Coastal Landscape

© frank w. degenhardt

Coastal Landscape

Uploaded: February 25, 2018 | Entered: February 25, 2018 05:05:50

Description

All along the shores of the oceans edge is a land that is delicate, made up of grasses and sand dunes.It is home to many species of life. If not for the conservation efforts, they could disappear in the blink of an eye.
Entered in nature and landscapes

Congratulations to all those who got Staff Favorite, Finalist, Second and First Place wins, and to the Grand Prize Winner. A beautiful month of gorgeous works of art.

Exif: F Number: 4, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/40 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 160, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 7.98 mm, Model: Canon PowerShot SX160 IS

Comments

Candace M. Cleveland February 25, 2018

This is gorgeous Frank. The distant ocean and I like the way the vines on the ground lead you to the dune. Beautiful. #1704350

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe February 25, 2018

Outstanding B/W seaside capture. Love the comp. and mood. #11680915

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe February 25, 2018

A wonderful B&W beach-scape capture Frank! #11680924

Nina Shields February 25, 2018

Frank, you nailed this one; I love the peace and tranquility of this well composed image; the b&w yields such lovely tones; excellent! #11681026

Nancy L. Green level-classic February 25, 2018

You are so correct Frank, it is amazing the number of species reside along ares such as this, VERY well composed and captured!! <>< #11681027

John Koepfer @PresentPleasures February 25, 2018

Such excellent tones, use of b&w, depth and mood Frank in this wonderfully composed image!! Congratulations to you as as well!! #11681164

Janet Daniel February 25, 2018

Wonderful in every way, Frank! #11681173

Husain Akhtar February 26, 2018

Excellent b&w presentation Frank! #11681318

frank w. degenhardt February 26, 2018

Thank you so much Candace, Tammy, Jeff, Nina, Nancy, John, Janet, and Husain. Have a wonderful day. #11681424

Patrick Rouzes level-classic February 27, 2018

Beautiful tones, contrasts, comp, perspective & scene, Frank! Outstanding capture! Congrats to you too! #11681485

frank w. degenhardt February 28, 2018

Thank you for your encouraging comments Patrick. Have a great day. #11681620

Emile Abbott level-classic March 01, 2018

Outstanding beach scene and wonderful in B&W, Frank. #11681958

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe March 28, 2018

Love this! Congrats, Frank. #11687674

Emile Abbott level-classic March 28, 2018

Glad to see this as finalist, Congrats Frank. #11687892

John Koepfer @PresentPleasures March 28, 2018

So glad to see this as a finalist Frank, congratulations and good luck in the gold round!! #11688209

Natasha Pliss level-classic March 29, 2018

Perfectly composed and beautifully captured beach scene, Frank! Wonderful tones and impressive perspective. Congratulations on your awesome Finalist! #11688323

Patrick Rouzes level-classic March 29, 2018

Well-deserved finalist, Frank! Congrats! #11688407

Ann H. Belus level-deluxe March 30, 2018

Congratulations on this awesome winner, Frank! #11688668

Candace M. Cleveland March 30, 2018

Congratulations on this beauty Frank! Well deserved win! #11688683

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe March 30, 2018

So glad to see this a winner. Congrats! #11688703

Bojan Bencic level-classic March 30, 2018

Very nice, Frank. Congratulations! #11688741

Amanda D. Austwick level-classic March 30, 2018

Congratulations on this beautiful B&W seascape! #11688776

Natasha Pliss level-classic March 30, 2018

Huge congratulations on this fabulous Gold Winner, Frank! #11688815

Carrie M. Groseclose March 30, 2018

This is such a lovely scene so well photographed Frank. I love the tones and comp. Congratulations on your well deserved WINNER! #11688886

Patrick Rouzes level-classic March 30, 2018

Congrats on this beautiful Winner, Frank! #11688893

Teresa L. Brooks March 30, 2018

Congratulations on your awesome winner, Frank #11689030

John Koepfer @PresentPleasures March 30, 2018

So glad to see this wonderful beach scene won gold Frank, congratulations!! #11689053

Christine Greenspan level-deluxe March 30, 2018

Masterful work, Frank. Many congrats for this beautiful win. #11689127

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe March 31, 2018

Congrats Frank on this Well Deserved Win - Great job! #11689229

Emile Abbott level-classic March 31, 2018

Congratulations Frank on this outstanding and well deserved winner. #11689404

Joannie Bertucci level-classic March 31, 2018

Frank, I love how the b&w contrasts and tones brings out the wonderful textures in your gracious image! Congrats on your gold badge win! #11689515

Janet Daniel April 01, 2018

Congrats on your wonderful Gold, Frank! #11689715

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