 17, 2010
Donna, congratulations #8843176Katarina Mansson August 17, 2010
WTG Donna - big congratulations! #8843205
Mitch Spence
August 17, 2010
Donna La Mattino Pagakis August 17, 2010
Thank you everyone, I'm so excited!!!! What an incredible honor!!!!I appreciate all of your super comments and congratulatory wishes!!!
Thanks again to the judges and staff at BetterPhoto! Also, to my friend, Kathy Cline!!! She was with me on this unforgettable photography adventure!!!
Sincerely,
Donna #8843458
Sharon Day August 17, 2010
Gorgeous shot, Donna!! Big congratulations on your 1st prize win! #8843462
Jeff Robinson
August 17, 2010
Lydia Williams
August 17, 2010
Denny E. Barnes
August 17, 2010
Ian M. Hill August 17, 2010
Congratulations Donna on your first place win,well deserved, a beautiful image!! #8844461Maria Coulson August 17, 2010
Congratulations Donna. Beautiful light! #8844665
Kathy Salerni
August 17, 2010
Janie S. Oliver August 17, 2010
Gorgeous! Congrats on your win. #8844797anonymous August 18, 2010
Huge congrats on your Beautiful FP winning image. #8845517
Jeffrey D. Estacio
August 18, 2010
Ross Throndson August 18, 2010
W o w ... Amazing image, Donna....Huge Congratulations on your 1st Place Winner....WTG !! :-) #8845899ALLEN O. HOWARD August 18, 2010
Congratulations on your outstanding winner Donna!!! #8845910
Irene Colling
August 18, 2010
Congratulations on your excelent winner. #8845970
Donna La Mattino Pagakis August 18, 2010
Thanks again to each of you! I appreciate your congratulatory wishes, super comments, friendships and constant inspiration!!!Take care,
Donna #8846350
Rick Clark August 18, 2010
Great winner, congrats Donna! #8846979Phyllis H. Burchett August 18, 2010
BIG congrats to you Donna on your win! #8847089
Cindy Bendush
August 18, 2010
Manos Peponas August 18, 2010
Congratulations on your well deserved win! #8847217Manos Peponas August 18, 2010
Congratulations on your well deserved win! #8847218
Robert K. Bemus
August 18, 2010
Charlotte LaBarbera August 19, 2010
Congratulations on your first place win and your many finalist images for the month. Beautiful work. #8848264Marcel J. Fernandez August 19, 2010
Hi Donna, Congratulations on your most outstanding First Place Winner. Keep up the great work! #8848433Tarun Bose August 19, 2010
Big congrats for your outstanding winner, Donna. #8848591Dianna Murphy August 19, 2010
I believe you have many of your sunsets that should be winners so this is overdue. Congratulations. #8848885
Becky J. Parkinson
August 19, 2010
Christine Czernin
August 20, 2010
Val Feldman
August 20, 2010
Graeme yew Chow August 24, 2010
Big congratulations ! Donna. Super win and excellent composition as well. #8858140Antonio Amen August 24, 2010
Congratulations.Susan M. Hembree August 27, 2010
Congratulations, Donna, on your first place win. #8865235Donna La Mattino Pagakis September 13, 2010
Thank you everyone, I appreciate your great comments and constant support!Take care!!
Donna #8898979
Arturo Guerra December 11, 2010
Gorgeous image!Karen Slagle January 27, 2011
Belated congrats on your outstanding winning image, Donna. This is incredible... #9198002Melinda B. Shiflet January 31, 2011
Donna, MUCHO Congratulations on your winner, here! With all of the neat colors, hues, shadows, and all rolled into a BEAUTIFUL composition, it is very well deserved! Wonderful job!! Sorry, I've been a little out of the BP practice here, but wanted to touch base. Hope you're doing well. Your sunsets are always absolutely GORGEOUS! Take care! #9204737Thomas E. Hinds April 04, 2011
Donna, I had not seen this stunning image! So well deserved to be a Winner! Congratulations! #9334630Jeffrey M. Smith June 25, 2011
Just OUT-BLOODY-STANDING!!!! the Dof is so exceptional I dont think I have seen better! A true masterpiece that puts ansel adams to shame! You have more gold than ft knox and the fed reserve combined! If you dont already I am POSITIVE you could get all your camera gear comped just by letting them sponsor. I know sony will do it for sure and so will Cokin filters.Karen Slagle July 31, 2011
Wow Donna. This is incredible and those colors are stunning. Huge congrats on your awesome winning image. Thank you for your very kind comment on mine. #9571903Keith L. Clayton October 10, 2011
This image just blows me away - It doesn't get any better than this. Well done, Donna!! #9727825
Jill Odice
July 30, 2012
Donna La Mattino Pagakis July 30, 2012
Thanks again to each and every one of you!!!!! #10250324Steven B. Lorraine March 16, 2013
This is awesome,super colors of the sky and water,great work #10612439
Wanda-Lynn Searles
June 12, 2013
Donna La Mattino Pagakis June 13, 2013
Thank you!!!! #10731450Inge S. Lasmana September 06, 2014
Amazing shot #11127763Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.
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