Become One With Nature

© Donna La Mattino Pagakis

Become One With Nature

Uploaded: September 24, 2008 16:01:54 | Entered: May 05, 2019 06:29:33

Description

Captured on March 27, 2008 at Tamarack Beach in Carlsbad, California. The surf was up and this little girl was staring out at sea. I loved her stance and had one chance to get this photograph before she ran off.

I originally created this image in PS with colors, gradient and pattern texture layers. Today~ I enhanced the contrast, removed distractions (clone, heal and brush tools), straightened and used a tighter crop.

I want to thank everyone who has commented on all the different versions of this photograph. You are my inspiration!!!

*Digital Darkroom*

Exif: F Number: 8, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 10/6500 seconds, Flash: did not fire, auto mode, ISO: 64, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 21.30 mm, Model: C5050Z

Comments

Nancy (Peaches) Harker September 24, 2008

LOVE the color Donna, fantastic capture! #1004496

Penny Haviland September 24, 2008

This has terrific mood Donna! Love it! #6507456

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe September 24, 2008

Excellent comp and lighting and a perfect title too! Jeff #6507478

Sheila K. Floyd September 24, 2008

Excellent capture, love the silhouette! #6507488

Max Aureli September 24, 2008

Great colors and lovely lonely silhouette, Donna! #6508022

Courtenay Vanderbilt September 24, 2008

Wow what can I add that hasn't been said! Love the mood, composition and lighting. And, what a fleeting moment you were able to capture. #6508131

Amalia Sylvia Arriaga Salinas level-classic September 24, 2008

Beautiful image Donna!,
Amalia #6508417

Usman M. Bajwa level-classic September 24, 2008

To me, this one stands out, Donna. #6508593

A P September 24, 2008

Wonderful title for this stunning image, Donna. Love the textured look and the whole mood you've created. Just awesome! #6508759

Pat Gamwell September 25, 2008

Gorgeous shades of aqua...love the silhouette! #6509088

Stephanie Frey level-classic September 25, 2008

Wonderful capture with great tones and mood! #6509831

Gena L. Talbot September 25, 2008

Beautiful Donna... really love what you have done to this! Great work girl! Love it :) #6510978

Donna La Mattino Pagakis September 25, 2008

Thank you everyone, your comments are very kind and appreciated! #6511032

Susie Peek-Swint September 26, 2008

Great timing Donna .. lovely image and effects! #6513943

Marilyn K. Lincecum level-classic September 26, 2008

So beautiful Donna..Love the lighting, colors and reflection on the beach. It has a wonderful moody feel to it. #6515881

Bill Knaps September 26, 2008

Beautiful capture and effects Donna. Bill #6518136

Bill Knaps September 26, 2008

Beautiful capture and effects Donna. Bill #6518137

Donna La Mattino Pagakis February 16, 2009

Thanks again to all of you! Your comments are amazing!

Best wishes,

Donna #7172416


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