Phenomenon

Uploaded: April 12, 2011 17:16:23 | Entered: July 12, 2014 07:28:31

Description

As the sun was setting a beam of light shot up high into the sky! A light pillar is a visual phenomenon created by the reflection of light from ice crystals with near horizontal parallel planar surfaces.

This is a blend of two consecutive exposures. One for the sky, the other for the sea and foreground.

Edited in Bridge, Photoshop and Photomatix.

Oceanside, California
March 15, 2011

Exif: F Number: 22, ExposureTime: 1/2 seconds, ISO: 100, FocalLength: 17.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XSi

Comments

Ann H. Belus level-deluxe April 12, 2011 1

Beautiful colors, Donna; great POV! #1368922

Chris Budny level-deluxe April 12, 2011 1

Love the shiny black rocks in the foreground, instead of a sandy beach! #9347897

Dr Silly level-classic April 12, 2011 1

Awesome colors. :O) #9347899

Sarah A. Christian April 12, 2011 1

Spectacular capture! Stunning! Awesome, and Magnificent! #9347914

Thomas E. Hinds April 12, 2011 1

A beautiful blend of consecutive captures to produce this amazing image! Superb work, Donna! #9347988

Katarina Mansson April 12, 2011 1

Fantastic foreground and lovely colors in the sky. Beautiful work Donna! #9348047

Melinda F. Schneider level-classic April 13, 2011 1

Fabulous... the foreground rocks make it a standout! #9348211

Jane Holestine April 13, 2011 1

Absolutely gorgeous, Donna! I, too, really like the black rocks in the foreground combined with the amazing color in the sky. #9348426

Marcie A. Fowler April 13, 2011 1

Love your comp and PoV. It captured the natural layers to the image beautifully. #9348456

Kara L. Hendricks April 13, 2011 1

I REALLY love the addition of the rocks in the foreground.. Makes for a visual treat Donna! #9348503

Jillian Danielson April 13, 2011 1

WOW Donna!!!! This is GORGESOUS!! #9348645

Jill Odice level-classic April 13, 2011 1

Great job combinig the 2 images! Nice detail in the FG and beautiful sky!!! #9349229

Kathy Cline April 13, 2011 1

I love this shot Donna. I'm enjoying your gallery and will see u in the morning! #9349457

Ken Smith level-classic April 14, 2011 1

Awesome!!! #9349889

Marilyn K. Lincecum level-classic April 14, 2011 1

Another beauty..love the rocks in the forground. Fantastic light and color. #9350518

David Pratt April 16, 2011 1

Just gorgeous Donna! #9353392

Debra R. Harder April 21, 2011 1

LOVE THIS, Donna!! Beautiful POV, colors and details. The glistening rocks add such fabulous textures to this beautifully composed image. The layers of textures and colors are awesome. Gorgeous...as always...and a FAV! Deb #9361979

Donna La Mattino Pagakis June 14, 2011 1

Thank you for all of your kind and inspirational comments!!

Take care,

Donna #9461204

Marilyn K. Lincecum level-classic June 15, 2011 1

Love this..fantastic perspective, light, detail and color. The foreground rocks really add to the image. #9462100

Usman M. Bajwa level-classic October 02, 2011 1

'Phenomenon' is phenomenal, Donna. FAVED and I see double gold here, good luck!

UB. #9710875

Julianne Bradford August 28, 2014 1

Gorgeous Donna! Congrats on this great finalist! #11118538

Julianne Bradford August 28, 2014 1

Gorgeous Donna! Congrats on this great finalist! #11118539

Emile Abbott level-deluxe August 28, 2014 1

Congrats on another gorgeous finalist, Donna. #11119075

Marilyn K. Lincecum level-classic August 28, 2014 1

Gorgeous Donna. Congratulations on a well deserved finalist. Good luck in the next round. #11119344

Nadia Paul August 28, 2014 1

Beautiful - congrats Donna! #11119507

Donna La Mattino Pagakis August 28, 2014

Thank you for all of your kind words. This was such an incredible sight to see, I'm glad I could share it with all of you! #11119742

Carol Eade level-addict August 29, 2014

Congratulations on your beautiful finalist, Donna. #11120607

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