Inspiring Photo: Golden #5593337

Golden [Silhouette Photographs Art Silhouette Pictures]

Uploaded: February 05, 2008 03:28:44 | Entered: January 26, 2020 08:10:23

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Larry L. Redmon February 05, 2008 0

Very nice, Donna! #846944

February 05, 2008 0

Great capture, nice work. #5444630

Heather February 05, 2008 0

THIS IS SO BEAUTIFUL! AWESOME COLORS AND CLARITY! GREAT WORK SHOWN HERE! #5444715

Kay E. Mahoney February 05, 2008 0

Fantastic capture, Donna. Beautiful colors and scene. #5444822

Dr. Harmeet Singh February 05, 2008 0

So beautiful.Great colors and composition. #5444915

Anna M. Halasz February 05, 2008 0

Beautiful capture,Donna. Anna #5444917

Susan M. Hembree February 05, 2008 0

I just love this, Donna! The colors are so vibrant and the silhouette stands out clearly. Wonderful! #5444923

Stefania Barbier February 05, 2008 0

spectacular Donna... colors are stunning! #5445056

Katarina Mansson February 05, 2008 0

AMAZING! Colors, lines, reflections, composition, light and silhouettes are absolutely gorgeous. #5445197

Les Rhoades February 05, 2008 0

The strong lines and overwhelming bright colors make this sublime. #5445200

Tiia Vissak February 05, 2008 0

great colors & pov! #5445274

Nancy (Peaches) Harker February 05, 2008 0

WOW, awsome colors and pov Donna, Beautiful! #5445587

Mike Clime February 05, 2008 0

This is beautiful, Donna! Nice capture! #5445847

Michael Khoury February 05, 2008 0

Outstanding Donna !!
m #5446003

February 05, 2008 0

Donna! This image is absolutely astounding! The color is so rich and vibrant, and it just draws you in! Great lines & composition! I love it! Very nice shot! Kudos!!! ~tamara #5446894

Joy Rector February 05, 2008 0

awesome #5447228

John Caruso February 05, 2008 0

What a top notch composition, and your light/color work is fab, too! #5447303

Elida Gutierrez February 05, 2008 0

Beautyful golden tones!!! #5447946

February 05, 2008 0

Just beautiful - love the little details on the foreground waves breaking the shore. And well, everything else too. #5448293

Roxanne M. Bubar February 05, 2008 0

Stunning colors and tones. Love the silhouette. #5449237

Jeana Clark February 05, 2008 0

This just POPS off the screen!!
Beautiful colors Donna!!
EXCELLENT COMPOSITION!!!
~J~ #5449268

Bill Knaps February 06, 2008 0
This is beautiful Donna. Bill #5449540

William F. Clair February 06, 2008 0
Reminds me of the movie..."The Endless Summer." Great shot!!! #5449715

Donna La Mattino Pagakis February 06, 2008 0
Your comments are so great and VERY much appreciated.
THANKS!!!!
Take care and best of luck!!!
Donna #5449799

Alexis Yobbagy February 06, 2008 0
Wonderful work!!! Makes me feel warm just looking at it!!! #5449834

frank w. degenhardt February 06, 2008 0
Donna- Brilliant and awesome. Love the glow. The colors are so vibrant and pop. Fabulous. Love the silouetted look of the pier and the surfer. Clarity and lighting are outstanding.
Marvelous work.
Have a wonderful day, take care. #5449855

Cyn Valentine February 06, 2008 0
What a stunner DOnna..excellent color and comp..beautifully done!! #5449921

Lynn Haack February 06, 2008 0
Donna...love this version! The increase contrast adds a wonderful "pop" to this dramatic and stunning photo. This is one of my *all time* favorites!! One sign of an excellent photo is how memorable it is...this one is VERY memorable! Lynn Lynn #5449969

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna February 06, 2008 0
Just incredibly beautiful, Donna!!!!! ♫ k #5450007

Sandra R. Alvey February 06, 2008 0
Another stunning submit of this gorgeous image Donna, I particularly like this one with it's high contrast. LOVELY and it better be a winner this time!! #5450082

Jean E. Hildebrant February 06, 2008 0
This one really has the "wow" factor, Donna! What an amazing gallery you have!!! I hope this does well for you! #5450552

Su Sana E. P February 06, 2008 0
Donna deserves Gold for this masterpiece!! Yeah I'm counting on the judges. Or I'll personally send one from here. LOL #5450742

Donna La Mattino Pagakis February 06, 2008 0
Thanks again to each of you. Your compliments are so kind and so cool!!!
Take care and best of luck!!
Donna #5453349

Dale Hardin February 07, 2008 0
You've done it again. Whether black and white or brilliant color, you have the gift. Wonderful image. Dale #5458640

Sam Britt February 08, 2008 0
Stunning! #5461109

Donna La Mattino Pagakis February 08, 2008 0
Thank you Dale and Sam VERY much!!! #5464543

Sue Marshall February 09, 2008 0
Beautiful image Donna the colours are amazing!! #5467846

Donna La Mattino Pagakis February 10, 2008 0
Thanks so much Sue!! #5470876

Corinne M. Thompson February 11, 2008 0
Excellent capture Donna! #5478378

Irene Colling February 11, 2008 0
Very striking with bold colors. Love it. #5479859

Donna La Mattino Pagakis February 13, 2008 0
Thank you Corinne and Irene!!! #5490731

Doug J. Dailey February 15, 2008 0
Donna...Very nice! need I say more: )
Best wishes,
Doug #5496944

Sarah G March 15, 2008 0
BEAUTIFUL!!! This is one amazing image. #5646931

Donna La Mattino Pagakis March 15, 2008 0
Thank you Doug and Sarah for your kind compliments!! #5646986

Nikki McDonald March 18, 2008 0
You always have such wonderful colors and clarity in these pier sunset shots, Donna. This is no exception--easy to see why it's a favorite. Good luck. #5658020

Elida Gutierrez March 22, 2008 0
A Big Congrats in your Finalist!!! #5677173

Nikki McDonald March 22, 2008 0
A favorite and a finalist--WTG, Donna. Congratulations and good luck. #5677446

Colleen Farrell March 22, 2008 0
WTG, Donna! Big congrats on your finalist! #5677550

Amalia Sylvia Arriaga Salinas March 22, 2008 0
Congratulations Donna!,
Amalia #5677653

Su Sana E. P March 22, 2008 0
Congratulations on this beautiful Finalist, Donna!! #5677767

William C. Raco March 22, 2008 0
Wonderfully done, Donna
Congratulations #5677857

Donna La Mattino Pagakis March 22, 2008 0
Thank you Nikki, Elida, Colleen, Amalia, SuSana and Bill!!! I appreciate your congratulatory wishes and great comments!!! #5677987

Dr Silly March 22, 2008 0
Donna congratualtion on this beautiful finalist. :O)
#5678292

Tammy Espino March 22, 2008 0
Love your surfer dude :) A big congrats on him winning a finalist! WHOHOOO #5678299

Sylvia Rossler March 22, 2008 0
A big congrats on this fantastic finalist Donna :o) #5678442

Michelle Alton March 22, 2008 0
Congratulations, Donna!
Way to go!
Michelle #5678790

Jeana Clark March 22, 2008 0

THIS IS AN AWESOME FINALIST!!!
CONGRATULATIONS DONNA!!!
~J~ #5678887

Terry L. Ellis March 22, 2008 0
Congratulations, Donna, on your fantastic finalist! #5679342

Donna La Mattino Pagakis March 22, 2008 0
Thank you Doc, Tammy, Sylvia, Michelle, Jeana and Terry!!
Take care and enjoy your Easter weekend!!
Donna #5679414

Barbara Waldoch March 22, 2008 0
Congratulations on this beautiful finalist, Donna! #5679435

Bill Wyatt March 22, 2008 0
Gorgeous work, stunning in fact! Congratulations Donna! #5679441

Deborah Lewinson March 23, 2008 0
Congratulations on this awesome finalist, Donna!!!
Debby #5679976

Sam Britt March 23, 2008 0
Congratulations, Donna! #5680331

Lynn Haack March 23, 2008 0
A BIG CONGRATS on this inspiring finalist!! WTG...Lynn :) #5680366

Ken Smith March 23, 2008 0
Very, very nice, Donna! Congrats to you!! #5680508

Susan Fox March 23, 2008 0
Beautifully done! Congratulations Donna :-) #5680598

Donna La Mattino Pagakis March 23, 2008 0
Thank you Barbara, Bill, Debby, Sam, Lynn, Ken and Susan. I appreciate all of your inspirational comments!!!
Donna #5680649

Jessica Jenney March 23, 2008 0
Congratulations, Donna on your gorgeous finalist! #5681541

Colette M. Metcalf March 23, 2008 0
WTG! Congratulations, Donna!!! #5681721

Deb Koskovich March 23, 2008 0
Congrats on this awesome finalist, Donna! #5681893

Cassie L. Woodlee March 23, 2008 0
Congratulations, Donna!! #5682642

Susan M. Campbell March 23, 2008 0
Way to go Donna...a wonderful finalist...congrats! #5682859

Debra R. Harder March 23, 2008 0
BIG CONGRATS, Donna, on this BEAUTIFUL finalist! It's one of my favs! Hope it goes all the way! Deb #5682905

Cheryl E. Molennor March 23, 2008 0
Congratulations on this great finalist! #5683028

Teresa Burnett March 23, 2008 0
Huge congratulations Donna on this stunning finalist!! Best of luck in the next round!! #5683555

Kristi A. Howson March 23, 2008 0
Great framing with the pier and great mood with the colors Donna! Congratulations and best of luck in the next round! #5683622

Jeff Robinson March 23, 2008 0
Congrats Donna on your Excellent Finalist! Jeff #5683994

Cyn Valentine March 23, 2008 0
Congratulations Donna! #5684029

Donna La Mattino Pagakis March 23, 2008 0
I really appreciate your supportive comments and congratulatory wishes.
Thanks and best of luck to ALL of you!!!
Donna #5684125

Laurie Daily March 23, 2008 0
Congratulations on this beautiful finalist, Donna! #5684392

Laurence Saliba March 23, 2008 0
A big congrats on this awesome finalist, Donna!!! #5684479

Stefania Barbier March 23, 2008 0
huge congrats Donna!!! #5684585

Sherri Gorman March 24, 2008 0
Congratulations on this beautiful finalist!!!! #5685194

Angie Sidles March 24, 2008 0
Big Congrats Donna! Just gorgeous! #5685465

Vicki Hunt March 24, 2008 0
Congratulations!!!! #5686371

Tiia Vissak March 24, 2008 0
Congratulations! #5686759

Katarina Mansson March 24, 2008 0
I still think it is amazing and am not surprised!!! Congratulations and good luck next! #5687012

Nadya Johnson March 24, 2008 0
Stunning! Congratulations Donna, on your outstanding finalist! #5689048

Marina Moore March 24, 2008 0
Congratulations Donna!!! Outstanding image!!! :) #5689262

Tarun Bose March 24, 2008 0
Big congrats Donna, for your excellent finalist. #5689359

Stephen Zacker March 24, 2008 0
Awesome. Congrats! #5689452

john dunne March 24, 2008 0
Best of luck with this stunning stunning shot. #5690216

Nancy (Peaches) Harker March 24, 2008 0
WHOOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOOOOOo
Big Congrats on your finalist, best of luck in the next round!!! #5690307

Christian Rosito March 25, 2008 0
Congratulations on your great finalist, my best wishes for the next round! #5691674

Joseph N. DiGilio March 25, 2008 0
Bravo, Donna. #5691905

Joan Powell March 25, 2008 0
Congrats on your wonderful image ! #5692055

Donna La Mattino Pagakis March 25, 2008 0
Thanks for all of your inspirational comments and congratulatory wishes. I truly appreciate the great support!!!
Take care and best of luck!!
Donna #5692094

Renee Doyle March 25, 2008 0
Fantastic work Donna!!! Congratulations on this wonderful finalist! #5692234

Lisa J. Boulden March 25, 2008 0
Such an incredible finalist, Donna!
Congratulations on your fine work!
~Lisa #5695476

Michael G. Marshall March 25, 2008 0
Congratulations on this wonderful finalist Donna! Your works continues to amaze! - Michael #5695685

Gary Lange March 25, 2008 0
Many, MANY congrats here, Donna!! #5695967

Donna La Mattino Pagakis March 25, 2008 0
Thank you Renee, Lisa, Michael and Gary for your congratulatory wishes.
To all of you here at BetterPhoto, a HUGE THANK YOU of your continued inspiration and suppot!!
Take care!
Donna #5696039

Linda Blair March 25, 2008 0
This is gorgeous...congrats!!!!!! ☺ #5697329

Corinne M. Thompson March 25, 2008 0
Congrats on your Finalist Donna! #5697646

Roger Fry March 26, 2008 0
Another exceptional finalist Donna! #5698029

Graeme yew Chow March 26, 2008 0
Fantastic composition and great silhouette, Donna. #5699418

Donna La Mattino Pagakis March 26, 2008 0
Thank you Linda, Corinne, Roger and Graeme!!! I appreciate your comments VERY much!!!! #5701573

Donna La Mattino Pagakis March 26, 2008 0
Thank you Linda, Corinne, Roger and Graeme!!! I appreciate your comments VERY much!!!! #5701574

ALLEN O. HOWARD March 30, 2008 0
eautiful Donna! Congrats!!! #5719981

Donna La Mattino Pagakis March 30, 2008 0
Thank you Allen! #5720045

Kirk Pullen April 01, 2008 0
Reminds me of the movie the endless summer. Beautiful! #5725529

Donna La Mattino Pagakis April 01, 2008 0
Thanks you very much for your excellent comments James!! #5726099

Adrian Klein April 05, 2008 0
Simply outstanding work! The gradual changes in the gradient colors here are top notch. Anyone would be glad to have something like this in their portfolio. #5745889

Donna La Mattino Pagakis April 05, 2008 0
I really appreciate your very kind compliments!!! Thank you Adrian!!! #5746046

Laura E. Swan April 06, 2008 0
WOW! Your images in your gallery are amazing. I'm really enjoying them! You have so many beautiful shots! So well done! Makes me realize how limited my little world is. I hope one day I will work my way out and expand my subjects and models and focus's as you have!
-Laura Swan #5749834

Donna La Mattino Pagakis April 06, 2008 0
Thank you Laura for your inspirational thoughts and great compliments. I appreciate your gallery visit!!
Donna #5751783

Alex T. Mizuno April 24, 2008 0
Hey, Donna, this is your winning season! Congratulations on the Honorable Mention!! #5836136

Susan Fox April 24, 2008 0
Congratulations on your Honorable Mention Donna :-) #5836219

Leslie McLain April 24, 2008 0
Congrats on your beautiful Honorable Mention. #5836305

Stefania Barbier April 24, 2008 0
CONGRATS ON YOUR MENTION ON THE CASH CONTEST!!! #5836370

Sarah Lamb April 24, 2008 0
Congrts on the HM!! Well Deserved Donna! #5836399

Michelle L. Frick April 24, 2008 0
Congratulations Donna!! #5836571

Barbara Helgason April 24, 2008 0
Simply stunning! #5836608

Sylvia Rossler April 24, 2008 0
Big congrats on your wonderful HM winner Donna :O) #5837030

Ken Smith April 24, 2008 0
Congrats, Donna. Beautiful... #5837161

Sue L. Cullumber April 24, 2008 0
Donna - congrats on your HM! Great job - just beautiful and thanks for all your wonderful comments. Sue #5837331

Sharon Day April 24, 2008 0
Awesome shot, Donna!!! Congratulations on HM! #5837592

Dale Hardin April 24, 2008 0
Congratulations Donna on the award. Well deserved for an excellent image.
Dale #5837649

Nadya Johnson April 25, 2008 0
Donna, congratulations on your Honorable Mention! The light and color DAZZLE in this gorgeous photo! Wonderful! #5838056

Marilyn K. Lincecum April 25, 2008 0
Congratulations on your Honorable Mention. It is a beautiful imgae. #5838417

Katarina Mansson April 25, 2008 0
Lovely light, silhouette and colors - big congratulations on this beautiful Honorable Mention award! #5838665

Schiavonn M. Hasslinger April 25, 2008 0
Brilliant! Congratultions! #5842026

Melinda B. Shiflet April 26, 2008 0
Ooooohhh! That's NICE! I love the colors and the reflection of the water, and the silhouettes of the pier and the surfer in the background! What an awesome shot, Donna!! Great job!
Melinda #5843699

Donna La Mattino Pagakis April 26, 2008 0
Thank you everyone!!! Your comments are superb and very inspirational. I appreciate your congratulatory wishes and constant support. Thanks to the judges for my honorable mention award!! I'm honored and very happy!!!
Take care and best of luck!!!
Donna #5844482

Jessica Jenney April 27, 2008 0
Big congrats, Donna on your beautiful Honorable Mention! #5847917

Laurie Daily April 29, 2008 0
A HUGE congrats to you on this most deserving honorable mention, Donna! #5855152

Ken Jarvis April 30, 2008 0
Congratulations on your Honorable Mention, Donna! Beautiful image! #5859374

Jean-Pierre Ducondi April 30, 2008 0
This is a great image from all point of views. The composition, colors, dynamics are all perfect. A great congrats on this honorable mention.
JP #5860195

Carol Teal May 02, 2008 0
GORGEOUS colors and wonderful silhouettes! And a BIG congrats on your honorable mention! #5870890

Jeana Clark May 07, 2008 0

HUGE CONGRATS DONNA!!!
WAY TO GO!!!
~J~ #5895842

Shannon O. May 11, 2008 0
I don't know if I can add much... but incredible shot! Impressive to the max. #5909487

Donna La Mattino Pagakis May 11, 2008 0
A HUGE thank you to ALL of you!! Your congratulatory wishes and great comments are VERY much appreciated!!
Thanks so much!!
Donna #5909558

Michael S. Swaffar May 18, 2008 0
Hello Donna... I've been checking out your gallery and it's absolutely incredible.. You have a huge range of talent. It means so much to me to get comments from you. Keep up the awesome work! #5936126

Donna La Mattino Pagakis May 18, 2008 0
I feel the same way about you Michael, keep up the amazing work!! And THANKS!!! #5936255

Kristi A. Howson May 20, 2008 0
Congratulations on your Honorable Mention Donna. This is beyond incredible. ...sorry I'm so behind. #5948870

Donna La Mattino Pagakis May 20, 2008 0
An OUTSTANDING compliment Kristi, THANKS!!! #5952679

Nemil B. Chabebe June 02, 2008 0
This is in deed a magnficent photo and well deserved mention, too bad no higher prize was awarded. I look at your gallery,and, it is like going to another dimension. #6008353

Nick Lagos June 03, 2008 0
Great colors Donna...a very striking image... congratsss #6011836

Heidi Knight June 06, 2008 0
Donna, I remember seeing this earlier, absolutely stunning! #6027691

Donna La Mattino Pagakis June 07, 2008 0
Thank you Nemil, Nick and Heidi!!! Your comments are awesome and very much appreciated!!! #6028359

Lynn Haack June 08, 2008 0
I was so excited to see this receive an Honorable Mention recognition from the 'cash' contest! I have always and always will love this image...it is burned into my memory as an outstanding photo!! WTG...Lynn #6032178

Gena L. Talbot August 28, 2008 0
This stunning image is so beautiful and eye-catching!!!
Lynn, you are so talented. Absolutely beautiful in every way!!! :)
You have amazing photos in your gallery! :) #6378752

Donna La Mattino Pagakis August 28, 2008 0
Thank you Lynn and Gena for your incredible comments!! I'm honored!
Donna #6379065

Max Aureli September 08, 2008 0
WOW!!! Brava! Nice frame with splendid gold reflections Donna! #6425806

Arnie Horwitz September 08, 2008 0
Great composition and beautiful colors, Donna! Congratulations! #6426154

Donna La Mattino Pagakis September 08, 2008 0
Thank you Max and Arnie for your gallery visit and great comments!
Much appreciated!!! #6426183

Dianna Murphy September 11, 2008 0
Wow, the colors! #6439606

Donna La Mattino Pagakis September 11, 2008 0
Thanks Dianna! #6439622

Jean B. Hall September 06, 2009 0
Super colors and composition. Congratulations! #7920470

Donna La Mattino Pagakis September 07, 2009 0
Thank you for your great comments and congratulatory wishes Jean! #7920746

Randall V. Rainey January 27, 2020 0
Great capture Donna including the surfer dude and the sunset colrs and POV Hope to see again A FAV <>.< #11790986

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