Inspiring Photo: Storm on the Horizon #5148475

Storm on the Horizon

Uploaded: November 18, 2007 00:19:54

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Oceanside Beach, California

*Nature & Landscapes*

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Lynne Morris November 18, 2007

Gorgeous b&w image Donna, lovely tones, reflections and great pov! #789286

Laurence Saliba November 18, 2007

Oh this is WONDERFUL Donna!!!! An excellent B/W capture!!!! #5089204

Brett Dolsen November 18, 2007

What a great black and white composition with beautifull light,tones and clarity!!Really nice shot Donna!!
Brett #5089216

Philippe Vieux-Jeanton November 18, 2007

Great capture Donna!! #5089223

Ray Clarke November 18, 2007

This is wonderful Donna, fantastic light, tones and view #5089242

Tiia Vissak November 18, 2007

Very beautiful! Great reflections! #5089429

Colette M. Metcalf November 18, 2007

BEAUTIFUL capture!! #5089509

Louise Kumpf November 18, 2007

Stunning capture, Donna! I don't remember seeing such beautiful reflections in the wet sand, as you've caught here. Excellent work! #5089643

Dominick M. Dimacale November 18, 2007

Just beautiful scenery here, Donna!!!

Dominick #5089761

Anita Hogue November 18, 2007

Excellent capture, Donna! #5089768

Bill Wyatt November 18, 2007

Wow I love those reflections! Gorgeous work Donna! #5089999

Adilson F. Ferreira November 18, 2007

Terrific capture Donna!!! #5090689

Sandra R. Alvey November 18, 2007

Donna this is SO beautiful! The glassy smoothness of the water and the ridge of tide rushing in are amazing! The detail on the wave is just gorgeous! I love this capture and the B&W just makes it dramatic and really brings out the details!
#5090942

Erin Appelbaum November 18, 2007

Awesome Donna. Great composition, B&W tones, clarity and reflections. Peter #5091206

Larry L. Redmon November 18, 2007

This is great, Donna! #5091343

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna November 18, 2007

Beautiful, Donna...great reflections!!!!! ♫ k #5091599

Angela Azzinnaro November 18, 2007

AWESOME capture, tones & comp!!!!! GREAT job Donna!!!!! #5091951

Patrick Rouzes November 18, 2007

Wow, Donna!!! Phenomenal lighitng, tones, comp, clarity & beauty captured here!!! Exceptional job on this, my friend!!! #5092035

Judy A. Lawhon November 18, 2007

Beautiful capture in B&W, Donna....great comp and detail!! #5092356

Jessica Jenney November 18, 2007

Gorgeous tones, reflections and lighting, Donna! Terrific composition! #5092505

Susan Fox November 18, 2007

Magnificent! Love the B&W, refections, lighting, tones and composition! #5092787

November 18, 2007

Beautiful capture, Donna...Well done....Paul. #5092942

Sam Britt November 18, 2007

Great lighting, reflections & tones, Donna. Beautiful B&W image. #5092986

Kaye Burazin November 18, 2007

Wonderful tonal quality with a certain glow makes this an outstanding image. #5092992

Shirley L. Carpenter November 18, 2007

Wonderful b&w capture Donna!!Great composition!! #5093035

Donna La Mattino Pagakis November 18, 2007

Thank you for all of your inspirational comments and constant support!! I appreciate each and every one!!

Take care!!

Donna #5093054

Barbara Waldoch November 18, 2007

Stunning shot, Donna! #5093075

Robert R. Goodman November 18, 2007

That is stunning,Donna.The reflection is beyond words.Beautiful image!!!!! #5093087

Mary K. Robison November 18, 2007

Donna, you've outdone yourself here, and that is saying a LOT!
This is a perfectly composed reflection shot, with amazing light and an incredibly dramatic mood. Your perspective gives the image so much depth, and the B&W brings out the sheen of the ocean and the shore.
WINNER! #5093129

Su Sana E. P November 18, 2007

Can I copy and paste Mary's comments? LOL. Donna, I whole-heartedly agree with Mary..it's a Winner!!! #5093296

Terri Beloit November 18, 2007

WOW...this is another awesome photo, Donna! I love the compositiona and reflections...and the bw conversion is excellent! My parents winter right on this beach...hmm, I think I need to get down there this winter!!! #5093352

Melissa G. Meiselman November 18, 2007

Incredible seascape with an outstanding conversion into black and white, Donna!! #5093418

Ronald F. Fischer November 18, 2007

Fantastic panoramic capture, Donna! Really works well in BW! #5093493

Donna La Mattino Pagakis November 18, 2007

You have all left some OUTSTANDING compliments, I'm truly honored. Thanks so much!!! Have a wonderful holiday week everyone!!!!

Donna #5093554

Stefania Barbier November 18, 2007

woooooooooooooowwwwwwww!!!!!! well that's AMAZING!!!! striking image and effects Donna! #5093714

Hector Contreras November 18, 2007

A dramatic and stunning B&W image Donna
Heco #5093727

Sheryl A. Hudson November 18, 2007

Donna, this B&W is absolutly stunning! Beautiful tones and clarity, great detail in the lights and darks, and composed to perfection! #5093815

Evy Johansen November 18, 2007

So very beautiful, Donna!! Wonderful B&W! #5093902

Carol Sawyer November 19, 2007

Outstanding B&W capture, reflection and detail, Donna! #5094527

Hendrik Storme November 19, 2007

Wonderful perspective,light and reflections! Great shot Donna!!! #5094881

William Johnson November 19, 2007

Terrific capture Donna. I think it looks fantastic in B/W. Great POV and reflections. Bill J. #5095908

Melissa Olsen November 19, 2007

I LOVE B&W landscapes and this is no exception... excellent work Donna! #5096022

Angie Sidles November 19, 2007

This is amazing Donna. LOVE the drama and the reflections and the B&W, and.....just love it all!! :) #5096171

Candice C. Calhoun November 19, 2007

A sure winner...absolutely fabulous...love your choice of bw here!

Have a wonderful week and a VERY Happy Thanksgiving!
#5096715

Jennifer L. Alder November 19, 2007

TERRIFIC tones and light-- love the long presentation as well, Donna! WOW! :) #5097132

Jennifer L. Alder November 19, 2007

TERRIFIC tones and light-- love the long presentation as well, Donna! WOW! :) #5097133

John Connolly November 19, 2007

WOW! What an incredible B&W presentation, Donna! Your sky and reflections are really outstanding! #5097343

Patricia Ronan November 19, 2007

Beautiful seascape image, so lovely in B&W:) #5098179

Donna La Mattino Pagakis November 19, 2007

Thanks again to each of you!! Nature and landscape is the hardest category for me, so your comments are extra special!!
#5098236

Eugenio Diaz November 19, 2007

This is just magically exquisite. I love the B&W glow -- it has an otherworldly quality. Well done Donna...Very dreamy!
Eugenio #5098289

Gunther Allen November 19, 2007

Beautiful work... very nice as a B&W! #5098819

Lisa J. Boulden November 19, 2007

Beautiful, Donna!
--lisa #5099658

Donna La Mattino Pagakis November 19, 2007

Thank you Eugenio, Gunther and Lisa!! Your thoughtful comments are appreciated! #5099673

Steven E. Ray November 19, 2007

This is one incredible capture, then the effects work launches it another few notches to super incredible. I think the reflection is the biggest impact, but the big swoosh outline of the water creates immediate visual motion too. Great photo! Wow... #5099699

Sylvia Rossler November 20, 2007

That's an amazing shot Donna !!! #5104909

Donna La Mattino Pagakis November 21, 2007

Thank you Steven and Sylvia!!! I'm so glad I've gotten such an OUTSTANDING response to this photograph!

To all of you, enjoy your Thanksgiving!!! Thanks again!!!

Donna

#5108271

Kristi A. Howson November 21, 2007

This is so beautiful Donna. The Panoramic crop really brings out the dynamics so well and tonal values are perfect. Love those reflections too!!! Nice work! Happy Thanksgiving! #5108865

Renee Doyle November 21, 2007

This is really very beautiful Donna!!! Strong in b&w!!! #5109268

Marcel J. Fernandez November 22, 2007

Donna, Donna, Donna.........WOW!!! This is wonderful and going straight to my favorites gallery. Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours. #5110682

Erica Murphy November 25, 2007

Beautiful, dramatic photo Donna!! The B&W tones are perfect!

Erica #5120957

Kathy L. Clark November 25, 2007

Donna this is absolutely beautiful. What great light and reflection. #5123430

Donna La Mattino Pagakis November 25, 2007

Thanks again, your comments are SPECTACULAR and really appreciated!!

Donna #5123833

Cathy Stancil November 26, 2007

BEAUTIFUL!!!! #5125743

Jessica Jenney December 03, 2007

Gorgeous tones, reflections and lighting, Donna! A stunning landscape! #5165613

Donna La Mattino Pagakis December 06, 2007

Thank you Cathy and Jessica!! I truly appreciate you stopping by and leaving such nice comments! #5176547

Sylvia Rossler December 19, 2007

So happy to see this one again !! Big congrats on this awesome finalist Donna :O) #5228524

Sharon F. Morris December 19, 2007

Congrats Donna on your finalist. Beautiful!! #5228623

Susan M. Campbell December 19, 2007

Congratulations on a winning image! #5228679

Marcel J. Fernandez December 19, 2007

Congratulations Donna!!! This is one of my picks for Winner. #5228883

Nancy (Peaches) Harker December 19, 2007

Big congrats on your beautiful finalist! Best of luck in the next round! #5228911

Jessica Jenney December 19, 2007

Congratulations, Donna on your gorgeous finalist! #5229143

Erin Appelbaum December 19, 2007

Congratulations Donna. Well deserved. Peter. #5229266

Barbara Waldoch December 19, 2007

Congratulations on this oustanding finalist, Donna! #5229397

Rakesh Syal December 19, 2007

My heartiest congratulations on this wonderful work and finalist, my friend!Warm regards! #5229794

Kristi A. Howson December 19, 2007

Congratulations on wonderful finalist and best of luck in the next round Donna! This is so dynamic and powerful..I love it! #5230117

Sandra R. Alvey December 19, 2007

Congrats Donna!!! Good luck in the next round hon! #5230157

Susan Fox December 19, 2007

I'm so happy to see one of my favorites make finalist! Congratulations Donna!!! #5230208

Colleen Farrell December 19, 2007

Not many people can pull off a b&w landscape, but you sure can! Fantastic work, Donna--big congratulations on your finalist! #5230529

Deborah C. Lewinson December 19, 2007

Outstanding b&w landscape, Donna, congrats on this finalist!
-debby #5230552

Sarah Lamb December 19, 2007

Congrats! This is a really beautiful shot - so moody and calm. Good luck in the next round! #5230678

Lisa J. Boulden December 19, 2007

Congratulations on this FABULOUS finalist!!!
--Lisa #5230890

Bill Wyatt December 19, 2007

I really loved this one the first time I saw it. The reflections are awesome and in b&w what a great imapact it has!! Congratulations Donna! #5231035

Eugenio Diaz December 19, 2007

Outstanding finalist Donna, Congratulations and good luck in the next round!!!! #5231765

Donna La Mattino Pagakis December 19, 2007

Thank you for all of your supportive comments and congratulatory wishes!!! I appreciate each and every one!!!

You guys are amazing!!!

Donna #5231896

R. December 19, 2007

This has to be, hands down, the best horizon, beach shot I have seen in a long time! #5232100

Su Sana E. P December 19, 2007

Congratulations on this great Finalist, Donna!! #5232195

Stefania Barbier December 19, 2007

GORGEOUS FINALIST DONNA, CONGRATS!!!!! #5232419

Cindy Bendush December 19, 2007

Totally AWESOME Donna! Big congrats on on this gorgeous finalist! #5232484

Nadya Johnson December 19, 2007

Extremely beautiful, dynamic capture, Donna! Congratulations on your exquisite finalist! #5232677

Marilyn K. Lincecum December 19, 2007

CONGRATULATIONS again, Donna on this fantastic finalist !!!! #5232758

Janet McNeil December 20, 2007

This is spectacular!! Congrats and good luck in round 2!! #5233752

Hector Contreras December 20, 2007

BIG congratulations on your beautiful finalist Donna
Heco #5234166

Emile Abbott December 20, 2007

Congratulation on outstanding finalist, Donna. #5234393

Philippe Vieux-Jeanton December 20, 2007

Congratulations on this splendid finalist Donna. I miss the "warm" water of the SoCal!! #5234825

ALLEN O. HOWARD December 20, 2007

Congratulations on your most excellent finalist Donna!!! #5235067

Donna La Mattino Pagakis December 20, 2007

Thank you for your EXCELLENT comments and congratulatory wishes!!! I appreciate the HUGE response to this photograph!!!

Take care!!

Donna #5235480

Kathleen Rinker December 20, 2007

Congrats on this beautiful finalist!! #5235703

Laurie Daily December 20, 2007

This is beautiful, Donna! Congratulations on your finalist!!! #5235763

Anita Hogue December 21, 2007

Soooooooo beautiful! Congratulations, Donna! #5238298

eileen bedford December 21, 2007

Congratulations on this beautiful Finalist... #5238723

Terry L. Ellis December 21, 2007

Another fabulous finalist, Donna! Congratulations! Love the huge reflections! #5240075

Angela Azzinnaro December 21, 2007

CONGRATULATIONS DONNA!!!!!!!!! #5240524

Chris Budny December 22, 2007

What a capture! That reflection is spectacular! Congratulations, Donna! #5244660

Donna La Mattino Pagakis December 30, 2007

Thanks again for all of your congratulatory wishes and great compliments!!!

Donna #5270648

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