Inspiring Photo: Immersion #11147325

Immersion

Uploaded: November 21, 2010 12:06:51

Description

50 mm - f/1.8 II - Canon EF
RAW / Aperture Priority / -1 EC / 50 mm
F 3.5 @ 1/125 ISO 1600

Birch Aquarium
La Jolla, California
September 14, 2010

*Catch-All*

Exif: F Number: 3.5, Exposure Bias Value: -1.00, ExposureTime: 1/125 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 1600, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 50.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XSi

Comments

Jeff Robinson November 21, 2010 0

What a Great moment captured - Outstanding Donna! Jeff #1329153

Aimee S. McMaster November 21, 2010 0

...outstanding is right,..what a delightful capture Donna....wow! #9054676

Carolyn M. Fletcher November 21, 2010 0

Wonderful capture. I'm so happy to not see a pier. I was beginning to think somebody planted you in the sand in front of it... LOL..JUST KIDDING!! This is a great shot! #9054692

Patti Coblentz November 21, 2010 0

Imagine his fascination...this is fantastic, Donna! #9054705

Bojan Bencic November 21, 2010 0

WOW! Amazing photo, Donna. Love it. #9054711

Dr Silly November 21, 2010 0

Awesome capture. Get well soon. :O) #9054714

Maria A. Gonzalez November 21, 2010 0

This is such a storytelling image,Donna.
Beautiful moment captured,pose and expression..
Thank you for the birthday wishes,I really appreciated.Have a great day. #9054717

Anita Hogue November 21, 2010 0

WOW, this is absolutely fabulous, Donna! #9054719

Jean-Pierre Ducondi November 21, 2010 0

All I can say is WOW. Such a fantastic story. A winner in my book.
JP #9054755

Tammy M. Anderson November 21, 2010 0

Perfection, Donna. Sure we will see this again. #9054775

Joy Rector November 21, 2010 0

beautiful #9054793

Katarina Mansson November 21, 2010 0

WINNER! Love this. Excellent job Donna.
PS. Hope you get better soon! #9054817

Jack Gaskin November 21, 2010 0

Like your Finalist Shot a match man in Heaven.
FANTASTIC WORK...

looking forward to the Grandson getting a bit older and doing this type of day next summer.

Happy Shooting
Jack #9054834

Liz blahh November 21, 2010 0

Great image! #9054852

Chris Budny November 21, 2010 0

Always a perfect pair; young kids at the aquarium! Nicely done! #9054853

Ron McEwan November 21, 2010 0

Not only is it a great photo, it is full of feeling, well done for sure WTG Donna #9054870

Nikki McDonald November 21, 2010 0

Another winner for you, Donna -- the colors, light, and child's pose are all just perfect. Gorgeous. #9054957

Mitch Spence November 21, 2010 0

That's just beautifully done, Donna. The colors in the aquarium are splendid, as is the pose of the child and the reflected light on him from the water. #9055013

Jillian Danielson November 21, 2010 0

WOW Donna!!!! I LOVE LOVE LOVE it!!! #9055127

Donna La Mattino Pagakis November 21, 2010 0

You have all left such inspirational comments. Thank you!!

Take care,

Donna #9055145

Debra R. Harder November 21, 2010 0

OMG, Donna!! Every time I take a peek at your gallery, there is something amazing!! This is a winner all the way!! FAVED!! Deb #9055323

Ken Smith November 21, 2010 0

I always like these kinda shots...no exception here, Donna...outstanding!! #9055658

Jean E. Hildebrant November 22, 2010 0

Oh Donna, this is WONDERFUL!!! I love it! Looks like a children's illustration! Full of wonder and magical! Hope we see this one again wearing gold! :) Get well soon! #9055799

Terry Cervi November 22, 2010 0

I love this shot! The lighting, color and detail are amazing, Donna! #9055999

Julianne Bradford November 22, 2010 0

Beautiful capture with just the right lighting and detail and I love your PP work Girlfriend :-) #9056072

Amalia Sylvia Arriaga Salinas November 22, 2010 0

Wonderful capture Donna!,
Amalia #9056084

Donna La Mattino Pagakis November 22, 2010 0

Thank you everyone!!!

Donna #9056248

Laura E. Swan November 22, 2010 0

Oh! Donna! Is it just ME cuz I see WINNER written all over this one! This is TERRIFIC!

The fish look almost surreal and the colors in the tank? BEAUTIFUL, and his wonderment?! As if he is embracing and hugging the whole experience!

This makes me want to be little again. Not just short!

Outstanding! -FAVD!
-Laura #9056286

Steve M. Harrington November 22, 2010 0

What a wonderful moment you have captured here, Donna! I hope I can continue to retain a small bit of the wonder he feels and can embrace the big, colorful world in the same way. I find this image inspiring.
Steve #9056293

Rony Sagy November 22, 2010 0

Spectacular image, great detail, color and composition. Indeed it is telling a story. Fantastic work, Donna. #9056294

Renee Doyle November 22, 2010 0

Fantastic!!!!!! Always a great combo but this is one amazing and wonderful capture Donna!! We will see this beauty again ! #9056298

Leslie McLain November 22, 2010 0

A wonderful and adorable capture, Donna. #9056727

Ann H. Belus November 22, 2010 0

Outstanding moment captured in time, Donna! This is fantastic; color, comp, detail, light and mood just perfect! I love taking my grandkids to Birch, they are always totally "immersed!" #9057171

Phyllis H. Burchett November 24, 2010 0

Such a wonderful capture Donna, perfection! #9060514

Eric Highfield November 24, 2010 0

This is really famtastic! Well seen and captured! #9060840

SaMi Martin November 25, 2010 0

Great job Donna; love it! #9062833

Donna La Mattino Pagakis November 25, 2010 0

Thanks again for all of your awesome comments.

Donna #9062835

Stephen Zacker November 29, 2010 0

One word... Fantastic! #9068881

Nikki McDonald December 06, 2010 0

I always like to go against the tide, Donna, but this month I simply cannot. This is wonderful in every way and my favorite of your November entries. I live the lighting, the colors, the pose, the expression -- in short, everything about it and I am sure it will go on. Others that made the short list are Be Happy (she is sooo pretty), Aermotor (nice textures and a great theme entry), and Abundance of Life (can't get over the movement in the sea here). Good luck. #9082116

Cheryl Schneider December 13, 2010 0

Fantastic image! Congratulations! #9096832

Donna La Mattino Pagakis December 13, 2010 0

Thank you for all of your very inspirational comments!

Take care,

Donna #9096850

Phyllis H. Burchett December 13, 2010 0

Congrats on this MOST Wonderful finalist Donna! #9097131

Bojan Bencic December 13, 2010 0

Congratulations on your finalist, Donna. #9097143

Lisa J. Boulden December 13, 2010 0

An AWESOME finalist!!!
Delightful!
~♥~Lsia #9097237

Patti Coblentz December 13, 2010 0

Congratulations on this wonderful finalist, Donna...I hope to see it again! Good luck :) #9097580

Laura E. Swan December 13, 2010 0

On This Super Finalist, Donna! WOW!!! HA! #9097771

Jean E. Hildebrant December 13, 2010 0

You know I told you before how much I love this one, Donna! So happy to see it here! Hope it's wearing gold next time I see it :D #9097781

Emile Abbott December 13, 2010 0

Amazing finalist and well deserved Donna. #9097917

Carol L. Fowler December 13, 2010 0

Congrats on this FInalisT! #9098055

Donna La Mattino Pagakis December 13, 2010 0

Thank you for all of your very kind and inspirational comments. I also appreciate your congratulatory wishes!!!

Take care,

Donna #9098209

Renee Doyle December 13, 2010 0

I just love this shot!! Congratulations Donna! #9098305

Chris Budny December 14, 2010 0

Glad to see this one go on... Congratulations! #9098488

Lydia Williams December 14, 2010 0

Great shot, Donna..congratulations!!! #9098501

Marcel J. Fernandez December 14, 2010 0

Wonderful work here, Donna. Congratulations! #9098562

Deborah Lewinson December 14, 2010 0

Wow, Donna, congratulations on your finalist for this gorgeous story telling image!

Debby #9098717

SaMi Martin December 14, 2010 0

I love this; Congrats Donna on your finalist! #9098992

Graeme yew Chow December 14, 2010 0

Big congratulations ! wonderful work consider the high ISO shot, Donna. #9099036

Terry Cervi December 14, 2010 0

Congrats on your amazing finalist, Donna! #9099255

Ken Smith December 14, 2010 0

Excellent image, Donna...good luck in the next round! #9099279

Leslie McLain December 14, 2010 0

Congrats on all of your beautiful finalists, Donna. #9099783

Debra R. Harder December 14, 2010 0

I knew this was a winner all the way, Donna! Huge congratulations on your superb finalist! Deb #9099966

December 14, 2010 0

Great shot at the aquarium! #9100266

Nancyj E. Hovey December 14, 2010 0

C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S
on your very deserving FINALIST! 8o) #9100602

Robert K. Bemus December 14, 2010 0

Congratulations on a superb Finalist, Donna!! #9100725

Datha Y. Thompson December 14, 2010 0

Congratulations Donna!!! L O V E IT!!! #9100792

Usman M. Bajwa December 14, 2010 0

Beautiful capture, Donna. CONGRATZ on this and your other equally wonderful Finalists and good luck up next.

UB. #9100808

Ellen Hodges December 14, 2010 0

Huge congrats and very best luck on your extremely awesome finalists, Donna!! #9101335

Donna La Mattino Pagakis December 14, 2010 0

Thank you kindly! I appreciate your congratulatory wishes and inspirational comments!!!

Take care,

Donna

#9102367

Philippe Vieux-Jeanton December 14, 2010 0

Your finalists are so gorgeous! All First price quality!! Congrats, and wish you the best for the next round! #9102625

Nancy L. Green December 14, 2010 0

CONGRATULATIONS Donna, VERY well deserved!! <>< #9102713

Jill Odice December 14, 2010 0

This is the coolest image! It deserves the grand prize I think! Absolutely beautiful work Donna! Congrats :-) #9102917

Reynaldo D. Reyes December 14, 2010 0

Very inspiring Donna and absolutely a winner. A huge congrats too! #9103072

Tamara K. Walker December 15, 2010 0

CONGRATULATIONS! #9103326

Donna La Mattino Pagakis December 15, 2010 0

You are all such a great inspiration!!! Thank you!!!

Donna #9103337

Stephanie Frey December 15, 2010 0

Congratulations on another wonderful finalist, Donna! #9103456

paul parent December 15, 2010 0

C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S #9103629

Patrick Rouzes December 15, 2010 0

WTG, Donna! BIG CONGRATULATIONS! #9103867

Kathy Cline December 15, 2010 0

Merry Christmas my dear friend Donna.
Congratulations on this KILLER SHOT and this well deserved award. I hope it wins.
MISS YOU

glitter-graphics.com #9103935

Sherran Andersen December 15, 2010 0

Congrats Donna. #9104149

Stefania Barbier December 15, 2010 0

so sweet... huge congrats Donna! #9104490

Toni Riggs December 15, 2010 0

Fantastic, congratulaions! #9104529

Bob Cournoyer December 15, 2010 0

Congrats on your first, Donna.. :-) #9105143

Kathy Cline December 15, 2010 0

OMG YOU WON
Well you should have won and Im so excited for you DONNA
Hope you are feeling better and have a BLESSED day!!
xoxo

glitter-graphics.com

glitter-graphics.com #9105181

Chris Budny December 15, 2010 0

Congratulations again, Donna! #9105182

Jennifer L. Alder December 15, 2010 0

Big congrats, Donna, on your beautiful winning image. :) #9105188

Katarina Mansson December 15, 2010 0

WTG - congrats on your 1st place!!! #9105216

Jessica Jenney December 15, 2010 0

Congratulations, Donna on your fabulous First Place Win! #9105234

Bill Johnson December 15, 2010 0

Donna, Congrats on your fabulous winner. #9105322

Usman M. Bajwa December 15, 2010 0

Aquarium shots are so tough to shoot. Yours deserved the First Place Gold, Donna. Huge CONGRATZ, WTG!!

UB. #9105394

Patti Coblentz December 15, 2010 0

Big congratulations on your outstanding winner, Donna!! #9105402

Bojan Bencic December 15, 2010 0

Congratulations, Donna. Great one. #9105411

Monnie Ryan December 15, 2010 0

This is such a fantastic capture, Donna -- congratulations on your win! WTG! #9105434

Debra R. Harder December 15, 2010 0

WTG, Donna!! Can I call them or what? LOL!! I knew this beauty would take home GOLD!! Huge congratulations on your SUPERB FIRST PLACE WINNER!! Deb #9105436

Michele Peterson December 15, 2010 0

Yeah Donna!! LOVE this image and it is so deserving of the gold. Congratulations!!! #9105443

Terry Cervi December 15, 2010 0

Huge congrats on your First Place win, Donna! Love it! #9105626

Jack Ryan December 15, 2010 0

Congratulations, Donna...a very deserving winner! Way to go! #9105663

Rona L. Schwarz December 15, 2010 0

Simply marvelous, Donna! You've really captured the awe and wonder that is childhood in a fantastically colorful story-telling image! MANY CONGRATULATIONS on your outstanding Gold Winner! #9105804

Emile Abbott December 15, 2010 0

Well deserved first place winner. Congratulations Donna. #9105815

JO ANN CLEVELAND December 15, 2010 0

Big congratulations on the fannn...tastic 1st Place Win Donna, I loved this!

jo ann c. #9105864

Cheryl Schneider December 15, 2010 0

A well deserved award for a wonderful image. Congratulations! #9105870

Linda D. Lester December 15, 2010 0

Too cool....Congratulations!!!!!! #9105897

Dominick M. Dimacale December 15, 2010 0

Congratulations Donna on your Win!

Dominick #9105942

Stefania Barbier December 15, 2010 0

fantastic win, congratulations!!! #9105982

Anita Hogue December 15, 2010 0

Congratulations on your fabulous first place win, Donna! #9106140

Gina Cormier December 15, 2010 0

Congrats on this wonderful gorgeous image Donna!!!!! #9106247

Nancy (Peaches) Harker December 15, 2010 0

WOOOOOOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
HUGE CONGRATS on your awesome win!

Photobucket

#9106270

Kim Andelkovic December 15, 2010 0

Congratulations.....awesome image ;-) #9106296

Mike Clime December 15, 2010 0

Congratulations on your winner, Donna! #9106346

Phyllis H. Burchett December 15, 2010 0

Big Congrats Donna on this wonderful winner!!! #9106417

Marilyn K. Lincecum December 15, 2010 0

This is adorable Donna..Huge congratulations on your First Place win !! #9106479

Val Feldman December 15, 2010 0

While browsing thru the Finalists the other night, this one left me totally breathless...SO happy to see it with Gold attached! Huge congrats, Donna, on this wonderful First Place Win! #9106489

Sharon Day December 15, 2010 0

Awesome image, Donna!!! Congratulations on your 1st Place win! #9106528

Freddy Bland December 15, 2010 0

A WOW over-the-top win, Donna!!! Many congratulations!! #9106536

Deborah Lewinson December 15, 2010 0

so glad to see this as a winner, Donna!

Congratulations!
Debby #9106577

Renee Doyle December 15, 2010 0

Didn't I say we'd see this beauty again :-)
So happy to see this win a most deserving First Place Donna - Big congratulations to you!!! #9106682

Jeana Clark December 15, 2010 0

A Fantastic and Well Deserved WIN!!!!
CONGRATULATIONS DONNA!!!!!
~J~ #9106736

Kate Jackson December 15, 2010 0
Big congratulations Donna - such a joy!! #9106811

Stephanie Frey December 15, 2010 0
Congratulations on this wonderful First Place Win, Donna! #9106868

Agnes Fegan December 15, 2010 0
Congratulations on your first place win! #9106956

Lydia Williams December 16, 2010 0
Awesome, Donna, Congratulations!!! What a wonderful winner! #9107080

Robert K. Bemus December 16, 2010 0
Congratulations on a well deserved First Place Win, Donna!! #9107289

Graeme yew Chow December 16, 2010 0
Deserving winner and congratulations ! Donna. #9107304

Claudia Kuhn December 16, 2010 0
Cute winner Donna, congratulations! #9107305

Graham Robards December 16, 2010 0
Oh this just had to be first place Donna! Congratulations. ~Pat #9107341

Patrick Rouzes December 16, 2010 0
CONGRATULATIONS on this Incredible Gold Medal Winner, Donna! WTG!!! #9107355

Daniella Puente December 16, 2010 0
This is just amazing Donna, BIG CONGRATS to you! #9107392

Nadia Paul December 16, 2010 0
Just gorgeous Donna - congrats! #9107427

Carla Capra Anderson December 16, 2010 0
Hi Donna;
This is a precious image and an awesome capture. Congratulations on your well deserved Win.
;) CC #9107449

Sam Britt December 16, 2010 0
Big Congrats on this first place win, Donna! #9107513

Donna La Mattino Pagakis December 16, 2010 0
I am deeply honored!!! Thank you everyone!!! You are always there to inspire me with your beautiful images and kind comments!!!
I truly appreciate all of you! And thank you to the judges and the staff at BetterPhoto!
Take care,
Donna #9107527

Kimber Wallwork-Heineman December 16, 2010 0
This is just sooooo wonderful! #9107532

Dennis Gay December 16, 2010 0
G'day *DONNA*!
This is just sooooo darned good!!!!!
Your exposure is incredibly good, the colours are nice and rich and the whole wonderment of the scene has been expertly photographed.
My biggest, warmest Aussie congratz for the EP and WINNER awards. Most deserving indeed.
GB
Dennis #9107603

WENDY L. BENNETT December 16, 2010 0
Congrats on a most deserving winner! #9107690

Stan Kwasniowski December 16, 2010 0
Donna, congratulations #9107790

Stanley C. Sims December 16, 2010 0
Congratulations Donna. This is great. #9107909

Leslie McLain December 16, 2010 0
Congrats on your terrific winner, Donna. Love this image. #9108071

Naomi Weiser December 16, 2010 0
super congrats, what a great image! #9108077

Yulianto Soeroso December 16, 2010 0
Yihaaa congratulation Donna ! #9108098

Cindy Bendush December 16, 2010 0
What a terrific story here Donna! Big congrats on your excellent win! #9108111

Alan L. Borror December 16, 2010 0
WOW!!! Congratulations on this awesome winner, Donna! #9108295

Ujjwal Mukherjee December 16, 2010 0
HUGE congratulations on this fantastic Winner,Donna!! #9108326

Vicki Hunt December 16, 2010 0
This is great! Congratulations! #9108378

Nancyj E. Hovey December 16, 2010 0
#9108387

Susan M. Hembree December 16, 2010 0
Donna, these shots are not easy to get. Congratulations on a well deserved 1st Place! #9108537

Janet McNeil December 16, 2010 0
Congratulations on a beautiful 1st place win!! #9108585

Mary K. Robison December 16, 2010 0
What a well earned First Place Win!
CONGRATULATIONS to you, Donna! #9108705

Mary Beth Aiello December 16, 2010 0
Absolutely spectacular, Donna. Huge congrats on this wonderful winner. #9108822

Karen Celella December 16, 2010 0
Congratulations on your outstanding FIRST PLACE WINNER, Donna! #9108971

Julianne Bradford December 16, 2010 0
Many congratulations on this awesome win Donna! Your processing and photography skills are so amazing! #9109336

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna December 16, 2010 0
CONGRATULATIONS on this fantastic win, Donna! :-) k #9109401

Maria Morrow December 16, 2010 0
Congratulations on this awesome winner, Donna! #9109683

Karen Slagle December 16, 2010 0
This is awesome, Donna. Huge congrats on your outstanding winner. #9109773

Ken Smith December 17, 2010 0
Whoo hooo, Donna. Congrats on your win! #9109807

Jeff Robinson December 17, 2010 0
Congrats Donna on this Fantastic 1st Place Win!! Jeff #9109894

Renata Gusciora December 17, 2010 0
Big congratulations on your First Winner Prize,Donna!!!:-) #9110279

Linda L. Ruiz December 17, 2010 0
A huge congrats on a well deserved first. awesome shot #9110288

Kelvin S. Murphy December 17, 2010 0
Undoubtedly one of the best photos ever! Great job! #9111367

Mark Dodge December 17, 2010 0
Congratulations, Donna! Way to go!
:o) #9111525

Donna La Mattino Pagakis December 17, 2010 0
All of you have left such incredible comments! Thanks so much!!!
Donna #9111572

Marcel J. Fernandez December 17, 2010 0
Donna, this is such a great image. Congratulations on your wonderful 1st place Winner and Merry Christmas to you and yours. #9111579

Maria Coulson December 17, 2010 0
Donna, what a great capture. Huge congratulations! #9111628

Amanda J. Tanner December 18, 2010 0
Congratulations Donna! A Beautiful 1st Place Winner! #9111975

Datha Y. Thompson December 18, 2010 0
CONGRATULATIONS Donna!!! Excellent First Place WINNER my friend :) #9112119

Michael Umbreit December 18, 2010 0
Donna - Congratulations!! - Mike #9112691

Ross Throndson December 18, 2010 0
Wow...Beautiful work, Donna ! Congratulations on your 1st Place Winner ! :-) #9112891

Bunny Snow December 18, 2010 0
This is one of my all time favorites, which you have created, captured and worked in DD. It's totally amazing and beautifully done, Donna. Congratulations on your well deserved first place winner!!! WOW!!!
#9113492

marcia A. molnar December 19, 2010 0
Congratulations! This is a wonderful shot! Beautiful composition and colors! #9114169

Donna La Mattino Pagakis December 21, 2010 0
I am truly honored!!! Thank you everyone!!!!
Donna #9118351

Phyllis A. Houghton December 21, 2010 0
Congratulations on a magical shot. It is extraordinary. #9118392

Stephen Zacker December 23, 2010 0
BIG Congratulations Donna. This is Fantastic #9121241

Rosemary Sampson December 31, 2010 0
Wonderful capture. Lighting is perfect. So cute and well done! #9134809

Donna La Mattino Pagakis January 02, 2011 0
Thank you Phyllis, Stephen and Rosemary!!!!! #9138402

Erica Murphy January 18, 2011 0
Well, I've missed a lot of good stuff the last couple of months. I gasped when I saw this one! Then I saw it got a FIRST PLACE!! Well done and well deserved. This is fabulous! Congratulations! #9170503

Donna La Mattino Pagakis January 19, 2011 0
Thank you Erica, I'm touched by your sweet comments.
I hope we can hang out soon!
Your friend,
Donna #9175499

Kate Jackson January 21, 2011 0
Belated congratulations Donna on your 1st Place. Adorable shot! #9182497

Steve M. Harrington January 27, 2011 0
A superb image and most worthy winner, Donna!
Steve #9197451

Millie A. Talarico January 28, 2011 0
I have to add this to my faves. Incredible capture, Donna!! #9197966

Wm Nosal April 03, 2011 0
Wonderful Image!
Congratulations #9332612

Alexandra Hankova July 16, 2011 0
This is beautiful! Like some kind of fairytale illustration. Congratulations! #9534249

Khalid Al-Issa August 06, 2011 0
So wonderful ! You did very well here.
#9585139

Su Sana E. P July 21, 2021 0
Remarkable and very adorable image and a well deserving Winner, Donna!! Commenting after 10 years and I'm sure you'll have a laugh when you read these lines....LOL. #11914161

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