Los Arcos

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• cessy (13567)
• [2007-11-07 12:14]

Hallo Peter
very nice landscape picture, excellent depth, rule 3rd compositition
the colors are wonderful
so great result with two 10 cents of bus trip :)

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• jmcl (11904)
• [2007-11-07 12:15]

Hi Peter,

I love the palette and light ..
I love the way the shapes and curves of the foreground rocks are echoed in the background ...
I love the scale of the little boat .. the diagonal lines of the surf work really well .. very nice.

take care,

John

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• leo61 (32054)
• [2007-11-07 12:19]

Hi Peter!
A tecnical perfect image with great sharpness overall.The composition is excellent with your low POV and these rocks in the foreground,and the diagonal af this wave.It`s a nice view at this bizarre island and the colors and contrast are amazing.A great shot!!!
Regards,Leo

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• lucasgalodoido (9992)
• [2007-11-07 12:30]

Olá Peter!
Uma pena uma pria tão bonita como essa não oferecer lugar pra nadar, mas eu nem ligo pra isso, raramente eu entro na água. O local parece ser mais convidativo para um mergulho. As cores ficaram muito boas an foto!
Parabéns e Abraço!

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• IgorDeleze (15776)
• [2007-11-07 13:25]

Hello,
Nice shot with lots of interesting elements.
I also like the great variety of colors.
Greetings.
Igor

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• mcenteesalas (1606)
• [2007-11-07 13:26]

Hi Peter, beautiful and dramatic shot of this seascape, well done, everything is perfect, composition, position of view and exposure simply brilliant, well done, thanks for sharing it with us and keep them coming, regards, Salas

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• Gerrit (25716)
• [2007-11-07 13:48]

Hi Peter,
fantastic view over the sea with the little boat and the giant rocks, well covered with green. The low POV works very well; the foreground definition is perfect.
Groeten Gerrit

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• Angelillo (8435)
• [2007-11-07 13:51]

Hi Peter,

Well, it seems the adventure has been interesting, and finally it has been justified! Very nice place, and as always very nice capture! The vell lightned rocks in the foreground and a very good starting point, guiding us to the little little island. The color of the sea is magnificent too! Very nice!

Greetings,
Angel.

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• fayeulle (23706)
• [2007-11-07 13:52]

Hi peter
It's really one of the best picture of this place that I have ever seen. I like the colors and almost the composition with different layers from the rocks on the FG to the island in the BK with also sea strips.
I really like this shot.
Friendly
JP

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• Cormac (25032)
• [2007-11-07 14:09]
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Great use of the foreground and the background to create a good sense of depth, because each seems in clear focus, with lots of details - the result is that it seems like we are actually there. Good colour and contrast too, which enhances the realism and the sense of looking at a live scene rather than a photo. Well done!

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• paura (23332)
• [2007-11-07 14:20]

Peter,
A paisagem é uma beleza e sua fotografia uma perfeição para mostrá-la. Um dia você vai ser velho e famoso por suas fotos, amigo.

Abraço

Paulo

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• Floydian (25543)
• [2007-11-07 16:07]

Hi Peter,
Well, this is a nice one with a great view thanks to your low angle. The image is very clear with lots of brightness which makes this image very plesant to look at.
That 150 dollar is indeed crazy, that bus trip must be much nicer.
Regards, Henk

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• wgreis (3245)
• [2007-11-07 16:26]

Oi Peter,
a água espumando nas rochas ficou ótimo. Gostei da beleza da pequena ilha ao fundo, com sua vegetação rasteira e bem verdinha.
O barco lá ao fundo também está ótimo.
Parabéns,
Wagner.

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• Bruno40 (4824)
• [2007-11-07 17:27]

Peter,
I would have taken also option #2, providing that there are no sharks in the area!
Lovely photo, amazing sharpness on the fg, good low POV and well composed. I like it!
TFS
Jorge

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• Docarmo (7005)
• [2007-11-07 19:34]

Oi Peter,
O que está me impressionando mais aqui é a sensação visual de 3D. Incrível! Parabéns!
Cores fantásticas!
Sua nota, como sempre, genial - parece que estou vendo a cena.
Abraço,
Maria do Carmo

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• jjcordier (15659)
• [2007-11-07 22:00]

Peter
Composition impeccable, belle profondeur de champ, jolie lumière....de quoi composer une bien belle photo!
Amicalement
JJ

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• ribeiroantonio (15588)
• [2007-11-07 23:01]

Isto é lindo e estas pedras enormes a entrar pelo olhos dentro são sensacionais. O PDV escolhido transmite a ideia precisa do local e da "dificuldade" em chegar à zona aonde se possa nadar. Mas deve valer o esforço.
António

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• Mocuishle (115)
• [2007-11-08 0:51]

Peter, you did such excellent work showing the contrasting textures of water and rock, perfect composition and soft but still sharp well balanced coloring with a right contrast.
Cheers,
Francesco

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• nwoehnl (60385)
• [2007-11-08 2:19]

Hi Peter. The combination of low angle and foreground interest is the apt choice here, as it results in an almost 3D impression and a good rendering of the depth. All this complemented by the vivid yet natural-looking colors. Nice shot, I hope all is well.

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• ruisc_pt (5087)
• [2007-11-08 3:37]

OI Peter
Uma fotografia muito bem conseguida, com abertura e distância focal optimizadas para obter a maior luminosidade nitidez e profundidade de campo adequada.
Além disso o efeito esmagador das rochas no primeiro plano com a linha do horizonte no terço superior fazem uma dela " une parfai exposure"
Felicitations.
R

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• delkoo (25026)
• [2007-11-08 3:38]

hi peter,
lovely low POV, you did an excellent sea scenery, perfect light and perfect colors.

nicely done
didier

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• jaywalker (9555)
• [2007-11-08 4:15]

Hi Peter, A wonderful low POV, you have captures the shallow waves nicely as they splash against the rocks, a very beautiful scene as the light is superb & the sky is so clear, wonderful depth through out, TFS, kind regards Wilson.

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• belido (9669)
• [2007-11-08 4:19]

Olá Peter,

linda vista desse mar com essas rochas bonitas. Parece ser um lugar bem prazeroso para se passar umas férias. Gostei do enquadramento que valoriza as pedras do primeiro plano e ainda deixa espaço para aquelas formações interessantes no segundo. Tá muito bonito!
Abraço,
Carlos

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• baba_flies (4659)
• [2007-11-08 6:06]

Salut Peter ! Very nice rock work and I like the bit of frozen water going over the stone. A good "investment" your bus ride, and I am sure it was a little adventure itself besides the swimming part in open waters ... I am always scared what swims around below me but probably I have seen too many movies :) This is very nice ... vacation pure. Barbara.

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• Dyerco (5366)
• [2007-11-08 6:19]

Good use of the FG rocks and good placement of the Los Arcos island.
Phil

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• Yffic (5812)
• [2007-11-08 12:10]

Hi Peter...
Great idea this composition very near from the water.. It gives a great perspective.
The choice of a quite slow speed is also a winner: wawes who are breaking on the rocks gives movement and dynamism...

Regards.

Yves

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• danos (19542)
• [2007-11-08 12:22]
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Hello Peter,
very informative your note about Mexico, but even more the seascape view of the rocky offshore,Los Arcos.The rocks as you captured create a great depth of field with fascinating colours and light.The high cluster of rocks in the background create an almost end in the scenery.Well done Peter.

Regards,Danos

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• fulvio52 (4628)
• [2007-11-08 12:33]

Hi Peter,
technically flawless, but the overall feel is what strikes me more than anything else in this shot. It's like being out there, sitting on a rock in the salty breeze, simply looking at this wonderful landscape.
Great effort.
Ciao,
Fulvio.

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• stego (15370)
• [2007-11-08 14:44]
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Olá Peter,
A qualidade desta foto contradiz o que disse na nota do seu post anterior acerca de não estar muito virado para fotografia a sério nessas suas férias. Pode ter ar de postal, mas isso é comum à maior parte das boas fotos de paisagem. Excelente POV, com as ilhotas a contrabalançarem as rochas em FG. Luz, cores e definição fabulosas. Enfim, uma vista de sonho... para juntar à colecção de Peterchromes.
Um abraço, José.

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• maximage (9890)
• [2007-11-08 15:27]

Bonsoir Peter,
Cette prise de vue au "ras du sol" est très bien pensée.
Couleurs et contrastes magnifiques.
Amitiés.
max

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• Didi (29099)
• [2007-11-08 16:43]

Hi Peter
I like very well this low position who gave an interesting depht in your composition by the foreground.
In France you can have in similar places 2 hours tour in boat with about 15 €.
But this place in magnificient.
Cheers.

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• gunbud (18215)
• [2007-11-08 20:21]
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Hi Peter,
Lovely contrasting colors lead to the wonderful green shrubs atop the dramatic rock outcrops in beautiful blue sea. Excellent colors sharpness and details to this tranquil scene.
Regards, Tom

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• testmaniac (9071)
• [2007-11-08 21:44]

Hi Peter,great landscape with nice POV and composition. Very nice place and excellent photo quality like always!
TFS and regards,
Philip

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• Dragonheart (8357)
• [2007-11-09 4:40]

Hi Peter,
Magnificent shot, the colors are excellent and very good composition. Good sharpness and focus all over the frame. Exposure is just perfect.
Thanks for sharing
Best regards
Vivek

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• ktanska (12473)
• [2007-11-09 5:27]

Hi Peter,
Reminds a lot of you Haystack pictures, and also many of luisafonso. Deep wide angle scene with lots of details in fg, impressive cliffs and nice tropical sunlight.
Kari

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• anes_lc (14261)
• [2007-11-09 7:26]

:)
i'm more then happy with this POV ...so the option #2 work just fine:)
i don't know the place and i can't imagine better POV :)
well done once again
regards,anes

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• carper (54428)
• [2007-11-09 8:48]

very good photo Peter,
I like the 2/3 - 1/3 in the composition, it is good, the details are good, the light is marvelous and the photo is very nice to look at, very good photojob, have a good weekend.
gr. jaap

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• gracious (12894)
• [2007-11-09 16:13]

Hello Peter,
Thank you so much for this excellent posting which is my favorite type of landscape!
Good low pov with great sense of deptn, vivid colour and so much details in it!
the exposure and focus is spot on!
well done
have a wonderful weekend, Peter!
all the best!
Tony

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• jwmunro (5964)
• [2007-11-09 17:47]

Hello Peter -

Well done! This is a much better post than your previous one. I do like the FG rocks and the sharpness associated with them. Exposure and other technicals look to be spot on the money. Great way to explore by taking the bus rather than the tourist conveniences. Well done.

Thank you for sharing.

John

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• nivaldo (8431)
• [2007-11-09 18:17]
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Hello Peter,
Magnificent, a marvelous shot, my friend!
You MUST also use your photografic habilities to picture our Brazilian Paradise: Fernando de Noronha Island!
Um abraço!
From Recife, Nivaldo

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• dareco (11231)
• [2007-11-10 2:07]

Fantastic! I love the details on the rocks!! This just puts me right in the mood to go wading:) An excellent scene. TFS

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• gervaso (2135)
• [2007-11-10 6:04]

Muito bonita a água e a textura das pedras! Parece que o sol tá bem forte, mas mesmo assim você conseguiu uma iluminação muito boa! Parabéns!

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• cunejo200 (6314)
• [2007-11-10 6:05]

Hello Peter,
A very appealing low pov of Los Arcos. Lighting and depth are good. I chuckle as I read you Note about tourist tailored adventure. So true. Regards, Danilo

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• bostankorkulugu (25641)
• [2007-11-10 15:52]

as it is cold and rainy around here lately your mexico shots are like medicine to me... i wouldnt mind walking along that shore with a corona in my hand... without lemon of course...

beautiful shot, i like the low pov and the dynamism in it thanks to the waves...

cheers

korkut

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• banyanman (7470)
• [2007-11-10 23:01]

I don't think a $150 boat ride would have given you a better POV than this, Peter. You have framed this perfectly, and the deep DOF works well with the foreground rocks nicely in focus. And catching the waves breaking over the rocks in the middle distance adds another good element to this composition. Obviously you hid your D200 well to take a swim otherwise we wouldn't be seeing this. I don't think I would have chanced that with my D200. I would have foregone the swim ;) Cheers . . . David

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• Flavia (8002)
• [2007-11-11 4:53]

Hi Peter,

I like the low POV which gives a refreshing fell to the picture due to the splashing water on the rocks.

Regards,

Flavia

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• john_c (24618)
• [2007-11-11 7:33]

Hi Peter,
This is a good example of where the interesting foreground is extended far into the frame to dominate, with the background features complementing and balancing. The clarity of detail is superb, as is the light management. I think you and your wife were rather wise in choosing option number two...later.
John

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• PixelTerror (73908)
• [2007-11-11 8:19]

Hi Peter,
A coastline image that looks quite dramatic and from the note I understand I will never spend a day in Puerto Vallarta, wise idea to get off the city for a seaside refreshment rather than an overpriced refreshment, Your pov appears quite low and gives an enhanced importance to the foreground rocks and the small waves breaking on them, which I like but the big background rising one that appears quite similar to some existing in Thailand is nice as well.
Have a nice sunday JY

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• Cretense (35963)
• [2007-11-11 10:07]

Hi Peter!

A beautiful place, a fantastic beach with these wonderful and colourful rocks playing an important role both in FG and BG. Great compositions, great contrast, top quality definition. Excellent note, too! Congratulations!

Hercules

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• hderin (596)
• [2007-11-11 16:09]

Hi Peter,

Wonderful photograph again :) Great composition, great details, great colors; congratulations !

Warm regards :)

Haluk Derinöz

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• darrasin (2858)
• [2007-11-11 19:29]

Hello Peter! Very strong wide angle composition with good foreground interest leading the eye nicely to the well placed horizon and interesting seastacks. You captured a nice range of warmly saturated colors. I sense these interesting foreground rocks would have great long exposure potential.

Well done!
Doug

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• Henryk_Bilor (19176)
• [2007-11-12 0:25]

Hi Peter
It`s not good don`t know enough the language. I read twice before I understood that you swam there without your camera :).
Great capture from this low point of view. Lovely place and sweet colours. I`m a bit jealousy about the weather ;).
Regards

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• dinkar (170)
• [2007-11-12 1:17]

Peter,
Splendid colors and composition. The yellowish rocks in the foreground really contrast quite nicely with the strikingly blue sea.
Dinkar

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• plimrn (15965)
• [2007-11-12 8:44]
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Hi Peter,
I think the Los Arcos in PV are much more attractive than the ones in Cabo - I think it's the green trimming from the more tropical climate or perhaps it's your up-close-and-personal framing style with the surf-line creating a triangle with the arches.

Congratulations on your excellent hiding skills!! The $150 you saved would have been a poor start on purchasing a new camera. Perhaps you're just hoping to get a new D-300. Although, I saw an advertisement for a D200 body at around $600.
HLJ, Pat

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• rigoletto (22305)
• [2007-11-12 11:54]

Downtown, from the Bedrock... :)))
Yeah, Peter, woth the miles you travelled, lucky you to get to those places, while we are sitting at home with our heaters on...
Compo and tech quality are of course very good, as always...
Cheers,
Deniz

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• Emile (16141)
• [2007-11-12 13:27]

Hola Peter.
Las grandes rocas producen una buena sensacion de profundidad con la isla, muy interesante ver que tanto las rocas como la isla y el bote estan en muy buen foco, me gusta mucho tu punto de vista y los preciosos colores del mar.
Felicitaciones.
Un fuerte abrazo amigo.

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• stevesieren (787)
• [2007-11-12 19:21]

Very nice shot especially for almost midday. Good compostion too! The greenery adds a lot of pop to it.

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• agbonavita (0)
• [2007-11-13 5:28]

Gostei mais da ultima foto do local, essa aqui porém chama atenção pelas pedras de primeiro plano, que textura e nitidez ótimas. Acredito que sem aqueles barcos na foto, teria um ar mais selvagem sua foto.
Boas cores. Chegou a mergulhar por ai?
Abraço
Andre

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• fraggance (372)
• [2007-11-13 5:31]

Très jolie composition depuis cette vue du sol, bravo, belles couleurs. cordialement
Audrey

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• zeca (18222)
• [2007-11-13 12:26]

Linda vista, Peter. A nitidez é espetacular, mostrando lindos detalhes especialmente nas pedras em primeiro plano, que dão ótima profundidade à foto. A exposição foi boa e as ondas batendo nas pedras dão boa dinâmica à imagem. Mas eu não tenho inveja da sua foto não! Tenho é daqueles caras naqueles barcos alí...
Abraço,
Zeca

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• Philippe (9551)
• [2007-11-13 12:38]

Hi, Peter. A very good shot with excellent depth and contrast thanks to the rocks you've put in the foreground. Your low POV gives more importance to Los Arcos, whose white rocks stand out against the blue sky. The sharpness and the light are fantastic.

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• leonorkuhn (9386)
• [2007-11-13 12:44]

Olá Peter,

Este é um destino turístico muito conhecido e o pessoal aproveita para explorar o turista (não o turismo). A imagem está linda, em cores bem naturais, excelente ponto de vista e enquadramento, dá pra gente imaginar que está lá também. Belo trabalho!

Abraços
Leonor

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• guillaumejm (7727)
• [2007-11-13 13:45]

Hello peter
I like the effect created by low position of the camera. But perhaps I would have increase a little the speed shutter because here the foam is a little bit overexposed then. Anyway a delightful picture.
Best regards
JMarc

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• Standa (1861)
• [2007-11-14 11:05]

Hi Peter,
depth and perspective are superb in this nicely coloured image. Good light and DOF! Btw don´t you plan to visit Czech while your trip to Germany in spring?:)
Best regards,
Stanislav

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• InasiaJones (15841)
• [2007-11-14 21:39]

Hi Peter,

It's by reading the note on your today's post that I've followed the thread to discover this wonderful photo that I haven't seen previously.

Boy! This is great!!! Excellent low and wide angle view, with beautiful rocks formation as a perfect foreground. The textures and colours of these rocks are particularly rich.

The rest of the image is also very impressive, with this picturesque island in the background and the breaking waves in between. Excellent work!

André

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• Wahclellaspirit (2588)
• [2007-11-14 23:15]

Hello Peter,
I remember seeing this one night when I was leaving on an errand and never got back to view it again.
The rocky beach mimics the great rocks in the ocean and are a great benefit to the image as their like shapes correspond well together and add a sense of "Being."
Excellent focal point low to the water and rocks, and perfect DoF.
Well Done...
Steve

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• Charo (19094)
• [2007-11-15 4:59]

Hola Peter,
Con gran asombro, veo que has cambiado las montañas por el mar...
Has sabido captar muy bien la belleza y fuerza de este lugar en el que hay una estupenda luz y colores.
Gran trabajo
Cordialmente
Charo

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• xuaxo (4089)
• [2007-11-15 12:41]

Olá Peter,
Já vi muitas fotos de Los Arcos aqui em TE, mas gosto muito deste teu POV diferente. As rochas em foreground ficaram magníficas.
Um abraço,
F.

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• Angshu (25490)
• [2007-11-15 19:59]

Hello Peter
This is a nice one and different thanks largely to the low POV, close to the wave beaten smooth rocks. The islands of Los Arcos stands out against the pristine blue sky. There are quite a few boats as it appears & they help us understand the scale. Excellent colours in very good light.
Regards
Angshu

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• keribar (39760)
• [2007-11-15 21:14]

Helşlo Peter,

How nice to get so much information and such a nice panorama of Puerto Vallarta and Los Arcos. I just happen to in love with your picture which shows with the wide angle the close-up rocks and continues to the infinite. I also note that the light is lateral which causes the rocks to be lighter one side and darker on the right: For me it is vital.
Happy week-end - Izzet

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• Bluejeans (19500)
• [2007-11-16 11:34]

Oi amigo ,
Que beleza de foto , lugar maravilhoso este , gostei muito deste primeiro plano muito bonitas as texturas destas rochas , as ilhas são muito bonitas com aquela vegetação em cima , parabens!!!
Um abraço Gonçalo

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• bruce_wayne (1363)
• [2007-11-17 5:28]

Hi Peter
this is an another great shot...but I love colors here...perfect, clearness of color is great!

Alessandro

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• derek3755 (2476)
• [2007-11-18 7:57]

Hello Peter

well worth the 10 cent bus ride, a great shot, like the fact, you got down low for this shot, works very well, nice light, nice composition.

Derek

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• barni (10206)
• [2007-11-22 14:38]

Hello Peter
C'est magnifique.
Le cadrage au raz du sol est superbe.
Regards
Christophe

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• bend1k (904)
• [2007-11-24 19:16]

these rocks make good subjects. i like the blue sky too.

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• celmaleite (704)
• [2007-11-27 10:33]

Local irresistível para quem busca aventura e paisagens inesquecíveis. O mergulho com os golfinhos seria a realização de um grande sonho meu. A foto está MARAVILHOSA!! As pedras em primeiro plano e aquele barquinho bem distante proporcionam um toque especial na belíssima composição. Parabéns!
Abraço
Celma

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• zmey (5204)
• [2008-01-24 6:57]

hello peter

your gallery is a great booster to a travel junkie's (like yours truly) cravings... what a scene. even after accounting for the high-cost "touristy" aspects of the place. lol, you must be quite brave to hide your camera under some rocks there. anyway, great job as usual on capturing the scene. even though yours is not the most expensive POV available there, i still love it.

cheers and TFS
kristaps