Inspiring Photo: Corolla Beach #530576

Corolla Beach

Uploaded: September 11, 2004

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It was extremely difficult keeping the sea spray off my lens, filters and equipment. When I was finished with the shoot, even after countless wipes; each filter (lens and camera included)had a messy coating of salt spray that required thorough cleaning afterward.
f:22, 6 second exposure, tripod mounted, polarizer, 8X ND and 3 stop grad ND,

Comments

September 11, 2004

Wow, that is beautiful...well worth the effort you had to put forth! #167704

Carolyn M. Fletcher September 11, 2004

Worth it, I'd say! Love the shot! #768941

Cathy Barrows September 11, 2004

beautiful...the sky colors are great but the fence line is just perfect #768955

Debra Booth September 11, 2004

Beautiful image, Dolores! Well worth the effort! #768984

Joy Brown September 11, 2004

Defintely worth it - wonderful! #769007

Claudia Kuhn September 11, 2004

Wonderful Dolores.... the colors the post line, and the setting sun. Must be a NC pic! #769026

Judith G. Secco September 11, 2004

Oh my, Dolores! This is just wonderful. The water color and reflections, that little bit of beach, the softness of the water.....everything! not to mention that FENCE! WOW, you have a winner here!
Judy #769033

Rob Friedman September 11, 2004

Excellent Dolores! I love the colors and the way the post line diagonally disappears in the distance. #769061

Shirley L. Carpenter September 11, 2004

WOW! This is excellent Dolores!! Love the color and composition!!! Beautiful!!!! #769074

Evy Johansen September 11, 2004

Very beautiful, Dolores! #769128

Kelly Abernathy September 11, 2004

Worth it Dolores! This is so beautiful - love the color, comp and misty reflections! Just beautiful! -K #769192

Sharon Day September 11, 2004

Absolutely beautiful!!! #769230

Colette M. Metcalf September 11, 2004

Awesome!!! #769295

Dolores Neilson September 11, 2004

Good morning all!!

Tiffany...Thank you so much! I wasn't sure if it would be worth it...but one has to try, right?? Thanks for your kind post!

Thank you, Miss Carolyn! Thanks again for your email this morning!

Hi Cathy! I am immensely grateful for your feedback on this. Thanks so much!!

Debra...thank you for taking time to comment on my entry. I appreciate it lots!

Good morning, Joy! THank you!! I apprecicate your time.

Good morning again, Claudia!! Yes, NC pic. Though it was so congested there that I didn't think I could get a shot of anything without people and cars in it! Thank you so much! See you on Thursday!

Good morning again, Judy! Thank you AGAIN!! I am so delighted you approve! I appreciate and value your kind commentary so much! Always to pleasure to chat with you...I enjoy our communications very much!

Good morning to you too, Rob!! I am honored that you have taken time to comment on my work! Thank you!

Good morning, Shirley! I'm delighted you like it. I thank you once again!

Greetings, Evy! Many thanks for taking time to post on my photo!

Hi K!! Your comment is so valued and appreciated. THank you for lifting my work..it makes me feel very good about some of my work!

Hi Sharon! Thanks so very much! Have a great day!

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Charlene Bayerle September 11, 2004

Well worth it!!!! Beautiful!!!! #769354

Elisabeth A. Gay September 11, 2004

This is gorgeous - wonderful colours and composition. #769511

Mette Vendelboe Allison September 11, 2004

Great mood and pink colours! #769685

Kathleen Clemons September 11, 2004

So beautiful, Dolores! #769724

Monika Sapek September 11, 2004

You did a nice job on this long exposure, Dolores! The water looks so smooth and wonderful in this warm tonality!
Monika
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Leanne M.E. Boyd September 11, 2004

Beautiful shot, I like the colour and composition. #769914

Wendy M. Amdahl September 11, 2004

This is exceptional Dolores...the colors are beautiful! #769920

Dan Holm September 11, 2004

Absolutely gorgeous, Dolores! Your framing of this shot is exceptional! The poles make a wonderful perspective line drawing the eye perfectly to the setting(rising?) sun! PERFECT! ... Yet another EXCELLENT image!! #769999

Bonnie C. Lackey September 11, 2004

Your work (including this beautiful image) shows such creativity and a mastery of the art. #770013

Ellen Peach September 11, 2004

Ditto what Bonnie said!!!!! #770064

Dolores Neilson September 11, 2004

Thank you so much, Colette!

Hello Charlene! Thanks so much!

Elisabeth....I appreciate your commentary immensely! Thank you!

Thank you, Mette!

Good evening, Kathleen! Many thanks for taking time to post! Enjoy the rest of your weekend!

Hello Monika! The water can be very deceiving! The ocean was VERY active that morning! And the wind just carried the spray in my direction over everything! Even the inside of my truck was sprayed with salt. Slow shutter speeds are great! Thank you so much, Monika!

Hi Leanne! Thank you for telling me what you like!! Much obliged!

You are most kind to comment on my image, Wendy ! Thank you so much!

Dan...Thank you for taking time to comment so generously! Your commentary is so well received and deeply appreciated, Dan! So nice to have photographer friends who so supportive and encouragement!

Bonnie...Thank you!! But I don't think I've mastered anything quite yet... there's always room for improvement!

Thank you, Ellen! You're so sweet! Have a great weekend!

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Terry R. Hatfield September 11, 2004

Hi Dolores!This Looks Great I Really Like The Colors And That Great Comp Nice Job:-) #770335

Dolores Neilson September 12, 2004

Thank you so much, Terry! How nice of you! #770707

Karen Engelbreth September 12, 2004

Wow, what a great capture, Dolores! #771905

Dolores Neilson September 12, 2004

Thank you so much, Karen! #772389

Barbara J. Eads September 13, 2004

Dolores, love those colors, sure was worth the trouble for such a beautiful shot! , Barbara #775804

Warren Ishii September 24, 2004

A superb image...outstanding job Dolores! #801221

Donna La Mattino Pagakis September 24, 2004

Congratulations on this award winning photo. The colors, comp and subject are superb. Great job!! #801222

Vladimir Azarian September 24, 2004

Dear Dolores,
My congrats. It's really very impressive and superb. Thanks for sharing this beautiful image. My best wishes and many, many superb pictures. #801234

Carol Brill September 24, 2004

I love all the rosy hues in this lovely image, Dolores, such a marvelous use of technique and filters to achieve this stunning result, and congratulations on your POTD! #801288

Charlene Bayerle September 24, 2004

Congratulations Dorothy!!!!!! #801290

Kelly Abernathy September 24, 2004

Woo-Hoo! Congratulations on your POTD! Well deserved! -K #801293

William C. Raco September 24, 2004

Congratulations, Dolores!
What a wonderful scene.
The color and composition are spectacular.

bill #801303

Kathleen Clemons September 24, 2004

Congrats, Dolores, it's a beauty. :) #801304

Dolores Neilson September 24, 2004

Thank you, Barbara!! I'm not understanding all these latest comments. BP has a Photo of the Day?? Where are photos of the day posted...and how does one find out about them? Thank you for your comments!! They meant the world to me!

Warren....having seen your outstanding scenics, your comment is immensely appreciated! Thanks so very much for taking the time to acknowledge my work!

I thank you, Donna! I appreciate your thoughtfulness very much!

Vladimir...my heartfelt thank you for extending your generous comment. I feel like an excited child wondering what Santa placed under the Christmas tree. Thank YOU!!

Carol...Thank you!! There was so much gunk on my equipment, didn't think that the camera would be able to "see" through it! I appreciate very much your efforts and kindness. Have a great day!

Hello Charlene! Many thanks for your kind congratulations. But how does anyone find out about a photo of the day?? I had no idea!

Greetings K!! Thank you so much! You're always so supportive!

A sincere note of thanks, bill. You know about a photo of the day too? Sheesh...where have I been?? Thank you very much for taking the time!

Greetings, Kathleen! Thanks for commenting a second time! I appreciate your time!

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Diane Dupuis September 24, 2004

Congrats Dolores - what an amazing shot! Go to BP and sign up for the POTD notices - I'm pretty sure you can do it from the contest page... It's been going on for almost two weeks. Maybe there's a link for past chosen photos... #801355

Dolores Neilson September 24, 2004

Good morning, Diane! THank you for your sweet note of congrats...and for the info. I am checking it out! #801362

Ed Heaton September 24, 2004

Good morning Dolores,
Great shot and well worth the effort!
Congrats on POTD... #801378

Terry R. Hatfield September 24, 2004

Beautiful Image Dolores And Well Deserving That POTD Congrats To You:-) #801402

Sharon E. Lowe September 24, 2004

Dolores - Beautiful/stunning! Love the line of the posts! Congrats on a well-deserved POTD!! #801404

Kristen McKain September 24, 2004

wow.. breathtaking! Well deserved POTD! Congrats! #801483

Kathleen R. Struckle September 24, 2004

This is absolutely gorgeous!! The coloros are stunning and the composition.You are a true artist!! #801515

Janet Detota September 24, 2004

Love the softness, comp and perspective. Congratulations, Dolores! #801658

September 24, 2004

This is beautiful, and worth all the time and effort you put in to it. I love the fence. #801661

Murry Grigsby September 24, 2004

Glad you won POTD because I had completely missed this beauty Dolores! Super light, design and colors!! #801681

Kip T. Berger September 24, 2004

Wonderful image Dolores! Your use of technigue, composition, DOF,and lighting are superb. An enchanting photo well worth the POD it received! #801695

Dolores Neilson September 24, 2004

Ed...Thank you for your kind post!! I am pleasantly surprised there is a potd at BP!! And am honored this image was selected! THanks so much!

Thanks again for commenting a second time, Terry! I appreciate that alot!

Good morning, Sharon!! THanks so very much!! Much obliged for your kind comment!

Hi Kristen!! Thank you so much! I am just blown away by the response...YOU ARE ALL SO GENEROUS AND KIND!

Wow Kathleen...THANK YOU SO MUCH! Your comment means alot to me!

Hi Janet! Thanks so much for your post! Is appreciated!

Greetings, Josselyne! Wow..what a great way to start the day! Thanks so much for taking the time to acknowledge my work!

Hey there Murry! Thanks so much!! As always, I appreciate your time and friendly comments to me.

Good morning, Kip! A heartfelt note of thanks for kindly commenting on my work! I appreciate it all! Have a great day! #801713

Deborah Lewinson September 24, 2004

Congratulations, Dolores, on your POTD for this outstanding photo, glad it was recognized today and hope to see it again as a winner!
Regards,
Debby #801770

Wendy M. Amdahl September 24, 2004

Congratulations Dolores on this most wonderful POTD. It is so beautiful and so deserving of this honor. :o) #801779

Evy Johansen September 24, 2004

Many congratulations on a very well deserved POTD, Dolores! Simply beautiful! #801841

Zsa-Nai Long September 24, 2004

Absolutely Breathtaking!!

Congratulations on picture of the day. #801892

Dolores Neilson September 24, 2004

Greetings Deborah!! How nice of you to extend support and kind words on my image. THANK YOU!!

Greetings Wendy! Awww...shucks, you're so kind. Thanks so much....

Hello Evy... I was very surprised to hear there was a potd here...much less have my image featured today! Thanks so much!

Zsa Nai...Thank you!! I am pleased you approve!

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Phillip A. Flusche September 24, 2004

Dolores, What a fantastic photo. It is so beautiful. Great composition. I can't say enough. It is so refreshing to see a real photo and not some computer generated creation. I congratulate you on taking the time to take a great shot using all the tools you needed to get it. You are an inspiration to us all.

Is there any way to purchase a print of it suitable for framing? #801992

Leanne M.E. Boyd September 24, 2004

Congratulations Dolores! #802047

Julie Arce September 24, 2004

Wow Dolores... very impressive! Great job!
Happy Shooting:) #802085

Tahnya B. September 24, 2004

These are the thoughts that popped in my head when I viewed your photo: WOW, awesome, serene, relaxing, wish I was there, peaceful.

You are very talented. Thanks for sharing with us. #802132

September 24, 2004

This photo is incredible. Very tasty. Sounds like a lot of work, but well worth this shot.

-tyler #802624

Isabel L September 24, 2004

Congrats!!!!! Wonderful shot!!! #802929

Anita Taylor September 24, 2004

Well, a spectacular shot for all your hard work! What a beauty! #802970

Karen Lewis-Gunn September 24, 2004

What can I say that hasnt already been said? AWESOME! Well done on an excellent shot! Love it! #803116

Lisa Clark September 25, 2004

Your persistence paid off! This is a beautiful and inspiring image. Congratulations. #803986

Gunther Allen September 25, 2004

Absolutely stunning! This is POTM material! I hope to see it in the finals and placing! Hope to see it at Photoshowdown too! :-) -G #804137

Greg McCroskery September 25, 2004

Delores,
This is my personal favorite POTD so far! Outstanding composition and excellent exposure -- Great work!!
God Bless,
Greg #804177

Deborah Sandidge September 25, 2004

Congrats on POTD, Dolores, a stunning shot well worth your efforts! #804875

Monika Sapek September 25, 2004

Many congratulations on making Photo Of The Day with this wonderful and rich in color image, Dolores!
Monika
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Janet L. Davis September 25, 2004

Well deserved Photo of the Day, Delores! Absolutely beautiful image! I hope your camera equipment is okay. =) #805066

Dolores Neilson September 29, 2004

Dear Phillip....I apologize profusely for answering you so late. Thank you for your patience. Firstly, thank you so much for brightening my day! Your compliment meant so much to me. About purchasing a print....I do not know how to contact you....would you please contact me via the "contact Dolores" link on this photo so I can address your request for purchasing a print?? thank you!! Thank you for deeming it worthy of purchasing!

Dearest Leanne! Thanks so very much!! I appreciate it!

Hello Julie!! Thank you!! Have a good day!

Tahnya...these are the thoughts that I was having when I read your comment..."Wow...Gee, how nice!...I think Tahnya is my new best friend! ;" Seriously Tahnya...I thank you for taking time to post on my work...it's so nice of you to take the time.

Hi Tyler! Many thanks for lifting my image and expressing your thoughts of it! I appreciate it so much!!

Anita....your comment is very much appreciated and valued! Thanks so much!

Thank you so much, Karen! That you've taken time to post means alot!

Hi Lisa! How nice that you've taken time out of your busy day to post on my photo!! Thank you!!

HI Gunther! Thanks so much!! Your support is valued and appreciated immensely!

Greetings Greg!! Wow....what a compliment!! Thank you so much for making my day!! I appreciate your post and effort immensely!!

Deborah...a heartfelt thank you for your thoughtful and kind comment on my image. Have a great evening!

Hello Monika!! Thank you so much!! I appreciate your post immensely!

Thank you so much, Janet! Yes, my equipment was OK...but it was rather dirty! EVen the CCD required cleaning... the "smooth" water belies the fact that there was much ocean energy and strong winds that morning!

THANK YOU ALL SO MUCH...AND SORRY IT TOOK SO LONG TO REPLY! It's been a very busy week!

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Donna La Mattino Pagakis October 08, 2004

This image is beautiful!! A big congratulations to you!! #830632

Dolores Neilson October 08, 2004

Thank you so much, Donna! I appreciate your nice congrats! #830812

Paula Showen February 08, 2005

Gorgeous, Dolores! Wonderful work! #1091608

Dolores Neilson February 08, 2005

Hey Paula!! Thanks so much!! I'm honored that you were spending time in my gallery! Have a great day, girlfriend! #1091880

Keith L. Clayton August 07, 2005

Wow - What a fantasic beautiful gallery of work you have. Keep it going! #1687840

C A July 11, 2007

congratulations. wonderful colours and sunset. I love sunsets at the ocean. Best wishes from holland, Corné #4494805

August 13, 2007

Hi Dolores just fabulous capture! excellent framing and use of colour. Well donel!. #4641609

Dolores Neilson August 13, 2007

Keith, Corné and Gerard...My immense gratitude for taking generous time to post your positive feedback. I appreciate the effort IMMENSELY!! Thank you and have a great day!!

Happy shooting!!

Dolores #4643664

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