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04-MAR-2004

03-04-2004

I went down to Santa Monica Pier tonight to get some pictures. I loved the colors in this one, with the sun setting and the lights on the pier just starting to reflect against the ocean.

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Shaun Lowe31-Mar-2004 04:43
Sweet shot Paul. Terrific light everywhere.
John Buffin15-Mar-2004 23:17
Amazing shot!
This one should be framed and sold.
Guest 09-Mar-2004 16:05
Dig those colors! Man, this looks like an awesome place to hang out for an evening.
Elizabeth Glass08-Mar-2004 01:45
This is stunning. The color is amazing and you captured the lights so perfectly. Wow!
Guest 07-Mar-2004 04:04
Absolutely beautiful!
Caige 07-Mar-2004 02:10
WOW! This pic held my eyes prisoner for a long time! The reflections in the water are UNREAL!!!! What a capture, Paul! CONGRATULATIONS on a PRIZE WINNER! Seriously! :)
Guest 06-Mar-2004 16:18
Stellar image, Paul - the comp is terrific, and those colors and reflections are out of this world! :)
Guest 06-Mar-2004 08:28
Great shot of the pier, Paul!
Sher Hogue06-Mar-2004 05:00
gorgeous colors! i love the rippled reflections. just beautiful!
Guest 06-Mar-2004 03:12
I love this one. The colors are so beautiful.
Pepe Zyman06-Mar-2004 00:39
Great image Paul. I have an apartment a few blocks from the pier. I'm in LA usually Thursday till Sunday. Maybe we can get togheter one day.
Guest 05-Mar-2004 19:44
As you say - very colourful, but crystal clear and sharp and think the sky and sea are excellent in this shot Paul. Nice one :))
Jeff Gegner05-Mar-2004 19:34
Very festive!! nice exposure too. Well done.
Guest 05-Mar-2004 18:57
nice and wonderful color~
Geoff Delderfield Photography05-Mar-2004 16:14
Lovely image. Great colour and composition.

Regards,

Geoff.
Guest 05-Mar-2004 15:44
Speechless, in other words, it would be too many to say how great job this is.

Certainly the colors, the reflections, the choice of center weighted metering.

But most significantly is the seemingly parallel to horizontal lines actually extend 45 degrees on the z-axis. Making it calm and yet dynamic.

There's no 1/3 cliche, no low-up perspective or excessive wide-angle larger-than-life tricks. Yet simply so well balanced and pleasing to the eye.

One can see years of field experiences and work from it. I certainly do.
Ray :)05-Mar-2004 14:37
This is a beauty! Its a tough choice between them, especially as the one and only time I visited this spot, it was this time of day! The sunset was not as cool, but this brings backs memories of my trip. ~~~Ray.
Barb05-Mar-2004 12:27
Beautiful color and love the reflection in the water.
Barb
Guest 05-Mar-2004 12:03
Ahh beautiful Paul,I see we were both in a similar place.
Guest 05-Mar-2004 06:43
Nice balance of light, good reflections.
CJ Morgan05-Mar-2004 06:30
I like the colors of this one -- you picked a good moment to shoot.
CJ
Guest 05-Mar-2004 05:59
Stellar image Paul ... incredible colors at an inspiring time of day.
Guest 05-Mar-2004 05:54
THIS!!! Dude.....Nice!
Guest 05-Mar-2004 05:53
beautifullll
A Reid05-Mar-2004 05:40
I don't think you could have picked a better time of day for the shot. Perfect.
Guest 05-Mar-2004 05:22
Awesome colors! Nice shot! I love it.
Guest 05-Mar-2004 05:18
The rainbow of colors seen in this one is just such a feast for the eyes!! Wonderful, Paul :D
Guest 05-Mar-2004 05:17
wow, great sunset picture, I like the reflection of color in water most!