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A Sense of Scale

© Nikki McDonald

A Sense of Scale

Uploaded: January 29, 2015 14:31:33 | Entered: January 29, 2015 06:31:33

Description

2nd place Winner
Another sunset at White Sands image - I love them :)
Category: MT (Amazing Photo)

Exif: F Number: 8, Exposure Bias Value: 4294.27, ExposureTime: 6250/1000000 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 100,100, FocalLength: 200.00 mm, Model: DSLR-A580

Comments

Ann Lyssenko level-classic January 29, 2015 0

Just gorgeous color and layers with a sense of people perspective make this a favorite for me Nikki! Super! Ann #1605379

JO ANN CLEVELAND January 29, 2015 0

Gorgeous blues and presentation Nikki! #11234309

Jeff Sielski January 29, 2015 0

Beautiful capture Nikki!! #11234592

Joy Rector January 30, 2015 0

awesome #11234749

John Rivera level-deluxe January 30, 2015 0

Stunning and beautiful! Fav! #11234778

Martha R. Mazon level-classic January 31, 2015 0

Delightful, Nikki! Beautiful work! #11235158

Dianne Brin level-classic February 10, 2015 0

Nikki, an absolutely stunning image! Beautiful beautiful colors!! :) #11244228

Terry A. Stoa February 14, 2015 0

Love this one, Nikki. Great light and composition - the people really portray the scale of the landscape. #11247435

Peggy Pfister level-classic February 27, 2015 0

Another stunning White Sands image, Nikki. The inclusion of the people is just perfect. Fave. #11254697

Irene Colling level-classic February 28, 2015 0

Fantastic image. I see this one going all the way Nikki. Very unique landscape with interesting color. I'm sure we'll see this this with a gold badge. #11255258

Peggy Pfister level-classic February 28, 2015 0

Congrats on the SF, Nikki. Hoping it will go far! #11255260

Mariann Kovats level-classic February 28, 2015 0

Congrats to all of your awesom SF,Nikki! They are all deserve Golds! #11255292

Mariann Kovats level-classic February 28, 2015 0

Congrats to all of your awesom SF,Nikki! They are all deserve Golds! #11255293

Amanda D. Austwick level-classic February 28, 2015 0

Congratulations Nikki on your Finalist. I see Gold here! #11255482

Liz blahh February 28, 2015 0

Congrats on your beautiful finalist! #11255508

Betty Ann Kelly level-classic February 28, 2015 0

An outstanding photo & capture. Ditto to everything said above. The colors are so soothing. Congrats on this finalist and I am sure we will be seeing it again. #11255739

Deborah Lewinson level-addict February 28, 2015 0

Huge congrats on your gorgeous winning image, Nikki! #11255920

Betty Ann Kelly level-classic February 28, 2015 0

I knew that we'd see this again! Congrats Nikki...well deserved! #11255933

Amanda D. Austwick level-classic February 28, 2015 0

Congratulations Nikki on your Gold winner! I have always loved this! #11255947

Michele Peterson level-classic February 28, 2015 0

I knew this would go places. :-)
Congratulations, Nikki!!! #11255980

Leslie McLain level-classic February 28, 2015 0

Congrats on a beautiful winner, Nikki. I love White Sands, too. #11256032

Carol Quina level-classic February 28, 2015 0

Congratulations Nikki #11256055

Peggy Pfister level-classic February 28, 2015 0

So happy to see this with gold, Nikki! I was pulling for ya! Big congrats! #11256064

Lynne Morris February 28, 2015 0

Wow this is stunning Nikki, Congrats on your gold, well deserved. #11256071

Peggy Pfister level-classic February 28, 2015 0

So happy to see this with gold, Nikki! I was pulling for ya! Big congrats! #11256080

Sharon Sawyer March 01, 2015 0

WTG Nikki. HUGE congratulations on your Second Place Win!!! #11256473

Susan Williams March 01, 2015 0

Congratulations on your Gold winner, Nikki. A beautiful work of art. #11256508

Mariann Kovats level-classic March 01, 2015 0

Huge congratulations on this awesome winner, Nikki. I knew, that was just very special! #11256689

Gail Sullivan level-classic March 01, 2015 0

Just beautiful, Nikki...congrats! #11256825

Jessica Jenney March 01, 2015 0

Congrats on your fabulous win, Nikki! #11256907

Jeff Sielski March 01, 2015 0

Congratulations Nikki!! #11257235

Michelle Alton March 01, 2015 0

Magnificent winner, Nikki. Congratulations. #11257448

Emile Abbott level-classic March 02, 2015 0

Congratulations Nikki on this awesome winner. #11257958

Lindley Johnson level-classic March 02, 2015 0

This is stunning, Nikki - congratulations on your wonderful winner. #11258280

Usman M. Bajwa level-classic March 03, 2015 0

Wonderful sense of scale and comp, Nikki. Big CONGRATZ on your terrific capture and Gold.

UB. #11258673

Joannie Bertucci level-classic March 04, 2015 0

Amazing visual Nikki! Love how the yellow outlines the blue hues perfectly! Congrats on your gold badge! #11259209

Ellen Hodges March 04, 2015 0

Huge congrats on a stunning winner, Nikki!! #11259298

Jean E. Hildebrant May 15, 2016 0

Great comp! Simply beautiful, Nikki! #11474247

Carol Eade level-classic July 09, 2016 0

Congratulations on your All Time Winner, Nikki. This is beautiful. #11493539

Nikki McDonald level-classic July 09, 2016 0

Thank you, Carol. I just had this printed with a slightly subdued sky (used a gradient that goes from light golden brown to yellow) on a nice sized canvas for my bedroom :) So pleased to have them pick it. #11493542

Sylvia Rourke level-classic July 09, 2016 0

Congratulations on your All Time Win Nikki! I love your series of the White Sands at sunset. #11493719

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