The Bowels of Hoover Dam [Direction]
Uploaded: June 29, 2012 20:22:42
1/15s @ f/6.3, ISO 6400, Nikkor 24-70mm f/2.8 @ 24mm. (MT-Technology)
Several hundred steps lead down into the bowels of Hoover Dam and this is only halfway...turn around and you will see the same thing going in the other direction. This staircase goes up and down the entire height of the dam, and prior to OSHA's interference in the '60s, was apparently a single wooden staircase with no landings -- making a fall extremely dangerous.
Exif: F Number: 6.3, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/15 seconds, Flash: did not fire., ISO: 6400, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 24.00 mm, Model: NIKON D700
Laura L. Gonzales June 29, 2012
Wow, great capture and light! Great info too! Well done Rona!! #1472075Monnie Ryan June 30, 2012
Terrific capture, but WAY more steps than I'd ever attempt (down is easy, but it would take me two years to get back up)! #10207249Deborah Lewinson July 01, 2012
Outstanding image, Rona, love thetones and lighting!Debby #10208878
Karen Celella July 02, 2012
This outstanding capture makes me regret not having gone for that tour while we were there years ago. Wonderful, Rona! #10210531Terry Cervi July 02, 2012
The light is fantastic, Rona! I wish I had taken advantge of touring the dam while we were in Vegas years ago. We've never returned to that area again. A wonderful capture, my friend! #10211114Ellen Hodges July 02, 2012
Super cool pov and details, Rona!!! Looks terrific in every way!! #10211512Kimber Wallwork-Heineman July 30, 2012
Very Cool image here Rona! #10250519Joannie Bertucci July 30, 2012
Unbelievable visual Rona! Love the title, it says it all! Congrats on your "bowel" finalist! :-) #10250579JO ANN CLEVELAND July 30, 2012
Congratulations on this wonderful finalist Rona!
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Donna La Mattino Pagakis July 30, 2012
Nicely seen and captured Rona, congrats! #10250854JO ANN CLEVELAND July 30, 2012
Congratulations on this wonderful finalist Rona!
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Stefania Barbier July 30, 2012
gorgeous finalist... congratulations!!! #10251197Kathy Salerni July 30, 2012
Huge congrats on this wonderful Finalist,Rona! Best of luck in the next round! #10251591Ann Coates July 30, 2012
A brilliant shot, congratulations on your finalist. #10251627Deborah Lewinson July 30, 2012
Superb image, Rona! Congrats on your finalist and bet wishes for the next round!Debby #10251784
Ellen Hodges July 30, 2012
Huge congrats, and very best luck with your awesome and gorgeous finalist, Rona!! #10251935Chris Budny July 30, 2012
Congratulations, Rona; I've only been on the top of the dam... how cool to get inside! #10252263Chris Schofield July 30, 2012
Congratulaitons Rona.. Awesome shot. #10252714Patrick Rouzes July 30, 2012
Your lighting is phenomenal, Rona! CONGRATULATIIONS & good luck! Miss seeing you around. #10252758Leslie McLain July 30, 2012
Congrats on a fantastic finalist, Rona. #10253110Rony Sagy July 30, 2012
Congratulations on this fantastic finalist, Rona. Good luck in the next round. #10253649Debbie Bray July 31, 2012
The lighting is outstanding, Rona!! Big congratulations on your beautiful finalist, and bet we see it again! #10253969Gord MacEachern July 31, 2012
Big congrats on this wonderful finalist Rona, good luck next round! #10253981Terry Cervi July 31, 2012
Congrats on your fantastic finalist, Rona!! #10254745Phyllis H. Burchett July 31, 2012
Cool shot Rona, congrats! #10255640Nancy (Peaches) Harker July 31, 2012
AWESOME lighting Rona, a very beautiful shotCarol Eade July 31, 2012
Beautiful light, Rona, congratulations on your finalist! #10256549Laura E. Swan August 01, 2012
Dale and I took this tour, Rona, and it really was so interesting and mammoth!What a great capture you got here and your title is perfect!!!
On Your Awesome Finalist Dear Lady!
-Laura :D #10257912
Linda S. Smith August 01, 2012
Wow what an image Rona! Congrats on your finalist win! (Love the title as well ;-) #10257954Renee Doyle August 01, 2012
Congratulations on this wonderful finalist Rona! #10258388Debra R. Harder August 01, 2012
This is an AWESOME image, Rona! Your exposure here is fabulous...and the composition is excellent too. Sometimes these types of shots can do a number on one's neck...lol. Of course, you handled it perfectly. Huge congratulations on an OUTSTANDING finalist!! Deb #10258529David M. Montero August 06, 2012
I’m a little late but Congratulations on your Finalist selection Rona!!! #10264792Karen Celella August 07, 2012
Congratulations on your terrific finalist, Rona! #10266342Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.
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