Shimmering Sea
Uploaded: October 04, 2009 01:09:54 | Entered: October 08, 2019 08:09:29
Competitor's Edge Finalist (January)
Oceanside Beach, California
August 31, 2009
RAW / Tripod / Aperture Priority / 18mm
Self Timer (2 sec) / -1/3 Exposure Compensation
F 11 @ 2 sec ISO 100
Exif: F Number: 11, Exposure Bias Value: -0.33, ExposureTime: 2/1 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 100, White balance: Manual white balance, FocalLength: 18.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XSi
Stefania Barbier October 04, 2009
captivating colors, gorgeous sunset, comp, and capture, Donna :0) #1187826Kerry Hill October 04, 2009
Gorgeous scene Donna, wonderful composition and the colours beautiful!! #8006242Laura E. Swan October 04, 2009
Fantastic job Donna! Another stunning beauty of the ocean that I miss so much!(sniff-sniff!)
-Laura :) #8006271
Cecil Whitt October 04, 2009
A beautiful image. C #8006278Graeme yew Chow October 04, 2009
Amazing scenery and super composition, Donna. #8006293Carolyn M. Fletcher October 04, 2009
I'm happy to see this pier with something other than orange in the background! It looks wonderful! #8006363Lynne Morris October 04, 2009
Absolutely gorgeous Donna, great colours and comp. #8006376Brett Dolsen October 04, 2009
Another stunning night at the pier Donna!!Brett #8006409Tess L. Yee October 04, 2009
Beautiful capture with great color and light, Donna. #8006440Colette M. Metcalf October 04, 2009
Gorgeous!!! #8006461Renata Gusciora October 04, 2009
Amazing and magical,Donna! #8006536Leslie McLain October 04, 2009
Fantastic capture and colors, Donna. #8006595Anita Hogue October 04, 2009
WOW, Donna, this is soooooooooo gorgeous! #8006659Carolyn J. Connolly October 04, 2009
Wow, Donna - this is just a stunning sunset capture!! I really like the softness your long exposure has given this image...and the colours, silhouettes, lighting, point of view, bursts of light on the pier and their reflections, and composition here all are outstanding, my friend!! :o) #8006671Tiia Vissak October 04, 2009
very beautiful! #8006998Dianna Murphy October 04, 2009
Well here's a winner! #8007182Donna La Mattino Pagakis October 04, 2009
Thank you everyone!! I appreciate your inspirational comments!!Take care,
Donna #8007888
Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna October 04, 2009
Another beautiful seaside capture, Donna!!! This one is dazzling!!! :-) k #8007999Teri Klinger October 04, 2009
super! I also love the effects that the long exposure gave to your image. the clouds also add lots of interest. nice work, Donna! #8008165Sheila D. Robertson October 04, 2009
Simply beautiful! #8008171Nikki McDonald October 04, 2009
Love the colors and everything else about the shot is perfect, Donna. Beautiful is an understatement. #8008227Alex T. Mizuno October 04, 2009
Wow wow, your pier images never fail to fascinate me (and I'm sure to others as well)! Lights, reflections and the simmering water are all gorgeous!! Truly beautiful work Donna!!! #8008308Katarina Mansson October 04, 2009
Wow Donna - you have outdone yourself! This is one of your absolute best IMO. Love the airy water and the contrasting blue-yellow colors together with the perfect composition. Looking forward to seeing this among the badges next month... #8008365Sam Britt October 05, 2009
Beautiful perspective, color & light, Donna. #8009136Ann Myers October 05, 2009
Wonderful capture Donna, beautiful seaside scenic capture! #8009726Gary Lange October 05, 2009
Beautiful, as always, Donna!! I do expect this to win. I'm waiting to get fall nights like this. Great sky. Wonderful shot, all around! #8009962Debra R. Harder October 05, 2009
No one does Oceanside like you do, Donna! Absolutely BEAUTIFUL!!! Love the water motion, colors and excellent composition. This is going right into my FAVORITES!!! Deb #8009986Jean E. Hildebrant October 05, 2009
Another gorgeous shot of the beach and pier! You do them so well, Donna! Love the softness of the waves and the contrast of the cool blues with the warm lights! #8009997Donna La Mattino Pagakis October 05, 2009
I'm honored to have so many wonderful comments. Thank you everyone!!!Donna #8010183
Denny E. Barnes October 05, 2009
Outstanding, Donna!! Very beautiful scene, so very beautifully captured!! Perfect in all respects!! Just Gorgeous!!! #8010600Yulianto Soeroso October 06, 2009
amazing view ..brrr #8012009Julianne Bradford October 06, 2009
Perfect settings and exposure Donna! Great clouds. #8014332Rich Helmer October 06, 2009
Amazing shot Donna!!!! Just beautiful!!! #8014964Patricia White October 07, 2009
Well I must say this is beautiful. Your gallery is awesome no matter which picture. Great capture. #8017476Erica Murphy October 09, 2009
Beautiful photo Donna!! I love the low angle on this one. #8022194Gina Cormier October 10, 2009
Outstanding night image with awesome colors and POV! Beautiful gallery!!!! #8024952Ken Smith December 04, 2009
YOu've certainly gotten the market on this pier...another exceptional shot, Donna! #8191515Kristi A. Howson December 11, 2009
I just love this one Donna. What beautiful sky lighting and such a great composition. Also love your use of slow shutter for softening the water. A really top photograph! #8208479Ilene Samowitz January 23, 2010
Absolutely stunning image. A real winner. Beautiful composition and color. #8323841Donna La Mattino Pagakis January 23, 2010
Thank you everyone!Donna #8324267
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