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Abundance of Life

© Donna La Mattino Pagakis

Abundance of Life

Uploaded: October 31, 2010 | Entered: August 10, 2020 09:09:20

Description

While dredging the sand, from the bottom of the harbor, hungry seagulls were there in abundance!

Adjusted in Bridge, PS CS 4 and Nik Software.

Oceanside Beach, California
April 15, 2010

RAW / Aperture Priority / -2/3 EC / 18 mm / Continuous Shooting Mode
F 9 @ 1/400 ISO 800

*Nature & Landscapes*

Exif: F Number: 9, Exposure Bias Value: -0.67, ExposureTime: 1/400 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 800, White balance: Manual white balance, FocalLength: 18.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XSi

Comments

October 31, 2010 0

nice image :o) #1322754

Patti Coblentz October 31, 2010 0

A beautiful image to end off the month with, Donna! I love the low POV! The colors, water and birds in flight are all so lovely! #9006480

Shelly A. Van Camp level-classic October 31, 2010 0

A beauty, Donna!! Love the colors! #9006486

Melinda F. Schneider level-classic October 31, 2010 0

Stunning!!! #9006547

Leslie McLain level-classic October 31, 2010 0

Amazing capture and colors, Donna. #9006609

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe October 31, 2010 0

This is Outstanding - Very Beautiful Donna! Jeff #9006662

Joy Rector October 31, 2010 0

awesome #9006844

Susie Peek-Swint October 31, 2010 0

Terrific image Donna ~ wonderful colours and dd work combining the images! #9006878

Amalia Sylvia Arriaga Salinas level-classic October 31, 2010 0

Fantastic work Donna!,
Amalia #9006890

Stan Kwasniowski October 31, 2010 0

Donna, excellent #9006947

Hendrik Storme October 31, 2010 0

Amazing colors and mood,wonderful work Donna!!! #9007099

Linda Blair October 31, 2010 0

Gorgeous!!!! #9007108

Nina Shields October 31, 2010 0

Fantastic work, Donna, both in and out of the camera. A very creative concept with terrific results - well done! #9007149

Carla Capra Anderson October 31, 2010 0

Awesome layering, lighting and composition.
;) CC #9007150

Patrick Rouzes level-classic November 01, 2010 0

WOWW, glorious colors, tones, lighting, perspective, clarity,textures, & mood here, Donna! I feel you have a winning image here, my friend! WTG! #9007392

Donna La Mattino Pagakis November 01, 2010 0

Thank you for all of your kind and inspirational comments!

A special "THANK YOU" to my good friend, Kathy Cline, who was with me on this adventure of a lifetime!

Take care,

Donna #9008703

Kara L. Hendricks November 01, 2010 0

Donna this image knocks my socks off!! WOW on the color and details you captured... Man, you can capture a seashore like NOBODY'S BUSINESS woman!! Another winner I hope!! #9008706

Julianne Bradford November 01, 2010 0

Winner winner in my book Donna! Wonderful work! #9008749

Stan Kwasniowski November 01, 2010 0

Donna, gorgeous #9009079

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna November 02, 2010 0

Beautiful and wonderful DDR work, Donna! :-) k #9009274

Alexandra Hankova November 04, 2010 0

This is full of life and liveness! :-) Awesome! :-) #9014376

Sherran Andersen level-classic November 04, 2010 0

Beautiful ddr... looks so peaceful (yes, even with the thought of all the gulls flying around my head :o lol). #9014537

Dianna Murphy November 05, 2010 0

Wow, so beautiful. Love the colors. #9016052

Phyllis H. Burchett November 08, 2010 0

Fabulous capture and colors Donna! #9021016

Debra R. Harder November 08, 2010 0

LOVE, LOVE, LOVE THIS, Donna!! The lighting, colors and silhouette of the birds are outstanding. FAVED!! Deb #9021261

Daniella Puente December 02, 2010 0

Congrats on this wonderful capture and being featured today in the Digital Darkroom Donna! #9076190

Donna La Mattino Pagakis December 02, 2010 0

Thanks to each and every one of you! I appreciate your inspirational comments!!

Donna #9076246

Kathy Cline December 02, 2010 0

GOOD MORNING SWEETEST DONNA P.!!
I always love your images. They are all winners.
Beautiful x a million. God has blessed you with an incredible talent!! #9076274

Michele Peterson level-classic December 02, 2010 0

Donna, this is amazing!! #9076510

Steve M. Harrington December 02, 2010 0

A fine image, Donna! Nice to see it featured in the DD Newsletter. :)
Steve #9076557

Katarina Mansson December 03, 2010 0

Congratulations on your DD feature Donna! #9077397

Mary K. Robison December 03, 2010 0

Donna, this is a true work of art ~ just gorgeous!
CONGRATULATIONS on its selection for the Digital Darkroom newsletter! #9077479

Julianne Bradford December 03, 2010 0

Wow! They were so smart to choose this terrific work of art Donna :-) Congratulations girlfriend! #9078279

Gina Cormier December 05, 2010 0

Gorgeous!!!!!!!!!!!!! #9080713

Ken Smith level-classic December 05, 2010 0

Congrats in advance on silver or gold! Super work, Donna! #9081242

Donna La Mattino Pagakis December 06, 2010 0

Thank you for all of your congratulatory wishes and super comments. I truly appreciate each and every one!!!

Another big THANK YOU to Kathy Cline!!! We sure saw a spectacular and memorable sunset!!!

Donna #9082022

Amanda D. Austwick level-classic December 06, 2010 0

Gorgeous Donna, Congratulations!!! #9083621

Donna La Mattino Pagakis December 07, 2010 0

Thank you Amanda! #9085337

Dianna Murphy December 08, 2010 0

congratulations DD feature. #9087644

Donna La Mattino Pagakis December 08, 2010 0

Thank you Dianna! #9087650

Renata Gusciora December 09, 2010 0

This is gorgeous,Donna!I love the colors!Awesome shot and view! #9089868

Donna La Mattino Pagakis December 09, 2010 0

Thank you Renata!!! #9089873

Renee Doyle December 13, 2010 0

Big Congratulations on this wonderful finalist Donna!! #9096849

Emile Abbott level-classic December 13, 2010 0

Excellant capture and huge congrats on finalist Donna #9096969

Marilyn Cornwell December 13, 2010 0

Beautiful Finalist, Donna! Congratulations! #9097399

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe December 13, 2010 0

Congrats Donna on this beautiful finalist. #9097435

Patti Coblentz December 13, 2010 0

Congratulations on this amazing finalist, Donna!! I think we will see this one again :) #9097465

Julianne Bradford December 13, 2010 0

Congratulations on all your great finalists Donna! This one is such a stunner. I hope it goes Gold! #9097511

Bojan Bencic level-classic December 13, 2010 0

Congratulations on your finalist, Donna. #9097522

Bunny Snow December 13, 2010 0

Wow! Awesome, Donna. Nothing wrong with your vision. This is stunning. The colors and tonality are amazing. You and Mother Nature make a wonderful team!!!
Congratulations on your finalist. #9097782

Phyllis H. Burchett December 13, 2010 0

Congrats on this awesome finalist Donna! #9097941

Carol L. Fowler December 13, 2010 0

Congrats! #9098249

Jessica Jenney December 13, 2010 0

Congratulations, Donna on your stunnning finalist! #9098412

Chris Budny level-deluxe December 14, 2010 0

Congratulations, Donna! #9098482

Marcel J. Fernandez December 14, 2010 0

Looks like a winner to me. Congratulations, Donna! #9098565

Susan Fox December 14, 2010 0

Love the energy of this photo, with All the motion of the birds and the waves. Congrats! #9098893

Nancyj E. Hovey level-classic December 14, 2010 0

C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S
on your very deserving FINALIST! 8O) #9099629

Merna L. Nobile December 14, 2010 0

It is my honor to congratulate and celebrate your award for November, 2010. Merna #9099759

JO ANN CLEVELAND December 14, 2010 0

This is beautiful Donna! Congratulations on your awesome finalist!

jo ann c.
#9099792

Graeme yew Chow December 14, 2010 0

Fantastic shot and effects.CONGRATULATIONS ! Donna. #9099872

Linda A. Braddock December 14, 2010 0

Donna, Congratulations on this beautiful Finalist!! #9100006

ALLEN O. HOWARD December 14, 2010 0

Congratulations Donna! A beautiful finalist! #9100026

Tad Bowman December 14, 2010 0

Beautiful light and very nice composition. Congratulations. #9100116

Debra R. Harder December 14, 2010 0

This is truly magnificent, Donna! Huge congratulations on another OUTSTANDING finalist! Deb #9100327

Glenn E. Traver December 14, 2010 0

Congratulations Donna on this Stunning Finalsit ~ GT #9100354

Terry Cervi level-classic December 14, 2010 0

Congrats on this outstanding finalist, Donna! #9100369

Naomi Weiser December 14, 2010 0

i love it! great color, congrats! #9100924

Jill Odice level-classic December 14, 2010 0

Congrats #2 :-) #9102921

Stephanie Frey level-classic December 15, 2010 0

Beautiful! Congrats on a wonderful finalist. Hope it sees gold :) #9103451

paul parent level-deluxe December 15, 2010 0

Outstanding Shot ! #9103632

Susan M. Hembree December 15, 2010 0

love all the colors in this, Donna! congratulations on your finalist! #9104061

Marilyn K. Lincecum level-classic December 15, 2010 0

Gorgeous colors Donna..Congratulations on a well deserved finalist and good luck in the next round. #9104063

Stefania Barbier level-classic December 15, 2010 0

amazing colors and capture... congratulations! #9104491

Toni Riggs December 15, 2010 0

This is gorgeous, congrats! #9104526

Nancy (Peaches) Harker December 15, 2010 0

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WOOOOOOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
HUGE CONGRATS on your awesome finalist!

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Karen Celella December 16, 2010 0

Congratulations on your gorgeous finalist, Donna! #9108973

Renata Gusciora December 17, 2010 0

Huge congratulations on this amazing finalist,Donna!!!:) #9110277

Karen E. Baumann December 21, 2010 0

Beautiful finalist, Donna!!!! #9118553

Alex T. Mizuno December 30, 2010 0

Outstanding image Donna! Your exposure setting is just perfect for this. Silhouettes of the birds and colors are beautifully captured. Belated congratulations on your Finalist!!! #9131883

Thomas E. Hinds December 31, 2010 0

Beautiful image, Donna! #9135017

Donna La Mattino Pagakis December 31, 2010 0

Thanks again for all of your congratulatory wishes and amazing comments. I am deeply touched!

Donna #9135213


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