The Wait

Uploaded: October 19, 2011 13:26:11

Description

Seaport Village - San Diego, CA

Exif: F Number: 5.6, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/125 seconds, Flash: did not fire., ISO: 200, FocalLength: 105.00 mm, Model: NIKON D3S

Comments

November 16, 2011

Good use of the limited depth of field. The boat makes the picture. #1423667

Veronique AUBOIS November 16, 2011

Thanks a lot for your very appreciated feedback !
fingers crossed for the next round ... although it'll be VERY hard !!!!!! ;o) #9811231

Laura E. Swan level-classic November 18, 2011

I really love this image. I agree with the judges. The boat is the magic.

This picture has wonderful and clear selective focus as well as perfect balance.

It's no wonder it went GOLD!!!!

Congratulations Veronique!

-Laura Swan :) #9815664

Veronique AUBOIS November 18, 2011

THANKS SO MUCH Laura for your very nice comment !
I truly appreciate your kindness !
Have a GREAT day and a wonderful week-end !

Veronique :o)) #9815970

David M. Montero November 18, 2011

Love the composition. Congratulations on scoring gold Veronique! #9817546

Veronique AUBOIS November 19, 2011

Thank You so much David !
You are so kind and I truly appreciate your suppport and your nice words !
Have a GREAT week-end !
Veronique :o)) #9818297

Katherine Kuhn November 19, 2011

Beautiful composition, lighting and great use of DOF! Congratulations on your winner!
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Veronique AUBOIS November 19, 2011

THANKS a lot Katherine !
Your nice comment really means a lot to me ...
Have a GREAT week-end !

Veronique :o)) #9819201

JO ANN CLEVELAND November 19, 2011

Big Congratulations on this awesome Gold 2nd Place Winner Veronique... fantastic!!!

jo ann c.
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Veronique AUBOIS November 19, 2011

THANKS A LOT Jo Ann !
I am overwhelmed by/with all these nice comments and messages !
I appreciate your kindness more than you can imagine !
Have a wonderful Sunday !

Veronique :o)) #9819416

Mette Vendelboe Allison level-classic November 22, 2011

Very plesant calm image and good story-telling. Congratulations with your win! #9824687

Veronique AUBOIS November 22, 2011

Thanks a lot Mette ! I TRULY appreciate all these kind comments and yours really pleases me !
As an Amateur, I feel like I start to "belong" to a nice Family and that is truly heart warming !
THANKS SO MUCH !
Have a GREAT day !

Veronique :o))
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Merna L. Nobile December 02, 2011

Congratulations!
You’re the kind of person who makes the world a better, brighter place…You worked hard for this, you made it happen, and you have a right to be proud. So enjoy these satisfying moments; you deserve every one! Merna
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