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Destiny

© Donna La Mattino Pagakis

Destiny

Uploaded: December 13, 2009 | Entered: May 16, 2019 06:57:37

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Tamarack Beach
Carlsbad, CA
December 9, 2009

RAW / Tripod / Aperture Priority / 55 mm
2 sec Self Timer/ Auto Bracketing / -1 2/3 EC
F 6.3 @ 1/250 sec ISO 100

Exif: F Number: 6.3, Exposure Bias Value: -1.67, ExposureTime: 1/250 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 100, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 55.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XSi

Comments

James N. Carpenter December 13, 2009

Just beautiful Donna. Wonderful colors, detail and DOF. Very well done. James #1215764

Lindley Johnson level-classic December 13, 2009

Gorgeous colors, Donna! A beautiful scene. #8213769

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe December 13, 2009

Outstanding - Beautifully captured Donna! Jeff #8213800

Lori Carlson December 13, 2009

Wow, Donna!! Does it say enough that I had to make this a favorite!?! =)
If not, I adore all the wave action and the color, the excellent comp and exposure! =) #8213876

December 13, 2009

Awesome Ocean Scene image from you Donna. Everything about this image is fantastic. great Clarity and Details for this photo. A favorite from me.

Brian
#8214150

Brett Dolsen December 14, 2009

Very beautifull seascape and treatment Donna!!Brett #8214357

Dr Silly level-classic December 14, 2009

Beautiful, love the colors. :O) #8214379

Joy Rector December 14, 2009

gorgeous #8214546

Nikki McDonald level-classic December 14, 2009

Beautiful wave action and colors, Donna #8214575

Robert S. Grauer December 14, 2009

WOW, beautiful, great balance of warm and cool tones. #8215251

Carrie M. Groseclose December 14, 2009

Gorgeous seascape with amazing wave action and detail. Beautiful comp and color, too. Love it! #8215822

Julianne Bradford December 14, 2009

Most excellent indeed Donna! This is a real winner! #8216394

Debra R. Harder December 15, 2009

OMG...what magnificent colors and textures, Donna! This is STUNNING!! LOVE THIS!! Going right into my favorites!! Deb #8217732

Stephen S. Maguire December 15, 2009

Love the colors and the action of the waves!!! Excellent job!!! #8218617

Daniella Puente December 15, 2009

A beautiful sea scene Donna, LOVE IT! #8218798

Donna La Mattino Pagakis December 17, 2009

Thank you everyone for your incredible comments! An inspiration~ for sure!!

Take care,

Donna #8227247

Daniel Ruf December 17, 2009

Beautiful work, Donna. Lovely capture, color and comp. #8227293

Fran J. Jagger December 24, 2009

This is sooo beautiful and serene, Donna! Love the reflections of the sunset colors on the sand in contrast with the color and details of the waves! :) #8243844

Dianna Murphy December 27, 2009

oh my, simply gorgeous!!! #8249291

Donna La Mattino Pagakis December 27, 2009

Thanks again for ALL of your incredible comments!!!

Take care,

Donna #8249298

Phyllis H. Burchett December 27, 2009

This is fantastic, the colors and details are fabulous! #8249696

Carol L. Fowler December 27, 2009

Wonderful reflected sunset hues on the cresting waves. #8249975

Alex T. Mizuno December 27, 2009

Great seascape Donna! I love the series you made. Beautiful lighting and the wave movement!! #8250042

Nikki McDonald level-classic January 03, 2010

It's just about impossible to pick a favorite from among your sunset beach photos, Donna, but I'm going with this one this month. I find the coloring unusual but exciting and it goes very well with the agitated sea. Good luck. #8267962

Virginia Leone level-classic January 05, 2010

What a beautiful shot...to me, it is poetic imagery, as are all the other beautiful water/sky photos! #8273226

Debra R. Harder January 31, 2010

OMG...I could look at this all day! Absolutely BEAUTIFUL, Donna! Going right into my favorites!! Deb #8344462

Debra R. Harder January 31, 2010

Sorry...I just realized I had already commented on this beautiful photo...and it's already in my favorites! Love your work, Donna!! Deb #8344466

Julianne Bradford February 18, 2010

Fabulous POV and wonderful work as always Donna. Love the backsplash on the wave..just great girlfriend! #8392151

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna February 18, 2010

FANTASTIC!!! A very emotional image with beautiful colors and effects, Donna!!! :-) k #8392835

Carolyn McIntosh March 18, 2010

Has National Geographic called yet . .. if not they should have!!!!! #8464428

Donna La Mattino Pagakis July 30, 2010

Thank you for all of your great comments! I appreciate them very much!

Take care,

Donna #8795786

Lois Adomite February 07, 2011

Lovely colors in this photo, It just jumps off the page, great job. #9219411

Linda L. Ruiz June 28, 2019

such great colors. Huge congrats.. #11770117

Emile Abbott level-deluxe July 01, 2019

Love the wave action and congratulations Donna on Gold Winner. #11770400

Vicki J. Mudd July 01, 2019

Gorgeous colors! Congratulations on your second place winner! #11770531

Patrick Rouzes level-classic July 01, 2019

It's a beauty, Donna! Congrats on your Winner! #11770539

G. Margaret Hennes level-classic July 01, 2019

Congrats on your awesome winner Donna! WTG! #11770551

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe July 04, 2019

Congrats on your Win Donna! #11770825

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