loosing the light
Uploaded: April 09, 2011
Ruby Beach in washington very last of a wonderful sunset.
Congratulations! You have placed as a finalist in this month's BetterPhoto
Contest! Over 15200 photos were entered your image selected among the top 642 finalist photos for April 2011
Exif: F Number: 8, Exposure Bias Value: 0.67, ExposureTime: 1/100 seconds, Flash: did not fire., ISO: 200, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 70.00 mm, Model: NIKON D300
Jeff Robinson April 09, 2011
But you captured "The Light" Beautifully! Great job Rita! #1368057Rita K. Connell April 11, 2011
thank you so much jeff I was very excited whene these two girls showed up I knew it made for a better composition. thanks for taking the time to comment #9344934Ken Smith May 13, 2011
I thought I recognized that locale...we were there a couple of years ago, but didn't have as nice a sunset as you. Agree with you; the girls add to the composition. Excellent work! #9404017Rita K. Connell May 13, 2011
thanks Ken we got the sunset but boy was it windy and very chilly it was just about this time last year. thanks for commenting #9404023Anthony L. Mancuso May 18, 2011
Awesome finalist Rita! Congrats! #9412155Usman M. Bajwa May 18, 2011
Huge CONGRATZ on this amazing Finalist. Good luck up next, Rita!UB.
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Carla Capra Anderson May 19, 2011
What a beautiful image you've captured. Congratulations on receiving this Finalist Award.Rita K. Connell May 19, 2011
thanks so much I haven't been in the finalist circle in a long time. #9414221Merna L. Nobile May 20, 2011
It is with great pleasure that I offer my congratulations on your award for the month of April. Merna #9417480Aimee C. Eisaman May 20, 2011
Whoohooo congrats on your gold Rita! :~) #9417651Nancyj E. Hovey May 20, 2011
C O N G R A T U L A T I O N SAnthony L. Mancuso May 20, 2011
Congrats on your well deserved win Rita! #9418530Rita K. Connell May 21, 2011
I am so excited its my first win. yea yea yea!!!!Lydia Williams May 21, 2011
So exciting Rita...and happy for you...it is such a great feeling when that happens...Very well done..A big congratulations to you! #9420033JO ANN CLEVELAND May 21, 2011
WTG Rita! Huge congratulations on your awesome 2n Place Gold WINNER!!!jo ann c. #9420670
Usman M. Bajwa May 22, 2011
The First Win is always so so special, Rita. CONGRATZ on this fabulous GOLD Winner!!! I am sure, many more to come, good luck!UB. #9421241
Rita K. Connell May 22, 2011
thank you so much Lydia, Jo Ann, Usman I really appreciate your time #9422268Wm Nosal September 30, 2011
WOW! Beautiful, Rita!Dennis Gay March 26, 2012
G'day RITA!Perfection in a silhouette.
Crisp clean outlines, incredibly good black/colour contrasts, an eye catching scene and very well balanced.
My heartiest Aussie congratz on the EP and the prestigious golden 2nd Place award.
GB
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Rita K. Connell March 27, 2012
thank you dennis, this was a very cold and windy evening so I sat in my car with the window down....LOL #10060862Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.
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