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California Days (2012)

California Days (2012)

Beach on the California Central Coast at sunset. One of the things i miss the most about this beautiful state.

Beach on the California Central Coast at sunset. One of the things i miss the most about this beautiful state.
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Oct, 2016

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People's Choice in Melting the sky Photo Challenge

Winner in The Natural Beauty of Seascapes Photo Challenge

Winner in Spectacular sunsets Photo Challenge

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Superb Composition

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Superior Skill

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Virtuoso

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Love the colors in this image. Tried to give you a genius award but VB had other plans. :-)

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Thank you...no PS or LR filtering used - natural colors and lighting.

This is one of the most spectacular sunsets I have ever seen. I am so envious!

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Thank you Chuck!

Stunning ... ! Well done!

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Nina, your words mean a lot, thanks!

Incredible! what a gorgeous image!

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Thank you Deanne for the kind feedback.

Absolutely GORGEOUS!

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Thank you Deanne!

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Spectacular!

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Thank you for the kind remarks.

Just stunning.

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Doug, thank you for the kind words.

Congratulations, a great shot.

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Thank you sir for your kind view and remarks.

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Another amazing capture!

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Thank you for your encouragement.

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I really don't consider this a win as there were only 5 entries in this challenge, but thank you though.

Wow so Beautful.

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Thank you Ulpu for your words of kindness. Cheers, David

Magical image! nicely done, congrats!

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Thank you Neckbone. Appreciate the nice comment.

Outstanding capture of a spectacular sunset.

WOW David..this is absolutely amazing..Congrats to you my friend!! シ

Wow..Love this

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Fantastic! Congrats on the People's Choice win!

Congrats on this well deserved win .... it is just stunning !

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Gorgeous! A huge WOW....

Congratulations on your winning photo. Absolute masterpiece

Gorgeous capture! Congrats.

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Beautiful!! Congrats on your challenge award!! : )

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Gorgeous, congratulations!

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Spectacular

Nice one, love the colours.

Nice Work!

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