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Classic California

© Donna La Mattino Pagakis

Classic California

Uploaded: December 27, 2011

Description

My PG 101 Solitude Theme Entry

Another classic sunset, shared with my son. I was able to capture him, enjoying the view.

Del Mar, California
December 23, 2011

Tamron 18-270mm Di-II VC PZD Lens
RAW / Tripod / Aperture Priority / 23 mm
F 14 @ 1/200 ISO 200

Exif: F Number: 14, ExposureTime: 1/200 seconds, ISO: 200, FocalLength: 23.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XSi

Comments

Louise Souchereau December 27, 2011

Wonderful sunset, great colors and composition, bravo Donna #1432785

Carolyn M. Fletcher level-classic December 28, 2011

FAVE! #9889630

Gina Cormier December 28, 2011

Frame it and give it to him for his room and a keepsake!!!! #9890035

Julianne Bradford December 28, 2011

Wow! What a beautiful capture Donna! #9890471

Leslie McLain level-classic December 29, 2011

Love it, Donna. Stunning. #9892247

Linda L. Ruiz December 30, 2011

Such a beautiful sunset... #9893374

Ken Smith level-classic December 30, 2011

You keep taking it to the next level. Awesome work, Donna! ANd happy New Year to you!! #9893689

Michele Peterson level-classic December 30, 2011

Incredible sunset, and I love the addition of your son! Great title, too. :-) #9894163

Nikki McDonald level-classic December 31, 2011

A beautiful sunset image, Donna, and the pose makes it perfect for the Solitude theme which I associate not only with oneness but also with a mood that is contemplative or sad. #9895352

Deborah Lewinson level-addict January 01, 2012

Wow, Donna, awesome image, and a fav!

Best wishes to you for 2012!
Debby #9896525

Jean E. Hildebrant January 01, 2012

striking colors and nice composition! :)
#9897029

Bunny Snow January 03, 2012

Love the composition and flow of lines in the foreground, which comes together at the single figure in the background, and the eye popping sunset, making it so typically California. Without the interesting design of the foreground, it would just be another pretty California sunset. But the reflective glow makes this image...in my opinion.

Well seen and executed, Donna! Congratulations on being one of four top PG 101 winners and this beautiful creation. #9899777

Dianne Brin level-classic January 04, 2012

Beautiful color and great sunset! Very nice capture. #9902771

Steve M. Harrington January 06, 2012

Wonderful tones and mood, Donna!
Steve #9906444

Ken Smith level-classic March 05, 2012

I think you have a winner here, Donna...at least you should!! :-) #10023771

Susan M. Campbell March 07, 2012

Fabulous image Donna!! #10027019

Donna La Mattino Pagakis July 23, 2012

Thank you for all of your kind and inspirational comments!!!

Donna

#10241812

Renee Doyle July 30, 2013

Stunning!!!! Congratulations Donna! #10786455

Dianne Brin level-classic July 30, 2013

Beautiful image, Donna. Congratulations on your finalist and good luck in the next round! #10787087

Donna La Mattino Pagakis July 30, 2013

Thank you Renee and Dianne!!! #10787183

Julianne Bradford July 30, 2013

So gorgeous..congrats! #10787244

Emile Abbott level-classic July 30, 2013

Congratulations on another magnificent finalist, Donna. #10788056

Deborah Lewinson level-addict July 30, 2013

Stunning finalist, Donna!

Congratulations!
Debby #10788293

Linda L. Ruiz July 30, 2013

This will be gold for sure. Totally love it. #10788317

Tammy Espino July 30, 2013

Congrats on your outstanding finalist!:) #10788429

Ken Smith level-classic July 30, 2013

Very eye-catching, Donna...and very well deserved! #10788717

Martha R. Mazon level-classic July 30, 2013

So very beautiful, Donna! I love those rich tones and undulating lines. Congratulations! #10788996

Carol Quina level-classic July 30, 2013

Congrats on the Finalist for this BEAUTIFUL shot. Good luck in the next round! #10789008

Eivor Kuchta July 31, 2013

Love this! Wonderful composition and gorgeous colors. I like how you added your son's silhouette in the picture. Congratulations on your beautiful finalist! #10790145

Tammy Espino July 31, 2013

Congratulations on your win! #10790448

Sharon Sawyer July 31, 2013

Donna, HUGE congratulations on your outstanding and most deserving Second Place Winner! A breathtaking moment in time!!! #10790686

Jill Odice level-classic July 31, 2013

Yes! This is beautiful and deserves that gold medal :-) Congrats Chicky! #10790710

Robert K. Bemus level-classic July 31, 2013

Beautiful. Congratulations! #10790740

William C. Raco level-classic August 01, 2013

Wonderful photo, Donna
Love that your son is part of it
Congratulations #10791090

Renee Doyle August 01, 2013

Congratulations Donna on this very beautiful winner! #10791149

Leslie McLain level-classic August 01, 2013

Congrats on a beautiful winner, Donna. No one does the ocean as well as you. #10791164

Anita Hogue August 01, 2013

Congratulations on your beautiful winner, Donna! #10791329

Nancy Marie Ricketts August 01, 2013

Congratulations, Donna, on your wonderful GOLD winner! #10791375

Emile Abbott level-classic August 01, 2013

Congratulations on you awesome gold winner, Donna. #10791760

Bojan Bencic level-classic August 01, 2013

Fantastic photo, Donna. Congratulations on your win! #10791786

David Phalen August 01, 2013

BIG Congrats on a beautiful Winner!! #10791805

Mitch Spence level-classic August 01, 2013

Extraordinary beauty, Donna. Congratulations to you on the gold winner. #10791913

Julianne Bradford August 01, 2013

Yay! Congrats on your Gold Donna! #10792019

Martha R. Mazon level-classic August 01, 2013

Congratulations on your gold winner, Donna! #10792058

Erica Murphy level-classic August 01, 2013

A big congratulations to you Donna on this very special winner! Lovely image.
#10792590

Carol Eade level-classic August 01, 2013

Gorgeous image, Donna. Congratulations! #10792673

Deborah Lewinson level-addict August 01, 2013

Congrats, Donna, on your stunning winner!

Debby #10792767

Deborah Lewinson level-addict August 01, 2013

Congrats, Donna, on your stunning winner!

Debby #10792780

Katarina Mansson August 02, 2013

Spectacular scene, comp, colors and light. Congratulations on your beautiful winner Donna! #10793008

Ken Smith level-classic August 02, 2013

No surprise here, Donna. Congrats on the gold! #10793310

Linda S. Smith level-classic August 02, 2013

Fabulous capture and huge congrats on a beautiful GOLD WINNER Donna! #10793748

JO ANN CLEVELAND August 02, 2013

Congratulations on your fantastic 2nd Place Winner Donna!

jo ann c. #10793956

Jill Odice level-classic August 03, 2013

Good to see the gold under this gorgeous colorful image Donna!Missing you all! #10794655

Stephen Zacker August 03, 2013

Stunning. Congratulations #10795099

Ann H. Belus level-deluxe August 06, 2013

Awesome winner, Donna...CONGRATULATIONS! #10798257

Chris Budny level-deluxe August 16, 2013

What a knockout! Congratulations, Donna! #10809883

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