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Tamarack Pastels

© Donna La Mattino Pagakis

Tamarack Pastels

Uploaded: December 06, 2008 22:30:08 | Entered: October 23, 2020 08:43:17

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Tamarack Beach- Carlsbad, California.

Tripod / Aperture Priority / 40 mm
F32 @ 1/3 sec ISO 100

Exif: F Number: 32, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 3/10 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 100, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 40.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XSi

Comments

Alex T. Mizuno December 06, 2008

Bravo! It's just beautiful Donna! Love the subtle hue in the sky, reflections and the water movement. You've created a wonderful tone and mood!! #1047507

Stefania Barbier level-classic December 06, 2008

Donna maybe I dreamt it, but I am so sure I have seen before this image of yours... remember the colors and silky water.... well, maybe I'm wrong. Anyways: fantastic colors and silky water :-))))) #6861293

Teresa Burnett level-classic December 06, 2008

Stunning image, Donna!! #6861309

Katarina Mansson December 06, 2008

Great work Donna! Love the light, water movements, composition and color tones. #6861313

A P December 07, 2008

Stunning capture Donna. Aren't people on BP just the BEST!! Everyone helps one another and it's really great. This one is a winner for sure!! Gorgeous tones in the swirling water. #6861326

Evy Johansen level-classic December 07, 2008

Outstanding image, Donna!! Very, very beautiful!! #6861365

Renee Doyle December 07, 2008

Beautiful work Donna!! I love the show of motion in the sea! #6861394

Kirsten Kiki Kjaer December 07, 2008

WOW! This is awesome, Donna. How beautiful!! #6861462

Robert K. Bemus level-classic December 07, 2008

Great comp and seascape, Donna!! #6861490

Susie Peek-Swint December 07, 2008

Turned out beautiful Donna ~ stunning seascape! #6861493

Dr. Harmeet Singh December 07, 2008

Gorgeous... #6861512

Les Rhoades level-classic December 07, 2008

Magical pastoral colors! I wish you good luck in the N&L finals. #6861526

Renata Gusciora December 07, 2008

Incredible feel,wonderful image and all the treatments,Donna! #6861533

Dr Silly level-classic December 07, 2008

Yes, I think you use the right one. Beautiful. :O) #6861668

Michelle Alton December 07, 2008

It's just dreamy and wonderful, Donna. Gorgeous work. #6861671

Joy Rector December 07, 2008

gorgeous, great job #6861727

December 07, 2008

Beautiful #6861862

Boyd L. Alexander December 07, 2008

This is a work of art....really!!Fantastic capture Donna!! #6862362

Nadya Johnson December 07, 2008

I did not see this earlier, but WOW! What a beauty, Donna! Straight into my Favorites. This is so absolutely magical! You've captured the essence of the dying light so perfectly. In many ways, twilight was my favorite time for being in the water. This is very "Deja Vu" for me. Fantastic work and a fabulous image - one I think we ought to see again! #6862612

Jennifer L. Alder December 07, 2008

Oh my!
I could see this framed and hanging--- LARGE!
Wonderful light and pastel colour.
Gorgeous work, Donna :) #6862713

Tiia Vissak December 07, 2008

very beautiful! #6862877

Drena Clementino December 07, 2008

Gorgeous capture, Donna! #6862975

Colleen Farrell December 07, 2008

Gorgeous landscape, Donna! I hope to try more landscapes; I have a lot to learn about how to shoot them. Fantastic work! #6863254

Barbara Waldoch December 07, 2008

It's a beauty, Donna! #6863689

Sharon Day December 07, 2008

Very beautiful, Donna! #6864163

Corinne M. Thompson December 07, 2008

It's absolutely perfect Donna! Going right into my fav's! #6864265

ROLAN NARMAN December 07, 2008

Fantastic capture Donna! Amazing lighting, contrast, colors, details and motion! Awesome job! #6864851

Gary Lange December 08, 2008

Outstanding image here, Donna! #6866480

Daniella Puente December 08, 2008

Is a very, very beautiful capture Donna, great exposure :) #6867155

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna December 08, 2008

Magnificently GORG3OUS, Donna!!!!! :-) k #6867199

Donna La Mattino Pagakis December 08, 2008

Ir's a pleasure to hear from ALL of you. I appreciate the great compliments!!! I'm really happy you like this image!

Thanks and best wishes!!!

Donna #6867252

Bill Knaps December 08, 2008

Wow Donna, This is so beautiful. A winner. Bill #6867559

Bill Wyatt December 08, 2008

Magical! Gorgeous everything! Terrific light use of slow shutter speed, colors, light! A winner in my book! #6868182

Tammy Espino December 08, 2008

Awesome Capture Donna! This looks like a winner to me :O) #6868783

Donna La Mattino Pagakis December 08, 2008

Thanks so much, your comments are amazing and very much appreciated!!

Donna #6868941

KARU WIJESUNDARA. A.N.P.A.S. December 08, 2008

DONNA..WONDERFUL DEPTH,COLOURS AND THE PRESENTATION HERE.


KARU. #6869039

Joannie Bertucci level-classic December 08, 2008

Donna, I see a very dramatic story swirling around the rocks with the pastel sun in attendance!
Congrats on your "dramatic" EP! #6869757

randy dannheim December 09, 2008

Stunning Donna #6870988

Lorri Shane December 10, 2008

Donna, I really love the soft color and movement in this shot. It really pulls me into the real ocean. Wish I was there! #6877261

Max Aureli December 11, 2008

Fantastic work, Donna!! Great capture with gorgeous light and fabulous colors!!
Really good my friend!!! #6881018

December 12, 2008

Stunning! Great colours, light and comp.! #6884826

Donna La Mattino Pagakis December 12, 2008

Thanks again to each of you for your inspirational comments and constant support!!

Best wishes,

Donna #6884971

A P December 12, 2008

I hate going up all you winners in this summit contest. Especially with captures like this. Congratz on a well deserved EfP Donna #6885177

Stephen Blanchard December 13, 2008

Nice! I like the undulating ocean in the foreground; very peaceful. #6888218

Michelle L. Frick December 13, 2008

Wow, Woweee, WOOOOOOOOOOOWZA! This is sooooooooooo beautiful Donna! I love it! I agree - winner!! #6889592

Patrick R. McMullen December 14, 2008

Very pretty Donna! Keep up the good work! #6890242

Mike Dawson December 17, 2008

Nice work, I really like the foreground #6905726

Mariann Kovats level-classic December 28, 2008

Stunning Donna! I love the soft colors and the slow movement of the ocean! Wonderful capture! #6951780

Mary E. Lake December 29, 2008

This is wonderful Donna, what a beautiful image! :) #6953037

Lisa J. Boulden level-classic January 17, 2009

Gorgeous, Donna!
Love the colors and light on the water!
~lisa #7043603

Nikki McDonald level-classic January 17, 2009

Love the light, colors and swirling water in this favorite, Donna. Good luck with your favorite. #7045415

Leslie McLain level-classic January 21, 2009

Lovely sunset. Beautiful colors, light, and reflections. #7060422

Cheryl E. Molennor February 18, 2009

gorgeous Donna #7181076

Ujjwal Mukherjee February 18, 2009

Fabulous!! #7181295

Cindy Wong February 18, 2009

this is so beautiful. Amazing image, Donna! :) #7181500

Donna La Mattino Pagakis February 18, 2009

Thanks for your kind and inspirational comments everyone!!!

Take care!

Donna #7181503

Mitch Spence level-classic February 19, 2009

Swirling surf, beautiful coastline, gorgeous colors--hey, what else could we possibly want? #7184006

Anita Hogue February 19, 2009

I can sum up my comment in one word.........WOW!!!! #7184890

Donna La Mattino Pagakis February 19, 2009

Thank you Mitch and Anita!!! #7185413

Marisol Pastor February 21, 2009

Beautiful tones and effects Donna. #7190771

Harvey A. Ravitch June 09, 2020

The water movement, & composition grabbed my eyes right away! #11809252

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