Penetrating Light

© Donna La Mattino Pagakis

Penetrating Light

Uploaded: October 29, 2009 22:47:26 | Entered: August 18, 2022 13:26:51

Description

This is a combination of 3 RAW files, merged in Photomatix. They were all exposed at F13. The shutter speeds were set at 8, 10 and 13 seconds. This is my first attempt at using this program.

Oceanside Pier, California

Exif: F Number: 12.9, ISO: 100, FocalLength: 18.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XSi

Comments

Robert K. Bemus level-classic October 29, 2009

Gorgeous comp, Donna!! #1198365

Kenton L. Elliott October 29, 2009

Fantastic work here, Donna! We'll be seeing this one again.... Love it! #8087369

Tiia Vissak October 30, 2009

very beautiful! #8087406

Annette Carr October 30, 2009

This is fantastic!!!! POV, COMP, LIGHTING. All well done! #8087415

Kathy Salerni level-classic October 30, 2009

The ocean looks like liquid gold!! Stunning, Donna #8087419

Kerry Hill October 30, 2009

Wow absolutely gorgeous, Donna!! #8087491

Tess L. Yee October 30, 2009

Super color and comp, Donna. #8087687

Stefania Barbier level-classic October 30, 2009

GORGEOUS capture and colors!!!! #8088626

Melinda F. Schneider level-classic October 30, 2009

Outstanding in every way!! #8089095

Donna La Mattino Pagakis October 30, 2009

Thank you everyone! I really appreciate your super comments!!!

Enjoy your weekend!

Donna #8089131

Diane Dupuis October 30, 2009

supercalifragilisticwhatanawesomephoto!!!!!! #8089724

Katarina Mansson October 31, 2009

Superb POV, composition and lovely colors. Looks like another winner to me...:-) #8089957

Courtenay Vanderbilt October 31, 2009

Awesome job, Donna! This is beautiful! #8090257

Karen E. Baumann October 31, 2009

I would say that it WORKED! Very nice colors, silky water, and twinkly lights! Great HDR effects! #8090590

Julianne Bradford October 31, 2009

Fabulous HDR effects and results Donna! How fun! Perfect choice for this shot! See you soon! #8091147

Leslie McLain level-classic October 31, 2009

Stunning HDR, colors and reflections, Donna. #8091569

Kiril Kirkov level-deluxe November 03, 2009

What a wonderful idea! Perfect composition and HDR interpretation. Bravo!
Kiril #8099550

Donna La Mattino Pagakis November 05, 2009

Thank you for all of your supportive and wonderful comments!!

Take care,

Donna #8106390

Erica Murphy level-classic November 05, 2009

A wonderful HDR image Donna!! It's gorgeous. #8106413

Mark Dodge November 09, 2009

This is nothing short of stunning, Donna! Excellent work. So beautiful. Love the colors, gradients, textures, lighting and framing. #8116976

Karen Celella November 09, 2009

This certainly is stunning work Donna. I like your entire series but this is my favorite. #8117149

Dianna Murphy November 09, 2009

Holly Cow girl. This is outstanding. Wow. Gold all the way! #8117517

Nikki McDonald level-classic November 09, 2009

What a successful first attempt, Donna. That water is gorgeous! It's my favorite of your October entries and I'll bet it goes on! #8118205

Renata Gusciora November 13, 2009

Awesome lights,fabulous image with wonderful colors and great pov,Donna! #8126832

Debra R. Harder November 16, 2009

Holy Cow is right! Truly SUPERB, Donna! Going right into my FAVORITES!! Deb #8136186

Susan M. Campbell November 17, 2009

For a first attempt, it looks darned good to me. Love the starry lights. Very nice Donna. #8139309

Peter Anderson level-classic November 17, 2009

Wow...wonderful rich colors and reflections. #8140227

Donna La Mattino Pagakis November 17, 2009

Thank you everyone!!!

Donna #8140629

Toni Riggs November 18, 2009

Beautiful! #8142700

cheryl m. phillips November 19, 2009

LOVE THIS!!!!!
~cheryl #8146307

John Connolly November 20, 2009

If this is your first try with this program Donna, the mind boggles at the images you will produce once you familiarize yourself with it!
This is an amazing presentation, well composed and beautifully presented! #8148375

JO ANN CLEVELAND November 20, 2009

This is absolutely gorgeous Donna!
I think you have mastered it on first try girl!

jo ann c. #8148921


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