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the trail of footsteps adds nice drama!
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Made it to Explore Frontpage | Highest at No.3 on January 14, 2007.
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Visiting a beach on a windy day in winter when it's under 40 degree outside isn't something to make a habit out of. As crazy as it sounds, it was a pleasure to be there.

This mysterious woman was one of the very few people hanging around. She was actually sitting on a log nearby when we spotted her and was walking away when we arrived.

Without thinking, I pulled my camera out of the bag as these birds flew by. I took a shot then another and was impressed by what I saw on the LCD screen. Then I looked back at the beach and she was gone, no where to be found.

I wasn't sure how she managed to disappear all of a sudden, but these two shots deserve to be shared. Enjoy!

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yordkamon says:

สวยมากๆๆๆๆ
ผู้หญิงคนนั้นอาจเป็นเราก็ได้นะ อิอิอิ (แต่พอดีไม่ได้ไปเดินแถวนั้นเวลานั้นซะด้วย)
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

gcquinn says:

Beautiful and iconic. I love the figure and her tracks -- plodding along unaware of the commotion above.

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Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

Pawel Wojciechowski says:

very nice shot!
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

taistory says:

สวยๆ จังหวะดีมาก
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

rosegarden432 says:

The World Through My Eyes
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

gms says:

Nicely timed shot and atmosphere.
The World Through My Eyes
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

ol_bullough says:

very nice shot. well grabbed
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

½Bottle says:

: )
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

skwrose says:

wonderful...!!!!
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

blehk says:

beautiful scape!!
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

Nubian ∑agle ©™ says:

Excellent, excellent, excellent!!!
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

phamalamb says:

I love visiting the beach in the winter. It is so raw, crisp, and abandoned. This shot is contemplative. The birds frame it so well.
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

unyamart says:

An amazing shot. very impressive.
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

teerana says:

What a wonderful shot!
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

·BigGolf· says:

To:
yordkamonm, gcquinn, Pawel Wojciechowski, taistory, rosegarden432, gms, ol_bullough, ½Bottle, skwrose, blehk, Nubian ∑agle ©™, phamalamb, unyamart, teerana

Thank you very much. :D
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

Optical illusion says:

An amazing and very dramatic shot! An instant fav...
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

smellslikeb a b s says:

great!
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

Michaeljohn says:

Amazing image (and nice context with it - could you have followed the footprints?) Everything works so well here - the birds, the figure, the ship on the horizon... and the colour / light are fantastic.

Almost like a dream
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

FlavioPimentel says:

Woow! that's a beautiful view!! congrats b:)
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

svenwerk says:

amazing image!
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

Puneet Butan says:

great pic
I would like you to add this to My Soul !
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

Natacha.ou.pas says:

wonderful !

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Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

Lester John Feliciano says:

beautiful!!!
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

boyikun says:

luv ur pix ha my bro,
you c the ghost ...
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

·BigGolf· says:

Optical illusion, smellzlikeindie*, Michaeljohn, FlavioPimentel, svenwerk, Puneet Butan, Pibette, Lester John Feliciano, Lester John Feliciano

Thank you very much. You are so kind.

to Michaeljohn

That was a good point, I didn't follow her footprints. But still, the beach was totally naked. No people, no obstructions, nothing block our view at all, and we still couldn't spot her anywhere after. My friend just laughed and said "May be she is a ghost.", so I told him it doesn't really matter as long as I could transform her in to RAW. Anyways, thank you for always put so much thought into your comments. I truely appreciate it.
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

Denis Collette...!!! says:

Delightful...!!!

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Firefly* [deleted] says:

inspiring . perfect in every way .
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

just juls says:

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Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

TiffanyLynn Photog says:

This is such a pretty composition.

I love the really clear blue colors.
Very nice work. :]
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

BenMo722 says:

Dude BG this pic is really good.

I like how it kind of has a softer tone to it; nothing really jumps out at you really hard, it has more of a mellow theme. Like the girl is deep in thought about something or other haha.

Good work bro
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

phamalamb says:

FRONT PAGE of Explore! Congrats, BigGolf!! :-)
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

·BigGolf· says:

denis collette, Firefly*, just juls, TiffanyLynn., phamalamb
thank you, thank you, thank you.

and Ben , thanks for your support and for showing my stuff to your mom and friends and all. lol, thanks.
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

mclyte04 says:

lovely seascape!
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

JuttaMK says:

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Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

~Sandy~ says:

Excellent shot, lovely beach!
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

Rafael Bucio says:

yeah, nice shot
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

myfear says:

Wonderfull shot! instant fav!

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Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

lucy_nka says:

Ahhh.. this is an image I could look at all day :-) Beautiful timing and such an inspiring shot. Wonderful!
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

sauvagii - [www.different-light.com] says:

Wonderful atmosphere - congratulations on the Explore front page.
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

maianhthin says:

nhung dieu can noi nhayt
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

_Mr. Alex says:

so good! very nice shot!
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

Valpopando says:

Thank for comment friend !!
love your photo one classic but absolutly well done maked
W nikon D80 ; ))
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

toddlertoes says:

wonderful
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

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Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

pravnvaghela says:

Jast nice
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

aRbenn says:

wow pretty nice i like it. congr.. for explore
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

[k]ro says:

love it
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

deepsha says:

beautiful!
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

paritosh_tiwari2003 says:

Hello Everyone How are you all?

Thanks
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

trinibaby0 says:

Maybe she stepped into one of the three ships in the horizon?????......;)
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

baby7 says:

great photo
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

roverhillman says:

i love this - what an evocative image, brilliant!
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

matteo quinto says:

nice
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

emiguez65 says:

Walking in the beach is one of the best things we can do in winter. We can find magical scenes like this. So beautiful. Congrats!!!
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

bluemedia photography says:

great shot
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shreenivasrjoshi says:

Very nice.i like
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Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

M Shaw says:

just seen on explore front page. Superb shot!
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

LORENZO CROCE says:

wow the birds in the air are so beautifulll
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

boston wedding photographer lisa rigby says:

Congrats on Explore! This is a wonderful shot.
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

goldy_amritpal says:

Hi
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WouterKvG says:

What a stunner! The use of colour is really terrific.

I think this is a great image!
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babichibab says:

very very very good
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Timetea says:

Wow!
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FlowrBx says:

Excellent photo and it sounds like a neat experience!
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sebastianfeng says:

Nice shot! Right people in right timing with right color!
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

davidvanoost says:

great moment !
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the half-blood prince says:

me likesy
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dreamdancer_rus says:

wonderful idea to go to the winter beach! i'm gone to pack my bag now! )))
cool photo! DD
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

SkyShaper says:

Page #1 / Explore

Bravo!
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

Fé ♥ says:

great pic :)
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gato-gato-gato says:

Great shot. Very nice.
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MOHAMED MAJKI ( In Germany ) says:

fav
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dmcantrell says:

superb composition and colors, well done

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joy_7981 says:

Mmm luv the beach so much! Such a great picture!
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

Samyra Serin says:

Wonderful capture!

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durrani08 says:

beautifullllllll
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gusuval says:

Great composition
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tany98 says:

A
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

daedao says:

i love the birds
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

Fabio Miola says:

Cool !
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

*torcuato says:

Qué bonita!
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

Raúl Baena says:

Muy buena
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

silvi..m says:

nice
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somesai says:

beautiful

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suzette90210 says:

I can almost picture myself in this photo. Great picture!
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Bennington Purcell says:

I love the composition here. Great colors and great bird action shot! i also love the tracks in the sand.

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guzmur says:

beautiful!! me gustata la comopocicion
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Rachel Schell says:

gorgeous!!!!

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labutle says:

great capture!
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

cooldude_arjun says:

What a wonderful shot & it seems that the sky is touching the land
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

Eggz says:

Wonderful Image.
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

chrs.alcock says:

Calming and nice
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

Greg' says:

The tone of the image is very melancholy like the sea is calling her.
EXcellent results for a quick shot ... Kudos !!
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