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Escape
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Copyright: Annie Belanger (Beger) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3297 W: 786 N: 4419] (19874)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-04-11
Categories: Nature
Camera: Canon Rebel XTi 400D, Canon EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM, 67 mm B+W käsemann Circpol
Exposure: f/8, 1/125 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-04-18 13:37
Viewed: 1691
Favorites: 4 [view]
Points: 166
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Hello dear friends,

I am back from Cuba where I passed a very relaxing vacations! With the sun’s tattoo on my skin and full of energy!

I know, it's a stereotype, but I cannot resist at the pleasure of presenting to you a postcard taken on the beach of Paradisus Princessa del Mar located at Varadero. Two weeks there, and it is enough to forget cold weather and snow! And now, Spring is here!

Technically, just a little adjustment of luminosity and sharpen.

Thanks you for stopping by and commenting!
I will try to look at and comment all the splendid photos which you published in my absence! Great job! :)
Have a very nice weekend!

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Salut Annie,
Quelle netteté et pureté dans cette photo.
On s'y croirait tellement c'est bien fait.
Les couleurs sont exceptionnelles.Ce bleu et ce vert sont du plus bel effet.
C'est vraiment superbe...il fait dire que le paysage est enchanteresque.
Félicitations.
Stephane.

Nice photo...
great colors...
kind of make me feel like i'm actually there.
~larry

Wow Annie,
Regardes moi ce ciel il est d'un bleu incroyable et quelle journée ,bien sûr il y avait là tout ce qui faut pour réussir la composition, tu ne pouvais manquer celle-la...lol,
Sans reproche, une super photo!
Bon retour à la maison ,
Carol

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  • jentt Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 198 W: 71 N: 419] (3689)
  • [2008-04-18 14:23]

Bonjour Annie
C'est peut-être une carte postale, mais c'est une vraiment jolie carte postale avec des couleurs somptueuses et une magnifique lumière. Apparemment les vacances ont du être bonnes et tu n'as pas manqué de ce qui nous manque le plus en ce moment : De soleil ;-) Superbe.
Amicalement
Antoine

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  • dareco Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1717 W: 16 N: 840] (15139)
  • [2008-04-18 14:34]

This looks like the perfect vacation spot!! Really great colors! TFS

What a nice treat to the eyes, Annie! I'm glad you get to go to the beach after a cold winter! :) Great capture of beautiful nature with nice added colors on the sailboats! Very nice POV and perspective. TFS.
Cheers!
Freddie :)

Bonsoir Annie,
heureuse de te revoir et surtout que tu sembles avoir repris un souffle nouveau, les alizés sûrement lolll.
Des clichés comme celui-ci, je veux bien en voir tous les jours. Un véritable régal pour les yeux.
Quelles couleurs [ça existe cela au naturel ;O)], la maîtrise que l'on te connaît de présenter ce que tu photographies à merveille.
Merci pour ces instants au goût de paradis.
Bises, Corinne

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  • Silke Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2847 W: 263 N: 5945] (23584)
  • [2008-04-18 14:56]
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YOur colours, details and composition could not possibly be any better, Annie!
This is a truly marvellous image -- perfect for a calendar!!
TFs
silke

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  • juyona Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 2635 W: 1 N: 1257] (15405)
  • [2008-04-18 15:33]

Genial trabajo Annie,
hermosa postal,
detalles y buenos colores...
saludos amiga.

Ce n'est pas un stereotype, à mon avis... les cartes postales sont là pour nous faire découvrir les beautés du monde, donc... :-)
Photo au meme temps douce et energissante!
Merci du partage.
Ciao, Antonella

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  • Jens Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 558 W: 52 N: 1139] (4661)
  • [2008-04-18 16:19]

Hi Annie
This one loke like at photo taken out of a travelers magazine. Great shot, beautiful point of view, amazing colors in the sea and in the sky. Once again a great job from your hand. My compliments and TFS
Greetings
Jens.

Hello Annie,
Fantastic shot, it looks like a post card, beautiful
vivid colors and lovley contrast of the colorful
boats against the blue sky, excellent composition
and good point of view, very good sharpness and superb
depth of field, nicely done.
Angela

And this is a perfect place to escape to Annie! You really know what a beautiful picture is! Such nice colours and great presentation! A picture perfect postcard indeed!
Gracias ;)

*** Ursula ***

Hello Annie,

I really like the escape route you have chosen, excllent colors bg pov well composed and excllent POV with great details

TFS kyle

Hi Annie,
Beautiful colors,very good photo and composition.
Best regards,
Ralf

Bonsoir Annie,
Quel beauté ce paysage et ce ciel il est magnifique!! Superbe composition et détails de ce beau paysage de la mer, couleur, netteté lumière, détails et point de vue...C'est parfait..et très jolie et agréable à regarder, Félicitations ,
Michel

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  • Leica Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 82 W: 41 N: 60] (2105)
  • [2008-04-18 21:32]

I have seen those crazy people. The worst is that they have no training prior to flying.
Fantastic, perfectly composed "tableau". As if one would have placed each elements individually.

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  • linus Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1474 W: 10 N: 738] (10739)
  • [2008-04-18 21:32]

Hi Annie,
This indeed is postcard, or a poster. The colours are so vibrant and the scene so inviting.
Sunil

Very nice Annie. Excellent composition, with beautiful colors. Very nice lighting with good exposure.

TFS,
David

Beautiful composition Annie full of vibrant colour.

Regards Mark :)

Bonjour annie
An exelent 'mirage' of your vacation feelings!
Bravo

John

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  • yanm Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 558 W: 40 N: 848] (8422)
  • [2008-04-18 23:18]

Inviting. Just like picture in travel mag :) I see some hints of noise so maybe you would like to clean them out :)

Yan

If I see this sun and colors I don’t have to ask how was your vacation ;-)
But for some people vacation is more then sun and boose
For some reason I expect that you went into the country site and enjoyed that too
The photo you show us is modern good composed and colorful
High class shot..

ciao Annie.. welcome back!! finally... ;))
wooooww what's colours!! what's light.. what's details!!
è bellissimo!!! compo is super.. but over the compo.. the pov.. and the rest.. this place looks really beautiful!! a paradise! ;)) excellent post!! thanks
ciao Marco

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  • AndroK Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor [C: 1453 W: 23 N: 0] (11654)
  • [2008-04-18 23:58]

Beautiful beach scene...
Nice colors...
Nice composition...
I want visit Cuba :-)

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  • Jong Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 428 W: 0 N: 273] (3168)
  • [2008-04-19 0:03]

the strong colours of the canvas really add drastic value to the whole view. together with wide blue sky, clean sea. you sure have a great holiday there. excellent job, Annie

Hello Annie!
What a wonderful place and what a great colours in your picture!!!
Perfect clarity!
Excellent done!
Best regards!
Lili

...I return... :)

Hi Annie,
Aptly titled ... I find the para glider very symbolic of your theme here. Wonderfully captured ... the white beach and warm sea is such a delight to see ... especially we're heading towards winter here in NZ. Well composed with very good image and color quality. Well done! tfs
Cheers,
Renier

Hello Annie,
This is beautiful beach scene.
Fresh light, bright colors and nice composition.
Good to see you back. TFS
Vandana
later

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  • Ivan Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 403 W: 112 N: 270] (3854)
  • [2008-04-19 5:17]

Bonjour Annie,
Que j'aime ces couleurs ! La composition est très riche, un exemple de la règle des tiers. Dis moi que tu as saturé ces couleurs un peu ? La présentation est efficace et mets bien la photo en évidence. Une invitation au voyage ! Merci du partage,
Ivan

Hi Annie,
This is superb! The sky, the ultra light, the beach and the boats, the sea all excellent sharp and perfect colours. You really teasing me with this awesome view :-)
An outstanding posting my dear Annie. You must have enjoyed your holiday.
Hans

hi annie!
amazing colors and great shot, beautiful.
tfs
zoran

Gorgeous Annie!! I would escape there anyday! What incredible blue sky and water! Super smoothness to the sky and I just love it!
B-) B-)
linda

hi, great postcard!, the deep blue and green colors look great and contrast nicely with the colorful sails. great sharpness and details
rgds
Allen

what a great colormenagement!??
wonderful

Wonderful Annie. Very well composed and stunningly bright colours and lovely graduation in the waters. TFS,
David

Lovely photo painting.

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  • Loup Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 107 W: 0 N: 74] (1321)
  • [2008-04-19 18:35]

Bonsoir Annie,
Superbe capture de cette magnifique plage de Cuba.
Les couleurs du ciel et de la mer sont toujours sublime là bas .
Belle netteté et détails .
Merci .
Jasmine

Hello Annie,
Pure clean colours and a wonderful composition!
Could be used in tourist commercial any time...
Greetings,
Pablo -

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  • ayse51 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1677 W: 124 N: 1431] (20120)
  • [2008-04-20 1:44]

Hi Annie,
what a beautiful shot as always.Everything is perfect my master.Congratulations.Necla.:)later.

Bonjour Annie
Un excellent cadrage des couleurs chaudes.L'équilibre chromatique est parfait et quelle belle couleur cette mer!
Bonne journée.
Amicalement
Gildas

A real sun filled postcard it is then.

Now who could object to this - I know just how it feels - your batteries are recharged.

Lovely composition with rich deep colours.

TFS
Els
:)

oh Aniie, beautiful photo nice colors details ligth, and POV, nice vacations!!!!


TFS

Hi Annie

It is so good to see that you enjoyed a lovely holiday and also happy to have you back!
What a wonderful colourful photo you have here. I absolutey adore the reflection of the bright colours of the sails and boats in the water. This one is going to my favourites..

TFS

Wia

Bonsoir Annie :)

Peu importe que ce soit un stéréotype, j'adore et ça me fait rêver. Cette photo me réchauffe et les couleurs somptueuses ravissent mes yeux :) Bravo ! J'espère que le retour n'est pas trop difficile :o)
Amitiés
Marylou

Bonjour Annie
Merci pour tes bons mots et bravo pour cette image pleine de soleil. Je vois que tu as choisi une plage de sable blanc pour ne pas être trop dépaysée. Les couleursw sont splendides et bien contrastées.
Bravo encore
Serge

Hi Annie,
OKAY!! I'll escape there! Wow, sooooo beautiful!!
Love the colors! Hope you tried out the sailboats!
TFS
Donna:o)

Superbe.
Excellente netteté et détails.
Et les couleurs sont fantastiques.
Pierre

Lovely exotic scene, with green transparent sea, blue sky and colorful boats. Very close to my definition of earth paradise...

TFS,
Andreea

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  • pozaru Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3546 W: 737 N: 2382] (18952)
  • [2008-04-21 5:08]

aha, that's why you're missing !
Welcome back and thanks for this superb picture.

v
ps.Sorry, I've switched off the points system

Hello Annie


I am amazed with this wonderful scenery!
Your picture has a shine, a charm and the quality of the picture it is excellent!
The natural light that illuminates the sail of the boats in the blue sky it is fantastic.
Great captures of beautiful nature,
Fantastic shot, it looks like the post card, beautiful
Congratulations!

Sérgio

Hello Annie,

Wonderful post card creating a great vacations mood. I'm impresse by the vivid colors and the clarity of this photo. TFS

Best regards,
Sorina

Hi Annie,
Excellent sharpness and beautiful
presentation.Wonderful seacape and composition.
Well done.TFS.
Greetings
H.Ayhan

WOW! This is absolutely stunning. Beautiful clear colours and awesome POV along this beach.

Congratulations Annie, this is really stunning. TFS.

Regards,
Martyn

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  • Dot Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1390 W: 31 N: 3028] (12222)
  • [2008-04-22 6:20]

Bonjour Annie
Je crois que tout les mots on deja ete dit pour cette composition, moi tout ce que je peut dire est WOW I want to go there.
Superbe.
Dot

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  • ttreen Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1406 W: 130 N: 3820] (15848)
  • [2008-04-22 9:06]

Hi Annie
This is really wonderful. I love the look of the sand and surf... nice reminder 18 days.. lol

the added surfer in the sky is really nice

Tricia

Hello Annie,
Again, a masterpiece...
Breathtaking and well balanced composition
TFS
Selahattin E
:)

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  • jawa Gold Star Critiquer [C: 1372 W: 0 N: 1] (12003)
  • [2008-04-23 2:44]

Hi Annie
In one word beautiful.
Gr Jos

Hi Annie,

This is a superb post card . . Lovely scene with blue sky . .
Great shot my dear friend . .

Tfs,
Tjutjut

Hi Annie ,Wow beautiful color when I see I want to swimming and miss the beach in the land , Canada too cold right now for me

your gallery all pictures they beautiful

Seng

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  • trekks Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2016 W: 144 N: 3390] (13589)
  • [2008-04-23 8:33]

hello Annie

I like the brightly colored sails on the beach against the blue sky gradient below which is the nice cyan sea water. The color mix compliments well. Your inclusion of the glider makes it much more interesting.

tfs, bill

merhaba dear annie
magnificent landscape and beach.magnificent pastel colours.well done.
best regards.
gürkan akçakır.

Hi Annie....this is beautiful...great colors and sharpness...wonderful color saturation.

Roger

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  • Viking Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 996 W: 63 N: 782] (4383)
  • [2008-04-25 13:22]

Hi Annie
Excellent, good colour and detail and I like the framing
Bye
Rob

Hi Annie !
the colours are very welcoming - nice and zesty :-)
Like the way the reds add some more 'zing' to the picture. Well done.
Best regards, Daniel

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  • korbee Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1364 W: 0 N: 1663] (13507)
  • [2008-04-27 6:50]

The perfect holiday promotion-poster Annie.
jan

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  • chrisJ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4203 W: 414 N: 6578] (41791)
  • [2008-04-28 3:05]

Hi Annie

Wow! Missed this one. Wonderful polarized blue sky with marvellous colour & saturation in this superb beachscape. Good job!

Hi, beautiful photo, nice colours, excellent composition, wonderful place.Good job.
Cheers
Monika

Fantastic picture, and professionaly composed, well done.
Beautiful beach, nice reminder.
Regards
Syed

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  • drymd29 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1447 W: 248 N: 654] (7621)
  • [2008-04-30 0:07]

I like stereoypes; the are the best choice; they proved to be!
Cuba; what a dream, so unreachable for most of us; and vice versa a prison to the Cubans; a place for movies, great spionage stories and love.
Thx for the inspiration Annie
Huub

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  • Juliet Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 867 W: 64 N: 1955] (13408)
  • [2008-04-30 3:25]

Hi Annie,
A beautiful scene you've presented. Full of color and detail- Looks like a place of paradise. I would love to visit someday. TFS Julie

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  • arti Gold Star Critiquer [C: 68 W: 0 N: 2] (3678)
  • [2008-04-30 5:27]

Quel magnifique témoignage de tes vacances à Cuba!
Bravo Annie!
André

Hi Annie,
Very nice, carefully composed shot. Good colors and contrast and interesting subjects. Polarizer working well there.

TFS,
Pedro

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  • moli Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1405 W: 275 N: 1919] (11882)
  • [2008-05-12 5:33]

Hello Annie.
Very interesting composition presented here from Cuba. Great view and looks simply and nice. Great colors from the boats make the view very effective.
My compliments.
Janek Kloss

Purely breathtaking annie! postcard quality or even more! TFS

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  • EOSF1 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1493 W: 126 N: 2163] (19716)
  • [2008-05-13 17:22]

Bonjour Annie, c'est très différent de ton style habituel mais j'aime beaucoup! C'est bien composé, spectaculaire et techniquement très bien fait, bravo et merci!

Mario

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  • Iwon Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 205 W: 0 N: 77] (6998)
  • [2008-05-29 13:27]

Hi Annie
Fantastic shot.
Beautiful beach scene...Again, a masterpiece...
Bravo:)
TFS
Iwona

Hello Annie,
what a great colours and pov, nice frame and a superb post card from Cuba.
Regards Caesar

WOW!!! soooooo cool.. paradise!!!

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  • Dingo Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2743 W: 369 N: 2624] (11948)
  • [2008-06-12 14:05]
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The deep blue gradient in the sky is complemented nicely with the blueish hues in the sea, Annie... the floodline draws the eye towards the sails. A terrific compo, but for me the colours steal the show - maybe that's because weather in Flanders was very grey and wet today.
TFS

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  • clic Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 758 W: 0 N: 206] (4714)
  • [2008-06-14 6:08]

Bonjour Annie
Étant enfant, je grimpais souvent à mon "arbre à penser" et imaginais voir les environs à hauteur d'oiseau!!.............
Merci!!!
Robert

Bonsoir Annie,
Quelle photo reposante malgré l'invitation sportive qu'elle peut représenter, des couleurs vives voisinent avec des pastelles et un ciel d'azur domine le tout!
Quels bons souvenirs elle doit te rappeler!
Bon week end amicalement Odile

Wow Annie,
Sun, sea and drenched colour. My word. The contrast between the sea green and the blue of the sky is amazing.
Cuba will want to put this on their Calendars.
Bravo! Joni

Annie,

Beautiful beach photo, very good colours, sharpness and great composition. It is raining here right now, so I can imagine I am where your photo is instead.... much more pleasant!!

Wish I was there!!!

TFS,

Richard.

Hi Annie,
Very nice picture,good pleace for rest,holiday.
Nice captured and well presented.Good shot.
Best regards
TFS

* Piotr *

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  • nova Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2734 W: 263 N: 864] (8651)
  • [2008-09-04 10:54]

Bonjour Annie! Depuis mon départ j'ai l'embarras du choix! J'ai choisi celle-ci pour la beauté de ses couleurs et la finesse de ses lignes.C'est d'une pureté "visuelle" incroyable.Superbe composition,du "bonbon" pour les yeux! Bravo!
Michel

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