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Childhood Memories [Contest Finalists March 2007]

© Donna La Mattino Pagakis

Childhood Memories

Uploaded: March 20, 2007 23:02:17

Description

Growing up, anticipating spring meant flying a kite on a beautiful windy day!!

Aperture Priority ISO 64 F1.8 @ 1/1000 sec

Comments

Raymond Pauly March 20, 2007

Lovely image, Donna! It did bring back childhood memories to me! Sometimes I still feel like flying a kite... maybe I should do it one of these days! #624072

Barbara Waldoch March 21, 2007

Lovely image, Donna! #4076131

Su Sana E. P level-classic March 21, 2007

I remember chasing my brother once for his kite. Donna, this image sure brought back some sweet memories. #4076150

Evy Johansen level-classic March 21, 2007

Gorgeous image, Donna!! Love it!! #4076242

William Johnson March 21, 2007

Great image. It looks pretty lonely out there. Bill J. #4076288

Ray Clarke March 21, 2007

Lovely shot Donna, very peaceful looking scene (ac) #4076357

Glenn E. Urquhart March 21, 2007

Outstanding High Key capture and composition, Donna!!! A very beautiful, pleasing Image!!! VERY Well Done! Cheers, Glenn. #4076430

Carol Sawyer March 21, 2007

Wonderful image, Donna! #4076600

Phillip R. Connolly March 21, 2007

So simple with a water colour touch. Well done Donna.

Phil #4076692

Melissa G. Meiselman March 21, 2007

Marvelous high key image showing the joys of childhood, Donna!! #4077782

Tarun Bose March 21, 2007

Mind blowing work Donna. Excellent composition and great pov. #4078065

Robert R. Goodman March 21, 2007

Wonderful composition Donna,Beautiful high key image.No mater what age a person is,it's always fun to fly a kite!!!!! #4078240

David Phalen March 21, 2007

I really like this and yesterday's post Donna! Excellent high key work that are beautiful in their simplicity. #4078241

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna March 21, 2007

Wonderful, Donna!!!!!! Fantastic effects!!!!! ^.^ #4078343

Claudia Kuhn level-classic March 21, 2007

This is so wonderful Donna! Terrific! #4078675

Dennis Flanagan level-classic March 21, 2007

Mmmm, Wow. The thumbnail size did not do this shot justice. Excellent. #4078915

Ronald F. Fischer March 21, 2007

Fantastic work on this awesome capture, Donna! #4078974

Donna La Mattino Pagakis March 21, 2007

Thanks so much!! All of you have left such kind comments. I really appreciate the inspiration and support! #4078987

Paula Dwyer March 22, 2007

Stunning image Donna!!!! :) #4081601

William88 March 26, 2007

Wonderful picture Donna. This is precious art. #4099999

Hector Contreras March 26, 2007

Priceless, well done
Heco #4100488

Donna La Mattino Pagakis March 26, 2007

Thank you Paula, William and Hector!!! #4100887

Steve M. Harrington April 02, 2007

Beautiful subtle tones, Donna. #4122421

Donna La Mattino Pagakis April 02, 2007

Thanks Steve! #4122436

Megan p April 03, 2007

Gosh this is incredible!! I hope to see this one again, so subtle but speaks volumes! #4125783

Terry L. Ellis level-classic April 04, 2007

So perfectly charming, Donna! A wonderfully artistic image! #4130207

Donna La Mattino Pagakis April 04, 2007

Thanks Megan and Terry!! Always a pleasure hearing from you!! #4130908

Laura Clay-Ballard April 07, 2007

I'm totally LOVING this! #4139549

Donna La Mattino Pagakis April 07, 2007

Thanks Laura!! #4140335

Fax Sinclair level-deluxe April 07, 2007

Aloha Donna, I just had a lovely time in your gallery.

And this image is wonder-full! #4140656

Donna La Mattino Pagakis April 09, 2007

Hi Fax, I'm so glad your stopped by!! I appreciate it very much and thank you for your time and for leaving such great comments! #4146713

Cassie L. Woodlee April 24, 2007

Congratulations!!! #4205259

Bill Wyatt April 24, 2007

Congratulations on your wonderful finalist! #4205624

Janet McNeil level-classic April 24, 2007

Congratulations Donna - well deserved finalist & good luck in round 2!! #4205750

Anita Hogue April 24, 2007

Fantastic Donna! I've only gotten to page 14 and this is already your second finalist! Congratulations! #4206174

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna April 24, 2007

Congratulations on this fantastic finalist, Donna!!!!! :-) ^.^ #4206203

Su Sana E. P level-classic April 24, 2007

Congratulations, Donna!! #4206492

Kenneth Mucke April 24, 2007

Another wonderful finalist Donna...Congrats #4206966

Terry L. Ellis level-classic April 24, 2007

Another awesome finalist, Donna! Huge congratulations! #4207801

Hector Contreras April 24, 2007

Conratulations! well deserved. I think it is a wonderful image Donna
Heco #4207874

Lorraine A. Cook April 24, 2007

A Beauty! Congrats, Donna!<:)) #4208037

Deborah C. Lewinson level-addict April 24, 2007

Excellent image, Donna, glad to see it recognized.
Congratulations!
-Debby #4208171

Jessica Jenney April 25, 2007

Congratulations, Donna! A beautiful finalist image! #4209021

Hurk (Steve) Hurkett April 25, 2007

Well Done, Donna ... Congratulations on your finalist ... Hurk #4209453

Paul Sikora April 25, 2007

Conratulations again, Donna and I hope it's a winner, it's so beautiful #4210311

William88 April 25, 2007

Donna, congratulations on your awesome finalist. #4211285

April 25, 2007

Donna, this is so beautiful. Big Congratulations! #4211604

Tarun Bose April 25, 2007

Congrats Donna for your another lovely finalist. #4212029

Emile Abbott level-deluxe April 25, 2007

Well done Donna and congrats on another great capture and finalist. #4212416

Donna La Mattino Pagakis April 25, 2007

Thanks for all of your great congratulatory wishes and compliments!!!! Always a pleasure to hear from you!! Take care and enjoy spring!!! #4212468

Carol Teal April 25, 2007

I love the high key look and the memories of kite flying when I was young. I remember mine getting away and we had to go find it! :) Congrats Donna on your finalist. It's very beautiful! #4212579

Hendrik Storme April 25, 2007

Big congrats, love it!!! #4212891

Glenn E. Urquhart April 25, 2007

A Big Congratulations on your Finalist Award!!! Well Deserved, Cheers, Glenn. #4213317

Renee Doyle April 25, 2007

Congratulations once again Donna!!!!
#4213365

Dan Holm April 25, 2007

Absolutely GORGEOUS, Donnna! Heartfelt CONGRATULATIONS on this outstanding Finalist! #4213434

Stephen Zacker April 26, 2007

Super work and feeling this has. Congratulations #4215713

Donna La Mattino Pagakis April 26, 2007

Thanks again to each and everyone of you. Your comments are supportive and inspirational!!!! #4217579

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