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Utopia

© Janet Fikar

Utopia

Uploaded: September 15, 2010

Description

Does this place really exist? Yes, it does. Taken on the beautiful beaches of the Emerald Coast, Seaside, Florida. Kite added for artistic flair.

Exif: F Number: 11, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/125 seconds, Flash: fired, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 200, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 28.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark II

Comments

Jessica Jenney September 15, 2010

Beautiful capture, gorgeous color, lighting and composition, Janet! Lovely framing of the kite! #1308342

Dale Hardin September 15, 2010

Brilliant! Looks as if it came straight out of a vacation brochure. Your treatment and comp are spot on. I am very impressed. #8902146

James Reininger September 15, 2010

Stunning. WIsh I was there. It raining here. Great composition and lighting! #8902189

Dominick M. Dimacale level-addict October 07, 2010

Congratulations Janet on your POTD Win!


Dominick #8952945

Joy Rector October 07, 2010

congrats on the POTD #8952951

Kathryn Wesserling October 07, 2010

Brilliant (as Dale would say)! From the colors to the tones to the composition, it's brilliant! We'll see this one again! Congratulations. #8952982

Chris Budny level-deluxe October 07, 2010

What a terrific capture... just beautiful! Congratulations on the POTD! #8952987

G .G. Leger October 07, 2010

I have been to Seaside Jessica and you defintely captured the beauty of that area. I love the little town square where all the flowers are planted. Great win and well deserved! Be Blessed! Congraulations! #8953149

Linda D. Lester level-classic October 07, 2010

Seaside is one of my favorite places...just beautiful!!!

Congratulations on your POTD!! #8953157

Carmody Baker October 07, 2010

Janet this is beautiful and the kite adds the right tough. We have been visiting Seaside and Watercolor for 19 years. I will be there on Sunday!!! I'l look for the kite :) #8953179

Carmody Baker October 07, 2010

... that would be "right touch." Guess I'm really excited to get there! #8953198

Jessica Jenney October 07, 2010

Congratulations, Janet on your fantastic POTD! #8953208

Leslie Carson Wolfe October 07, 2010

My first thought was, "Is this real?" Such a clear, sharp, amazing image! Great colors, lighting, and composition. Congratulations! #8953211

Cathy Barrows October 07, 2010

congrats on your absolutely stunning POTD #8953246

Susan Candelario level-classic October 07, 2010

Congrats and well deserved POTD, Janet! Awesome first image to see first thing in the morning. I can't add much more to the wonderful comments above, other than I simply LOVE IT!
~Susan #8953258

Anthony L. Mancuso October 07, 2010

Beautiful image Janet...congrats on the POTD! #8953300

Becky J. Parkinson level-classic October 07, 2010

Lovely POTD!! This is a beautiful scene...perfect! Congratulations! #8953305

Richard M. Waas October 07, 2010

Janet, I feel like getting a Pina Colada and just relaxing in those chairs. Congrats on a well deserved POTD!!! #8953311

Janet Fikar October 07, 2010

You are all so kind and very supportive. I love BetterPhoto.com! #8953334

Michael M. Petrizzo October 07, 2010

Beautiful image. Congrats on potd. #8953399

Phyllis H. Burchett October 07, 2010

Wonderful capture and addition of the kite Janet.....congrats on your POTD!! #8953401

Rita Hill level-classic October 07, 2010

Such a beautiful photo Janet!
Congrats on the POTD. I wish I could just sit there and wait for the moon and the stars to appear and call it a day. Very nice. #8953407

JO ANN CLEVELAND October 07, 2010

Fannnnnnnn..tastic Janet! I think we should see this again as a winner..

jo ann c. #8953438

Michele Peterson level-classic October 07, 2010

Stunningly beautiful. I love the colors, and the kite is a fun addition.
Congratulations!
<>< #8953459

Pamela Koch October 07, 2010

Congratulations on a well deserved POTD, Janet. The title is perfect, it definitely looks like Utopia. Happy Shooting. #8953496

Sheri Camarda level-deluxe October 07, 2010

What a fantastic photograph in every way. I would say it is perfect, lighting, subject, contrast etc. A super congratulations Janet on your POTD! #8953531

cari martin level-classic October 07, 2010

Congrats on your deserving POTD!! Absolutely beautiful photo. The kite is a perfect addition to completing the comp. Well done! #8953544

Maria Coulson October 07, 2010

Janet, what an interesting composition. Very well done. I see this photo in a travel magazine advertising vacation plans. Congratulations!! #8953554

Rona L. Schwarz October 07, 2010

Marvelous composition, Janet! Hard to add anything to what's already been said: gorgeous colors and tones, beautiful sky - it almost doesn't look real - and the addition of the kite was a great idea! Perfect for a travel or vacation brochure! Congratulations on a super POTD! #8953602

Anne McKinnell October 07, 2010

What a perfect vacation spot! The kite really does add flare. Congratulations on your POTD. #8953649

Dale Hardin October 07, 2010

Congratulations Janet. This is a perfect image for this honor. #8953684

Nancyj E. Hovey level-classic October 07, 2010

C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S
on your very deserving POTD! 8o) #8953784

Donna La Mattino Pagakis October 07, 2010

Looks like paradise, great work Janet, congratulations! A wonderful POTD! #8954024

Holly Hitchcock October 07, 2010

Wow...Calgon take me away!!! Congrats on your POD.I LOVE this image, Janet!!! #8954147

Usman M. Bajwa level-classic October 07, 2010

A most beautiful capture of a most beautiful setting and pov, Janet. The comp is spot on too. CONGRATZ on this really refreshing POTD!!

UB. #8954523

Cindy Bendush level-classic October 08, 2010

This gorgeous image is soooo aptly titled - and the kite adds that third element that takes this image to another level! Congrats on your POTD! #8954576

Mary K. Robison October 08, 2010

Congratulations on this outstanding POTD, Janet! I'm sure this gorgeous image has more awards in its future. #8954752

Lindley Johnson level-classic October 08, 2010

What a gorgeous, tranquil setting, Janet, captured perfectly. Congratulations on your well-deserved POTD! #8955041

Philippe Vieux-Jeanton October 12, 2010

Great image!! Congratulations on your PotD, Janet! #8962198

Richard D. Love October 13, 2010

Congratulations, Janet. Excellent lines, shapes, and comp. Well done.

Rick #8964579


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