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Hot! In Photo Challenge: Best Photo of the Decade

by Michael Ball

Uploaded 3 Aug 2009 — 61 favorites

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Uploaded	August 3, 2009
Taken	August 2, 2009
Make	Nikon Corporation
Model	NIKON D60
Exposure	1/1250 sec at f/5.6
Flash	No Flash
Focal Length	270 mm
ISO	400

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dp * gave props (3 Aug 2009):
Wow! This is a beauty, Great comp, textures and reflection. Love the color too! dp
Lindsay gave props (3 Aug 2009):
oh wow. this is stunning Michael. :)
Regenia Brabham (Deleted) gave props (3 Aug 2009):
I love this Michael!!! I would hang this in my house!! Beautiful!!
Susan Littlefield gave props (3 Aug 2009):
Outstanding shot! Makes me think of the Sydney Opera house.
Andrew Rivett gave props (3 Aug 2009):
Beautiful. Perfect depth of focus.
Laura Boston-Thek gave props (3 Aug 2009):
Beautiful!
Donald Garrett gave props (3 Aug 2009):
You ARE the artist! Wonderful capture
Sam Hauss (Deleted) gave props (3 Aug 2009):
Fantastic reflection shot, well done.
elfriede fulda gave props (3 Aug 2009):
OH wow,,this truly is an instant fave,,a natural beauty, and a fabulous capture...
Rob Roy (Deleted) gave props (3 Aug 2009):
AWEsome color, sharpness and detail... most appropriate title, Mike! WINNER!!
Nancy Richard gave props (3 Aug 2009):
This is so simple, yet so pretty! I like this very much.
Benny R@mirez gave props (3 Aug 2009):
Love it!! great shot!!
triciamary gave props (3 Aug 2009):
Stunning clarity and reflection!
Minno Ramirez gave props (3 Aug 2009):
excellent, love the reflection!!!
John Linton said (3 Aug 2009):
"Hey everybody gather round

Listen to that bongo sound

Grab the first one in your reach

Now we're going to shake the beach

Do the Clam, do the Clam

Grab your barefoot baby by the hand

Turn and tease, hug and squeeze

Dig right in and do the Clam"

Killer reflection (apologies to Elvis)
Liz A###### (Deleted) gave props (3 Aug 2009):
great composition! well, just great full stop!
Litz Go gave props (3 Aug 2009):
wow, Mike, this is awesome! reflection is great and the subject is very interesting. Well done!
Michaela K. gave props (3 Aug 2009):
Fantastic work!!!
eithne mythen gave props (3 Aug 2009):
Excellent Michael, very pretty..
Lynn H (Deleted) gave props (3 Aug 2009):
Frame this! Michael, this is super work! I love how you see things! This is superb!
Billy Houckham said (3 Aug 2009):
Wonderful Michael,the details are perfect.
Ted Opderbeck gave props (3 Aug 2009):
This is really a great perspective!
Kevin Kabuki gave props (3 Aug 2009):
cool shot michael
Andrea Petersen gave props (3 Aug 2009):
Beautiful natures masterpiece and exciting to find this kind of artwork waiting to be photographed!!! Well captured!
diana (Deleted) gave props (3 Aug 2009):
love it!
Sonia Adam Murray gave props (3 Aug 2009):
Excellent, Michael!
Suzanne McGeady said (3 Aug 2009):
The mermaid's dish.....she'll be eating off a fine bone platter with this delicate plate. Michael what a clever shot!
markus zundel gave props (4 Aug 2009):
piece of art
Doug Maddock said (4 Aug 2009):
This is a great shot!
Michael Adams gave props (4 Aug 2009):
Great shot!
stuart s gave props (4 Aug 2009):
All I am going to say is beautiful artistry. Now I'll clam up.
JOE FAILK gave props (4 Aug 2009):
Excellent reflection!
david ong gave props (4 Aug 2009):
nice! very very nice! you did it again Mike.
Ronnie Ginnever gave props (5 Aug 2009):
Beautiful!
Yasmina Baggili (Deleted) gave props (5 Aug 2009):
Excellent composition, reflection...a super shot!
Andrew Lorimer (Deleted) gave props (5 Aug 2009):
Magically Beautiful !!!
StaceyJane gave props (5 Aug 2009):
beautiful! I love the reflection.
Patty Gross (Deleted) gave props (5 Aug 2009):
What an astounding composition, Michael. The reflection of this beautiful shell is perfect. Great job!!!
Aaron Mythen gave props (6 Aug 2009):
Wow!! Michael this is simply exceptional you really have a fantastic eye :))
Deborah Downes gave props (6 Aug 2009):
You should definitely frame this beauty. Bravo, my friend.
Cindy Coubrough gave props (6 Aug 2009):
Shiny and peaceful =)
Karen Foto Fiddler (Deleted) gave props (7 Aug 2009):
What a GORGEOUS piece! this is a money maker!
Judy Wanamaker (Deleted) gave props (7 Aug 2009):
Wow! So pretty, Mike. Fabulous find and capture.
Norman Baade C. said (8 Aug 2009):
Fantastic..!!
Maurie A gave props (8 Aug 2009):
Wow..... artwork indeed!!! it's beautiful!!!
Tori Lindo gave props (14 Aug 2009):
Love it!
Warren ~Mangione~ gave props (19 Aug 2009):
Stunning reflection shot! Good for that theme. Really well done, Mike.
Angelo Narciso gave props (24 Aug 2009):
indeed, a work of art!
Bermi Shutter gave props (28 Aug 2009):
excellent!!
Alan Nakamoto gave props (30 Aug 2009):
Great photo!
Deb Exteen (Deleted) gave props (2 Sep 2009):
everything about this photo is perfectly stunning!
Matt. (Deleted) gave props (16 Sep 2009):
Perfect!
Aubrey's Oma (Deleted) gave props (18 Dec 2009):
Beautiful!!!
Lynda Jeffers (Deleted) gave props (19 Dec 2009):
Beautiful!!!
Leslie Hunziker gave props (19 Dec 2009):
This couldn't have been any more perfect!
Nelson Campbell (Deleted) gave props (19 Dec 2009):
Exquisite - Michael Wow, I love the hint of green ...
Hector Ortiz gave props (20 Dec 2009):
perfection...
Karen Foto Fiddler (Deleted) gave props (20 Dec 2009):
I have to comment again on this PERFECT photo!
marilu gave props (20 Dec 2009):
Excellent entry! Great work!
Steven Maguire gave props (20 Dec 2009):
A sensational capture!!!! Beautiful detail and clarity!!! Well Done!!!!
Maurie A gave props (21 Dec 2009):
I totally agree...... then again, YOU have SO many "best" photos :) This challenge has been hard for me!!
Rob Roy (Deleted) gave props (22 Dec 2009):
HOT!! HOT!! HOT!! Outstanding entry, Mike!! Back for another look... Amazing sharpness and gorgeous comp!! Caught the water movement just right and the reflection is eye candy!!
Lori Reece gave props (6 Jan 2010):
Awesome find!
Ricardo Travantine (Deleted) gave props (21 Dec 2010):
stillness and sharpness of reflection is astounding! great employment of DOF to isolate subject!
Steven Schutz gave props (16 Oct 2011):
Excellent..love the reflection and colors..