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Alone with the Sea [Contest Finalists September 2012]
Uploaded: September 12, 2012 06:23:22
Finalist
I took this on a small "hidden" beach below a view area along Highway 1 in California. The sand there is coarse and very black.
Category: Digital Darkroom
Exif: F Number: 11, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 10000/1000000 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 100,100, FocalLength: 18.00 mm, Model: DSLR-A350
Dayna Cain September 12, 2012
I love your processing on this Nikki. It has such a lonely feel. Excellent mood capture! #1485995Michelle Alton September 12, 2012
There is NOTHING about this image that isn't PERFECTLY done, Nikki. What a feeling of alone-ness you have created. #10319704Chris Budny September 12, 2012
What a spectacular mood image! I love the bleak feel, almost foreboding, with subtle, muted colors. Very well done! #10319709Jeff Robinson September 12, 2012
Outstanding - Wonderful work Nikki!! #10319714Bob Cournoyer September 12, 2012
Well done....love the lone figure... :-) #10319729Joy Rector September 12, 2012
beautiful shot #10319793Jillian Danielson September 12, 2012
This literally made me gasp.. its GORGEOUS! Great job, Nikki! #10319858Connie J. Bagot September 12, 2012
Beautiful work with textures---this is amazing. I love the lone figure! #10319962Jill Odice September 12, 2012
Now that is a WINNER image! LOve the atmosphere you have captured. It reminds me of walks along the beach on Cape Cod in the deep winetr! #10320047Carol Quina September 12, 2012
Beautiful! Love the added textures & treatment! #10320149David Phalen September 12, 2012
Excellent work Nikki!! You've captured the mood and beauty perfectly!! #10320361Richard B. Hallick September 12, 2012
I like the somber mood you have created with this costal scene and gray skies. #10320431Jack Gaskin September 12, 2012
Great Seaside and a DARK MOODJack #10320484
Nadia Paul September 12, 2012
Wonderful mood captured Nikki - love your processing! #10320560Joannie Bertucci September 17, 2012
This image is the begining of "the" great novel! Outstanding image Nikki! #10327164Patti Coblentz October 22, 2012
We're I picking favorites, this would be it! Excellent work, Nikki! #10380089Ilene Samowitz October 24, 2012
Wonderful #10381937Sherran Andersen October 28, 2012
Congrats Nikki. #10388881Heather Loewenhardt October 28, 2012
Love the mood in this image Nikki. Congrats on another fine finalist. #10388913Marcy B. Reman October 28, 2012
Congrats on your finalist. Love the coloring and the mood set by this photo. #10388962Nancy Marie Ricketts October 28, 2012
Beautiful DD work, Nikki! Congratulations on your Finalist Award! I have no doubt that it will go on. #10389014Renee Doyle October 29, 2012
Wonderful dd work Nikki!! Congratulations! #10389257Marijana Fajgl October 29, 2012
Big congratulations, Nikki on your amazing finalist! #10389278Connie J. Bagot October 29, 2012
Congratulations Nikki---really exceptional finalist! #10389466Patti Coblentz October 29, 2012
Congratulations on your extraordinary finalist, Nikki! #10389649Kimber Wallwork-Heineman October 29, 2012
Nicely done - - Good luck #10390812Dayna Cain October 29, 2012
Great big congrats on this amazing finalist Nikki! #10390835Phyllis H. Burchett October 29, 2012
Congrats on all your wonderful finalists Nikki! #10390906Amalia Sylvia Arriaga Salinas October 29, 2012
Big Congratulations on your finalist Nikki!,Susan M. Smith October 29, 2012
Your execution on this is just fabulous Nikki! All of the elements are perfect for the mood! Congrats on your Finalist and best of luck in the next round! #10391090Lindley Johnson October 29, 2012
Fantastic work on this one, Nikki! Congratulations on your excellent finalist. #10391303Naomi Weiser October 29, 2012
love the flow and feeling of this shot, congrats! #10391358Michele Peterson October 29, 2012
Wonderful image and work you did on it! Congratulations! #10391515Nancy L. Green October 29, 2012
CONGRATULATIONS Nikki on your wonderful finalist, WTG!!! <>< #10391607Mitch Spence October 29, 2012
And another congratulations on this moody scene of solitude and contemplation. #10391707Nancyj E. Hovey October 29, 2012
C O N G R A T U L A T I O N SAmanda D. Austwick October 29, 2012
Love the moodiness of this scene and the beautiful capture and treatment. Congratulations! #10392338Sharon Day October 29, 2012
Beautiful shot and treatment, Nikki! Very like a beach I visited once in Washington state with the dark sand and hills. #10392626Errick L. Cameron October 29, 2012
Nice work Nikki! Congratuations on this superb fianlist! #10392684Randy D. Dinkins October 29, 2012
Great image, love the treatment - congratulations!! #10393185Peggy Kahan October 29, 2012
I always loved the mood you created with this, Nikki. Congratulations and good luck moving forward.Rona L. Schwarz October 30, 2012
You did a beautiful job with this one, Nikki! A very foreboding mood. Love the bleakness. Congratulations on yet another superb Finalist! #10396282Merna L. Nobile November 04, 2012
Receiving an award from Better Photo is just like unwrapping a gift, the thrill is always the same! It is also exciting to be able to send my personal congratulations to each and every one of you and I look forward to seeing the gold though out the galleries. Merna
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