Playing in Gold

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• khmelins (954)
• [2005-05-28 20:16]
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great the mist and the effect of the sun. although all in yellow tones, it works well
btw, the foto links you provided have an extra "/" at the end and don't work properly..
anton

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• sarju (5300)
• [2005-05-28 20:23]

Hi Cristina
Awesome photo ... it almost looks like a painting ... I like the houses in the background the kid on the beach and everything else about this photo .. of course the highlight of your photo is the shades .. cheers for a great shot ... sarju

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• Rinie_Hoff (9314)
• [2005-05-28 20:26]

wow, Cristina, Just cam e back from a 'sixties' party and was stupid enough to put on the PC, but I'm greatly rewarded, and after this crit I will gladly go to bed.
What a terrific image you give us here, the golden light and the rough water and the rocks all in this glorious light, with those beautiful sunrays. The boy is the magical element in it, and also those two people in the left upper corner. I like it how I can still see the village in the background, Oh and the sea is so nice and so very rough.
A favorite for me, Cristina, thank for sharing

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• ccooper (840)
• [2005-05-28 20:27]

Cristina,
I am in love with this photo! The layers of gold make me feel the warmth of the sunset and the joy this young man must feel to be in such a beautiful place. Absolutely wonderful!!!

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• Galmeida (12559)
• [2005-05-28 20:28]
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Hello Cristina,
Excelent work and well seen daily life and culture. Thanks to post my name link and work at TE in your picture. It's great and also this fantastic golden artwork of nature. Possible one of your great ones as sensibility, creative and art post. Impressive, Life, Sun and Mistery to the new world of knowledge and justice!

Best Regards and allways my comments.
Fernando

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• kikvel (4764)
• [2005-05-28 20:31]

hi cristina

many thanks for this delightful picture
everything here is adorable, even the title you chose

the light is fantastic!

K.

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• eev99 (1134)
• [2005-05-28 20:32]

Very pleasing and interesting shot. I like these types of picture. I posted something similar on Trek Lense today with water as the main theme in rich uniform colours. Very well done Cristina.

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• pedrocarmo (1268)
• [2005-05-28 20:39]

Fantastic photo. I just love it!
And I think you made a very noice job on post processing it.

PARABÊNS!!! Eu tambem adoro os Açores.

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• Intruder (3058)
• [2005-05-28 20:46]

hi Cristina,
what a great shot! beautiful gold color tones and rays of light.
well done

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• CliffW (2302)
• [2005-05-28 20:49]

Wow, the way the water is just suspended as it is makes an incredible backdrop. The light streaks really work here must have been a real bear to handle. My compliments on how it turned out- a real stunner.

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• AmiBe (19512)
• [2005-05-28 20:59]

Wow, fantastic shot Cristina !
I like the powerfull sea contrasting well with the attitude of the guy, who is quiet.
The light is so beautiful, I like the gold color.
Excellent atmosphere, well done !

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• eza1701 (3317)
• [2005-05-28 21:04]

This is a beautiful photo Cristina, it has several levels which make it so enjoyable to look at - there is the child playing in the sand, the sea showing its strength and the couple watching it all.

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• mlopes (492)
• [2005-05-28 21:25]

Olá Cristina, parabéns por esta foto. O crop pode ter sido um quebra-cabeças mas ficou muito bom...

As cores estao fantasticas, ha um ligeiro nevoeiro ou neblina (talvez da rebentaçao) que adiciona uma aura especial a foto.

Gostei muito
Mario

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• quantabeh (5163)
• [2005-05-28 23:51]

wow, wow and wow. This is a tremendous jaw dropper! Nicely composed. The light is so unique and beautiful, it actually rocks!
nice work, excellent and strong composition
cheers,
Behrang

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• HOBO (5216)
• [2005-05-29 1:22]

Congradulation for such a marvellous shot, Christina! The last sunbeams in the spray, producing unique light conditions. Waves breaking in those different layers of rocks and the playing child in the sand; simply phantastic. Very well composed!

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• RegisMinot (1287)
• [2005-05-29 1:31]

A great picture, Cristina. The golden light in the waves of this violent sea, is wonderful. The little boy seems to be fully concentrated on his sand buildings despite the fury of watrers and the declining light. The white fishermen houses on top are locating this story and finally, a couple looking at the sea on top left. Excellent !

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• vincent24 (8988)
• [2005-05-29 1:53]

Your title is well chosen,the tones are amazing the light like a gold rain,it's magic!
The child gives a idea of the little human shade face to the nature power.Congratulation,good sunday,
vincent

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• spence (1671)
• [2005-05-29 2:46]

Cristina, what a wonderful shot. Beautifully composed (great crop though you say it was a sacrifice), and absolutely super light especially as it reflects off the rough water. Excellent atmospheric work - I love it.

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• Luan (15873)
• [2005-05-29 4:00]

Beautiful picture Cristina, the light is simply amazing, I like the warm amospher and the kid's outline playing alone...
Well done
Luan

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• bantonbuju (43881)
• [2005-05-29 4:09]
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hi cristina, a fantastic photo, very mystic, i love the monochromatic effect here - adds a tension, dynamism, mystery...
very nice;
i did a ws to see how cropping the top a little can make this pic even more abstract, just for fun;
bw, jerzy

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• bnallama (3731)
• [2005-05-29 4:24]

Lovely light and great note.

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• gaby (19750)
• [2005-05-29 5:08]

Hi Cristina,
Fantastic shot - The monochromatic light is wonderful -
Thanks
Gaby

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• Cruize (0)
• [2005-05-29 5:53]

Hi Cristina...I love this. I like your composition including the silhouetted child playing in the sand. I love the golden colour and I don't think the softness is a bad thing.

Cheers.

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• Jeppe (18560)
• [2005-05-29 6:00]

Wow - you did a wonderful job here - not an easy task I believe but you manage to get very dramatic and special atmosphere due to the golden colours and the caotic water surface. I like the two people at the upper left corner together with the boy playing in the sand - thanks for the extra works/links - Congratulation Cristina, with fine result.

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• Paker (2600)
• [2005-05-29 11:29]

What I like most in this picture is the boy on the beach. Without it, it would just be not the same. Yes, the colors, the waves and the atmosphere is nice, but the boy adds a special touch.
regards,
Krzysztof

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• weswang (18223)
• [2005-05-29 11:57]

Hi Cristina, A very powerful composition and a very nice presentation. I am jealous of you to have such beautiful beach as part of your daily life. A perfect timing to catch the ocean wave. The ocean waves become very powerful under this sunlight angle. Yet, a kid is playing building his sand castle despite of the raising tilde. A beautiful shot and an excellent photo. Thank you for sharing.

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• nwoehnl (60385)
• [2005-05-29 12:11]

Wow, Cristina - this is really a gem. A stunning play of golden tones, a very good rendition of the dynamics of the sea, and fine compositional details with the kid playing on the beach and the couple in the upper left corner. Like an impressionist painting, only better :-) Very nice.

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• fer (1478)
• [2005-05-29 14:44]

Olá Cristina!
Belas cores!A foto ficou espectacular.
Parabéns
Fernando

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• lucinka (9260)
• [2005-05-29 14:47]

Cristina, what a great picture. It truelly deserves attention it got. Great light and scene. L.

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• PJE (18445)
• [2005-05-29 18:10]

Wow this is almost magic. I love how you have captured the light in this one. The water looks very dramatic and real. Having the lad on the shore adds alot to this shot as well. Simply a great shot...and the kind of lighting I look for all the time. Fantastic Cristina..!!

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• cam (8384)
• [2005-05-29 21:41]

Hello Christina.
A very special moment,a golden one.
You succeded in doing something wonderful.
Charles

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• john_c (24618)
• [2005-05-30 23:12]

Incredible and dynamic, Cristina. The play of light and shadow here is wonderful. The boy on the beach just makes the scene, as does the slice of dark sand he is crouching upon. A real contribution to TE. Regards.

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• danielswalsh (12483)
• [2005-06-01 0:27]

Great shot Cristina!

Some really great elements which combine to make an awesome shot.
The reflection of light on the wet sand creates a nice diagional. The rocky shore adds a nice touch of layering in different shadows. The mist coming off the water enhances the rays of the sun cutting through the trees, and the addition of the young boy playing in the sand adds the human element.

Beautifully composed Cristina~ Bravo!
Dan

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• apazevedo (5469)
• [2005-06-03 14:05]

Olá Cristina! Gosto muito desta foto, apesar de todas as dificuldades por que passaste e que tão bem explicaste na nota. Acho que escolheste bem e o resultado está à vista, com uma atmosfera tão especial que se sente tão bem!...

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• pamastro (7209)
• [2005-06-05 1:38]

I think there are times where you need crisp sharp photos and times where softness is ok. This is definitely one of those places where softness is ok. It's the light that serves it well here. It's beautiful as it filters through the mist from the crashing waves. It also creates an atmosphere where I can hear these waves smashing all over the place. The shading of the rocks gives nice layering to the shot. And the person in front is a great focal point that links well to the included couple in the distance. That certainly gives the final beautiful and excellent touches. It's certainly impressive throughout and creates sucha pleasent atmosphere to look at.

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• michalu (790)
• [2005-06-06 0:30]

Hi Cristina!!
what a beautyful colors!!! it`s great to see some places like this!
regards
Michael

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• apache (1400)
• [2005-06-06 3:18]

Hi Cristina,
I dont know how i missed all you beautiful pictures. Another nice composition with beautiful colours. Good notes to go along too.
Well done
Ranjith

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• faubry (28196)
• [2005-06-06 12:04]
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ouaihhhhhhhhh
superb shot i like it!! really very mysterius... very gold colors... how have you made?
i like also this silhouette
thanks
francine

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• elihesamian (25819)
• [2005-06-09 11:52]

Oh my God!!!
A great full golden shot,Cristina,WOWW!
Excellent atmosphere and unique playing with light,waves,silhouettes and layers you did in a best way,a nice appealing result you reached,and very well composed,too,I love it,Cristina,glad to see this golden shot,thanks for sharing.
Best Regards
M

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• flydragon (0)
• [2005-06-09 12:05]

hello Cristina
a gold picture
i like this quiet kid playing
and the egitated sea behind
also a great light
awsmoe picture
very well done
regards
••simon••

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• lukkul (510)
• [2005-06-12 16:02]

Cristina,
Esta é uma composição e algo que é dificil de tanscrever em captura de momento. O dourado em praia, mar e a pessoa como elemento dimensional complementar mas que não disturba a conjunto de estruturas nesta conjunctura e grande obra.

Os meus parabens.
Luis

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• ChrisJ (57331)
• [2005-06-13 4:24]

Hi Cristina

The spectacular, ambient, golden lighting, makes this shot for me. Good color, sharpness, lighting & composition. I like the flattened perspective too. Well done!

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• capa (815)
• [2005-06-15 20:25]

Bonita foto, excelente contra-luz.o/
Eu so faria um pequenino crop na parte superior
Desculpa, so agora é que reparei ja tinham sugerido o mesmo no workshop ;o)

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• Paolo (40015)
• [2005-06-16 4:20]

What a wonderful image Cristina!!!
the light was fantastic, unreal!
you captured very well that "yellow" landscape, great quality and POV too.
thanks also for the note.
ciao

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• walktowilli (168)
• [2005-06-17 2:42]

This is like an 18th century painting. Very intense photo.very powerful.

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• Roly (1783)
• [2005-06-18 16:51]

A beautiful image, the sunlight filtered through the spray creates a fantastic effect. I think that cropping the upper part with the houses, artwork and couple would be very beneficial. The artwork of nature is absolutely enough for this image and one shouldn't distract from it. The kid in the foreground adds the point of interest that the picture needs. Absolutely gorgeous.

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• kinginexile (2424)
• [2005-06-20 2:35]
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fantastic light, something of a quiet (and glorious) sunset glow allied to furious waters hitting ominous rock shapes, while a kid plays, impervious to the spectacle of nature at its grandest. fabulous contrasts indeed, my eyes only beg you could have framed it a bit wider even.

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• peter1892 (3191)
• [2005-06-21 17:44]

This is very good work indeed - the colours are really good, the crashing water looks great & is well captured. And the mist gives a nice effect as well. I also like how there's evidence of activity in the image - the boy on the sand, the couple & also the buildings in the distance.

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• Gregtom (6553)
• [2005-06-27 1:43]

Great shot, Cristina! Simply outstanding movement of the water and impressive color of the cadre. Thanks for sharing!
regards,
Greg

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• joseelias (361)
• [2005-06-30 12:13]

Que imagem excelente! Para além das tonalidades quentes e do posicionamento das pessoas, o que mais gosto sem dúvida é das ondas! Fazem-me lembrar os desenhos e pinturas japonesas dos séculos XVII e XVIII devido à dinâmica e detalhes intrincados e complexos. Muito bom.

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• oochappan (30151)
• [2005-07-02 18:59]

I will make this round as it merits all attantion for the marvellous golden light/sunrays and the suggestive elements of the wild ocean and the little boy so intens with his dream play in the sand, while on top two other watching over the sea and very soft the houses in the background, like a painting very well done

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• Porteplume (3078)
• [2005-07-03 4:19]
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Amazing light! And such colours... Not the cool pistachio of Annecy but the warm golden sand of Portugal.

I imagine it was difficult to include the child - who makes the picture - and as much as possible of the town behind, the artwork and that tiny couple there... Anyway you succeeded in giving us a very moody and magical image, thank you for that.

* I think this one is perfect for my "Pure Gold" theme. I hope you won't mind?

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• KevRyan (20413)
• [2005-07-04 7:25]

This is just totally magical - just amazing Cristina - there is just so much going on here that Jerzy's workshop was a minor relief - it really is an incredible image - I think I could look at this and never be bored - just beautiful light and movement and colour and composition! No space in my favourites but a favourite it is!

best wishes Kev

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• Emile (16141)
• [2005-07-07 17:27]

Excellent picture Cristina.
Very nice delicate colors. Almost a monochromic picture. Beautiful place.
Wel done.

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• Ulises (1014)
• [2005-07-07 23:33]

critina,
que buena foto, me gusta la pose del joven jugando en la arena.
la manera en que los rayos penetran en la playa es hermosa. las olas al romper con gran furor le dan un toque de belleza a la foto. y por ultimo la ciudad atras es muy interesante. los colores calidos le van muy bien
felicidades
ulises

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• eleparc (24014)
• [2005-07-08 21:25]

stuning golden colors indeed... i love it, the golden rays falling on to he boy and the shore, the slight mist, the rushing waves... a great shot indeed!
congrats!
Eric

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• alainh (31890)
• [2005-07-12 5:34]

Bonjour Christina.
A great shot you make here.
for me, it was good a litlle crop in the top.
Realy a best!!
i like a lot. Congratulations.
alain

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• baba_flies (4659)
• [2005-07-20 13:32]

Oh dear, this is so immensely beautiful. I just "stumbeld" over this picture and I had to say a "word". Excellent.

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• sayzey (2358)
• [2005-07-22 6:52]

Wow simply perfect, the atmosphere here is just amazing, the rough sea, the person who seems to be praying. I love this, very well done, a fav if ever I saw one!

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• pnphan (3688)
• [2005-07-22 21:50]

Hi Cristina
all I can say about your picture is Wow
beautiful color and beautiful landscape.

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• Steft (5958)
• [2005-07-23 6:32]

Amazing photo! It is like a golden dream. Probably everything is already set about it, so only want to say: very very well done! I love it.

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• cloverstar (0)
• [2005-07-25 17:29]

Wow! This really is pure gold. Very nice photo. Congratulations on everything well done.

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• krakowiak (4313)
• [2005-07-30 7:32]
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• Isabelle (7596)
• [2005-08-04 17:34]

wowowowow! Cris, que incrível!
achoq ue todo mundo já disse o que tinha a dizer da sua foto, só queria deixar registrado que au também adorei!

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• Auslander (353)
• [2005-08-05 17:46]

WOW, that a gold moment. Can't say more i'm breathless.

Perfect picture for a perfect moment, that's what we call perfection Cristina !

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• designsoul (21338)
• [2005-08-25 9:14]

Cristina, this is beauty itself.
Sarolta

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• ydarias (655)
• [2005-08-25 9:17]

Hola Cristina. Una foto muy interesante. Me gustan mucho los colores y la iluminación es muy ... extraña pero bastante agradable. La composición esta muy bien también me gusta mucho el mar tan "vivo". Buen trabajo.

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• ayobami (1322)
• [2005-08-25 9:17]

Wonderful image! Stunning contrasts of light and color... good capture of movement here too, I can feel, breathe, hear and see this scene so clearly in my head. Nice to be able to slightly see what's behind too, to give an idea of where this was or else it could have been a beach from anywhere. Just beautiful!

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• rbcy1974 (20384)
• [2005-08-25 10:05]

Hi Cristina,
Great photo I like the overall golden light bathing the whole scene. It is quite magical. Very well caputred.
A+
Daniel

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• sixTL (8554)
• [2005-08-30 15:03]

Hi Cristina, Very impressive picture! I like the frame, colors and light. Good job! Regards Artur

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• ballyna (1689)
• [2005-10-26 9:35]

hi cristina,
great colors,so soft.mist works well for this compo and so many layers adds several dimensions to your compo.I agree with u about the couple upper left.and it is also pleasing to see this pic viewed and commented so much,congratulations.
regards

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• Klapaucius (582)
• [2005-11-12 13:51]
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• krishindu (469)
• [2005-12-11 7:57]

Wo cristina, What a shot! The incredible golden waves, glow on the shore and the paths of rays in the mist gives it a different mood. great shot indeed, as a painting.

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• MLINES (9074)
• [2006-01-01 21:38]

Brilliant photo Chritina. The colour and waves are excellent in this pic. The bending child brings human touch nicely. Well done.

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• jammer79 (2555)
• [2006-03-04 22:04]

This is just an excellent work. Stunning light conditions with the magic ocean mist! Perfect shot. regards , R.

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• lasscor (7585)
• [2006-04-17 12:07]

Wonderful gold composition.
Very beautiful light.
I like the contrast between the power of the ocean and
the serenity of the boy.
Thanks,
Corinne

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• greghume1 (463)
• [2006-05-12 1:14]

Hello Cristina. Superb capture and apt title. The sprites on the surf make this a memorable shot. I prefer the tighter crop, but the people add a different element.
Greg

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• Theana (623)
• [2006-05-12 3:30]

Unbelievably beautiful place and you have done a great job with this image. Although the second version, which is cropped more tightly, is also nice I prefer the one with the couple on the upper left hand side. The colours are incredible and this is definitely a place that I would fly to immediately right now!

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• capthaddock (28303)
• [2006-05-31 10:31]

Hi Cristina - this is incredible, the light, the waves and the human element all come together ideally, indeed a masterpiece.

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• Fotociclista (61)
• [2006-07-05 10:34]

Realy, "Pure Gold", this captured moment.
Perfeitamente espectacular.
parabéns,

Luis

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• Emiel_Skyfreak (2949)
• [2006-11-17 17:06]

Hi Cristina, This is a real great one!
Can't believe this child was still playing with sand, when looking at the rough sea and myst behind. The scene is very dynamic. The golden tones are just superb, I think for this typical shot it's good that there are not too much different contrasting tones, but very uniform.
Great compo with the child small in the corner, much scene around. Maybe two parents looking in the upper left corner? I don't know, probably they aren't..but the idea is nice. Maybe they we're just enjoying the scene to from another POV.
Myst is great. Supershot!

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• korbee (2145)
• [2007-01-06 16:59]

Well,what can I say,incredible!
Jan.

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• cristobmat (22)
• [2007-07-10 13:41]
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• philsim (1859)
• [2007-09-23 8:16]

Cristina
This is just to add my name to a long list of admirers of this photo. It was posted 2 years ago but I have just found it. It is stunningly beautiful
Phil

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• KIMIL (90)
• [2007-10-31 2:43]

Hi Christina,
very impressive shot. great view, great work. tfs, regards, Ozden

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• picardo (2076)
• [2008-05-15 13:56]
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Hi Critina,
I think you have handled in a fantatic way this light conditions to get a picture with a unique mood. Congratulations!
TFS
Picardo