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08-DEC-2005 Miguel Garcia-Guzman

5th Place (tie)
"Greetings from Na Pali" by Miguel Garcia-Guzman

Kauai, Hawaii

Dear Friends,

Greetings from the Na Pali Coast in the isle of Kauai (Hawaii)!

I have been hiking all day in a trail that overlooks this enchanted coast, the site where movies like Jurassic park were filmed. The area is as beautiful as it is difficult to access, and many parts of it can be seen only by boat traveling along the coast or by helicopter. Given that this is the north shore and in winter time the surf and currents are strong we decided to use the helicopter ... stunning views a... think about the the starting scene in Jurassic Park with the helicopter approaching the coast.

With Christmas and the new year approaching I also want to take the opportunity with this card to wish you a nice time and the best luck for the coming year.

Cheers,

Miguel Garcia-Guzman

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Guest 14-Dec-2005 00:07
A lovely scene, Miguel, skillfully captured. The gradation (is that a word?) in tone of the ranges as they recede into the background is really striking. Your choice of frame and font make a wonderful greeting card. I would love to receive something like this - and would probably try to frame it :-) Bev
Jerry Curtis13-Dec-2005 02:39
I love the toning and the multi-layering created by the mist. Wonderful image and a very appropriate card.
Guest 13-Dec-2005 02:31
Very nicely seen and taken, Miguel! I like the sepia tone. The reapeating lines of the mountains with varying degrees of haze is really really special to look at. Great capture!
Sony Forums Challenges12-Dec-2005 12:33
Wonderful perspective and tones Miguel. The foreground slope perfectly sets off the rest. Just perfect haze. Fremiet
roberta12-Dec-2005 02:36
Stunning image. Gorgeous! I really like the textured framing too.
Katherine Stanback's Photos12-Dec-2005 02:26
Beautiful image - I love the color tone, and the hazy lighting! I really like your frame, too.
Helen Betts12-Dec-2005 00:29
Miguel, how nice to see you after such a long absence! This is a lovely scene -- I love the gradations of color in the cliffs and the misty feeling. Nice toning as well. Helen
Sony Forums Challenges12-Dec-2005 00:17
What a beautiful, natural scene, Miguel...I love the wonderful tones and lighting here. Well composed and presented, this makes a beautiful note card to send back home to family & friends...and in which to share the enjoyments of one's vacation. I could see this card for sale in a local specialty/gift shop. Good idea... a lovely scene and very well captured. You didn't happen to see any dinosaurs, did you? :) MFC