Inspiring Photo: Paradise Defined #9634194

Paradise Defined

Uploaded: January 08, 2010 02:40:06

Description

Waikoloa, Big Island Hawaii - The Beach Course, Signature Hole Number 7 (2 more views are in the comments section)

Lens 6.1 - 30.5 at 6.1mm. Mid-Morning, ISO 200, 1/2,000th @ f4.0, EC 0 (T&P)

Exif: F Number: 4, ExposureTime: 100/199999 seconds, ISO: 200, FocalLength: 6.09 mm, Model: Canon PowerShot G10

Comments

Jeff Robinson January 08, 2010

Before and After - One image is at Sunrise and the other is at Sunset #1224535

Karen E. Michaels January 08, 2010

Picture post-card perfect Jeff. Just wondering how you did in that round? #8280046

Michelle Alton January 08, 2010

In this case, I love the sunshiny version the best...but it's really fun to see all the views. The entered photo is wonderfully composed and reminds me of the old Windows "Wallpaper" displays. #8280048

Aimee S. McMaster January 08, 2010

....blue sky? green grass?? what are those...the only colors I see now are gray,& white!! Beautiful , bright & cheerful Jeff, fun to see the sequential images...well done..Aimee #8280051

Barbara Waldoch January 08, 2010

Looks very idyllic, Jeff! #8280067

Gord MacEachern January 08, 2010

These images warm the soul this morning Jeff, really like all of them, great photography! #8280080

MELODIE C. ROBERTS January 08, 2010

Good Morning Jeff!!
This may start a mass exodus to Hawaii this morning!!

Gorgeous!!!
#8280112

Douglas Pignet January 08, 2010

Well Jeff with thew temp outside right now at 19 this is looking really nice...Great capture wonderfulo colors and comp, very well done. #8280118

Ray Clarke January 08, 2010

Just what we need this weather Jeff, Great colours and composition.!!!(R) #8280124

Tammy M. Anderson January 08, 2010

Beautiful captures and just where I would like to be. All three are gorgeous. #8280136

Dominick M. Dimacale January 08, 2010

Alluring images you have here, Jeff.

Dominick #8280177

Colette M. Metcalf January 08, 2010

Very pretty images, Jeff!!! #8280193

Usman M. Bajwa January 08, 2010

Ditto Dominick here. Superb composite work and what a place to play golf!!

UB. #8280273

Maria A. Gonzalez January 08, 2010

I can dream that I am there right now and playing a round of golf....
Love the Big Island.
Beautiful and sunny and colorful view and images,Jeff. #8280351

Tammy D. Ferren January 08, 2010

Ohhhh!! I can almost feel the warmth! Beautiful and inivitin scene....love the curving path! #8280368

Anita Hogue January 08, 2010

WOW, Jeff, they are all gorgeous! #8280447

Tiia Vissak January 08, 2010

cool colors & framing! #8280489

Carol Eade January 08, 2010

All three images are gorgeous, Jeff! #8280519

Hal Bambrick January 08, 2010

WOW,Very Well Done on All Jeff!!!!!!!. #8280567

Courtenay Vanderbilt January 08, 2010

Oh, they are all beautiful, Jeff! The first one really caught my eye with the wonderful composition but the others are equally stunning! #8280621

Claudia Kuhn January 08, 2010

Beautiful Jeff, looks so warm and peaceful! #8280769

Linda D. Lester January 08, 2010

What a beauty....I want to be there right now!!! #8280791

Monnie Ryan January 08, 2010

I've heard it said that it ain't paradise unless you get the ball in the cup in par or better, Jeff! That said, it sure it a beautiful scene -- and I just love the sunset shots. The colors in the sky are awesome! #8280916

Amy M. Wilson January 08, 2010

All are gorgeous... that's some location, love the view and colors, Jeff! #8280993

Jack Ryan January 08, 2010

All three could/should be used to promote this beautiful golf resort. Great work...love the color of the skies, particularly in the sunset shot. Very well done. #8281060

Mary Beth Aiello January 08, 2010

Wowzer, Jeff. Three beauties.... and so warm. Love it. Keep 'em coming. #8281101

Shelly A. Van Camp January 08, 2010

Love them all!! Beautiful! #8281169

Joy Rector January 08, 2010

beautiful shot #8281299

Kerry Hill January 08, 2010

Beautiful captures Jeff, the colours are fabulous!! #8281480

Jessica Jenney January 08, 2010

Very beautiful captures, all of them, Jeff! #8281503

Ellen Hodges January 08, 2010

Perfect comp in all of these gorgeous images, Jeff! #8281602

John Connolly January 08, 2010

A wonderful coverage of a day in Hawaii, Jeff! There is nothing like a few palm trees to invoke the feeling of holidays! #8281628

Mike Clime January 08, 2010

I agree with Michelle! This would make a great dekstop! #8281671

Renee Doyle January 08, 2010

All 3 are beautiful Jeff!!!! Looks a gorgeous piece of coast and the colours in the sunrise and sunset are stunning!!! I like the look of the course too :-)

#8281683

Phillip R. Connolly January 08, 2010

What a great spot for a golf course, Jeff!! It reminds me of the golf course on Norfolk Island, where Carolyn grew up!! Excellent composition, and the day was magic!!

Phil #8281732

Renata Gusciora January 08, 2010

Ah,so lovely!Wish I could be there now!:-)Fabulous composition as well,Jeff! #8281785

Karen Slagle January 08, 2010

Fabulous, Jeff. Wish I could be there now, we are freezing... #8281860

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna January 08, 2010

WHOA!!! All three shots are magnificent, Jeff!!! The colors and superb!!! :-) k #8281870

Patrick Rouzes January 08, 2010

Exceptional blues & greens, clarity,& detail. Fantastic comp, lighting & perspective also, here Jeff! Super job here, my friend! The sunrise & sunset captrued are amazing too! #8281931

Ken Jarvis January 08, 2010

Excellant shot Jeff! It looks like a postcard. #8281966

Lorna Shutter January 08, 2010

Wow! I love all three images, but I like the way you composed this sunshine version the best! Fantastic colour and clarity too! Awesome capture, Jeff! I still believe that Hawaii has the most incredible sunsets! :) #8281971

JO ANN CLEVELAND January 08, 2010

What a beautiful scene, I hope you post the sun rise one too, think you have a winner here Jeff

jo ann c. #8282039

David Phalen January 08, 2010

All three ooze warmth and I like that..a lot!! Heard it was 24 in Austin today. Waaay too cold for down there!! #8282193

Brett Dolsen January 08, 2010

Beautifull tropical composition Jeff!!What a great location shot!Brett #8282306

Tamara K. Walker January 08, 2010

Beautiful!
Wish I was there.
#8282376

Robyn A. Terrell January 08, 2010

Oh, does that ever look good! I'm freezing! Beautiful capture, Jeff. #8282446

Tammy Espino January 08, 2010

Wow, all three are stunning!!!! I'm jealous :) #8282525

Evy Johansen January 08, 2010

I would like to be there right now!! It's soooo cold in Denmark!! All three images are beautiful, Jeff! #8282594

Tommy E. Burgess January 08, 2010

Gorgeous capture Jeff!! All three are really beautiful! #8282633

Jeff Robinson January 09, 2010

Thanks Everyone Very Much!! Jeff #8282803

Laurie Daily January 09, 2010

I would so love to be seeing this first hand right about now...beautiful, Jeff! #8284527

Ken Smith January 09, 2010

All there are great and you could even place them in Elements. Awesome work, Jeff! #8284588

Arlene Krassner January 09, 2010

# 1 is lovely and right now I am wishing I was there.

#2 is stunning. #8284660

Sam Britt January 09, 2010

All 3 images are beautiful, Jeff. Wish I was there too! #8284995

Jeff Robinson January 10, 2010

Thank You! Jeff #8285718

Ivan Chacon January 10, 2010

1-2-3 Gorgeous. I never realize how much I miss the palm trees until I saw this !
Great photos Jeff! #8286164

Avril Young January 10, 2010

you have a good eye for a perfect photo, thanks for showing both photos...I love the colour and lighting in this one...oh to be there in person! #8287310

Marilyn K. Lincecum January 10, 2010

Wonderful comp and love the road leading you into the picture. Beautiful imgae!! #8287769

Jeff Robinson January 11, 2010

Thank You Ivan, Avril and Marilyn! Jeff #8287988

Bill Houghton January 11, 2010

Jeff, this is just an awesome shot. Have a great week, Bill #8288282

Patricia White January 11, 2010

This is awesome, there should be a mass exit to Hawaii. Looks absolutely wonderful. Someday or probably better yet in my dreams I will get there. Thanks for such lovely photos. #8289405

Nancy L. Green January 11, 2010

What a BEAUTIFUL image Jeff, and so WARM as well,love the comp here with the sidwalk curving off the way it does, WTG!! <>< #8289499

Jeff Robinson January 11, 2010

Thank You Bill, Patricia and Nancy! Jeff #8289780

Debbie Hartley January 12, 2010

Beautiful image Jeff (all three of them!) - love the placement of the trees! #8290645

Marijana Fajgl January 12, 2010

Amazing captures, Jeff! I love them all. #8292242

Jeff Robinson January 12, 2010

Thank You Debbie and Marijana! Jeff #8292690

Carol Teal January 13, 2010

I love the green and bright blue of the first one, plus those great palms! And the sunset ones are wonderful too. I haven't seen such beautiful colors as these yet here in FL. Maybe one day I will make it to Hawaii; I know it is a beautiful state! #8293516

Jeff Robinson January 13, 2010

Thanks Carol! Jeff #8295028

Marty Straub January 14, 2010

All 3 are outstanding photos, Jeff. Paradise Defined is special. Great comp with the 5 smaller ones flanked by the large palm and its shadow, and the path takes us between them. There is just enough hint of ocean and sandtrap to add to the excitement as you bring us in. #8296924

Jeff Robinson January 19, 2010

Thanks very much Marty!! Jeff #8310607

Tammy Espino July 12, 2010

Congrats on your awesome finalist :) #8751862

Robert R. Goodman July 12, 2010

Beautiful capture,Congratulations Anita!! #8752679

Deborah C. Lewinson July 12, 2010

Love the series, Jeff! Congrats on this beautiful finalist!
Debby #8753705

Patti Coblentz July 12, 2010

Congratulations on yet another beautiful finalist, Jeff!! WTG! #8755701

Danny B. Head July 13, 2010

What a great month for you, Jeff! Congrats! #8757007

gary lightner July 13, 2010

great comp and congratulations on finalist! #8757150

Jack Ryan July 13, 2010

Once again...congrats. #8757151

Aimee S. McMaster July 13, 2010

.....wow ...congratulations again Jeff! #8757413

Stefania Barbier July 13, 2010

spectacular, congratulations! #8757488

Monnie Ryan July 13, 2010

WTG, Jeff -- congrats again! #8759760

ALLEN O. HOWARD July 14, 2010

A fantastic composition Jeff!!! Congratulations! #8761836

Kathy Cline July 14, 2010

glitter-graphics.com #8763304

Jeff Robinson July 14, 2010

Thanks Everyone Very Much!! Jeff #8763433

Carol Eade July 14, 2010

Love this one, Jeff, congratulations! #8763848

Jeff Robinson July 15, 2010

Thank You Carol! Jeff #8766280

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