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Shimmering Sea

© Donna La Mattino Pagakis

Shimmering Sea

Uploaded: October 04, 2009 01:09:54 | Entered: October 08, 2019 08:09:29

Description

Competitor's Edge Finalist (January)

Oceanside Beach, California
August 31, 2009
RAW / Tripod / Aperture Priority / 18mm

Self Timer (2 sec) / -1/3 Exposure Compensation
F 11 @ 2 sec ISO 100

Exif: F Number: 11, Exposure Bias Value: -0.33, ExposureTime: 2/1 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 100, White balance: Manual white balance, FocalLength: 18.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XSi

Comments

Stefania Barbier level-classic October 04, 2009

captivating colors, gorgeous sunset, comp, and capture, Donna :0) #1187826

Kerry Hill October 04, 2009

Gorgeous scene Donna, wonderful composition and the colours beautiful!! #8006242

Laura E. Swan level-classic October 04, 2009

Fantastic job Donna! Another stunning beauty of the ocean that I miss so much!

(sniff-sniff!)

-Laura :) #8006271

Cecil Whitt October 04, 2009

A beautiful image. C #8006278

Graeme yew Chow October 04, 2009

Amazing scenery and super composition, Donna. #8006293

Carolyn M. Fletcher level-classic October 04, 2009

I'm happy to see this pier with something other than orange in the background! It looks wonderful! #8006363

Lynne Morris October 04, 2009

Absolutely gorgeous Donna, great colours and comp. #8006376

Brett Dolsen October 04, 2009

Another stunning night at the pier Donna!!Brett #8006409

Tess L. Yee October 04, 2009

Beautiful capture with great color and light, Donna. #8006440

Colette M. Metcalf October 04, 2009

Gorgeous!!! #8006461

Renata Gusciora October 04, 2009

Amazing and magical,Donna! #8006536

Leslie McLain level-classic October 04, 2009

Fantastic capture and colors, Donna. #8006595

Anita Hogue October 04, 2009

WOW, Donna, this is soooooooooo gorgeous! #8006659

Carolyn J. Connolly October 04, 2009

Wow, Donna - this is just a stunning sunset capture!! I really like the softness your long exposure has given this image...and the colours, silhouettes, lighting, point of view, bursts of light on the pier and their reflections, and composition here all are outstanding, my friend!! :o) #8006671

Tiia Vissak October 04, 2009

very beautiful! #8006998

Dianna Murphy October 04, 2009

Well here's a winner! #8007182

Donna La Mattino Pagakis October 04, 2009

Thank you everyone!! I appreciate your inspirational comments!!

Take care,

Donna #8007888

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna October 04, 2009

Another beautiful seaside capture, Donna!!! This one is dazzling!!! :-) k #8007999

Teri Klinger October 04, 2009

super! I also love the effects that the long exposure gave to your image. the clouds also add lots of interest. nice work, Donna! #8008165

Sheila D. Robertson October 04, 2009

Simply beautiful! #8008171

Nikki McDonald level-classic October 04, 2009

Love the colors and everything else about the shot is perfect, Donna. Beautiful is an understatement. #8008227

Alex T. Mizuno October 04, 2009

Wow wow, your pier images never fail to fascinate me (and I'm sure to others as well)! Lights, reflections and the simmering water are all gorgeous!! Truly beautiful work Donna!!! #8008308

Katarina Mansson October 04, 2009

Wow Donna - you have outdone yourself! This is one of your absolute best IMO. Love the airy water and the contrasting blue-yellow colors together with the perfect composition. Looking forward to seeing this among the badges next month... #8008365

Sam Britt October 05, 2009

Beautiful perspective, color & light, Donna. #8009136

Ann Myers October 05, 2009

Wonderful capture Donna, beautiful seaside scenic capture! #8009726

Gary Lange October 05, 2009

Beautiful, as always, Donna!! I do expect this to win. I'm waiting to get fall nights like this. Great sky. Wonderful shot, all around! #8009962

Debra R. Harder October 05, 2009

No one does Oceanside like you do, Donna! Absolutely BEAUTIFUL!!! Love the water motion, colors and excellent composition. This is going right into my FAVORITES!!! Deb #8009986

Jean E. Hildebrant October 05, 2009

Another gorgeous shot of the beach and pier! You do them so well, Donna! Love the softness of the waves and the contrast of the cool blues with the warm lights! #8009997

Donna La Mattino Pagakis October 05, 2009

I'm honored to have so many wonderful comments. Thank you everyone!!!

Donna #8010183

Denny E. Barnes level-deluxe October 05, 2009

Outstanding, Donna!! Very beautiful scene, so very beautifully captured!! Perfect in all respects!! Just Gorgeous!!! #8010600

Yulianto Soeroso October 06, 2009

amazing view ..brrr #8012009

Julianne Bradford October 06, 2009

Perfect settings and exposure Donna! Great clouds. #8014332

Rich Helmer October 06, 2009

Amazing shot Donna!!!! Just beautiful!!! #8014964

Patricia White October 07, 2009

Well I must say this is beautiful. Your gallery is awesome no matter which picture. Great capture. #8017476

Erica Murphy level-classic October 09, 2009

Beautiful photo Donna!! I love the low angle on this one. #8022194

Gina Cormier October 10, 2009

Outstanding night image with awesome colors and POV! Beautiful gallery!!!! #8024952

Ken Smith level-classic December 04, 2009

YOu've certainly gotten the market on this pier...another exceptional shot, Donna! #8191515

Kristi A. Howson December 11, 2009

I just love this one Donna. What beautiful sky lighting and such a great composition. Also love your use of slow shutter for softening the water. A really top photograph! #8208479

Ilene Samowitz January 23, 2010

Absolutely stunning image. A real winner. Beautiful composition and color. #8323841

Donna La Mattino Pagakis January 23, 2010

Thank you everyone!

Donna #8324267


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