Power Surge
Uploaded: October 31, 2005
This is Micah in the middle of a rolo. I thought it would fit perfectly into the monthly theme "Energy". Captured 10-29-05 at the Waveloch International Championships in Mission Beach, CA. Micah took 4th place in the Mens Bodyboard Division.
Adilson F. Ferreira
October 31, 2005
Deb Holmes-Hatfield October 31, 2005
Awesome action image, Donna, great job! #2018625
Janine Russell
October 31, 2005
Terry L. Ellis
October 31, 2005
Colette M. Metcalf October 31, 2005
Terrific shot, Donna!!! #2019406Goshka G. October 31, 2005
Excellent catch!!! #2019412Carla Metzler October 31, 2005
Great action capture, Donna!Marsha S. Smith October 31, 2005
Looks like he is flying! Cool shot, Donna. #2019654
William C. Raco
October 31, 2005
bill #2019908
Anita Hogue October 31, 2005
WOW, Donna, you have these action shots down awesome. I also love your new mini pic !!!!!! #2019981Donna La Mattino Pagakis November 03, 2005
Thanks to each and everyone of you. Your comments are so cool!! This was a great event to see. So many excellent riders, I'm glad I can share the images with all of you!! Thanks again!! #2032292Vicki Hunt November 12, 2005
I am always amazed at your action packed shots! This is great! #2065983Stanley J. Contrades November 22, 2005
CONGRATULATIONS on your Finalist and this very well-timed action shot, Donna!!Jenny Bosmans November 23, 2005
Congratulations on this beautiful finalist, Donna!! #2109495Ed Heaton November 23, 2005
Excellent job Donna! Congrats on this outstanding finalist! #2109612Sylvia Rossler November 23, 2005
Congrats Donna ! This is a beautiful finalist !!! #2109894Kaye Burazin November 23, 2005
a big congrats and best of luck in the next round! #2109942Deb Holmes-Hatfield November 23, 2005
Congrats to you, Donna, Good luck in the next round! #2110142Ken Cole November 23, 2005
As soon as I saw this, I knew it was not only a winner but a great theme entry! Awesome photo! Good luck #2110163Life Expressions November 23, 2005
Congrats Donna! #2110302Marvin H. Gohlke Jr. November 23, 2005
Great job on this shot, congratulations on it being a finalist! #2110589Karen Engelbreth November 23, 2005
Congrats Donna :0) #2110805Sharon Day November 23, 2005
Congratulations, Donna!!! WTG! #2111067
Erica Murphy
November 23, 2005
Erica #2111190
Mary Timman November 23, 2005
Fantastic action shot.Anita Hogue November 23, 2005
You are so good at these shots!!!! Beautiful work!! Congratulations!!!! #2111645
Terry L. Ellis
November 23, 2005
Jill Flynn November 23, 2005
A big congratulations on this awesome finalist Donna!! Way to go!!! #2112248Vicki Hunt November 23, 2005
Congratulations!!! #2112257Elisabeth A. Gay November 23, 2005
WOW Donna, congratulations!Dale Ann Cubbage November 23, 2005
Congrats Donna! This is fantastic!! Love the energy!!da #2112476
Deborah Sandidge November 23, 2005
Action packed, super capture, Donna - congratulations on your finalists!! #2112686Andre Marhaug November 23, 2005
Congrats on this energic finalist, Donna. #2113150Johnny Santoso November 23, 2005
Excellent action photo Donna.! Great timming and dramatic actions.. regards, #2113164Johnny Santoso November 23, 2005
Big Congratulations Donna.! on Finalist, Best of luck on next level.. regards, #2113174Sergio La Spina November 23, 2005
Congratulation for your fantastic shot finalist!!! #2113919
Adilson F. Ferreira
November 23, 2005
Noel Baebler November 23, 2005
Huzzah, Donna! #2114334Donna La Mattino Pagakis November 23, 2005
All of your comments and support have been OUTSTANDING!!!!!!!!!!! I am so happy to be part of this great site and group of photographers and friends!!! Thank you!!! #2114363KHAWLA Haddad November 23, 2005
Congratulations on this awesome finalist....Best of luck in the next round!! #2114390Chris Macer November 23, 2005
Congrats on the finalist, Donna! #2114698Darryl Wilkinson November 23, 2005
WOW!!! What a fantastic capture!!! Another one?? I can't keep track... Congratulations on all of your wonderful finalists, Donna!!! BRAVO!!! #2114729Kristi A. Howson November 23, 2005
Awesome finalist Donna. Congratulations and best of luck in the next round! #2115192
Rakesh Syal
November 24, 2005
Donna La Mattino Pagakis November 24, 2005
Thank you again everyone, I appreciate the great comments and congratulatory wishes. Hope you all have a great Thanksgiving.
I am thankful for all of my friends here at BP!!!!! Take care!!! #2116967
Heidi Tidd November 24, 2005
Very nice action capture Dawn! ooo it's making me miss summer! ;-) Congrast on the finals and good luck! #2117558Susie Peek-Swint November 25, 2005
Many congrats on this awesome capture Donna! #2120027Phil Sauvey November 25, 2005
Congrats on your finalist!!!! #2120058Donna La Mattino Pagakis November 25, 2005
Thanks so much for all your great comments!! Thank you to the Judges for your AWESOME SITE!!! Take care all!!!! #2120088
Laurence Saliba
November 26, 2005
Jill Flynn November 26, 2005
YEAH!!!!! Congratulations on your awesome win Donna!!!!! Way to go on this fantastic shot!!!! #2122810Jenny Bosmans November 26, 2005
Congratulations on this terrific Winner, Donna!! #2122911
Rakesh Syal
November 26, 2005
Nobu Nagase November 26, 2005
Congratulations on your great win, Donna!!!Stanley J. Contrades November 26, 2005
CONGRATULATIONS on your 2nd Place win with this action-packed shot, Donna!!Goshka G. November 26, 2005
Congrtas on this wonderful win, Donna!! #2123068Neil R. Shapiro November 26, 2005
Terrific decisive moment and action capture. Congratulations Donna. #2123216Mary K. Robison November 26, 2005
Excellent capture, Donna!Deb Holmes-Hatfield November 26, 2005
Very cool Donna, congrats on this much deserved win! #2123373KHAWLA Haddad November 26, 2005
CONGRATULATIONS on your 2nd Place win,Donna very cool capture and well deserved win YAAAAAAAAAAA !!!! #2123378Kristi A. Howson November 26, 2005
Heyyy Donna...WTG...awesome!!! Congratulations on this fantastic photograph...well deserved!!! #2123384Heidi Tidd November 26, 2005
Congrats Donna on this great second place win!! #2123388Terry R. Hatfield November 26, 2005
Congratulations On Your Winning Image Donna!!Nicely Done!!! #2123436
Adilson F. Ferreira
November 26, 2005
Kay Beausoleil November 26, 2005
Congratulations on your win, Donna -- you really nailed the theme! #2123683Wally Orlowsky November 26, 2005
Congratulations on this powerful winner, Donna! #2123693
Linda D. Lester
November 26, 2005
Claudia Kuhn
November 26, 2005
Leonard Pierce November 26, 2005
Congratulations on your second place win Donna!!! #2123797Sylvia Rossler November 26, 2005
Congrats on your win Donna !!! #2123941Stan Kwasniowski November 26, 2005
Donna, congratulations #2123997Deborah Sandidge November 26, 2005
Congratulations on this exciting winning image, Donna! #2124028Stephen Zacker November 26, 2005
Congratulations, Donna #2124067
William C. Raco
November 26, 2005
Bill #2124154
Terry L. Ellis
November 26, 2005
Cora Miller
November 26, 2005
Donna La Mattino Pagakis November 26, 2005
I want to thank all of you here at BetterPhoto for your congratulatory remarks. I really appreciate it so very much!!!!!!!!!!!!! What a great honor!!!!!!! #2124353
Shelly A. Van Camp
November 26, 2005
Linda Boehme
November 26, 2005
Donna J. Taff November 26, 2005
Congratulations on your fantastic win, Donna!!!! #2124468Joy E. Cobb November 26, 2005
Congratulations on this well-timed win, Donna! #2124714
Evy Johansen
November 26, 2005
Cathy Barrows November 26, 2005
congrats...awesome #2124811Kate Jackson November 27, 2005
Congratulations on this awesome win Donna!! #2125314Mary Timman November 27, 2005
Great job and Congratulations! #2125404Donna W. Neal November 27, 2005
A BIG CONGRATULATIONS Donna #2125806Noel Baebler November 27, 2005
HUZZAH, Donna! #2126397Donna La Mattino Pagakis November 27, 2005
Wow, you are all so wonderful, your comments are OUTSTANDING!!!! I am truly honored!! Thanks!!!! #2126954Patricia Robinson Trapp November 27, 2005
Congratulations, Donna on a magnificent image!! #2127510Chris Macer November 27, 2005
Congrats on the win, Donna!! :) #2128062Debra Booth November 27, 2005
Fantastic capture, Donna!! Big congrats to you!! #2128284Rhonda Smith November 27, 2005
Wow Donna... great shot and well deserved win.. Big Congrats to you !! #2128679Sergio La Spina November 28, 2005
CONGRATULATION !!!! GREAT GREAT SHOT!! #2130032Donna La Mattino Pagakis November 28, 2005
Thank you so much for all the great comments!!!!! #2130647Danilo Piccioni November 28, 2005
So beautiful!Anna Diederich November 28, 2005
Fantastic image! Congratulations on your win!Anna #2131724
Sharon Day November 28, 2005
Big congratulations on your 2nd place win, Donna!! Fantastic image and well deserved win! #2131869
Ken Smith
November 28, 2005
Donna La Mattino Pagakis November 29, 2005
Thanks again everybody!! I appreciate it!!! Since we are getting to the end of November, I better get busy and post another BMax Wave image. My children rode with some friends this past weekend. I will take your advice Ken and submit an Adventure image. Thanks!! #2134401Cathy M. Gromball November 30, 2005
Congratulations on your Second Place win, Donna!Cathy :) #2137903
Dan Holm December 01, 2005
Alright, Donna!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!! #2143106Donna La Mattino Pagakis December 02, 2005
Thanks again to all of you!!! #2145600
Deborah Lewinson
December 03, 2005
Donna La Mattino Pagakis December 14, 2005
Thanks so very much Debby!! It is an honor to win!! Very cool!! #2185695Taylor December 30, 2005
Congratulations. It fit the monsthly theme very well. #2236777Donna La Mattino Pagakis January 02, 2006
Thanks Taylor!! #2244915Terrill Province January 12, 2006
YIKES ~ I can't believe how fast you have to be to get this shot! You're as talented as he is, Donna.BIG CONGRATS TO YOU!!! #2281936
Sandra Freyler April 13, 2006
This is way tooo cool! Congratulations, Donna! Well deserved! #2639545Mary N C. Taitt April 27, 2006
Congratulations on this fantastic win! great action shot! #2697303Donna La Mattino Pagakis April 28, 2006
Thank you Terrill, Sandra and Mary!! Your comments are AWESOME!!! #2703785Susan Williams June 23, 2006
Congrats on all of your WINS1Bill Wyatt June 23, 2006
Congratulations on your Winner, Donna!!! #2941641Lynne Morris June 23, 2006
Congratulations Donna, this is an awesome shot! #2941694Donna La Mattino Pagakis June 23, 2006
Thank you Susan, Bill and Lynne for your great congratulatory wishes.I recently entered this image in the San Diego County Fair. It took 5th place, or honorable mention. I'm excited!!
Take care everyone and have an awesome summer!!! #2942943
Graeme yew Chow June 30, 2006
Hi Donna, thank you so much for your encouragements. This was a deserved winner . #2972334Alice Lero July 10, 2006
Wow Donna...this picture is fantastic! You look like you took this picture by being right in the water with him. Unreal! What a GREAT capture! :) #3010812Donna La Mattino Pagakis July 12, 2006
Thank you Graeme and Alice for your great comments!! #3021471Abdusalam A. Al-Tuwijri September 09, 2006
great shot #3286240
John V. Roscich
October 13, 2006
Donna La Mattino Pagakis October 13, 2006
Thank you Abdusalam and John for your cool comments! #3445117Mary K. Robison November 28, 2006
CONGRATULATIONS on this superb action capture, Donna! It deserves its winner plaque!! #3643876Mary K. Robison November 28, 2006
P.S. So what if it's for Oct. '05? Still a deserved winner!! ;) #3643882Donna La Mattino Pagakis November 28, 2006
Thank you Mary!!! #3643898Mike Dawson January 05, 2007
Superb timing #3786570Donna La Mattino Pagakis January 06, 2007
Thanks Mike!! #3790335Roger Fry February 09, 2007
Fabulous shot Donna! Makes my meagre attempts at bodyboarding sink without trace !Roger #3928680
Donna La Mattino Pagakis February 09, 2007
Thanks so very much Roger! #3929800Crystal L. Craig September 04, 2007
Awesome Capture Donna! Wow! Tons of energy, action and suspense! Very well cone and a Huge congrats!!! #4747213Donna La Mattino Pagakis September 05, 2007
Thank you Crystal! #4752827
Lisa J. Boulden
November 26, 2007
Donna La Mattino Pagakis November 26, 2007
Cool, THANKS Lisa!! It is an AWESOME wave!!! #5127164Hurk (Steve) Hurkett December 22, 2007
Super capture, Donna ... Congratulations on this winner ................................. Steve #5243465
Donna La Mattino Pagakis December 22, 2007
Thanks Steve! #5243483Gilbert W. Covington March 22, 2008
Great action capture Donna. #5680157Donna La Mattino Pagakis March 22, 2008
Thanks Gilbert!!! #5680643
Lisa J. Boulden
November 10, 2008
Donna La Mattino Pagakis November 10, 2008
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