nina050

Paradise Found

Paradise Found

A near perfect tropical paradise in a hidden cove near Makena Beach, Maui complete with water rivaling the colors of emeralds and turquoise. Little crescent-sh...
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A near perfect tropical paradise in a hidden cove near Makena Beach, Maui complete with water rivaling the colors of emeralds and turquoise. Little crescent-shaped Molokini island, a diver's paradise in its own right, can be seen in the distance.
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camera

NIKON D750

settings

settings

Aperture f/22 ISO 560 Shutter 1/125 Focal Length 240/10

upload_date

upload_date

Dec, 2015

Views

370

Likes

+83

Awards

Peer Award

+15

Superb Composition

+6

Absolute Masterpiece

+4

Top Choice

Magnificent Capture

All Star

Genius

Superior Skill

Outstanding Creativity

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Top 20 rank

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Platinum

Beautiful spot........wonderful colors

This is gorgeous!!! :):)

fantastic color of the water - totally clear, great shot Nina!!

Platinum

Like I always say only nature can make these colors look so beautiful together.. Did you handhold this shot. I can see every droplet of ocean.. Very nice composition .

Gorgeous!:)

Perfection. Love the title.

Platinum

Love the colors here. You captured Maui so well.

Hi Nina, a big WOW for me; this is just incredibly gorgeous! A real paradise, and so inviting and look at that awesome splash - doesn't get any better than this my friend~ :-))

PRO+

One of the destinations on my wish list!! fabulous capture!! Love the colours!

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