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Mirror in the Sand [Contest Pre Finalists November 2014]

© Donna La Mattino Pagakis

Mirror in the Sand

Uploaded: January 07, 2011 08:59:42 | Entered: November 18, 2014 18:00:31

Description

I captured my first 2011 sunset, last night. Because of the new moon, there was a remarkably low tide.

Oceanside, California
January 6, 2011

RAW / Tripod / Aperture Priority / 18 mm
F 7.1 @ 1/20 sec ISO 100

*Travel & Place*

Exif: F Number: 7.1, ExposureTime: 100/1999 seconds, ISO: 100, FocalLength: 18.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XSi

Comments

Fanie Heymans January 07, 2011 0

WOW, Donna, now this is a winning image! Such gorgeous colors, reflections and your perspective is fabulous! #1342039

Patti Coblentz January 07, 2011 0

This must have been an amazing sunset to behold, Donna...the colors and vibrance are spectacular! #9147663

Sarah A. Christian January 07, 2011 0

Wow also, Donna!!! This is an incredible capture, and I would agree that it is a winner! Unbelievably beautiful!!! #9147665

Nikki McDonald level-classic January 07, 2011 0

Beautiful -- this lovely beach looks so different in the blues and pinks. Wonderful reflections, too. #9147739

Jane Holestine January 07, 2011 0

While I love the gold tones you have captured, the colors in this image are gorgeous. Stunning. #9147850

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe January 07, 2011 0

Wow Donna- So Beautifully composed and captured!! Jeff #9147934

Chris Budny level-deluxe January 07, 2011 0

It is inescapable... you're the peerless queen of the pier! Love those deep blues! #9147995

Ron McEwan January 07, 2011 0

A big WOW here Donna, absolutely beautiful #9148000

Richard B. Hallick January 07, 2011 0

One of your very best sunset images. I love it. #9148430

Claudia Kuhn level-classic January 07, 2011 0

Beautiful reflection and sky Donna #9148544

Gail Sullivan level-classic January 07, 2011 0

Donna...this is just stunning! #9148799

Julianne Bradford January 07, 2011 0

Such talent! WTG girlfriend..I hope we see this again soon!It's a real winner in my book! #9148889

Kathy Salerni level-classic January 07, 2011 0

Beautiful in every way, Donna! #9148924

Jessica Jenney January 07, 2011 0

What a stunner, Donna! Gorgeous color and light! #9149072

Freddy Bland January 07, 2011 0

And another big WOW from me, too, Donna! STUNNING image!!! #9149102

Leslie McLain level-classic January 08, 2011 0

Absolutely stunning, Donna. #9149182

Donna La Mattino Pagakis January 08, 2011 0

Thank you for all of your super compliments.

I had been planning on witnessing this sunset, for nearly a week. I had been keeping an eye on the tide charts and moon phases. I'm lucky to have seen this beautiful sight!!

Take care all!

Donna #9149233

Mary Timman January 08, 2011 0

Awesome colors and reflections! #9149255

Ken Smith level-classic January 08, 2011 0

You are the queen of the California pier shots...beautiful work, Donna! #9149372

Thomas E. Hinds January 08, 2011 0

This is incredible, Donna! Amazing clarity, color, depth and comp! Stunning image! #9149502

Emile Abbott level-classic January 10, 2011 0

Stunning colors and reflections. #9152580

Laura E. Swan level-classic January 10, 2011 0

You sure mastered this one, Donna. WOW!

I hope you are making a ton of money making post cards for all the tourists!

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

-Laura :D #9152882

Rolando Rosito January 10, 2011 0

A winner to me Donna, wonderful image! #9154383

Rolando Rosito January 10, 2011 0

A winner to me Donna, wonderful image! #9154384

Rolando Rosito January 10, 2011 0

A winner to me Donna, wonderful image! #9154385

Dianna Murphy January 11, 2011 0

A winner for sure, remarkable colors and reflections. #9156887

Donna La Mattino Pagakis January 13, 2011 0

Thank you everyone, your comments are a true inspiration!!

Donna #9160522

Patrick Rouzes level-classic January 13, 2011 0

Phenomenal beauty & work, Donna! This had me totally captivated, my friend! I hope this is A Winner! WTG, indeed! #9160615

Marilyn K. Lincecum level-classic January 14, 2011 0

Another beauty...fantastic blues and reflections. Love the shilouettes. #9161642

Stephen Zacker January 14, 2011 0

Wow.. this is Fantastic #9161997

Debra R. Harder January 15, 2011 0

I second that....WOW!! Love the fabulous colors, lighting, silhouettes and reflections, Donna! Truly superb!! Deb #9164413

Patrick Rouzes level-classic March 02, 2011 0

Gorgeous colors, reflections, evening light, clarity, silhouettes and mood Donna! A true display of your incredible talents! WTG! #9269646

Julianne Bradford March 02, 2011 0

So-o exceptional!!! I had to look again :-) #9269817

Lois Adomite March 03, 2011 0

Gorgeous, love the mood, just perfection #9270554

Joy Bello March 03, 2011 0

Gorgeous photo!! #9270589

Patti Coblentz March 03, 2011 0

One of favorites of your pier images, Donna...the vibrance in the colors and light are just superb! #9270599

Debra R. Harder March 05, 2011 0

WOW!!!!! This is incredible, Donna!! Love the amazing colors, reflections and details. A winner for sure! Deb #9274813

Michelle L. Frick April 04, 2011 0

I'm in love!!!!!! This is so beyond gorgeous Donna!!! <3 #9333132

Usman M. Bajwa level-classic April 04, 2011 0

Thanks for sharing this marvelous image, Donna. Good luck with this!

UB. #9333206

Ken Smith level-classic March 09, 2012 0

Beautiful work, Donna. At first I thought you had the wrong year until I looked at the date of upload. Hopefully we'll see this one again! #10029398

Julianne Bradford March 09, 2012 0

Certainly worthy of re-entry Donna! This is so magnificent! #10030385

Julianne Bradford December 31, 2014 0

You gotta know I love this one!! Congrats! #11215423

Emile Abbott level-classic December 31, 2014 0

Magnificent capture Donna, Congratulations on finalist my friend. #11215480

Ken Smith level-classic December 31, 2014 0

You have a way with the CA pier shots. Congrats on beautiful finalist, Donna!
#11215771

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