Inspiring Photo: Dredging the Harbor #10190558

Dredging the Harbor

Uploaded: May 22, 2010 02:35:08

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If you look closely, you can see the boat that dredges the harbor, in the right hand corner.

Oceanside Beach, California
April 15, 2010

RAW / Tripod / Aperture Priority / -1.67 EC / 18 mm
F 7.1 @ 1/100 ISO 200

*Nature & Landscapes*

Exif: F Number: 7.1, Exposure Bias Value: -1.67, ExposureTime: 1/100 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 200, White balance: Manual white balance, FocalLength: 18.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XSi

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Tamara K. Walker May 22, 2010 0

Magnificent scene. #1271074

Patti Coblentz May 22, 2010 0

What an incredible and beautiful sight this is to behold, Donna...even more enhanced by the dramatic lighting and depth ...gorgeous work.

Patti #8627955

Bunny Snow May 22, 2010 0

Exquisite color, Donna. I cannot see the dredging boat, just the setting sun. The light is either blinding or my eyes are dull after being in photoshop all day and night.

But your capture is breath-taking. #8627957

Melinda F. Schneider May 22, 2010 0

Wow! Very dramatic and GORGEOUS!! #8627961

Tommy E. Burgess May 22, 2010 0

Gorgeous scene and capture Donna!! You always catch the richest most beautiful colors on your sunset/sunrise sescapes. Beautiful as always! #8627966

Joy Rector May 22, 2010 0

awesome #8628216

Gina Cormier May 22, 2010 0

Incredible image and color! #8628239

Nikki McDonald May 22, 2010 0

What a very beautiful and unusual scene, Donna. The colors are breathtaking. I can see the boat but I would not have had you not pointed it out. #8628267

Ann H. Belus May 22, 2010 0

Incredible depth and color, Donna...this is beautiful! #8628533

Usman M. Bajwa May 22, 2010 0

Gorgeous capture with exquisite light and sand formations, Donna. I think you have another winner here. Good Luck1

UB. #8628657

Kathy Cline May 22, 2010 0

BEAUTIFUL BEAUTIFUL BEAUTIFUL Donna!!
Im in Hawaii and thinking of you. #8628758

Renata Gusciora May 22, 2010 0

AWesome image and colors,Donna! #8629050

Erica Murphy May 23, 2010 0

Super beautiful!! #8629289

Donna La Mattino Pagakis May 23, 2010 0

Thank you for all of your remarkable comments!!

Donna #8629324

Julianne Bradford May 24, 2010 0

Where have I been? WOW!! I can certainly see what you were talking about! I see the dredger in the great details! What a terrific pov,capture and fabulous processing Donna! #8632407

Luigi Di Serio May 25, 2010 0

That flowing raging red is so awesome! #8641055

Gina M. Savage May 30, 2010 0

Beautiful, Donna, it looks so dreamy. Have to add this one to my favorites. #8653378

Ken Smith June 01, 2010 0

Wow is right....superb, Donna! #8656176

Dianna Murphy June 03, 2010 0

Really pretty and interesting #8661368

Susan M. Campbell June 03, 2010 0

This is just amazing Donna.....wow!! #8661397

Debra R. Harder June 28, 2010 0

An absolute MASTERPIECE!! LOVE THIS! FAVED!! Deb #8721988

Donna La Mattino Pagakis July 30, 2010 0

Thank you for all of your inspirational comments!

A special thank you to my friend, Kathy Cline!! She was with me on this unforgettable evening!!!

Take care,

Donna #8795835

Susan M. Hembree August 01, 2010 0

The shadows and light gives this photo texture and dimension, Donna. Very nice job! #8798044

Erica Murphy August 13, 2010 0

Congratulations on another lovely finalist Donna! #8826906

Nikki McDonald August 13, 2010 0

Usman finally scores LOL He's right, you know -- this is a wonderful image. Congratulations on the finalist and good luck in the next round, Donna. #8827634

Susan Fox August 14, 2010 0

Congrats on all your beautiful finalists Donna! #8828250

Usman M. Bajwa August 14, 2010 0

SOOOOOOO glad to see this get its deserving recognition, Donna. Thanks for persevering with this image. Hope it gets a big gold too!

UB. #8829185

Stefania Barbier August 14, 2010 0

wohoo congrats Donna! #8830774

Jessica Jenney August 14, 2010 0

Congratulations, Donna on this stunning finalist! #8830944

Nancyj E. Hovey August 14, 2010 0

C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S
on your very deserving FINALIST! 8o) #8831095

Debra R. Harder August 14, 2010 0

This has to be GOLD!! OUTSTANDING, Donna! One of my FAVS! Huge congratulations again! Deb #8832894

Donna La Mattino Pagakis August 15, 2010 0

Thank you for all of your incredible comments and constant support!!!!!

I would also like to thank the BetterPhoto judges and staff!!!

Take care,

Donna #8833851

Liz blahh August 15, 2010 0

Congrats on this stunning fianlist! #8834673

Patti Coblentz August 15, 2010 0

Congratulations on this finalist, Donna...an amazing image!! #8834921

Patrick Rouzes August 15, 2010 0

Beyond words, Donna! CONGRATULATIONDS & good luck! #8835679

Lydia Williams August 15, 2010 0

Another fabulous finalist...amazing colors and catch...Congratulations, Donna! #8835728

Donna La Mattino Pagakis August 15, 2010 0

Thanks again for ALL of your extraordinary comments and congratulatory wishes!! I appreciate your constant support!!!!

Donna #8836893

Ellen Hodges August 15, 2010 0

Congrats on a gorgeous capture with outstanding color, Donna!!! Best luck!!! #8837304

Kathy Cline August 15, 2010 0

CONGRATULATIONS GIRL FRIEND
I KNOW THIS SPOT
Thank you for the messages. I miss you and I miss photography...Iv been so sad with my Moms brain surgery etc. Always thinking of you! xoxo #8837351

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna August 16, 2010 0

Gloriously GORGEOUS, Donna! WTG on this and all your other beautiful finalists! :-) k #8837694

Robyn A. Terrell August 16, 2010 0

All of your finalists are absolutely stunning, donna. Congrats on a wonderful month! #8837702

Renee Doyle August 16, 2010 0

WTG Donna!! Congratulations on this excellent first place winner!! #8839806

Patrick Rouzes August 16, 2010 0

HEYYYYY Donna, CONGRATULATIONS on this phenomenal GOLD MEDAL WINNER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! #8839831

Susan Fox August 16, 2010 0

Congratulations on your first place win! #8839846

Claudine Grove August 16, 2010 0

Congrats on the gold! Beautiful image #8839855

Agnes Fegan August 16, 2010 0

Congratulations on your beautiful first place win! #8839929

Michelle L. Frick August 16, 2010 0

Congratulations Donna! GORGEOUS!!! #8839980

August 16, 2010 0

Congratulations on your outstanding 1st Place Gold award Donna. A very deserving Win for an outstanding Photo.

Brian #8840012

Kay Beausoleil August 16, 2010 0

Congratulations on your First Place win, Donna -- a superb image! #8840060

Michael G. Marshall August 16, 2010 0

Congratulations, Donna on your wonderful winning image! Michael #8840107

Jessica Jenney August 16, 2010 0

Congratulations, Donna on your gorgeous First Place Win! #8840120

Rolando Rosito August 16, 2010 0

Wonderful winner Donna, big congratulations!! #8840132

Liz blahh August 16, 2010 0

Congratulations on your Winning image! #8840140

Michelle Alton August 16, 2010 0

Stunning and brilliant prize winner, Donna. A huge congratulations! #8840159

Kara L. Hendricks August 16, 2010 0

WOOHOO.. Congrats on your First Place Donna!!! #8840172

Ann H. Belus August 16, 2010 0

Awesome image, Donna...congratulations on this super winner! #8840190

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna August 16, 2010 0

Fantastic July Winner, Donna! :-) k #8840198

Nancyj E. Hovey August 16, 2010 0

C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S
on your very deserving
FIRST PLACE WINNER! 8o) #8840253

Melissa G. Meiselman August 16, 2010 0

WOW!!! Fantastic scene and most deserved first place winner, Donna!!! Congratulations!!! #8840326

Carol L. Fowler August 16, 2010 0

Congrats on the Win! #8840332

Rona L. Schwarz August 16, 2010 0

Huge CONGRATULATIONS on this stunning FIRST PLACE WINNER, Donna! It is a masterpiece and so very well-deserved! #8840371

Anita Hogue August 16, 2010 0

C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S on your outstanding first place image, Donna! #8840411

Daniella Puente August 16, 2010 0

HUGE congrats on your win Donna!!! #8840424

Deborah Lewinson August 16, 2010 0

Congrats on your awesome first place winner, Donna!!! #8840493

Susan Candelario August 16, 2010 0

Big Congratz and very well deserved! #8840596

Patti Coblentz August 16, 2010 0

Congratulations on this outstanding win, Donna!! WTG! #8840729

Monnie Ryan August 16, 2010 0

Congratulations on a well-deserved win, Donna! #8840730

Renata Gusciora August 16, 2010 0

Big congratualtions on youe beautiful First Prize winner,Donna!!!:-) #8840806

Tammy Espino August 16, 2010 0

Congrats~ #8840814

Debra R. Harder August 17, 2010 0

WTG, Donna!! HUGE CONGRATULATIONS on your OUTSTANDING FIRST PLACE WIN!! WHOOOOO-HOOOO!! Deb #8840863

Randy D. Dinkins August 17, 2010 0

Big congrats on your well deserved win!! Well done! #8840877

Vickie J. Jenkins August 17, 2010 0

Congratulations, Donna on your wonderful 1st Place win. Way to go!!! #8840943

Elida Gutierrez August 17, 2010 0

Congrats on this beautiful sunset winner!!! #8840950

David Phalen August 17, 2010 0

BIG Congrats on a spectacular Winner!! #8840975

Stanley C. Sims August 17, 2010 0

Outstanding colors, and composition. Big congratulations on your win Donna. #8841022

Chris Schlosser August 17, 2010 0

Congratulations on your beautiful first place win, Donna! #8841076

Danny B. Head August 17, 2010 0

Great win, Donna! The colors are outstanding! #8841124

Usman M. Bajwa August 17, 2010 0

HUGE CONGRATZ, Donna! I know you know how happy I am to see this Win the First Prize!! WTG!

UB. #8841134

Sam Britt August 17, 2010 0

Big Congratulations on your first place win, Donna! #8841187

Julianne Bradford August 17, 2010 0

WTG Girlfriend! Major congratulations on this stunning winner! I'm so happy for you :-)This is such an amazing winner! #8841238

Steve M. Harrington August 17, 2010 0

Truly deserving, Donna! :)
Steve #8841283

Ken Smith August 17, 2010 0

You nailed this one, Donna. Congrats to you!! #8841632

Marilyn K. Lincecum August 17, 2010 0

WTG Donna!! Congratulations on a well deserved First Place!! #8841662

Nadia Paul August 17, 2010 0

All I can say is WOW - congrats on your win Donna! #8841815

Susan M. Campbell August 17, 2010 0

Totally awesome. Congrats Donna. #8841825

Mary K. Robison August 17, 2010 0

Spectacular ocean scene, Donna!
What a well-deserved First Place Win!
CONGRATULATIONS to you! #8841908

Karen E. Baumann August 17, 2010 0

Wonderfully rich with colors and textures... Congratulations!!! #8841916

Bojan Bencic August 17, 2010 0

Congratulations on your fantastic winner, Donna. #8841959

Graeme yew Chow August 17, 2010 0

Outstanding winner ! congratulations Donna. #8842102

Courtenay Vanderbilt August 17, 2010 0

Hey, Donna! Just gorgeous! Congratulations! #8842200

Stefania Barbier August 17, 2010 0

fantastic win Donna, congratulations! #8842368

R. J. Laudenbacher August 17, 2010 0

Congratulations Donna on this gorgeous win. Stunning! #8842448

Karen Celella August 17, 2010 0

Congratulations on your fantastic first place winner, Donna! #8842475

Murry Grigsby August 17, 2010 0

Congrats on your terrific image and win Donna! #8842552

Linda Blair August 17, 2010 0

Gorgeous and well deserved win...congratulations!!! #8842647

Gina Cormier August 17, 2010 0

CONGRATULATIONS ON THIS BEAUTY!!!!! #8842706

Datha Y. Thompson August 17, 2010 0

GORGEOUS Donna!!
C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S ! ! ! #8842770

Linda D. Lester August 17, 2010 0

Congratulations.....love this!!! :) #8842785

Mary Beth Aiello August 17, 2010 0

Magnificient, Donna. Huge congrats on this outstanding first place winner. Just beautiful. #8842842

Kathy Cline August 17, 2010 0

Good Morning Donna!! Im so happy for you. Im also excited because I was with you during this shot and we had such fun running back and forth in the dark, sand and splashing waves!! Im celebrating with you today! MISS U MUCH

glitter-graphics.com #8842905

Stan Kwasniowski August 17, 2010 0

Donna, congratulations #8843176

Katarina Mansson August 17, 2010 0

WTG Donna - big congratulations! #8843205

Mitch Spence August 17, 2010 0

It's an extraordinary image, Donna. Congratulations to you on the gold. #8843287

Donna La Mattino Pagakis August 17, 2010 0

Thank you everyone, I'm so excited!!!! What an incredible honor!!!!

I appreciate all of your super comments and congratulatory wishes!!!

Thanks again to the judges and staff at BetterPhoto! Also, to my friend, Kathy Cline!!! She was with me on this unforgettable photography adventure!!!

Sincerely,

Donna #8843458

Sharon Day August 17, 2010 0

Gorgeous shot, Donna!! Big congratulations on your 1st prize win! #8843462

Jeff Robinson August 17, 2010 0

Congrats Donna on a very well deserved 1st Place Win!! Jeff #8843558

Lydia Williams August 17, 2010 0

Congratulations, Donna on your amazing First Place win! :) #8843732

Denny E. Barnes August 17, 2010 0

Very Beautiful, Donna! Congratulations on you excellent First Place Win!! It well deserves the gold!!! #8843972

Ian M. Hill August 18, 2010 0

Congratulations Donna on your first place win,well deserved, a beautiful image!! #8844461

Maria Coulson August 18, 2010 0

Congratulations Donna. Beautiful light! #8844665

Kathy Salerni August 18, 2010 0

Huge congrats on your well deserved First Place win, Donna! #8844784

Janie S. Oliver August 18, 2010 0

Gorgeous! Congrats on your win. #8844797

anonymous August 18, 2010 0

Huge congrats on your Beautiful FP winning image. #8845517

Jeffrey D. Estacio August 18, 2010 0

Congratulations. This is a good one. #8845774

Ross Throndson August 18, 2010 0

W o w ... Amazing image, Donna....Huge Congratulations on your 1st Place Winner....WTG !! :-) #8845899

ALLEN O. HOWARD August 18, 2010 0

Congratulations on your outstanding winner Donna!!! #8845910

Irene Colling August 18, 2010 0

A wonderful scenic Donna with richly colored sky and forground.

Congratulations on your excelent winner. #8845970

Donna La Mattino Pagakis August 18, 2010 0

Thanks again to each of you! I appreciate your congratulatory wishes, super comments, friendships and constant inspiration!!!

Take care,

Donna #8846350

Rick Clark August 19, 2010 0

Great winner, congrats Donna! #8846979

Phyllis H. Burchett August 19, 2010 0

BIG congrats to you Donna on your win! #8847089

Cindy Bendush August 19, 2010 0

Big congratulations on your win Donna! #8847146

Manos Peponas August 19, 2010 0

Congratulations on your well deserved win! #8847217

Manos Peponas August 19, 2010 0

Congratulations on your well deserved win! #8847218

Robert K. Bemus August 19, 2010 0

Congratulations on your First Place win, Donna!!! #8847278

Charlotte LaBarbera August 19, 2010 0

Congratulations on your first place win and your many finalist images for the month. Beautiful work. #8848264

Marcel J. Fernandez August 19, 2010 0

Hi Donna, Congratulations on your most outstanding First Place Winner. Keep up the great work! #8848433

Tarun Bose August 19, 2010 0

Big congrats for your outstanding winner, Donna. #8848591

Dianna Murphy August 19, 2010 0

I believe you have many of your sunsets that should be winners so this is overdue. Congratulations. #8848885

Becky J. Parkinson August 20, 2010 0

Congratulations, Donna, on this very deserving winner!! I have been out of town, so I am just writing now, but it is awesome!! #8849558

Val Feldman August 20, 2010 0

Donna! Please forgive me on the tardiness of my congrats to you on this fantastic First Place Winner...family medical problems...but slowly getting better! Late but sincerely heartfelt congratulations! ~Val #8851193

Graeme yew Chow August 24, 2010 0

Big congratulations ! Donna. Super win and excellent composition as well. #8858140

Antonio Amen August 24, 2010 0

Congratulations.
Beautiful image, well done. #8858336

Susan M. Hembree August 27, 2010 0

Congratulations, Donna, on your first place win. #8865235

Donna La Mattino Pagakis September 14, 2010 0

Thank you everyone, I appreciate your great comments and constant support!

Take care!!

Donna #8898979

Arturo Guerra December 11, 2010 0

Gorgeous image!
Superb lighting and tonalities.
I enjoyed looking at your terrific gallery.
Big congratulations! #9093288

Karen Slagle January 28, 2011 0

Belated congrats on your outstanding winning image, Donna. This is incredible... #9198002

Melinda B. Shiflet February 01, 2011 0

Donna, MUCHO Congratulations on your winner, here! With all of the neat colors, hues, shadows, and all rolled into a BEAUTIFUL composition, it is very well deserved! Wonderful job!! Sorry, I've been a little out of the BP practice here, but wanted to touch base. Hope you're doing well. Your sunsets are always absolutely GORGEOUS! Take care! #9204737

Thomas E. Hinds April 05, 2011 0

Donna, I had not seen this stunning image! So well deserved to be a Winner! Congratulations! #9334630

Jeffrey M. Smith June 25, 2011 0

Just OUT-BLOODY-STANDING!!!! the Dof is so exceptional I dont think I have seen better! A true masterpiece that puts ansel adams to shame! You have more gold than ft knox and the fed reserve combined! If you dont already I am POSITIVE you could get all your camera gear comped just by letting them sponsor. I know sony will do it for sure and so will Cokin filters.
It is a true privilege to view these before they end up in a private gallery
Jeff #9485041

Karen Slagle July 31, 2011 0

Wow Donna. This is incredible and those colors are stunning. Huge congrats on your awesome winning image. Thank you for your very kind comment on mine. #9571903

Keith L. Clayton October 10, 2011 0

This image just blows me away - It doesn't get any better than this. Well done, Donna!! #9727825

Jill Odice July 30, 2012 0

Almost looks like it could be Mars! Gorgeous colors! #10249781

Donna La Mattino Pagakis July 30, 2012 0

Thanks again to each and every one of you!!!!! #10250324

Steven B. Lorraine March 17, 2013 0

This is awesome,super colors of the sky and water,great work #10612439

Wanda-Lynn Searles June 12, 2013 0

WOW! This is outstanding work, Beautiful color and detail!!
I consider this a work of art and it's going into my favorites..
Congratulations on your First Place win! #10731058

Donna La Mattino Pagakis June 13, 2013 0

Thank you!!!! #10731450

Inge S. Lasmana September 07, 2014 0

Amazing shot #11127763

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