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In Hope for a Better Tomorrow

© ROLAN NARMAN

In Hope for a Better Tomorrow

Uploaded: November 10, 2009

Description

f/5 @ 1/160 sec., ISO: 100, Focal Length: 50 mm. Exposure compensation: 2/3.

Dedicated to my son Josef.

“Hope is like the sun, which, as we journey toward it, casts the shadow of our burden behind us“ Samuel Smiles

Photo taken at West Meadow Beach in Stony Brook, Long Island, New York.


Exif: F Number: 5, Exposure Bias Value: 0.67, ExposureTime: 1/160 seconds, Flash: did not fire., ISO: 100, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 50.00 mm, Model: NIKON D300

Comments

Sherran Andersen level-classic November 10, 2009 0

Love the comp and colours Rolan. Well done. Sherran #1203070

Rony Sagy November 10, 2009 0

Rolan, what a fabulous image. Love the golden tone, the composition, the quote and the role your son is playing in this hopeful creation. Fabulous, as always. #8118525

Tiia Vissak November 10, 2009 0

a great MT image! #8118617

Brett Dolsen November 10, 2009 0

Awesome composition,light,colour and MT entry Rolan!!Brett #8118706

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe November 10, 2009 0

WOW!!! Rolan this is beautiful Love the composition and colors. Perfect MT image. #8118724

Tess L. Yee November 10, 2009 0

Wonderful, poignant image, Rolan...superb color, comp, and quote. #8118946

Ellen Hodges November 10, 2009 0

Added to favs, Rolan! Love the quote, too! #8119097

Amy M. Wilson November 10, 2009 0

Beautiful comp, colors and quote, Rolan! #8119604

Dianna Murphy November 10, 2009 0

What a gorgeous shot. You'll treasure this for years. Love the golden tones. #8119936

Max Aureli November 10, 2009 0

Wonderful notes and great composition, Bro!! The colors and light are fantastic and Joseph looks great on this scene!!! Fantastic capture!! #8120193

John Connolly November 10, 2009 0

A superb capture and theme entry, Rolan! The golden tones are just amazing! #8120541

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna November 10, 2009 0

Gloriously GORGEOUS, Rolan!!! :-) k #8120542

Carol Sawyer November 10, 2009 0

Beautiful colors, capture and composition, Rolan!! #8120722

Barbara Waldoch November 11, 2009 0

Wonderful capture, Rolan! #8121135

Laura E. Swan level-classic November 11, 2009 0

This is SO beautiful and crisp, Brolan. The golden colors are spectacular. It looks like a bright future for him. I surely hope so!

Wonderful entry for the MT. :)

What a treat to see your son Josef!

-Sister Lulu #8121216

Boyd L. Alexander November 11, 2009 0

This has to be a winner Rolan, it sure was an instant favorite for me! The perspective is stunning !! Terrific composition with wonderful tones, colors and details. Well done! #8122366

Lynne Morris November 11, 2009 0

Love it Rolan, what a fantastic capture. #8123045

ROLAN NARMAN November 11, 2009 0

Thank you so much my friends for your wonderful comments! Greatly appreciated! #8123254

Tammy Espino November 12, 2009 0

Splendid capture!! #8123677

Nancy J. Locke November 12, 2009 0

A MASTERPIECE, ROLAN!!! I loooove this beautiful golden capture. What a fantastic memory to have.

Good morning, Nancy J L #8124619

ROLAN NARMAN November 12, 2009 0

Thank you so much Tammy and Nancy! #8125840

Laurence Saliba level-classic December 15, 2009 0

A BIG Congrats my friend!!!! #8218140

Tammy Espino December 15, 2009 0

Woot, woot, congrats!!! #8218753

Tammy Espino December 15, 2009 0

Woot, woot, congrats!!! #8218754

Amy M. Wilson December 15, 2009 0

Big congratulations on your fantastic Finalist, Rolan!!! #8218818

December 16, 2009 0

A very Big CONGRATS to you Rolan for your Finalist Pick. A Very Well deserved Picture you have here.

Brian #8218889

Michael Umbreit December 16, 2009 0

Rolan - Congratulations on your finalist! - Mike #8220025

Robyn A. Terrell December 16, 2009 0

Wow, this is magical, Rolan. Big congrats on your finalist! #8220031

Barbara Waldoch December 16, 2009 0

Congratulations on your beautiful Finalists, Rolan! #8220146

Jean-Pierre Ducondi December 16, 2009 0

Congratulations on your superb finalist Rolan.
JP #8220157

Boyd L. Alexander December 16, 2009 0

Congratulations on both of your excellent Finalists Rolan!! Well done my friend!! #8220342

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna December 16, 2009 0

WTG on your awesome finalists, Rolan!!! :-) k #8220540

Courtenay Vanderbilt December 16, 2009 0

Awesome Finalist, Rolan! CONGRATULATIONS! #8220619

Rony Sagy December 16, 2009 0

Terrific and so well deserved. #8220770

Kelly S. Cavanaugh December 16, 2009 0

Congratulations on your wonderful finalist, Rolan! #8220808

Valentin M. Armianu December 16, 2009 0

Congratulations, very well done Rolan!! #8220883

Ellen Hodges December 16, 2009 0

Congrats and best luck on both of your awesome finalists, Rolan!! #8220903

Sharon Sawyer December 16, 2009 0

A real treasure, Rolan!!! Congratulations on your brilliant finalist and all the best in the next round. #8221068

Anne M. Young level-classic December 16, 2009 0

CONGRATULATIONS - a fantastic finalist! #8221144

Usman M. Bajwa level-classic December 16, 2009 0

CONGRATZ on another stunning Finalist Award, Rolan!!

UB. #8221213

Renata Gusciora December 16, 2009 0

Big congratulations on this fabulous finalist,Rolan!!!:-) #8221448

Stefania Barbier level-classic December 16, 2009 0

congratulations on your gorgeous finalist!!! #8221483

Betsy Labuschagne December 16, 2009 0

Congratulations on your superb Finalist Rolan!!! #8221835

Ann Coates level-classic December 16, 2009 0

This is beautiful Rolan. How did I miss this one. Congratulations on your outstanding finalist. #8223067

Margaret R. Barry December 16, 2009 0

Congratulations on your beautiful finalist, Rolan! #8223078

Graham Robards December 16, 2009 0

Rolan, it is only now I have had the time to look at the finalists.

Excellent work my friend! Huge congratuations. ~Pat #8223184

Debra R. Harder December 16, 2009 0

This is such a beautiful image, Rolan!! Congratulations on your OUTSTANDING finalist!! Deb #8223204

Tiia Vissak December 16, 2009 0

Congratulations! #8223705

John Connolly December 16, 2009 0

Huge congratulations on your Finalist Awards Rolan, I hope they make it to the next round! #8223718

Max Aureli December 16, 2009 0

Congratulations again Bro!! Great Finalist!! :-)) #8224127

Nancyj E. Hovey level-classic December 17, 2009 0

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C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S
on your very deserving Finalist! 8o) #8224372

Patrick Rouzes level-classic December 17, 2009 0

CONGRATULATIONS on this incredible finalist, ROLAN! Do no know how I missed this,my friend! WTG! #8224624

ROLAN NARMAN December 17, 2009 0

Of all the images in my gallery that I have posted so far this one has a special meaning for me which I can not share for personal reasons! It is my personal favorite image and I am very happy to see that it has been recognized by BP! Thank you very much my dear friends for all your kind words and support regarding this image! #8225126

Nancy J. Locke December 17, 2009 0

Totally CAPTIVATING capture, Rolan. Super congrats!!! AWESOME!!!

Happy Holidays, Nancy J Locke #8225328

Max Aureli December 17, 2009 0

Congratulations again Rolan!!! :-)) #8226572

Bojan Bencic level-classic December 17, 2009 0

Congratulations on your finalist, Rolan. #8227199

Nancy L. Green level-classic December 18, 2009 0

CONGRATULATIONS Rolan on this wonderful finalist, I LOVE the wonderful light play on the water, WTG!! <>< #8228489

Beverley Scott December 18, 2009 0

Congratulations on this great finalist, Rolan! Those golden tones are beautiful! #8228942

Kirsten Kiki Kjaer December 18, 2009 0

Huge congrats on this awesomely beautiful finalist, Rolan. #8230827

ROLAN NARMAN December 23, 2009 0

Thank you very much my dear friends! #8241877

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