Uploaded: May 27, 2010 20:09:22 | Entered: March 21, 2020 09:20:18
Exif: F Number: 7.1, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/500 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 400, White balance: Manual white balance, FocalLength: 300.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XSi
Richard A. Midthun May 27, 2010
It is "poetic" and much more. What a magnificent capture. I just love looking at it. The horizontal glowing lines of reflection set off perfectly the delicacy of the birds plumage.There are so many wonderful photographers here.
Rick M. #1272951
Michelle Alton May 28, 2010
The artistry of this image is remarkable, Donna. The golden tones of the reflections frame this exquisite graceful preener with perfection. #8648739Christine Lobsinger May 28, 2010
I couldn't say my thoughts any better... my GOD, Donna, this is SPECTACULAR!!!!SMILING CHRISTINE
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Julianne Bradford May 28, 2010
A winner in my book for sure Donna! Absolutely beautiful :-) #8650092William C. Raco May 28, 2010
Superb!Nikki McDonald May 29, 2010
I can't believe you didn't score the first time, surely you will with this revision. This is just stunning, Donna. Wonderful light, color, detail, composition. Good Luck -- I think I'll make it a favorite so I'll know when the awards start rolling in :) #8652025Patti Coblentz May 29, 2010
I'm completely with Nikki on this, Donna...loved it then and now!Patti #8652073
Katarina Mansson May 29, 2010
Good luck this time around Donna - I am sure this picture will eventually receive the recognition it deserves! Love the golden tones and the reflection. #8652365Melinda F. Schneider May 30, 2010
Gorgeous! The water color and quality are superb and the bird simply beautiful! #8652592Joy Rector May 30, 2010
awesome #8652606Marcie A. Fowler May 30, 2010
Love the color of the water and the reflection. #8652661Bunny Snow June 01, 2010
Michelle and Nikki's thought echo my own. Your really out did yourself with this one, Donna.Could I buy a print from you? That is, if I can afford it.
This is magnificent! #8658756
Dianna Murphy June 02, 2010
Wow Donna this is a masterpiece ! A winner!!!!!!!! #8661360Daniel Ruf June 03, 2010
This is a beauty. Reflections, color...it's got it all. Nice work. #8662799Renata Gusciora June 03, 2010
Wonderful bird capture,lovely reflection,great timing and I like the glowing water,Donna! #8663972Gary Lange June 04, 2010
B-E-A-U-T-I-F-U-L!!! #8665624Donna La Mattino Pagakis June 10, 2010
Thank you for all of your inspirational comments!!!Donna #8686661
Leslie McLain June 11, 2010
Stunning capture and colors, Donna. #8689527Cyndy Doty June 17, 2010
Donna - this is gorgeous! The reflections and shimmering colors are wonderful! Great capture! #8701355Nikki McDonald June 20, 2010
I think you should give this another try, Donna. It's so beautiful. #8706658Debra R. Harder June 28, 2010
OMG...how in the heck did I miss this beauty? This is incredible, Donna!! Love this! Excellent lighting, colors, details and reflections. FAVED! Deb #8721986Nikki McDonald July 05, 2010
This is my favorite of your June entries -- I think it has been my favorite before and I cannot believe it was overlooked. The tones, detail, light, composition are all just right to my taste.Kiril Kirkov July 17, 2010
Beautiful composition, and feeling ! Very well done ! Bravo ! Kiril #8769396Philip B. Ludwig July 25, 2010
Beautiful! Absolutely perfect! Outstanding work.Donna La Mattino Pagakis July 30, 2010
Thank you for all of your inspirational comments!Take care,
Donna #8795832
Susan K. Snow July 31, 2010
I still love this image, Donna.Bunny #8798117
Michael M. Petrizzo September 05, 2010
Beautifully done Donna. Thank you for the nice comment on my work. #8883851Donna La Mattino Pagakis September 05, 2010
Thank you Bunny and Michael! I appreciate your kind comments!!Best wishes,
Donna #8883863
Linda D. Lester September 15, 2010
This is stunning!!!!! Another winner in the making! :) #8903574Maria Morrow September 15, 2010
This truly is 'poetic'.. beautiful image Donna! #8904113Gina Cormier September 16, 2010
Donna.....this is spectacular!!!!! Magical image!!!!! #8908314Donna La Mattino Pagakis September 20, 2010
Thanks again to each and every one of you. I appreciate your great support, friendships and encouragement.Take care,
Donna #8920048
Violeta Harrington September 29, 2010
Perfect in every aspect. #8937922Donna La Mattino Pagakis October 25, 2010
Thank you Violeta!!! #8994625Phyllis H. Burchett October 28, 2010
Ditto....PERFECT! #9001737Jill Odice November 02, 2010
Now that is a winner if I ever saw one! Elegant, graceful and beautifully captured my friend! #9011316Donna La Mattino Pagakis November 03, 2010
Thank you Phyllis and Jill! I appreciate your kind feedback!Donna #9012188
Steve M. Harrington November 03, 2010
Poetry indeed, Donna. Delightful tones and lovely soft colors. A fine image!Donna La Mattino Pagakis November 12, 2010
Thank you for you kind comments and gallery visit Steve! #9029858Emile Abbott November 12, 2010
WOW Donna this is beautiful and Poetic for sure #9030284Philippe Vieux-Jeanton November 12, 2010
Splendid capture! #9030305Stephen Zacker November 13, 2010
Wow.. what a capture and reflection. Like all those colors #9032236Donna La Mattino Pagakis November 13, 2010
Thank you Emile, Philippe and Stephen! #9032329Jean-Pierre Ducondi November 15, 2010
So elegant and beautiful. Well done.Donna La Mattino Pagakis November 15, 2010
Thank you JP! #9035054Jeff Galbraith November 27, 2010
Amazing reflection, colours and detail--great work.All the Best, Jeff #9066240
Liz blahh November 28, 2010
Quite beautiful! #9068351Donna La Mattino Pagakis November 28, 2010
Thank you Jeff and Liz! #9068460Holly Hitchcock November 30, 2010
Love the reflections and the gold tones, Donna!!! #9072864Mary K. Robison December 01, 2010
Donna, this is gorgeous, and so elegant. Just keep submitting it until you win the Grand Prize for it! (That actually happened on the bp site a few years back.) #9073231Donna La Mattino Pagakis December 04, 2010
Thank you Holly and Mary!Your comments are very inspirational!
Donna #9079671
Anita Hogue December 05, 2010
OH, WOW, I WANT A CAPTURE JUST LIKE THIS ONE!!!!Terry Cervi December 15, 2010
This couldn't be more beautiful, Donna! #9108003Renata Gusciora December 16, 2010
Beautiful capture with wonderful tones and great composition,Donna! #9110275Donna La Mattino Pagakis January 02, 2011
Thank you for all of your very kind comments. I truly appreciate each and every one!!!Donna #9138400
Deborah Lewinson January 02, 2011
Wow, Donna, totally breathtaking image!Gets my vote for phot of the year!
Debby #9138727
Donna La Mattino Pagakis January 02, 2011
Thank you Debby, what a super compliment!! #9138804Liz blahh January 07, 2011
Exquisite! #9149050John Carter April 30, 2020
Simply elegant! The reflections are a perfect compliment to set off the sharpness of the bird. Love this! #11802363Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.
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