Fun, Fun, Fun in the Summertime...

© Donna La Mattino Pagakis

Fun, Fun, Fun in the Summertime...

Uploaded: September 29, 2010 | Entered: July 22, 2015 15:13:19

Description

In response to the unusually HOT weather we are experiencing, people come up with the most unique ways to stay cool. These two were having a blast running up and down the coastline!!

Oceanside Beach
August 29, 2009
7:09 PM

RAW / Tripod / Aperture Priority / 41 mm
Continuous Shooting / -1/3 Exposure Compensation
F 11 @ 1/200 ISO 200

Exif: F Number: 11, Exposure Bias Value: -0.33, ExposureTime: 1/200 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 200, White balance: Manual white balance, FocalLength: 41.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XSi

Comments

Laura E. Swan level-classic September 29, 2010

You've done it again, Donna! What winning image.

-Laura :D #1312633

Carolyn M. Fletcher level-classic September 29, 2010

This is really super!! #8936188

Michelle Alton September 29, 2010

Proving that silhouettes can make great shots, even if they're not dramatic! #8936272

Barbara Waldoch September 29, 2010

Beautiful shot, Donna! #8936376

Tarun Bose September 29, 2010

Fantastic capture with super colours, Donna. #8936795

Val Feldman level-deluxe September 29, 2010

Excellent vertical comp - perfect for this one, Donna - glorious color, great silhouettes...yep, a winner here!! Well done! #8936818

Randall J. Scholten September 29, 2010

What a delightful sunset image! Excellent photo! #8936912

Amalia Sylvia Arriaga Salinas level-classic September 29, 2010

Fantastic capture Donna!,
Amalia #8936985

Julianne Bradford September 29, 2010

I agree! Looks like a winner to me Donna! What a wonderful capture! #8936991

Patrick Rouzes level-classic September 29, 2010

Exceptional clarity, colors, lighting, silhouettes, reflections, perspective, comp & mood! All the elements of a Winner, Donna! WTG! #8937284

Marilyn K. Lincecum level-classic September 29, 2010

Gorgeous sunset and colors. Love the shilouettes. Fantastic job..hope to see it again!! #8937319

Emile Abbott level-deluxe September 29, 2010

This picture tells the story perfectly. Amazing color and shilouettes, Donna #8937349

Anita Hogue September 29, 2010

WOW, you have the most awesome beach images! This is a gorgeous golden silhouette capture, Donna! #8937428

Daniella Puente September 29, 2010

Precious capture Donna!!! #8937580

Carol L. Fowler September 29, 2010

Beautiful silhouettes in the sunset- DOES look like FUN! #8937827

Ken Smith level-classic September 29, 2010

Doesn't get much better than this...outstanding, Donna! #8937840

Katarina Mansson September 29, 2010

The Queen of Beautiful Sunset Pictures strikes again!

;) #8937980

Robert K. Bemus level-classic September 30, 2010

Beautiful sunset and capture-- perfect timing on both, Donna!! #8938034

Donna La Mattino Pagakis September 30, 2010

Thank you for all of your INCREDIBLE comments!

Donna #8938993

Laura L. Gonzales level-classic September 30, 2010

FANTASTIC capture Donna! Beautiful color, tones and mood! WTG! Laura:) #8940296

Debra R. Harder February 16, 2011

I think I'll beat everyone to the punch and congratulate you now on another GOLD winner!! Absolutely amazing, Donna! FAVED!! Deb #9245366

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna February 18, 2011

Gorgeous image, Donna! :-) #9249212

Liz blahh August 01, 2011

Beautiful! #9574426

Donna La Mattino Pagakis August 01, 2011

Thanks everyone!

Donna
#9574430

JudyAnn Rector level-classic August 01, 2011

Stunning image, as always, Donna! #9574587

Jane Holestine August 02, 2011

An eye-catching image, for sure, Donna! Excellent colors, clarity, and silhouettes! #9576396

Bruce E. Van-Buskirk level-deluxe August 29, 2011

How fun.

Great picture.

Bruce #9640832

Julianne Bradford September 01, 2015

Just marvelous Donna! WTG! Congrats! #11352904

Emile Abbott level-deluxe September 01, 2015

Congratulations on this awesome winner. #11353011

Lindley Johnson level-classic September 01, 2015

Congratulations on your gorgeous winner, Donna! #11353435

Michele Peterson level-classic September 01, 2015

It looks like so much fun! Fabulous silhouette and perfect colors. Congratulations on another wonderful win! #11353520

Leslie McLain level-classic September 01, 2015

Congrats on a fantastic winner, Donna. #11353553

JO ANN CLEVELAND September 03, 2015

Congrats on this super 2nd Place Gold Winner Donna! #11354457

Marilyn K. Lincecum level-classic September 03, 2015

Beautiful colors and sunset. Congratulations Donna on your Second Place win. #11354595

Teresa Burnett level-classic September 06, 2015

Huge Congratulations on this beautiful Winner and POTD, Donna!! #11355728

Terry A. Stoa September 11, 2015

Fun shot, Donna. I like the title, too! #11357772

Melinda F. Schneider level-classic September 11, 2015

What fun, Donna! Perfectly timed and presented! Congratulations on your POTD and Winner!! #11357878

Michele Peterson level-classic September 11, 2015

Wow, this looks really good with double Gold under it! :-) Congratulations again, it's a fantastic capture. #11357955

Evy Johansen level-classic September 11, 2015

Wonderful image, Donna! Congratulations on your POTD ! #11357988

Amanda D. Austwick level-classic September 12, 2015

Congrats on your POTD Donna! #11358114

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