Giant Blue Groper

© Kathy Salerni

Giant Blue Groper

Uploaded: November 14, 2012 14:14:21

Description

I am leaving Monday and won't be back until after Christmas! Going to be in New York with family for both Holidays! Iprobably won't post much until I get back to Ca. I want to wish all my BP friends a safe, healthy and happy Holiday Season!!

Exif: F Number: 2.8, Exposure Bias Value: -1.00, ExposureTime: 10/600 seconds, Flash: fired, compulsory flash mode, return light detected, ISO: 500, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 70.00 mm, Model: NIKON D700

Comments

Val Feldman level-deluxe November 14, 2012

Looks like you caught him right about the time he caught you and your camera! Lol! Beautiful fish, Kathy! Excellent light, beautiful colors and wonderful details! #1498403

Rona L. Schwarz November 14, 2012

Sorry I missed you, Kathy, but I hope you have a wonderful holiday season with your family! This is FABULOUS! Wonderful lighting with gorgeous colors and details! #10419174

Patrick Rouzes level-classic November 15, 2012

The colors, detail, clarity & lighting are exceptional, Kathy! Good luck with this beauty!
Hope you enjoy time with your family- will miss you. #10419581

Debra R. Harder November 15, 2012

OMG...this is amazing, Kathy! Look at that expression. Excellent details, colors and lighting. The black background highlights him perfectly. Brilliant work! #10419810

Anthony G. Comella November 15, 2012

Great timing - Perfect all around!!
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!! #10419873

frank w. degenhardt November 15, 2012

We wish you the best of Holidays and hope it will be blessed. Take care, be safe, looking forward to some more of your beautiful work like this fish with the gorgeous colors and details. Love the black background. Happy Holidays to you and your family. #10420049

Carol L. Fowler November 15, 2012

Gorgeous fish capture- caught at just the right angle #10420341

Carol A. Grady November 16, 2012

Excellent capture Kathy! He's lookin' at you!

Have a Blessed Thanksgiving and Christmas. Say hello to all for me.

Carol G. #10421484

Tammy Espino November 16, 2012

Happy Thanksgiving and Merry Christmas to you and yours :) Have a wonderful trip!!
Fantastic capture~ #10421867

Karen Celella November 20, 2012

Terrific capture, Kathy! #10426854

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna November 23, 2012

That's a beautiful capture, Kathy! Wonderful image! :-) k #10430759

Terry Cervi level-deluxe November 29, 2012

Fantastic work, Kathy! Have a great time with your family and have a very Merry Christmas! #10438943

Ellen Hodges December 02, 2012

Have a great visit and a wonderful and Merry Christmas, Kathy!! Bring back some more jaw droppers like this one!! #10446545

Tammy Espino December 04, 2012

Have a wonderful time and a Merry Christmas and happy New year :) #10451323

Julianne Bradford December 07, 2012

Gorgeous work with terrific pov and timing Kathy! Have a very Merry Christmas and a wonderful New Year! #10454699

Usman M. Bajwa level-classic January 23, 2013

Wow, this amazing. Don't ever give up on this one, it deserves at least a Second Place Gold, good luck, Kathy!

UB. #10531075


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