Detroit Renaissance Center Aerial [Photography Contest Elements of Design Abstract Photos]
Uploaded: June 09, 2006 06:05:40
f/11, 1/250s, 40 mm, ISO 400. Darkened sky, no other adjustments. This is in Downtown Detroit looking at the Renaissance Center from the courthouse where we went to get our marriage license. Tomorrow is our wedding and I will be busy today cutting cheese and vegetables, preparing salads, moving things and making last minute preparations. Have a great weekend--I may noit be on-line. Mary
Debi Zylbermann June 09, 2006
Mary, this is a great picture, taken from an amazing angle.Debi #461554
Jim Huffield June 09, 2006
Wonderful image Mary. Jim #2873348Carolyn Foster Spano June 09, 2006
Congrats on your marriage. This is an excellent shot. #2873354Mary N C. Taitt June 09, 2006
Thank you Debi, Jim, and Carolyn for your kind words about the photo and about my wedding! Thanks, Mary :-) #2873382Tressie Davis June 09, 2006
Beautiful image Mary! I live in SE Michigan too - love to see Detroit images! #2873406Mary N C. Taitt June 09, 2006
Thanks, Tressie! I've got a lot of them, LOL!! I'll probably be posting more. Thnaks! :-) Mary #2873423Carla Metzler June 09, 2006
Wonderful image, Mary!Mary N C. Taitt June 09, 2006
Thanks so much Calra for the good wishes and comments! Mary :-) #2873565Roxanne M. Bubar June 09, 2006
Amazing image and POV.Tarun Bose June 09, 2006
Excellent composition and great occasion. Once more congrats Mary. Wish you both a very very happy married life. Best regards. Tarun. #2873718Mary N C. Taitt June 09, 2006
Thanks so much Rxanne and Tarun for your kind comments and and good wishes!!! Hope they all come true for me and for you! Mary :-) #2873728
Gail Vitikacs
June 09, 2006
Melissa G. Meiselman June 09, 2006
What a dynamic composition...the meeting angles at the bottom...sooooo powerful, compositionally make for an amazing image, Mary!!!! #2873827Pamela Shane June 09, 2006
WOWWWWW!!!! Winner! This is a very dramatic image Mary, love the angle &Mary N C. Taitt June 09, 2006
Thanks so much Gail and Melisa for you very kind comments! And for your good wishes! Mary :-) #2873918Kate Jackson June 09, 2006
Great scape Mary! This is an incredible composition! Have a great day tomorrow and don't forget to post the pics!! #2873924Gary Lange June 09, 2006
Love this scene, Mary, I've seen it a bunch of times (I am a Michigan native) but you've captured this so well! Congratulations on your marraige!! Many happy years for you both! #2874017Kerby Pfrangle June 09, 2006
A maze of shapes and wonderful reflections. Very nice comp of this image. #2874162
Emile Abbott
June 09, 2006
Fritz Roberson June 09, 2006
Nice shot of the Ren! Very dramatic and abstract. I don't think I've seen it from that angle before. Next time I'm in town for a Tigers game I hunt down that view. Great light too.
Jeff Robinson
June 09, 2006
Ermanno Radice June 09, 2006
Gorgeous image, wonderful perspective, love it!!!! #2874891
Amalia Sylvia Arriaga Salinas
June 09, 2006
Jill Odice
June 09, 2006
John Connolly June 09, 2006
Another stunning presentation, Mary! Best wishes for you wedding day! #2875430Kaye Burazin June 09, 2006
Very impressive and powerful Mary. Certainly a winner in my book. Much happiness on your special day and in the years to come. #2875591Life Expressions June 09, 2006
Amazing image! Fantastic job!! #2876167
Janine Russell
June 09, 2006
Goshka G. June 10, 2006
That's a beauty, Mary!! #2877302Michael S. Baker June 10, 2006
Have to agree with Pamela Shane and others....I think you've got a winner here! Excellent 'Elements of Design' image! This would look great in B&W too!Congrats on your wedding!
Regards,
Mike B- #2877861
William Moore June 13, 2006
perfectly aligned lines and geometric shapes....Amy JACKSON June 13, 2006
Excellent image, Mary!!! Awesome composition!! Congratulations on your marriage!! #2892874Mary N C. Taitt June 14, 2006
Thanks so much Pamela, Kate, Gary, Kerby, Emile, Fritz, Jeff, Ermanno, Amalia, Jill, John, Kaye, Robin, Janine, Goshka, Michale, William, and Amy for all your many kind comments and well wishes!! Thank you so much! Mary :-) #2895667Mary N C. Taitt June 14, 2006
Fritz, that shot was taken from in front of the City Hall Courthouse building on the end opposite the entrance. Mary :-) #2896252Fritz Roberson June 14, 2006
Thanks Mary,Congratulation on your wedding!
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Mary N C. Taitt June 14, 2006
Thanks so much, Fritz! You are welcome to shoot one from the same or a similar spot as far as I'm concerned! The weather will probably be different and it won't be the exact same shot! Lots to learn and lots of fun! And thanks for the congratulations! Mary :-) #2896888Keith L. Clayton June 14, 2006
Fantastic eye, Mary Great shot! - Many congrats on your happy day!! Best to you!! #2896929Mary N C. Taitt June 14, 2006
Thanks so much Keith! On both counts, I really appreciate it! Mary :-) #2897646Pat Gamwell June 15, 2006
This is incredibly magnificent, Mary! I agree with everyone...you have a real winner here! CONGRATS on your marriage & may you continually be blessed in your union! #2899068Mary N C. Taitt June 15, 2006
Thanks so much, Pat! I really appreciate your kind comments and congratulations!!! Mary :-) #2899274Corinne M. Thompson June 15, 2006
Great architectural capture Mary! Congrats again on your wedding! :) #2900117Mary N C. Taitt June 15, 2006
Thanks so much Corinne on both counts! Mary :-) #2900275Bill Wyatt June 15, 2006
Awesome architecture, the lines and POV are terrific! This is outstanding in everyway, Mary! Congratulations on your wedding! #2900742Nemil B. Chabebe June 18, 2006
This is excellent, great composition. Congratulations on your weding. #2911663Mary N C. Taitt June 19, 2006
Thanks so much Bill and Nemil for your very kind comments on my work! Also for your good wishes for our marriage! 9 days today! Mary :-D #2915415ALLEN O. HOWARD June 20, 2006
And in all this busy time you took this great image. A TRUE photographer. Congratulations to you and your husband Mary! Allen #2923186Mary N C. Taitt June 21, 2006
Thank you so much, Allen, for your kind words and good wishes! Mary :-) #2925991Pat Gamwell July 24, 2006
I just knew THIS one had to make it! Wonderful shot, Mary! CONGRATS! #3073431Nemil B. Chabebe July 25, 2006
1st the wedding, now a finalist, what can be better, I know a winner picture I hope so, congratualtions and good luck in the next round. #3073851Kate Jackson July 25, 2006
Congratulations again Mary and best of luck in the next round! #3073975
Candice C. Calhoun
July 25, 2006
ccc #3073987
Bill Wyatt July 25, 2006
Congratulations on your finalist, Mary! #3074549
Jill Odice
July 25, 2006
Emile Abbott
July 25, 2006
Mary N C. Taitt July 25, 2006
Thanks so much Pat, Nemil, Kate, Candice, Bill, Jill and Emile for you kind supportive comments. Mary :-D #3076644Jenny Bosmans July 25, 2006
Congratulations on another beautiful finalist, Mary! :) #3076837Mary N C. Taitt July 25, 2006
Thanks so much, Jenny!!! :-D #3076871Kay Beausoleil July 25, 2006
Congratulations on this excellent finalist, Mary, and even more (belated, sorry) congratulations on your wedding! All the best to you both! #3077231Mary N C. Taitt July 25, 2006
Thanks so much Kay, on both counts!!! :-DMary :-D #3077248
Nadya Johnson July 25, 2006
A second big congratulations on your second stunning finalist, Mary! Outstanding!! And best of luck in the second round! #3077413Fritz Roberson July 25, 2006
Congrats Mary! Good luck on the next round. Fritz #3077928Mary N C. Taitt July 25, 2006
Thanks so much Nadya and Fritz!!! Mary :-D #3077989
Terry L. Ellis
July 25, 2006
Mary N C. Taitt July 25, 2006
Thank you, Terry! :-D #3078647Tressie Davis July 25, 2006
I figured I might see this one again - great finalist image Mary!!! #3079829Carla Metzler July 25, 2006
Congratulations on this wonderful finalist, Mary! #3081698
Ken Smith
July 26, 2006
Mary N C. Taitt July 26, 2006
Thanks so much Tressie, Carla and Ken!!! :-) Mary #3083945Sylvia Rossler July 26, 2006
Big congrats on this superb finalist Mary :O) #3087481Mary N C. Taitt July 26, 2006
Thanks, Sylvia! :-D #3087536Darryl Wilkinson July 27, 2006
Mary, Congratulations on your FIRST place WINNER! WTG!!! #3092344Sylvia Rossler July 27, 2006
Big congrats on your win Mary :O) #3092356Pat Gamwell July 27, 2006
WooHooo, Mary! WTG, girl! BIG CONGRATS! #3092482She-She Killough July 27, 2006
AWESOME Mary! Congratulations on your First place win and your becoming a Newlywed!!:D sheesh #3092587
Evy Johansen
July 28, 2006
Jessica Jenney July 28, 2006
Congratulations, Mary on this amazing First Place win!!! #3092720Mary N C. Taitt July 28, 2006
Thanks so much Darryl, Sylvia, Pat, Sheesh, Evy, and jessica for your kind and sweet and supportive comments! Mary :-DI'm so thrilled! :-D #3092873
Kate Jackson July 28, 2006
You're up! And there was me thinking I knew about this before you! You'll never get to sleep now!Jenny Bosmans July 28, 2006
Big Congratulations on this fantastic 1st prize winner, Mary! :) #3092903Mary N C. Taitt July 28, 2006
Thanks so much Kate--I haven't been to bed yet! Aiee! I'm so excited! :-D Mary It's 4:15 AM here! I'd better go to bed.Thank you! #3092906
Mary N C. Taitt July 28, 2006
Thanks, Jenny! :-D YAY! :-D #3092919Nemil B. Chabebe July 28, 2006
Congratulations! you got it! you deserved, after all what else could happend (good of course) a WINNER!!! #3092927Mary N C. Taitt July 28, 2006
Thank you so much Nemil! :-D Mary :-D #3092954Kate Jackson July 28, 2006
Get to bed! #3092962Mary N C. Taitt July 28, 2006
yes, Mom, right away, boss!!!! OK, but I have to save some open files first!! THEN RIGHT TO BED? #3092966Darren K. Fisher July 28, 2006
Way to go Mary!!!!!!! #3093058Bridgette B July 28, 2006
Awesome winner, Mary!!!!!!!!!!!!! #3093311Pamela Shane July 28, 2006
I knew it!!!! I knew this would be a winner Mary - HUGE congratulations on your 1st place win - very well deserved! :) #3093340Graham D. Sher July 28, 2006
Mary - double congratulations : on the winner and the wedding! #3093456
Ken Smith
July 28, 2006
Candice C. Calhoun
July 28, 2006
ccc #3093737
Daniel G. Flocke July 28, 2006
Mary - Congratulations on your 1st Place Winner!!!~Daniel #3093890
Fritz Roberson July 28, 2006
Wooo! Fabulous job Mary! This shot will stay with me when I’m out shooting. Congrats. Fritz #3093944
Kenny Metro
July 28, 2006
Terry L. Ellis
July 28, 2006
Kay E. Mahoney
July 28, 2006
Jim Kinnunen
July 28, 2006
Jeff Robinson
July 28, 2006
Bill Wyatt July 28, 2006
Mary congratulations on you beautiful Winner! You deserve it! #3094544Jill Flynn July 28, 2006
Fantastic shot Mary. Congratulations on your FIRST PLACE WIN! #3094692Kay Beausoleil July 28, 2006
Congratulations, Mary, on your first place win for this neat architectural image! #3094824Carla Metzler July 28, 2006
Congratulations, Mary! :D #3094977Monika Sapek July 28, 2006
Love the tonality and your point of view here, Mary! Great eye! Big congratulations on your excellent First Place Winner!Wayne T. Fisk July 28, 2006
Congrats on an Astounding winner!Mick Burkey July 28, 2006
Great eye, great design, Mary. Congratulations on your First Place win!! #3095209
Laurence Saliba
July 28, 2006
Nadine A. Lewis July 28, 2006
Congratulations, for this much deserving win, Mary!!!!<>< #3095451
Nadya Johnson July 28, 2006
Awesome, awesome, double awesome! Congratulations on your FANTASTIC first place winner, Mary!!! #3095569Nobu Nagase July 28, 2006
Congratulations on your great first place win!!! #3095797Sue L. Cullumber July 28, 2006
Mary - what a great wedding present! Congrats on your win and your wedding! Fantastic lines and composition! #3096025Lorri Shane July 28, 2006
Congratulations on your first place, Mary! #3096937Lewis P. Church July 29, 2006
Congratulations on all counts! #3098920Ermanno Radice July 29, 2006
Many congratulations on your first place winner Mary!!!!!!!!!#3099233
Debi Zylbermann July 29, 2006
Brilliant !! Congratulations on your winner. What a wedding present :-) #3099643Mary Clarke July 29, 2006
Congratulations on this First Place winner Mary #3099762
Fax Sinclair
July 29, 2006
Sibylle Basel
July 30, 2006
Sibylle #3100897
Janine Russell
July 30, 2006
Hendrik Storme July 31, 2006
Congrats on this stunning first place winner!!! #3106703
Evy Johansen
August 01, 2006
Leanne M.E. Boyd August 01, 2006
Congratulations Mary - Well Done!!!!!!! #3108266Mary K. Robison August 01, 2006
Congratulations three times, Mary ~ for POTD, for First Place, and last, but far from least, your wedding! #3108271Jenny Bosmans August 01, 2006
Once again big congratulations, Mary! :) #3108288Kirsten Kiki Kjaer August 01, 2006
Congratulations with the First Place and the POTD. WOW. Absolutely unique capture. Well deserved. #3108310Pat Gamwell August 01, 2006
WOW!!! You're having a fabulous month, girlfriend! BIG CONGRATS on POTD! It is well deserved! #3108319Lynne Morris August 01, 2006
Congratulations on your first place win and POTD well deserved Mary! #3108334
William C. Raco
August 01, 2006
Bill #3108528
Guy D. Biechele
August 01, 2006
Ken Smith
August 01, 2006
Stan Kwasniowski August 01, 2006
Hi Mary, what a wonderful image you captured and it deserves a prize. I am in Windsor visiting my family and often look across the river to DetroitLaura Clay-Ballard August 01, 2006
my hubby is from detroit and he is there right now! LOVE this shot. Congrats on potd! #3109128Joy Rector August 01, 2006
congrats on the POTD #3109130Terri L. Scribner August 01, 2006
Excellent win!! Big Congratulations!!! #3109259
Kay E. Mahoney
August 01, 2006
Terry L. Ellis
August 01, 2006
Kathleen R. Struckle August 01, 2006
Fantastic image. Great work. Congrats on your first prize win and POTD!! #3109795Kay Beausoleil August 01, 2006
Congratulations, Mary, on your POTD -- another well-deserved reward for this superb image! #3109907Sandy Church August 01, 2006
Bravo Mary, this is a great photo of the Renaissance Center!Martin J. Preslar August 01, 2006
Congrats on both the 1st place and the POTD! Great shot of a great building. Having grown up in Michigan it does my heart good to see the old town depicted so nicely, since Detroit takes so much @#$% in the media! :) #3110034Darryl Wilkinson August 01, 2006
Mary, Congratulations on your POTD! WTG!!! :} #3110418RC Fritz August 01, 2006
Congratulations on your POTD, Mary!! #3110580Allan L. Dy August 01, 2006
Congrats on this absolute winner and POTD Mary! #3110770Alice Lero August 01, 2006
congratulations Mary! :) #3110785Mary Clarke August 01, 2006
Congratulations on POTD Mary, great image. #3110905
Emile Abbott
August 01, 2006
Candice C. Calhoun
August 01, 2006
ccc #3111614
Ronda Chatelle
August 01, 2006
Donna La Mattino Pagakis August 02, 2006
Congratulations on your wedding, winning image and potd!! Nicely done! #3117302
Kathleen K. Parker
August 06, 2006
Jonna Bergström August 08, 2006
Congratulations!!! #3137261Mary N C. Taitt August 12, 2006
Many many many thanks to HEndrik, Evy, Leanne, Mary, Jenny, Kirsten, Pat, Lynne, Gillia, Guy, Ken, Stan, Laura, Joy, Terri, Kay, Kathleen, lay, Sandy, Marty, Darryl, RC, Allan, Alice, Mary, Emile, Candice, Molli, Ronda, Chris, Donna, Kathleen and Jonna for your kind kind comments. I apprecaite them all. Our wedding went very very well, thank you, but we just had our two month anniversary and have been apart more than a month of that time. :-(Mary :-D #3157012
Mary N C. Taitt August 12, 2006
Also many mnay thanks to Darren, Bridgette, Pamela, Graham, Ermanno, Ken, Candice, Daniel, Fritz, Ken, Terry, Kay, Jim, Jeff, Bill, Jill, Kay, Carla, Monia, Wayne, Mick, Laurence, Nadine, Nadya, Nobi, Sue, Lorri, Paul, Ermanno, Debi, Mary, Fa, Sibylle and Janine. I am sorry It took me so long and I am way behind on all my other commenting too, for which I apologize. If I missed anyone, I apologize for that as well. Mary :-D #3157025
John V. Roscich
October 12, 2006
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