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Fluid in Motion

BetterPhoto.com All Time Best Photo Contest Finalist

BetterPhoto.com Photo Contest SECOND PLACE Winner

Fluid in Motion
f/32 1/2 second at 600 mm

Taken early in the morning at the Santa Barbara Breakwater. Small waves would roll in towards the breakwater and I would pan due to the slow shutter speed required for the exposure. The water reflects the early morning light in the sky that was unique due to smoke from a local fire.

Processed in Aperture with color temperature, contrast and exposure adjustment. Final preparation is in Photoshop CS2 with a velvia film emulator plug in.

David W. Orias

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This is Outstanding work David! Great comp, motion, lighting....! Jeff

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0 October 08, 2007

Cindy A. Harris

nice work!! it's beautiful!!

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0 October 08, 2007

Cheryl E. Molennor

Beautiful work David

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0 October 08, 2007

David W. Orias

Thanks Jeff, Cindy and Cheryl.

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0 October 08, 2007

Paul G Slate

this is fantastic!! well done!!

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0 October 08, 2007

Brittney Myers

Amazing...I love the tone of this one..

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0 October 08, 2007

Gene Spears

very cool - nice work!

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0 October 08, 2007

David W. Orias

Thanks Paul, Brittney and Gene.

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0 October 08, 2007

Michelle R. Kovach

Absolutely gorgeous!

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0 October 09, 2007

Joseph N. DiGilio

Very impressive, beautiful & unique David. Fine work.

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0 October 09, 2007

David W. Orias

Thanks Michelle and Joseph.

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0 October 09, 2007

Donna La Mattino Pagakis

Such an artistic and beautiful ocean scene!! Excellent feel to this David!!

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0 October 09, 2007

David W. Orias

Thanks Donna.

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0 October 09, 2007

Terry McBride

Awesome image. Well Done.

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0 October 10, 2007

David W. Orias

Thanks Terry

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0 October 11, 2007

- Robert K. Bemus

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Beautiful camera and digital artwork, David! Haven't yet had a chance to check out the surfing club deal - hopefully soon...Thanks, Robert

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0 October 15, 2007

- Janine Russell

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David, great colors, exposure and lighting.

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0 October 18, 2007

Robert Baer

david
gorgeous abstract composition!

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0 October 18, 2007

David W. Orias

Thanks Robert, I see you joined. Looking forward to your addition of photos to the club.

Thank you for your compliments, Janine and Justin.

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0 October 22, 2007

Cesar J. La Rosa

Wonderful Abstract, David!!! Excellent colors, composition and effects (in-camera and PS). Beautiful work!!!
Cesar

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0 October 23, 2007

David W. Orias

Thank you Cesar.

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0 October 23, 2007

- Lisa J. Boulden

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Outstanding abstract, David!
Such amazing work!
--Lisa

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0 October 30, 2007

David W. Orias

Thanks Lisa

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0 November 01, 2007

Jennifer L. Alder

CONGRATS on this wonderful finalist, David!! :)

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0 November 27, 2007

Philippe Vieux-Jeanton

Congrats David!!

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0 November 27, 2007

Joseph N. DiGilio

Way to go David!

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0 November 27, 2007

Donna La Mattino Pagakis

Congratulations on your finalist win David!

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0 November 27, 2007

Kristi A. Howson

Stunning. Love your work David! Congratulations on your Finalist and best of luck in the next round!

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0 November 27, 2007

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