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Hot Summer Nights

© Donna La Mattino Pagakis

Hot Summer Nights

Uploaded: June 30, 2009 | Entered: January 17, 2020 07:59:06

Description

My PG101 Artsy Theme entry!

This photograph was captured 15 minutes after sunset.

Oceanside Harbor, California
June 23, 2009

RAW / Tripod / Continuous Shooting Mode / Aperture Priority / 75mm
F5 @ 1/10 sec ISO 800

Exif: F Number: 5, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/10 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 800, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 75.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XSi

Comments

Tiia Vissak June 30, 2009

great tones, effects, framing & mood! #1147876

Mukesh Srivastava June 30, 2009

Well composed and perfect exposure,Donna!!!! #7691714

Katarina Mansson June 30, 2009

Love the composition, mood and "Levis tones"! HTD Donna! #7691731

Laura E. Swan level-classic June 30, 2009

Wonderful treatment on this already awesome image Donna! Great Job!

-Laura #7691767

Brett Dolsen June 30, 2009

Stunning Donna!!Gotta be a winner here!Brett #7691826

Michelle Alton June 30, 2009

This is spectacular work, Donna. #7691853

Melinda F. Schneider level-classic June 30, 2009

Oh wow! Remarkable! Fabulous work, Donna!! A fave for me, for sure!!! #7691985

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe June 30, 2009

Excellent comp and use of effects Donna! Jeff #7692127

Colette M. Metcalf June 30, 2009

Beautiful image!! #7692157

Alison Greenwood June 30, 2009

STUNNING!!! #7692167

Anita Hogue June 30, 2009

ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS Donna!!!!! #7692349

Jane Holestine June 30, 2009

Well done! Beautiful image and effects, Donna! #7692390

Joy Rector June 30, 2009

beautiful #7692599

Nikki McDonald level-classic June 30, 2009

I love the way the effects tame this one, Donna, and give it a far-away look that is perfect for the scene. Lovely composition and an excellent theme entry. #7692708

Mitch Spence level-classic June 30, 2009

An effective use of texturing here, Donna, in an already appealing scene. Nice work. #7693017

Anna Diederich June 30, 2009

This is stunning Donna! I love it! #7693079

Susie Peek-Swint June 30, 2009

Great mood and effects Donna ~ HTD! #7693204

Daniella Puente June 30, 2009

I LOVE IT Donna! I just love the original capture when I saw it and now the texture works so great on this to add the artsy feeling...is a precious photo :))) #7693223

Donna La Mattino Pagakis June 30, 2009

I really appreciate all of your great comments!!!

Thank you!!!!!

Donna #7693294

Rajeev 270293 Kashyap June 30, 2009

Terrific Capture Donna! #7693456

Rajeev 270293 Kashyap June 30, 2009

Terrific Capture Donna! #7693457

Julianne Bradford June 30, 2009

Wonderful tones,lighting and treatment Donna. Great art work!! #7693827

Susan Fox June 30, 2009

Great composition and textures! Happy theme day Donna :-) #7694629

Patrick Rouzes level-classic June 30, 2009

Love the colors, detail, lighting, pov, & mood captrued here!!! Lovely tratment too!!! Exceptional work again,Donna!!! WTG!!! #7694956

Cesar J. La Rosa June 30, 2009

I loved the original photo and I think this version is also very beautiful. Those textures and effects have given the original photograph a totally different mood. Great work, Donna!!!
Happy Theme Day!!!
Cesar #7695067

Valentin M. Armianu June 30, 2009

Great effects and capture!! #7695216

Leslie McLain level-classic July 01, 2009

Wonderful image, colors, and effects, Donna. #7696282

Jill Odice level-classic July 01, 2009

Wonderful twilight light ! I like the texture also, good job Donna...Are you going on the Worldwide photo Walk in LA? #7697405

Datha Y. Thompson July 01, 2009

Beautiful Donna!! :0) #7697562

Renee Doyle July 01, 2009

Wonderful twilight image and your treatment is fantastic Donna!! #7699340

Sharon F. Morris July 02, 2009

Donna this is fantastic!! Postcard perfect. Congrats on well deserved EFP. #7700355

Ken Smith level-classic July 04, 2009

Your effects give this a magical feel...excellent Donna!! #7704506

Patti Coblentz July 05, 2009

Thank goodness for your "artsy theme" project....you otherwise might not have tried this...it is really great, Donna. The technique worked perfectly!
Patti #7707380

Terry L. Ellis level-classic July 05, 2009

I have stayed in those condos behind the lighthouse , oh, about 22 years ago. I love the treatment, very artistic and beautiful work, Donna! #7708469

Nikki McDonald level-classic July 08, 2009

I do love your sunset shots. In June my favorites were Twilight Shimmer and Tamarack Tides but they are all beautiful. However, your treatment of this one makes it my favorite of your entries. Beautifully done, Donna. #7717220

Mark Dodge November 09, 2009

Awesome post processing here, Donna. Wonderful work. #8116974

Irene Colling level-classic January 27, 2010

Wow, there is so much to like about this image.

Compelling composition, lovely color, great effects.

Wonderful work Donna. #8334025

Amalia Sylvia Arriaga Salinas level-classic March 07, 2010

Beautiful colors and effects Donna!,
Amalia #8437901

Hendrik Storme March 08, 2010

Terrific work and image!!! #8440306

Kimber Wallwork-Heineman level-classic March 08, 2010

Wow! this is great #8440755

Patti Coblentz July 04, 2010

So pleased to see this beautiful image again, Donna...such terrific work...I loved it then and now...good luck!

Patti #8734299

Daniel Ruf July 07, 2010

Lovely capture and post process work. Keep it up. #8739746

Carol L. Fowler July 07, 2010

Gorgeous composition- wonderfully artistic #8740669

Donna La Mattino Pagakis July 30, 2010

Thank you everyone, I appreciate your fantastic comments and encouragement!!!

Take care,

Donna

#8795747

Terry Cervi level-deluxe February 21, 2011

Creative and beautiful work, Donna! #9254556

Debra R. Harder February 24, 2011

This is FABULOUS, Donna!! Excellent lighting, details, colors and comp...and the treatment is superb. A work of art!! Deb #9259779

Irene Colling level-classic February 26, 2011

Beautiful color Donna.
Your careful composition and perfect detail makes this an outstanding image. #9262860

Marilyn K. Lincecum level-classic February 26, 2011

Awesome image...fantastic treatment and texture. Wonderful lighting, color and reflections. Job well done Donna. #9263786

Kathleen K. Parker level-deluxe February 28, 2011

It is a magical image, Donna! Love it!
KK #9266009

Terry Korpela level-deluxe January 17, 2020

Nicely Done Donna! #11789982

Kathleen Holcomb Johnson level-classic January 19, 2020

I agree, post card perfect. Lovely and colorful capture Donna! #11790297

Neil R. Shapiro February 29, 2020

Great Image--Congratulations! #11794880

LJ Corliss level-classic March 01, 2020

Congrats :) #11794967

Terry Korpela level-deluxe March 01, 2020

Congratulations Donna! #11795200

G. Margaret Hennes level-classic March 01, 2020

Congrats on your well deserved Gold, Donna! #11795258

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