Surfing Sensations [Monthly Theme]
Uploaded: January 02, 2010 04:33:22
I captured this surfer enjoying the sunset while he waited for his son's to exit the water. He said he learned to surf in the past few years. His son's got him into the sport and he loves it!!!
High Dynamic Range Photograph
Tamarack Beach
Carlsbad, California
December 31, 2009
*Monthly Theme~ New Beginnings*
Exif: F Number: 8, ISO: 400, FocalLength: 55.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 450D
Val Feldman
January 02, 2010
Michelle Alton January 02, 2010
I agree with Valarie, Donna. This is not only GOLDEN, but a surefire winner! #8263160Tiia Vissak January 02, 2010
a beautiful image! #8263243
Mary Beth Aiello
January 02, 2010
Linda D. Lester
January 02, 2010
Dr Silly
January 02, 2010
Angie M. Davis January 02, 2010
This is wonderful!!! #8264223
JudyAnn Rector
January 02, 2010
Steve M. Harrington January 02, 2010
Beautiful and vibrant, Donna!Rick Clark January 02, 2010
Beautiful colors, this is wonderful! #8265259Julianne Bradford January 03, 2010
A wonderful vibrant expert capture Donna! WTG! #8267755
Ken Smith
January 04, 2010
Kathy Cline January 09, 2010
KIller DONNA!!! This sucker better win an award!!Patricia White January 15, 2010
Well I must say this is awesome. Colors are outstanding. You sure did capture this wonderfully. Your gallery is wonderful. #8300243Donna La Mattino Pagakis January 16, 2010
Thank you for all of your incredible comments!!!Take care,
Donna #8302092
Kathy Salerni
January 23, 2010
Leslie McLain
January 28, 2010
ALLEN O. HOWARD January 28, 2010
Absolutely AWESOME Donna! #8337615Kate Jackson January 28, 2010
He's in beach heaven! Awesome capture Donna! #8338040Donna La Mattino Pagakis January 28, 2010
Thank you Kathy, Leslie, Allen and Kate!!! #8338044Robert Jensen January 30, 2010
Great sunset image #8341936Dianna Murphy January 30, 2010
What a fabulous image Donna. A winner . #8342128Debra R. Harder January 31, 2010
I agree. A Winner for sure, Donna! The lighting, colors, composition...absolute PERFECTION!! BEAUTIFUL!! Deb #8344459
Marilyn K. Lincecum
February 18, 2010
Donna La Mattino Pagakis February 18, 2010
All of your comments are inspirational and very much appreciated.Thank you!
Donna #8393135
Nancyj E. Hovey
February 19, 2010
Sherry McClead February 19, 2010
Congratulations on your beautiful finalist Donna! #8395381Sharon February 19, 2010
Congratulations!!! #8396657Courtenay Vanderbilt February 19, 2010
CONGRATULATIONS again, Donna! #8396866
Deborah Lewinson
February 19, 2010
Congrats again!
Debby #8397424
Raymond Pauly February 19, 2010
Hey, Donna!! How many?? You're on a roll!! Congratulations again!! #8397564Dianna Murphy February 19, 2010
Incredible! The winner to me. Congratulations #8397604Amy M. Wilson February 19, 2010
Stunning capture and Finalist... congrats again, Donna!! #8398008
Stefania Barbier
February 19, 2010
Katarina Mansson February 20, 2010
Donna - a HUGE HUGE congratulations to all your superb finalists this month!!! So well deserved! Good luck in the next round too! #8399928Debra R. Harder February 20, 2010
Ohhhh mighty beach master!! You are the best!! CONGRATULATIONS AGAIN!! Deb #8401230
Leslie McLain
February 20, 2010
Glenn E. Traver February 20, 2010
Congratulations Donna on this Cool Warm Finalist ~ GT #8402374Kathy Cline February 20, 2010
HI DONNADonna La Mattino Pagakis February 21, 2010
Thank you everyone!!! You have left some very cool comments.I appreciate your gallery visit and constant support!
Donna
PS Cute hula girls Kathy, see you soon!!! #8404241
Cathy Barrows February 21, 2010
Congrats on your finalist...fantastic #8405661
Elida Gutierrez
February 23, 2010
The best of Luck!!! #8410337
Usman M. Bajwa
February 25, 2010
UB. #8414349
Stefania Barbier
February 25, 2010
Kelly S. Cavanaugh February 25, 2010
Congratulations on your fantastic winner, Donna!! #8415405
Linda D. Lester
February 25, 2010
Michelle Alton February 25, 2010
Congratulations! An awesome winner, Donna. #8415591Jeana Clark February 25, 2010
~J~ #8415668
Diane Dupuis February 25, 2010
I'm so happy for your multiple wins Donna!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I LOVE THEM!! #8415682Tiia Vissak February 25, 2010
Congratulations again! #8415807Renata Gusciora February 25, 2010
Huge congratualtions again,Donna!!!:-) #8415809Amy M. Wilson February 25, 2010
Big congratulations on another FABULOUS WINNER, Donna!!! #8415814Courtenay Vanderbilt February 25, 2010
Big CONGRATS on this beauty, Donna! #8415895Phyllis H. Burchett February 25, 2010
Congrats on this fabulous image Donna! #8416010
Val Feldman
February 25, 2010
Gina Cormier February 25, 2010
Huge Congrats again!!!!!!!! wow!!! #8416098
Deborah Lewinson
February 25, 2010
Fran J. Jagger February 25, 2010
Congrats on this Sensational 2nd Place Winner, Donna!! :) #8416123Janice Mezzacappa February 25, 2010
Huge congrats Donna on all your fantastic winners so well deserving!!! WTG!! #8416146Cathy Barrows February 25, 2010
Congrats on your 2nd place win...my fav of your winners #8416255Debra R. Harder February 25, 2010
WTG, Donna! Huge congratulations on another BRILLIANT GOLD WINNER!! Deb #8416298Renee Doyle February 25, 2010
Beautiful!!! Big congratulations once more Donna!! #8416309
Lydia Williams
February 25, 2010
Freddy Bland February 25, 2010
Fantastic winner and BIG CONGRATULATIONS, Donna!!! #8416559Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna February 25, 2010
WHOA!!! Another awesome winner, Donna!!! :-) k #8416671Bunny Snow February 25, 2010
WOW! The lighting is perfectly correct and well captured, and the subject is compelling with its graphic design. In addition, your HDR image is right on target. All this equals another beautiful image and another awesome win, Donna.Congratulations!!!! ;-) Bunny #8416774
Ken Smith
February 25, 2010
Katarina Mansson February 26, 2010
Congratulations again Donna...and again....and again...and again! #8417438
Usman M. Bajwa
February 26, 2010
UB. #8417526
Leslie McLain
February 26, 2010
Anita Hogue February 26, 2010
WOW, another gorgeous winner! Congratulations, Donna! #8418018David Phalen February 26, 2010
BIG Congrats on another Winner and the great month you've had!! #8418413Michael Umbreit February 27, 2010
Donna - Congrats again! Love the glow! - Mike #8419915
Gail Vitikacs
February 27, 2010
Susana Ms Heide February 27, 2010
WOOOHOOOOO What a month for YOU!!!!! So well deserved!! Another GOLDEN image Donna!!!C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S ! ! ! #8421141
Datha Y. Thompson February 27, 2010
CONGRATULATIONS AGAIN!!!!
Cindy Bendush
February 28, 2010
Sharon Day February 28, 2010
Gorgeous shot, Donna!!! Love the colors! Congratulations again! #8422835Kristi A. Howson March 01, 2010
Congratulations Donna. Another stunning winner! #8425612Anne McKinnell March 01, 2010
Congratulations again Donna, this is gorgeous. #8425674Donna La Mattino Pagakis March 02, 2010
Thank you everyone!I appreciate your congratulatory wishes, inspiration and great comments!!! What a remarkable honor!!!
Take care!
Donna #8427683
Stephen Zacker March 02, 2010
Fantastic capture and colors. Makes me miss Ca :-) Congratulations #8427808Glenn E. Traver March 11, 2010
Congratulations Donna . This is a Standout Winner, I can feel the warmth ~ GT #8448739
Leland N. Saunders
March 12, 2010
Lee #8450935
Donna La Mattino Pagakis March 15, 2010
Thank you for all of your very kind comments and congratulatory wishes. This really was a gorgeous sunset!Take care,
Donna #8457640
Dominick M. Dimacale
May 04, 2010
Dominick #8589782
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