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Alone with the Sea

© Nikki McDonald

Alone with the Sea

Uploaded: September 12, 2012 06:23:22

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Finalist
I took this on a small "hidden" beach below a view area along Highway 1 in California. The sand there is coarse and very black.
Category: Digital Darkroom

Exif: F Number: 11, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 10000/1000000 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 100,100, FocalLength: 18.00 mm, Model: DSLR-A350

Comments

Dayna Cain level-classic September 12, 2012

I love your processing on this Nikki. It has such a lonely feel. Excellent mood capture! #1485995

Michelle Alton September 12, 2012

There is NOTHING about this image that isn't PERFECTLY done, Nikki. What a feeling of alone-ness you have created. #10319704

Chris Budny level-deluxe September 12, 2012

What a spectacular mood image! I love the bleak feel, almost foreboding, with subtle, muted colors. Very well done! #10319709

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe September 12, 2012

Outstanding - Wonderful work Nikki!! #10319714

Bob Cournoyer level-classic September 12, 2012

Well done....love the lone figure... :-) #10319729

Joy Rector September 12, 2012

beautiful shot #10319793

Jillian Danielson September 12, 2012

This literally made me gasp.. its GORGEOUS! Great job, Nikki! #10319858

Connie J. Bagot September 12, 2012

Beautiful work with textures---this is amazing. I love the lone figure! #10319962

Jill Odice level-classic September 12, 2012

Now that is a WINNER image! LOve the atmosphere you have captured. It reminds me of walks along the beach on Cape Cod in the deep winetr! #10320047

Carol Quina level-classic September 12, 2012

Beautiful! Love the added textures & treatment! #10320149

David Phalen September 12, 2012

Excellent work Nikki!! You've captured the mood and beauty perfectly!! #10320361

Richard B. Hallick September 12, 2012

I like the somber mood you have created with this costal scene and gray skies. #10320431

Jack Gaskin September 12, 2012

Great Seaside and a DARK MOOD

Jack #10320484

Nadia Paul September 12, 2012

Wonderful mood captured Nikki - love your processing! #10320560

Joannie Bertucci level-classic September 17, 2012

This image is the begining of "the" great novel! Outstanding image Nikki! #10327164

Patti Coblentz October 22, 2012

We're I picking favorites, this would be it! Excellent work, Nikki! #10380089

Ilene Samowitz October 24, 2012

Wonderful #10381937

Sherran Andersen level-classic October 28, 2012

Congrats Nikki. #10388881

Heather Loewenhardt level-classic October 28, 2012

Love the mood in this image Nikki. Congrats on another fine finalist. #10388913

Marcy B. Reman October 28, 2012

Congrats on your finalist. Love the coloring and the mood set by this photo. #10388962

Nancy Marie Ricketts October 28, 2012

Beautiful DD work, Nikki! Congratulations on your Finalist Award! I have no doubt that it will go on. #10389014

Renee Doyle October 29, 2012

Wonderful dd work Nikki!! Congratulations! #10389257

Marijana Fajgl October 29, 2012

Big congratulations, Nikki on your amazing finalist! #10389278

Connie J. Bagot October 29, 2012

Congratulations Nikki---really exceptional finalist! #10389466

Patti Coblentz October 29, 2012

Congratulations on your extraordinary finalist, Nikki! #10389649

Kimber Wallwork-Heineman level-classic October 29, 2012

Nicely done - - Good luck #10390812

Dayna Cain level-classic October 29, 2012

Great big congrats on this amazing finalist Nikki! #10390835

Phyllis H. Burchett October 29, 2012

Congrats on all your wonderful finalists Nikki! #10390906

Amalia Sylvia Arriaga Salinas level-classic October 29, 2012

Big Congratulations on your finalist Nikki!,
Amalia #10390968

Susan M. Smith October 29, 2012

Your execution on this is just fabulous Nikki! All of the elements are perfect for the mood! Congrats on your Finalist and best of luck in the next round! #10391090

Lindley Johnson level-classic October 29, 2012

Fantastic work on this one, Nikki! Congratulations on your excellent finalist. #10391303

Naomi Weiser October 29, 2012

love the flow and feeling of this shot, congrats! #10391358

Michele Peterson level-classic October 29, 2012

Wonderful image and work you did on it! Congratulations! #10391515

Nancy L. Green level-classic October 29, 2012

CONGRATULATIONS Nikki on your wonderful finalist, WTG!!! <>< #10391607

Mitch Spence level-classic October 29, 2012

And another congratulations on this moody scene of solitude and contemplation. #10391707

Nancyj E. Hovey level-classic October 29, 2012

C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S
on your very deserving FINALIST! 8o) #10391920

Amanda D. Austwick level-classic October 29, 2012

Love the moodiness of this scene and the beautiful capture and treatment. Congratulations! #10392338

Sharon Day October 29, 2012

Beautiful shot and treatment, Nikki! Very like a beach I visited once in Washington state with the dark sand and hills. #10392626

Errick L. Cameron level-deluxe October 29, 2012

Nice work Nikki! Congratuations on this superb fianlist! #10392684

Randy D. Dinkins level-classic October 29, 2012

Great image, love the treatment - congratulations!! #10393185

Peggy Kahan October 29, 2012

I always loved the mood you created with this, Nikki. Congratulations and good luck moving forward.
#10393726

Rona L. Schwarz October 30, 2012

You did a beautiful job with this one, Nikki! A very foreboding mood. Love the bleakness. Congratulations on yet another superb Finalist! #10396282

Merna L. Nobile November 04, 2012


Receiving an award from Better Photo is just like unwrapping a gift, the thrill is always the same! It is also exciting to be able to send my personal congratulations to each and every one of you and I look forward to seeing the gold though out the galleries. Merna
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