Dancing Dolphins Photo

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I took the picture in Pismo Beach from a restaurant patio, CA

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Rhiannon (1726) 2004-02-26 9:38

I love this pic! Dolphins are such beautiful creatures and you pic shows that. Great composition with their silhouettes against the soft blue shades in the back.
If I have to complain a little, maybe you could adjust the slighly tilted horizon a bit, and then it is perfect!

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hftey (390) 2004-02-26 9:39

I just love sunset with silhouettes. This one is one of the best I had ever seen. Good timing

apivaz (1902) 2004-02-26 9:39

Linda! Eu teria cropado um pouco do fundo da imagem.

pmario (62) 2004-02-26 10:11

great work. I send for you a ws.

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JudyH (700) 2004-02-26 10:47

Lovely composition Michel. Looks like a wonderful restaurant to eat at! I agree that the horizon must be straigtened, and there seems to be a "line" in the water to the left that could be removed. Otherwise it really does look good. Well seen.

c_kyr (1810) 2004-02-26 12:16

Very nice view.
I made a workshop with your image in order to remove the anchor and make then real!
I hope you will like it!

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digi-mom (1064) 2004-02-26 12:29

Hi - this is gorgeous scenery. Dolphins are popular and graceful. IMHO, the colors in the sunset are lovely just as they are. I am wondering if you could give us any more detail on these dolphins - are they alive? a statue? a small decoration? I can't make it out.

gbac (1931) 2004-02-26 15:12

Belle composition.
dommage que l'image penche sur la droite.

rhardy5 (855) 2004-02-27 0:00

very nice composition very well put together photo i love the colors i might crop alittle off the edges to really bring more focus on the phins but super shot.

pamastro (7213) 2004-02-27 18:37

This is beautiful. The sunset is an amazing yellow that fades to the blue. And the sculpture of the dolphins really add a further lightness to this. Being picky it would be better with the tilt corrected and that dark thin object on the left cloned out. But this is just a really good image for me to let those bother me too much. I also like the thin layer of clouds. I can feel the warmth of this place being communicated through this photograph. Very good job. I'll have to come back tomorrow for points.

Gilles (105) 2004-02-28 15:17

very good shot. I like the frame and sunset. Good job

CoolDan (2490) 2004-02-29 13:23

Très belle composition Michel. Le soleil couchant est du plus bel effet. Félicitations.

ornis (1271) 2004-03-07 14:30

Very good idea to shoot this subject against the sun. Colors are superb and sunset gives wonderful tones. Blue, gold and black. Very well done. Horizon should be straighten. Christos ws is a very good final touch to your composition.

Tammy777 (156) 2004-03-17 22:15

I love the shadow effect and colors of this photo.Very nice composition. It is a joyous photo.

Intruder (3075) 2004-03-28 11:45

great shot Michel, i though they were real at first sight. well done

mazrul (92) 2004-06-24 12:09

Very nice composition. If crop higher, just like two dolphin playing around.

Nice job!

capa (833) 2004-07-10 21:04

great photo , nice view.5*

cederico (0) 2004-07-20 10:29

Wonderful silhouettes, with excellent background between blue and yellow. A pleasure for the eyes ! Just the horizon not 100% straight.

sn00zie (2384) 2004-07-22 11:31

saw this picture on your site way before i got to it on TE.. loved it at first glance. amazing composition and a whole lot of patience.. truly outstanding!

pcostas (308) 2004-11-25 17:44

I have nothing to add that has not been mentioned above !
One more thing....
Pure and endless envy for the the perfect foto and the great moment you have captured !

our compliments for sharing...

farshid (365) 2005-11-28 4:05

hi michel
i like the way the dolphins are composed Against the light.
magnificant silhouettes.

the reflection on the sea wave has some noise.
there is also an unwanted line at the top left of the photo.

but still a great shot.

regards

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