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Stress Therapy


 
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Stress Therapy
Being in such a pure Zen like place, I couldn't help it. I had to take this shot. A really simple composition was called for here. I decided to include the moon to create a stronger sense of loneliness & vastness. Being in a secluded place away from all the stress in the world sure feels good. I took a spot reading from the sand and opened up 1 stop to make the sand white while keeping the sky dark.

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Dan Holm
 

Wow! This is absolutely gorgeous, Patrick! Magnificent capture and presentation!


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November 18, 2004

 

Patrick Di Fruscia
  Thanks a lot Dan. I really appreciate your comment


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November 18, 2004

 

Ashit D. Desai
  Is this palce in Mexico? The white sand desert? truly beautiful shot


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November 18, 2004

 

Susana Matos
  Patrick, all I can say is WOW!!! Another superbe image!
Cheers from Portugal, Su


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November 18, 2004

 
- Kelly Abernathy

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  Simply beautiful - wonderful composition, beautiful exposure - love the feel of this shot! -K


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November 18, 2004

 

Allan Farnsworth
  Very nice!


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November 18, 2004

 

Judy S. Fung
  Lovely image, Patrick! Nice comp and color.


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November 18, 2004

 

Darren K. Fisher
  Well the simple composition works for me and made for such a strong looking image. I love the balance and the slight color from the sunset. Wonderful job as always Patrick.


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November 18, 2004

 

Phil Sauvey
  Patrick,

What a wonderful photograph! That sand looks so inviting! Stress Therapy = sand, right? If so, I need some!


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November 18, 2004

 

S J
  Patrick, congrats on you POTD with this terrific image!


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December 08, 2004

 

Kathleen Clemons
  Congrats, Pat. Love the simplicity.


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December 08, 2004

 

Kristen McKain
  Simply gorgeous.


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December 08, 2004

 

Diane Dupuis
  Hi Patrick! What a fantastic shot! The subject, lighting and composition are simply beautiful! Congrats on your well deserved POTD!
Hope to see you around the MCC one of these days! Happy holidays to you and yours!


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December 08, 2004

 

Kathleen N. Nelson
  Absolutely beautiful, Patrick. I love the soft, soothing colors. Congratulations on your POTD.


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December 08, 2004

 

Susana Matos
  Congratulations on this superbe image!
Cheers from Portugal, Su


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December 08, 2004

 

Ed Heaton
  Patrick,
What an awesome job! This is beautiful....
Congrats on POTD!


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December 08, 2004

 

Jonathan Lucas
  Just when I thought I'd seen all the landscapes I could want, this one hits my mailbox! It's supremely tangible, with a real sense of tranquility and I would definitely hang this on my wall, so please let me know where to get a print.

Thanks also for the extra tech info in the description. Brilliant.


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December 08, 2004

 

Donna W. Neal
  Wow! This is really stunning! Congratulation on POTD Patrick


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December 08, 2004

 

Scott Pedersen
  Nice work. Simple compositions are always the best.


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December 08, 2004

 

Julie Randolph
  Wow! One of the best pictures I've seen here in awhile!! Great shot!


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December 08, 2004

 

Dan Walters
  Awesome shot. I really like the soft colors.


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December 08, 2004

 

Susana Ms Heide
  This image is absolutely STELLAR!! It evokes a sense of calmness and solitude. Simply BEAUTIFUL!!!


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December 08, 2004

 

Blanca Acosta
  A passionate photographer indeed! It's a perfect composition, a more poetical title came to my mind, Beyond the Dunes...


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December 08, 2004

 

Paula Showen
  Beautiful, Patrick!! Congrats on the POTD. Where is this place?


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December 08, 2004

 

Louison Rousseau
  Great image here, congratulations.

Funny, I was just visiting Timecatchers yesterday! And your Quebec portfolio at Timecatchers has made me realize I don't live in such a photographically bland region as I thought (SW Quebec). You have inspired me to go out and play!


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December 08, 2004

 
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  Congrats on your POTD, Pat. Beautiful, as always!


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December 08, 2004

 

Donna La Mattino Pagakis
  Great image Pat!! Very beautiful landscape. Congratulations!!


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December 08, 2004

 

Jim Taylor
  Excellent photo. So simple yet so strikingly beautiful. Great work.


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December 08, 2004

 

Casey A. Hanson
  Beautiful image, Patrick!
Congrats on your POTD! :0)


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December 08, 2004

 

Pamela K
  Congrats on POTD! This is a gorgeous image! (And I live near White Sands, so I've seen lots of yucca/sand shots.) This is truly one of the best I've seen! I love the combination of moon, clouds, and yucca set against the sand! Beautiful! Very well done!

Pam


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December 08, 2004

 
- Evy Johansen

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  Gosh..... this is so beautiful!! Many congratulations on a well deserved POTD win, Patrick!!


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December 08, 2004

 

Pu Chen
  Just beautiful! Congratulations, Patrick!


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December 08, 2004

 

Cindy Paquette
  Lovely, depicting solitude while providing a place to develop and enhance an inner self awareness...compelling. Congratulations Patrick on this beauty!


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December 08, 2004

 

Elisabeth A. Gay
  Beautiful Patrick - I have bookmarked the website, it's gorgeous! Congrats on POTD


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December 08, 2004

 

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  Beautiful image! Just looking at the photo gives me a sense of peacefulness!


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December 08, 2004

 

Anita Taylor
  A beautiful photo, Patrick! So calming in it's simplicity.


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December 08, 2004

 

Kathleen R. Struckle
  Just gorgeous Patrick!! Congrats.on POTD


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December 08, 2004

 

Carol Brill
  I feel more relaxed already, Patrick, thanks for this soothing moment of zen in an otherwise crazy day, and congratulations on your POTD!


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December 08, 2004

 

Robert L. Andersen
  phenominal Image! Absolutely Gorgeous!


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December 08, 2004

 

Patrick Di Fruscia
  Thank you so much for all you great comment. I am really speechless by the respond. To answer many. This shot was taken at the White Sand National Park in New Mexico. A remarkable place and also a must see for any landscape and nature photographer

Thanks again and Happy Holidays to all
Pat


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December 08, 2004

 

Kevin Elliott
  Nice shot, but looking at it I had a sense that I'd seen it before. Here it is:

http://www.luminous-landscape.com/1photo-pages/w/ws-sunrise.shtml


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December 09, 2004

 

Carol Brill
  This is one of my very favorite shots of yours, Patrick, congratulations on reaching the finals, and best of luck!


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December 16, 2004

 

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  You have captured a wonderful atmosphere, great job, I love it, congratulations!


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December 16, 2004

 

Elisabeth A. Gay
  Congratulations Patrick!
Ann


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December 16, 2004

 

Judy S. Fung
  Congrats, Patrick!


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December 16, 2004

 
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  A beauty! Congrats and good luck!


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December 17, 2004

 

Dan Holm
  Congratulations on your WIN with this awesome shot, Patrick!!!


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December 17, 2004

 

Susana Ms Heide
  CONGRATS on winning with this STUNNING image!!! I was hoping it would be among the winners!!


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December 17, 2004

 

Patrick Di Fruscia
  Thank you all for all your great comments and support I really appreciate this. With all the incredible pictures displayed here on a daily basis it is a great honor.


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December 17, 2004

 

Carol Brill
  Patrick, congratulations on your winning finish this month, a very well deserved honor!


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December 17, 2004

 
- Mette Vendelboe Allison

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  Congrats once more, Patrick! Well-deserved!


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December 17, 2004

 
- Gary H. Minish

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  Great composition and an excellent exposure! Love the colors in this one. Good eye and great shooting, Patrick! Congratulations on your win :-)


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December 18, 2004

 

Patrick Campbell
  Congrats Patrick--I love the colors and the composition.


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December 18, 2004

 

Louison Rousseau
  Félicitations encore, Patrick. Excellent photo. Joyeux Noël et Bonne année!


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December 18, 2004

 

Michael Allen
  Congratulations on your well deserved win, Patrick.

You're in a different league...

Terrific work. ..mike ;-]


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December 18, 2004

 

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  Beautiful indeed!!


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December 18, 2004

 

Leonard Pierce
  CONGRATULATIONS on your very well deserved Second Place win, Patrick!!!!


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December 18, 2004

 

Paula Showen
  Love this, Pat! Congratulations!!!


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December 18, 2004

 

Jennifer Rennison
  Very peaceful!! Congratulations on your win!


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December 20, 2004

 

Murry Grigsby
  Congrats on your win Patrick!!


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December 20, 2004

 

Patrick Di Fruscia
  Thank you all for all you great comments. Happy Holidays to everyone!


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December 20, 2004

 

Kristi A. Howson
  Congratulations Patrick...this is fantastic..love the simplcity and depth...very artistic!!!!!


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December 20, 2004

 
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