That's awesome dad!

That's awesome dad! by Basia McAuley
That's awesome dad! by Basia McAuley

That's awesome dad!

Here are my boys and hubby checking out the clouds before a storm.

That's awesome dad! belongs to the following groups:

Complex Simplicity of Art, Black and White Photography, Childhood, Everyday Life, Happy Haven, In the Moment, IPA -International Photographers Alliance, The Art of Nursing and The Fine Art of Photography
  • Steven  Agius

    Steven Agius, 9 months ago

    Wonderful capture, love the compostion and treatment, well done Basia.

  • Heather Loster

    Heather Loster, 9 months ago

    great image. love the b&w.

  • shutterbug3070

    shutterbug3070, 9 months ago

    love this one!

  • Basia McAuley

    Basia McAuley, 9 months ago

    Thanks for your comments Steven, Candid & Shutterbug! Much appreciated :o)

  • Helene Kippert

    Helene Kippert, 9 months ago

    Great shot – love the sky!

  • Margot Kiesskalt

    Margot Kiesskalt, 9 months ago

    Fantastic shot!

  • Basia McAuley

    Basia McAuley, 9 months ago

    Thanks Helene & Margot!

  • Robert Boretti

    Robert Boretti, 9 months ago

    Another Great Shot!

  • Angela Stewart

    Angela Stewart, 9 months ago

    Beautiful, touching image…love it!

  • Basia McAuley

    Basia McAuley, 9 months ago

    Angela & Boretti! Thanks for stopping by!!!

  • Phil Thomson IPA

    Phil Thomson IPA, 9 months ago

    Excellent Image, with a real story. Looks Great in B&W. Well Done, Basia !!

  • DawsonImages

    DawsonImages, 9 months ago

    the expansive sky gives this a look of awe feel

  • Basia McAuley

    Basia McAuley, 9 months ago

    Thanks Phil & DawsonImages! Your comments are always much appreciated!

  • Leese

    Leese, 9 months ago

    I love how this shot feels kind of mysterious and foreboding. Great work.

  • catdot

    catdot, 9 months ago

    i think the part of this shot i love the most is the handholding, it says a lot about their relationships. thanks for sharing.

  • Basia McAuley

    Basia McAuley, 9 months ago

    Hi Leese & Catdot, thanks for your comments, I’m glad that everyone is getting something different out of this image.

  • SpaceCadet34

    SpaceCadet34, 9 months ago

    That is awesome Dad..and awesome shot !! Wonderful work Basia !!!

  • Basia McAuley

    Basia McAuley, 9 months ago

    Thanks Mario, Glad you like it!

  • Janice Kho

    Janice Kho, 9 months ago

    ooh this one is awesome :) I love the darkness of the photo, and then having the boys huddles together that gives a warm feeling to the photo. nice

  • Nicole Pearce

    Nicole Pearce, 9 months ago

    Stunning shot.

  • Basia McAuley

    Basia McAuley, 9 months ago

    Thanks Jankcl & Nicole for commenting!!!

  • Susan Trigg

    Susan Trigg, 9 months ago

    Beautiful shot – the figures add a wonderful focal point and sense of perspective

  • Paul Tupman

    Paul Tupman, 9 months ago

    Stunning shot.. the composition is spot on and so atmospheric.. Love it!

  • Basia McAuley

    Basia McAuley, 9 months ago

    Thanks so much Susan & Paul! I can’t believe there is such a big response to this! :oD

  • Mugsy

    Mugsy, 9 months ago

    Nice one! A good, ‘let’s get outta here….fast” shot!

  • Lindsay Blamey

    Lindsay Blamey, 9 months ago

    Great contrast and depth… fantastic!

  • Naomi Frost

    Naomi Frost, 9 months ago

    Stunning composition, basiamc. An instant fave. Everything about thuis is just perfect.

    Thanks too, for all of your comments on my work. I really look forward to reading your opinions.

  • tonilouise

    tonilouise, 9 months ago

    Wow stunning image..Love it

  • Basia McAuley

    Basia McAuley, 9 months ago

    Thanks again for all the comments!!!!

  • funkyfacestudio

    funkyfacestudio, 9 months ago

    Wow this is so cool, the sky looks so powerful and the family standing there makes it even better. Who wouldn’t stop to look at that ?

  • Antoine Dagobert

    Antoine Dagobert, 9 months ago

    Excellent comp, light and b/w, well done Basia.

  • Basia McAuley

    Basia McAuley, 9 months ago

    Thanks again so much for your support!!!!

  • Victor(Vic) Bezrukov(stran9e)

    Victor(Vic) Be..., 9 months ago

    I love this composition and the place ..
    feel the storm coming

  • Basia McAuley

    Basia McAuley, 9 months ago

    Thanks Stran9e for stopping by and leaving feedback!!

  • Kim Roper

    Kim Roper, 9 months ago

    Great composition and mood!

  • HelenBanham

    HelenBanham, 9 months ago

    Marvelous picture!! Love it!!

  • Basia McAuley

    Basia McAuley, 9 months ago

    Thanks so much Helen & Kim for leaving great comments!

  •  Sorin  Reck

    Sorin Reck, 9 months ago

    Beautiful view…love the title

  • Rhana Griffin

    Rhana Griffin, 9 months ago

    Gorgeously done! I love the way the sky looks so threatening and the boys huddle into Dad knowing that he is invincible and therefore will protect tham from even nature herself.

  • Basia McAuley

    Basia McAuley, 9 months ago

    Sorin & Rhana! Thanks so much for commenting!

  • Nicole Goggins

    Nicole Goggins, 9 months ago

    this is stunning!!!

  • Meach

    Meach, 9 months ago

    What can I say that hasn’t already been said?

  • Geri Bragg

    Geri Bragg, 9 months ago

    wow !

  • Benjamin Scheurer

    Benjamin Scheurer, 9 months ago

    beautifully framed!

  • Rich Gale

    Rich Gale, 9 months ago

    superb work love this, love the compositon with all the space round them, great work.
    Rich.

  • Paul Vanzella

    Paul Vanzellaworks here, 9 months ago

    What an awesome image… love the sense of scale and safety the father holds as they stare down the storm! Great image!

  • KathyT

    KathyT, 9 months ago

    Love the simple comp and the B&W tones work well!

  • Basia McAuley

    Basia McAuley, 9 months ago

    Again, Thank you for such an amazing response!

  • Maggie Hegarty

    Maggie Hegarty, 9 months ago

    Lovely shot Basia.

  • Jake Easley

    Jake Easley, 9 months ago

    This looks like the beginning to a long journey. Very nice.

  • Paul Louis Villani

    Paul Louis Vil..., 9 months ago

    Magic moment captured beautifully! Excellent contrast and monotones! :D

  • Karl Schlemmer

    Karl Schlemmer, 9 months ago

    Very dramatic image. Well done.

  • Basia McAuley

    Basia McAuley, 9 months ago

    Thank you, thank you, thank you for viewing my work!!!

  • marcusjohn

    marcusjohn, 9 months ago

    Fantastic capture, very powerful. lovely work..

  • Basia McAuley

    Basia McAuley, 9 months ago

    Glad you like it marcusjohn!

  • opticnerve

    opticnerve, 9 months ago

    Great black and white shading

  • Basia McAuley

    Basia McAuley, 9 months ago

    Thanks opticnerve

  • margo

    margo, 9 months ago

    I love the way you stood back and took it all in. The textures in the sky and the sand are wonderful. Composition is well balanced. And the togetherness of Dad and the boys is to be cherished.

  • Basia McAuley

    Basia McAuley, 9 months ago

    Thanks so much margo for commenting and adding me to your watchlist.

  • Eyal Nahmias

    Eyal Nahmias, 9 months ago

    Excellent story telling image. Beautiful comp and tonal range

  • Basia McAuley

    Basia McAuley, 9 months ago

    Eyal, thank you for your feedback

  • Steven  Love

    Steven Love, 9 months ago

    Nice wide angle. Gives the impression of a vast expanse.

  • Basia McAuley

    Basia McAuley, 9 months ago

    Thanks Steve, for this photo, I actually used my old point & shoot camera so no wide angles, just a little digital!! Glad you like it :o)

  • BengLim

    BengLim, 9 months ago

    Nice shoot! the photo itself can tell a story.

  • Basia McAuley

    Basia McAuley, 9 months ago

    Thanks BengLim.

  • Andrew Edgar

    Andrew Edgar, 9 months ago

    Beautiful shot

  • Basia McAuley

    Basia McAuley, 9 months ago

    Thanks Andrew.

  • Steven Sandner

    Steven Sandner, 8 months ago

    WOW -the lighting is so vivid! the clouds have such a powerful feeling! great work!

  • Basia McAuley

    Basia McAuley, 8 months ago

    Thanks for viewing my work!

  • rossco

    rossco, 8 months ago

    Wow , this is one of those images. It has it all. This is just brilliant.

  • Basia McAuley

    Basia McAuley, 8 months ago

    Thank you Rossco!

  • Joyce Dickens, IPA

    Joyce Dickens,..., 8 months ago

    Breathtaking! Just amazing and without the boys and “hubby” it wouldn’t be the same…they really bring it all into perspective; Just awesome!

  • Basia McAuley

    Basia McAuley, 8 months ago

    Thank you so much Joyce, your comments are much appreciated.

  • elbambino

    elbambino, 8 months ago

    WOW.. IMPRESSIVE IMAGE, A GREAT PIECE OF WORK…

  • Basia McAuley

    Basia McAuley, 8 months ago

    THanks so much Elbambino

  • HouseofSixCats

    HouseofSixCats, 8 months ago

    beautiful detail in the clouds! Great shot!

  • Ellen

    Ellen, 8 months ago

    Very beautiful!

  • Kimberly D. Allen

    Kimberly D. Allen, 8 months ago

    WOW!!! Incredible work. would love some tips from you sometime.

  • Kimberly D. Allen

    Kimberly D. Allen, 8 months ago

    Wow!! Incredible work. Would love some tips from you sometime.

  • Basia McAuley

    Basia McAuley, 8 months ago

    Hi!!
    Thanks so much once again for all the wonderful comments!

  • Jenni77

    Jenni77, 8 months ago

    great b/w tones….the clouds look awsome

  • Basia McAuley

    Basia McAuley, 8 months ago

    Thanks so much Jenni77!

  • kdm222

    kdm222, 8 months ago

    just a fantastic BW image you captured…full of power and majesty

  • Brandon Taelor Aviram

    Brandon Taelor..., 8 months ago

    pretty :)

  • Basia McAuley

    Basia McAuley, 8 months ago

    thanks so much!

  • joolz

    joolz, 8 months ago

    Gorgeous shot. Love the brooding sky and the closeness of your 3 boys.

  • Basia McAuley

    Basia McAuley, 8 months ago

    Thanks for dropping in and commenting Joolz!

  • Michael D'Andrea Diaz

    Michael D'Andr..., 8 months ago

    Great image! Black and white was a great choice!

  • Basia McAuley

    Basia McAuley, 8 months ago

    Thanks for leaving feedback Michael!

  • Kurt  Tutschek

    Kurt Tutschek, 8 months ago

    perfect composition – and a very dramatic sky!

  • Basia McAuley

    Basia McAuley, 8 months ago

    Thanks for stopping by and commenting Kurt, much appreciated!

  • u03ajp4

    u03ajp4, 8 months ago

    dads little boy. the sky scares me basia

  • Basia McAuley

    Basia McAuley, 8 months ago

    Ohh,, I didn’t mean to make it scary! Thanks for checking out my work!

  • Jeff  Burns

    Jeff Burns, 8 months ago

    perfect framing well done

  • Momlee Bhattacharjee

    Momlee Bhattac..., 8 months ago

    Awesome indeed! Love the vastness of the scene. having it in B/W makes it even more interesting. Well done!

  • Lost Lost

    Lost Lost, 8 months ago

    A great moody piece of work. Top composition and brewing clouds..

  • Basia McAuley

    Basia McAuley, 8 months ago

    Thank you, thank you, thank you once again for all the great feedback!

  • Wendy  Slee KMA

    Wendy Slee KMA, 8 months ago

    yes it is – awesome!

  • Basia McAuley

    Basia McAuley, 8 months ago

    Thanks Wendy!

  • ginnymac

    ginnymac, 8 months ago

    another wonderful pic!

  • Basia McAuley

    Basia McAuley, 8 months ago

    Thank you again!

  • davidmilne

    davidmilne, 8 months ago

    Fab comp,great atmospheric BnW!

  • Basia McAuley

    Basia McAuley, 8 months ago

    Thanks for viewing my work and commenting Davidmilne!

  • alistair mcbride

    alistair mcbride, 8 months ago

    Well done,great composition.

  • Basia McAuley

    Basia McAuley, 8 months ago

    Thanks Alistair

  • Nikki Trexel

    Nikki Trexel, 8 months ago

    What a beautiful scene. So touching, yet you can almost hear the thunder…

  • Basia McAuley

    Basia McAuley, 8 months ago

    Thank you Nicole!

  • Shellanton

    Shellanton, 8 months ago

    This one is wonderful in B&W

  • Basia McAuley

    Basia McAuley, 8 months ago

    Thank you Shellanton :oD

  • emapearl

    emapearl, 8 months ago

    amazing picture! :) unbelievable sky.

  • Basia McAuley

    Basia McAuley, 8 months ago

    Thanks emapearl!

  • Birgitta

    Birgitta, 8 months ago

    To me, the most powerful and moving photography is the kind that hasn’t been
    edited much. I like for the photos to speak for themselves..and to tell a story.
    Your work DOES that. I sooooo appreciate that! This is striking!!

  • Basia McAuley

    Basia McAuley, 8 months ago

    WOW! Thanks for your great comment Brigitta!

  • Michael J Armijo

    Michael J Armijo, 8 months ago

    WOW…what a classic photograph! I LOVE it…

  • Basia McAuley

    Basia McAuley, 8 months ago

    Thanks Michael.

  • Joshua Westendorf

    Joshua Westendorf, 8 months ago

    Wow! Fabtastic! this is an excellent photo. Nice one!

  • Basia McAuley

    Basia McAuley, 8 months ago

    Thanks Joshua :o)

  • dwright

    dwright, 8 months ago

    This is great, makes for a super B/W!!

  • Kate Towers IPA

    Kate Towers IPA, 8 months ago

    great work, really nice in b&w

  • Kate Towers IPA

    Kate Towers IPA, 8 months ago

    great work, really nice in b&w

  • Basia McAuley

    Basia McAuley, 8 months ago

    Thanks Dwright & Kate.

  • Jeremy Harrington

    Jeremy Harrington, 8 months ago

    very nice shot.. perfectly captured..

  • Basia McAuley

    Basia McAuley, 8 months ago

    Thanks Jeremy

  • Dean Warwick

    Dean Warwick, 8 months ago

    The title fits. Awsome

  • Basia McAuley

    Basia McAuley, 8 months ago

    Thanks Dean!

  • ozczecho

    ozczecho, 7 months ago

    Excellent…what a great shot, telling a story love it.

  • Basia McAuley

    Basia McAuley, 7 months ago

    Thanks Ozczecho!

  • nazboo

    nazboo, 7 months ago

    I love this, A lot

  • Basia McAuley

    Basia McAuley, 7 months ago

    THanks Nazboo

  • mlgkats

    mlgkats, 7 months ago

    the look is awesome well done

  • Basia McAuley

    Basia McAuley, 7 months ago

    Thank you mlgkats :o)

  • Tracey Bransfield

    Tracey Bransfield, 7 months ago

    WOW!!

  • Basia McAuley

    Basia McAuley, 7 months ago

    Thanks Tracey :o)

  • Biswajit Pandey

    Biswajit Pandey, 7 months ago

    Great mood and excellent composition.

  • Craig Hender

    Craig Hender, 7 months ago

    Very emotive, and very captivating. Well done.

  • Basia McAuley

    Basia McAuley, 7 months ago

    Thank you Biswajit & Craig for your comments.

  • Hagen

    Hagen, 7 months ago

    Great composition

  • Basia McAuley

    Basia McAuley, 7 months ago

    Thank you Hagen for all your great comments :o)

  • ElegantSavage

    ElegantSavage, 7 months ago

    What an amazing picture! Very atmospheric …love it! :)

  • genevieve m

    genevieve m, 7 months ago

    this is really lovely, heartwarming, beautiful.

  • Basia McAuley

    Basia McAuley, 7 months ago

    Thank you again.

  • BillyLee

    BillyLee, 7 months ago

    Fantastic!

  • Eugene Farrell

    Eugene Farrell, 7 months ago

    The awsome photo, this is super well done

  • Basia McAuley

    Basia McAuley, 7 months ago

    Thanks BillyLee & Eugene!

  • PNFdeb

    PNFdeb, 7 months ago

    stunning and I love it…it speaks volumes

  • starvinartist

    starvinartist, 7 months ago

    Breathless with a vision bring into reality.

  • Karen Harding

    Karen Harding, 7 months ago

    Fabulous shot. K

  • DonaldBain

    DonaldBain, 7 months ago

    Perfect what else can I say, other than beautiful. :)

  • Basia McAuley

    Basia McAuley, 7 months ago

    Thanks so much PHFdeb, Starvinartist, Karen & Donald.

  • HollyK

    HollyK, 7 months ago

    Your image in awesome so well done!

  • Basia McAuley

    Basia McAuley, 7 months ago

    Thank you Holly!

  • Claire McAdams

    Claire McAdams, 6 months ago

    Very dramatic, neat family portrait shot

  • Basia McAuley

    Basia McAuley, 6 months ago

    Thanks again Claire!

  • bobbymcleod

    bobbymcleod, 6 months ago

    this is a stunner! love the processing you’ve done here. the fact that it has family in the shot makes it that much more special

  • blueearth

    blueearth, 6 months ago

    That is Awesome! It gives off a feeling of calm and togetherness.

  • Basia McAuley

    Basia McAuley, 6 months ago

    Thanks bobbymcleod & blueearth

  • Oli Johnson

    Oli Johnson, 6 months ago

    A beautiful shot, very powerful and full of emotion!

  • Darlene

    Darlene, 6 months ago

    What a touching and beautiful shot. They look like a strong united front against the storm. Very well done!!

  • Basia McAuley

    Basia McAuley, 6 months ago

    Thank you Oli & Darlene!

  • Alexander Gitlits

    Alexander Gitlits, 6 months ago

    Fantastic! I love the tones and composition!

  • Damien Woods

    Damien Woods, 5 months ago

    Magnificent portrait.

  • Rebecca Jarboe

    Rebecca Jarboe, 5 months ago

    Absolutely stunning.

  • Basia McAuley

    Basia McAuley, 5 months ago

    Thank you Alexander & Damien.

  • Basia McAuley

    Basia McAuley in reply to Rebecca Jarboe’s comment, 5 months ago

    Thanks so much Rebecca!

  • David Osborne

    David Osborne, 4 months ago

    Love it. Great mood and composition.

  • Ed Michalski

    Ed Michalski, 4 months ago

    I really love what I call “big sky” pictures. And you have nailed one here. Great work.

  • Basia McAuley

    Basia McAuley in reply to Ed Michalski’s comment, 4 months ago

    Thanks Ed!

  • Splogy

    Splogy, 4 months ago

    Just awesome. I could look at it for ages. Small people in the huge expanse of world. Black and white surperb choice too.

  • Peace Mitchell

    Peace Mitchell, 4 months ago

    Home page!! congrats!

  • sharrukina malek

    sharrukina malek, 4 months ago

    what a grand photo. congrats on the homepage…wow…i adore this shot. its a cherished moment.

  • Anette Tyler

    Anette Tyler, 4 months ago

    Fantastic picture. Great composition

  • Travis  Easton

    Travis Easton, 4 months ago

    Awesome and atmospheric image Basia, congrates on scoring the home page.

  • micmac

    micmac, 4 months ago

    Wow !Powerful image in every ways ,congrats for the home page.

  • Peter Zentjens

    Peter Zentjens, 4 months ago

    It looks so desolate, so threatening. Superb B&W Basia.

  • DarlaReeves

    DarlaReeves, 4 months ago

    Wonderfully composed and captured!

  • robsta5

    robsta5, 4 months ago

    what a fabuous sky, great shot, very well done.

  • Kenny Emerson

    Kenny Emerson, 4 months ago

    I really like this one, its awesome!
    Amazing picture, great shot!

  • paulywog1561

    paulywog1561, 4 months ago

    The Black and White treatment is great.
    A super-dooper image!

  • Simon Hodgson

    Simon Hodgson, 4 months ago

    AWESOME, such a moody shot. Love it.

  • Cathleen Tarawhiti

    Cathleen Taraw..., 4 months ago

    Yay, congratulations on the homepage! Very well deserved Basia.

  • Basia McAuley

    Basia McAuley in reply to paulywog1561’s comment, 4 months ago

    Thank you so much Paul!

  • paulevelin

    paulevelin, 4 months ago

    oh my
    exactly like i love to see art
    a fave

  • Basia McAuley

    Basia McAuley in reply to paulevelin’s comment, 4 months ago

    Thank you so much Paul!

  • Carla Jandelle Petters

    Carla Jandelle..., 4 months ago

    definately enjoy this image as well! i miss the ocean so much…the smell/taste/FEEL! love u’r famiy in it!

  • Basia McAuley

    Basia McAuley in reply to Carla Jandelle Petters’s comment, 4 months ago

    Thank you so much Sauria for your comment, we are very lucky as we live right near the beach and are there most days :o)

  • Carla Jandelle Petters

    Carla Jandelle..., 4 months ago

    VERY lucky! i live in a small town in the middle of corn fields! we’ve creeks, a lake and a river near by? but….just not the same.

  • Basia McAuley

    Basia McAuley, 4 months ago

    Very cool! Never seen a corn field, would love too!! Ohh… so many photo opportunities!!! And I must say,, love creeks and rivers too!!

  • blossom

    blossom, 4 months ago

    Beautifully captured. Those clouds sure do look daunting!

  • debsphotos

    debsphotos, 4 months ago

    Wonderfully composed Basia….

  • Michele Duncan IPA

    Michele Duncan..., 4 months ago

    Wonderful B&W image. I would definitely hand this one!

  • brion

    brion, 4 months ago

    What a beautiful shot!!!!!!!!!! Amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WOW. I bet you are proud of this one!!!! :)

  • Basia McAuley

    Basia McAuley in reply to Michele Duncan IPA’s comment, 4 months ago

    Thank you again Michele!

  • Basia McAuley

    Basia McAuley in reply to brion’s comment, 4 months ago

    Thanks Brion ;o) I guess I didn’t think too much about it until everyone stared to comment so yes, now I’m proud!

  • brion

    brion, 4 months ago

    And you should be. I think that is one of the best photos that I have EVER seen. Just beautiful!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WOW!!!! :)

  • Basia McAuley

    Basia McAuley in reply to brion’s comment, 4 months ago

    :oD Thank you so much Brion.

  • Von McKnelly

    Von McKnelly, 4 months ago

    Oh my…an incredible story in this work. Dramatically emotional.

  • Basia McAuley

    Basia McAuley in reply to Von McKnelly’s comment, 4 months ago

    Thank you so very much Von, I never hoped for such a great response as I have received for this photo :o)

  • lance leopold

    lance leopold, 4 months ago

    Lovely image,nice conversion too!!!

  • Basia McAuley

    Basia McAuley in reply to lance leopold’s comment, 4 months ago

    Thank you Lance for checking out my work.

  • Trenton Purdy

    Trenton Purdy, 4 months ago

    Wow, very, very cool. I love the black and white :)

  • Gerguppy

    Gerguppy, 4 months ago

    absolutely amazing one of the best shots i have seen :)

  • Basia McAuley

    Basia McAuley in reply to Trenton Purdy’s comment, 3 months ago

    Thank you so very much Trenton!

  • Basia McAuley

    Basia McAuley in reply to Gerguppy’s comment, 3 months ago

    Thank you so much Gerguppy, I’m humbled

  • Basia McAuley

    Basia McAuley in reply to Gerguppy’s comment, 3 months ago

    Thank you so much Gerguppy, I’m humbled

  • Paola Jofre

    Paola Jofre, 3 months ago

    Beautiful capture!! Love the drama in the sky, great job on placement and b&w :)

  • Basia McAuley

    Basia McAuley in reply to Paola Jofre’s comment, 3 months ago

    Thank you so much Paola!

  • Herkissable

    Herkissable, 3 months ago

    absolutely beautiful!!

  • redpoppies

    redpoppies, 3 months ago

    Lovely and very meaningful. ;)

  • jiashu xu

    jiashu xu, 2 months ago

    great B/W image.

  • Melanie  McQuoid

    Melanie McQuoid, 2 months ago

    Amazing!