The Great Wide Open

© Donna La Mattino Pagakis

The Great Wide Open

Uploaded: May 28, 2008 23:47:41 | Entered: August 22, 2020 08:01:58

Description

Captured today, 5-28-08, at Tamarack Beach in Carlsbad, California.

Exif: F Number: 11, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/250 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 100, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 27.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL

Comments

Les Rhoades level-classic May 28, 2008

I really like how you used the leading lines of the water foam. Perfectly composed! #930986

Evy Johansen level-classic May 29, 2008

Wow... How very beautiful, Donna!! #5991197

Mukesh Srivastava May 29, 2008

I agree with Les. A perfect scene with great comp and lovely reflections, Donna!!! #5991202

Susie Peek-Swint May 29, 2008

Beautifully captured Donna and a great choice for b&w ~ lovely scene... congrats too on your PV ed pic today :) #5991209

Raymond Pauly May 29, 2008

Really beautiful scene, Donna! Beautiful photo! #5991232

Dominick M. Dimacale level-addict May 29, 2008

Great B/W image here, Donna.

Dominick #5991271

Brett Dolsen May 29, 2008

Wonderfull beach scene in B&W Donna!!
Brett #5991330

Katarina Mansson May 29, 2008

Oooohhh I wish I was there...you present it so well Donna! Great lines, B&W, tones and mood. #5991349

Paul Michko May 29, 2008

Wonderful scene, Donna. #5991413

Joao Martinho May 29, 2008

Beautiful B&W composition! #5991467

Michael G. Marshall May 29, 2008

Terrific presentation Donna! Love the comp, lighting, lines and the B & W really creates a little something extra! Michael #5991592

Datha Y. Thompson May 29, 2008

So Beautiful Donna!! I Love it in b/w too :0) WTG #5991895

Joy Rector May 29, 2008

beautiful shot, love the b and w #5991957

Nikki McDonald level-classic May 29, 2008

Very nicely done, Donna--the composition is perfect and nobody's squinting :) Love the light and lines. #5992073

Dr Silly level-classic May 29, 2008

Wonderful B&W with super reflections. :O)
#5992113

Daniella Puente May 29, 2008

Lovely and well composed BW image :) #5992711

Dorann Weber May 29, 2008

Wonderful composition and reflection.. Looks perfect in BW.. beautiful Donna.... #5992820

Stefania Barbier level-classic May 29, 2008

oh how beautiful... love the mood and tones... :-) #5993007

Donna La Mattino Pagakis May 29, 2008

Thanks to each of you for your kind comments!!!

Donna #5993050

Nancy (Peaches) Harker May 29, 2008

FANTASTIC capture Donna! #5993075

Susan M. Campbell May 29, 2008

I like the contrasting tones in this wonderful B&W image. The dreamyness is a nice touch. #5993714

Susan Fox May 31, 2008

Great composition and B&W!!!! #6001788

Candice L. Carter June 01, 2008

Percious! Abstly divine moment! I love the B&W! #6004382

Donna La Mattino Pagakis June 01, 2008

Thanks again to EACH of you!! Your comments are excellent!! #6004553

Colleen Farrell June 03, 2008

Terrific tones and composition in this scene, Donna--great title, too! #6013430

Sherry Poole July 19, 2008

Donna,
This is fantastic. I Love the comp. and the B&W was a perfect decision....just beautiful.

~Sherry #6199535

Donna La Mattino Pagakis July 20, 2008

Thank You Colleen and Sherry! #6202435

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