Reflective Moment

© Donna La Mattino Pagakis

Reflective Moment

Uploaded: September 25, 2009 14:07:28 | Entered: October 30, 2015 19:26:18

Description

Last night was my first night at the beach in THREE weeks. It felt good to see a beautiful sunset, then stay for twilight. I needed a moment to reflect.

Oceanside Pier, California
September 24, 2009
7:09 PM

RAW / Tripod / Aperture Priority / 18 mm
Self Timer (2 Second) / - 1 EC / Auto Bracketing
F 7.1 @ 1/6 sec ISO 200



Exif: F Number: 7.1, Exposure Bias Value: -1.00, ExposureTime: 1/6 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 200, White balance: Manual white balance, FocalLength: 18.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XSi

Comments

Lynne Morris September 25, 2009

Wow Donna, this is absolutely beautiful, love the colours and reflections. #1184714

Renata Gusciora September 25, 2009

Beautiful and inspiring,Donna! #7983643

David M. Montero September 25, 2009

Stunning! Absolutley stunning! Another great image Donna. Congratulations! #7983665

Rod Partington September 25, 2009

This is Awesome,Donna! #7983687

Nikki McDonald level-classic September 25, 2009

Absolutely gorgeous clarity, Donna. #7983854

Leslie McLain level-classic September 25, 2009

Stunning capture, Donna. Your twilight beach images are the best. #7983865

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe September 25, 2009

Wonderful comp, lighting and detail - It's Beautiful Donna! Jeff #7983908

Jean E. Hildebrant September 25, 2009

Another beauty, Donna! Gorgeous! #7983950

Susan Weisensel September 25, 2009

Beautiful color, light and reflection.
Gorgeous!!!!! #7984024

Julianne Bradford September 25, 2009

Absolutely fabulous capture, reflections and color in this awesome composition Donna!!!!! I'm so glad you took yourself out to capture this amazing image. I knew when I saw that sky you'd snag a great one!! Winner!! #7984292

Katarina Mansson September 25, 2009

Love the reflective patterns and the color tones here Donna! #7984442

Tess L. Yee September 26, 2009

Superb capture with great light, color, detail, and awesome reflection, Donna. #7984693

Donna La Mattino Pagakis September 26, 2009

Thank you everyone! Your comments are super cool!!!

Enjoy your weekend!!

Donna #7986278

Susan M. Campbell September 27, 2009

I sure do love that pier of yours. The colors, the reflections, the comp....all fantastic. #7989380

Eugenio Diaz September 28, 2009

Fantastic image and Fabulous lighting!
Great reflections, Donna! #7990607

Robert S. Grauer September 28, 2009

This is great! Sometimes the best light is when its almost gone. The reflections are amazing, well done. #7991470

Jill Odice level-classic September 28, 2009

That reflection of color caught in the water is spectacular! You are so lucky to live nearby the ocean! beautiful composing all the way around in this image, from the lights on the pier, to the colors in the sky! I think I see a BIG winner! #7991715

Daniel Ruf October 02, 2009

This is an outstanding image...being in the right place at the right time always pay big dividends. Well done. #8002936

Teresa L. Brooks November 29, 2015

Congrats on your beautiful finalist #11404507

Emile Abbott level-deluxe November 29, 2015

Congrats Donna on another wonderful finalist. #11404671

Graeme yew Chow November 29, 2015

Great shot and congrats Donna. how are you getting on?. #11405071

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