By the Light of the Silvery Moon

© Donna La Mattino Pagakis

By the Light of the Silvery Moon

Uploaded: July 30, 2011 14:40:46 | Entered: May 01, 2021 10:37:44

Description

Multiple exposures combined, desaturated and toned. Diffused glow applied.

This is dedicated to my friend, Datha Thompson. Whenever I see a tree like this, I instantly think of her!

My PG 101 Classic Book Titles Theme Entry

Pala Tree
May 3, 2011
RAW / Aperture Priority / -1/3 EC / 35 mm
F 9 @ 1/250 ISO 100

Blue Moon
December 31,2009
RAW / Tripod / Aperture Priority / -3 EC / 280 mm
F 5.6 @ 1/20 ISO 200



Exif: F Number: 9, Exposure Bias Value: -0.33, ExposureTime: 1/250 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 100, White balance: Manual white balance, FocalLength: 35.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XSi

Comments

Mike F. Anderson July 30, 2011

Now this is cool, Donna! Great imagery. #1397225

Lisa J. Boulden level-classic July 30, 2011

Love this surreal scene, Donna.
Nice work!
~♥~Lisa #9569948

Richard B. Hallick July 30, 2011

What a striking and eye-catching composition. #9569963

Michele Peterson level-classic July 30, 2011

This is beautiful, Donna! Very Datha-ish, but with your creative Donna-ness thrown in, lol! Love it! #9569997

Datha Y. Thompson July 30, 2011

OH W O W ! ! ! I am so flattered!!! AND this is Beyond Beautiful!!!!!! Amazing!!! Perfect title and Donna-ness!!! Made my Weekend!!!!! LOVE IT :)
Big Hugs to you my friend!!!! :) #9570045

Datha Y. Thompson July 30, 2011

I meant to add WINNER WINNER WINNER!!! and Im not just saying that!! I mean it!!! :) #9570051

Donna La Mattino Pagakis July 30, 2011

Thank you for all of your kind comments. I appreciate each and every one.

And to Datha, a huge thanks, you are such an inspiration!!! An incredible artist and photographer!!!

Take care,

Donna #9570107

Jane Holestine July 30, 2011

Donna, this is an awesome image! Great work! (and, yes, it does bring Datha to mind) #9570144

Leslie McLain level-classic July 30, 2011

Beautiful capture and theme entry, Donna. #9570263

Brenda Novar level-classic July 30, 2011

Beautiful image! #9570319

Monnie Ryan July 30, 2011

Gorgeous image and theme entry, Donna - HTD! #9570502

Kristy A. Keene July 30, 2011

Wowza! Gorgeous! HTD!! #9570597

Katarina Mansson July 31, 2011

Cool entry, perfect theme fit. HTD Donna! #9570836

Michelle Alton July 31, 2011

So do I! Beautiful photo and great title and dedication! #9570982

Stephanie Frey July 31, 2011

Wonderful work, Donna! Very beautiful! #9571021

Joy Rector July 31, 2011

beautiful #9571052

Julianne Bradford July 31, 2011

What wonderful DD work on that super tree Donna! Great dedication too! You talked about Datha while you took photos of it. WTG! #9571338

Alison Greenwood July 31, 2011

Love the PP on this one Donna. I always enjoy your work. HTD x #9571457

Mitch Spence level-classic July 31, 2011

A scene from an unseen world, Donna. Lovely work here. #9571488

Karen Slagle July 31, 2011

Oh my goodness, Donna. This is fantastic, love the tones and dreamy mood. A fave of mine 10 times over... #9571906

Donna La Mattino Pagakis August 04, 2011

Thank you kindly everyone!!

Donna

#9581971

Erica Murphy level-classic August 09, 2011

Very special image Donna! I really love what you've done to make this beautiful work of art. #9593886

Wanda-Lynn Searles level-classic May 09, 2021

Awesome and beautiful image! #11897963

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