Out of the Blue [contest finalists september 2004]
Uploaded: September 18, 2004 10:41:18
These gulls came out of the blue chasing the leader carrying the prize.
Cathy Barrows September 18, 2004
very cool shot...love the long crop #170215Colleen Braun September 18, 2004
love the movement and colors... #789761Tom Andersen September 18, 2004
Thanks for the comments, Cathy and Colleen. I used the sumi-e filter on the background with a little motion blur. The photo was taken at Anclote Gulf Park, Florida. #789894Lucia De Giovanni September 18, 2004
What a beautiful capture Tom! I really like the composition! #789929Tom Andersen September 18, 2004
Thanks Lucia, I appreciate the comments. #789937Kathleen R. Struckle September 18, 2004
Wonderful capture Tom!! Love the color!! #790227Tom Andersen September 19, 2004
Thanks for taking the time to comment Kathleen, I appreciate it. #790422
Wendy M. Amdahl
October 15, 2004
Deborah Lewinson
October 15, 2004
Jennifer Rennison October 15, 2004
Congratulations, Tom! This is really beautiful, the colors and different positions of the gulls are fabulous! #846454Lucia De Giovanni October 16, 2004
Congratulations Tom and good luck! #848117Tom Andersen October 16, 2004
Thanks, Wendy, Deborah, Jennifer and Lucia for adding your comments. #849169Colette M. Metcalf October 18, 2004
CONGRATS Tom!!! #852265Dorothy E. Reed April 14, 2005
Beautiful Portfolio TOm. I enjoyed each and every one....fantastic work. #1255381Katrina McMeans October 07, 2005
WOW! So many beautiful finalists and winners! This was my favorite though. I love the colors...they're almost mesmerizing in their beauty.Els De Winter October 14, 2005
Superb image! #1950439Wanda Knoss February 27, 2007
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