Le Guide, encore [Contest Finalists March 2008]
Uploaded: March 14, 2008 16:41:17
Finalist
This poor guy has been sitting in the refectory at Mont Saint-Michel in France since June when I took this shot--or since July when I first entered it, depending on how you calculate. This is his third and final re-edit and re-submission--would someone please give him something to eat?
For this version, I have cropped a bit from the top and left side as I thought the image felt cut in half compositionally. I also deepened the color a bit and added a reddish-brown wash to the floor.
I have always thought this capture was more about his solitude within the space than about him (People) or the place (Travel and Place) itself; I am, accordingly, entering this in Elements of Design. If you think this is really a mistake, please let me know.
Exif: F Number: 2.8, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 100000/1000000 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 125,125, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 9.90 mm, Model: KODAK P712 ZOOM DIGITAL CAMERA
Pat Gamwell March 14, 2008
I loved this before & love it again! Best of luck this time around! Wonderful work! #877749Dr. Harmeet Singh March 14, 2008
This is beautiful.Loved the composition..Great work. #5644290Colleen Farrell March 14, 2008
EoD is perfect for this, imo, Nikki. I remember this one from before and I'm glad to see you've entered it again. I love the colors, textures and of course, the composition! #5644408Stefania Barbier March 15, 2008
this is gorgeous Nikki.... (do I remember it from before?). Love the tones and mood...! #5644484Ron Roberts March 15, 2008
I THINK IT FITS ALL OF THE CATOGORIES GREAT SHOT...RON... #5644773Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna March 15, 2008
Yes, I remember this and have thought they should have been a winner as I believe this one should too! The lighting is just wonderful as are all the elements of this image, Nikki ♫ k #5645373Joao Martinho March 15, 2008
Beautiful picture, Nikki. It goes well on the design category. It is a great composition. #5645814MELODIE C. ROBERTS March 15, 2008
Wow He sure is dedicated..He looks as if he has lost some weightNiK I too can not believe that this one has not been recognized
I really liked it then..Love it now..I like the floor color change
Good Luck this time around #5646157
Laurie Daily March 15, 2008
I do remember him, Nikki...Has he really been here that long...have we????The feeling I get when I see this is one of great peace. I can hear the silence when I look at this. If that makes sense! I often wonder about which category to enter. This image certainly has strong design elements. Hoping we will see it again! #5646354Erika Haight March 15, 2008
Very nice image Nikki!! I love the tones and POV!!! Great work!~ erika haight #5646639
Crystal L. Craig March 15, 2008
Oh, I really like what you've done to this Nikki! Choice composition, really draws you in ... the warm tones add a comfort to this very patient man's studies. *chuckle* Great work :) #5647279Jayne Martin March 15, 2008
Another great entry!!! Loved it then,love it now!! #5647557Sandra R. Alvey March 15, 2008
Nikki this is one of my favorites from you, I really hope they recognize it this time! Wonderful re-sub hon! #5647615Su Sana E. P March 15, 2008
Nikki, design elements and depth are absolutely excellent in this great capture!! And the lonely guy is the perfect touch on this.Colette M. Metcalf March 16, 2008
Wonderful capture, Nikki!!! #5648678Indrajit Hajra March 16, 2008
Really picture speaks a thousand words. Awesome Nikki, an image with so much value. Amazing image here, I love it!#5649671
Derrald R. Farnsworth-Livingston March 16, 2008
Great shot, I love the repeating columns that you have placed diagonally. Overall a great composition with a story! #5651090John Caruso March 17, 2008
Nicely done Nikki! I'm so happy to see this one again! There are so many strong elements here. It's a top notch job! #5652890Susan Fox March 18, 2008
This has always been one of my favorite of yours. I am glad to see you trying it again :-) #5659722Carol Teal March 20, 2008
I think it works well in EOD Nikki. I love the interior of this building and I can sense the quietness of this place. He seems so alone in this big place, but he seems oblivious to the fact. I have always loved this one Nikki, so don't give up on it yet!! In fact, I thought I had this in my favs, but seems I didn't, so it will be in there now! :) #5671119MELODIE C. ROBERTS March 23, 2008
I am Now Sure he was looking up The WordCongrats on The EP NiK
It Deserved it Long ago
Have a Nice Easter #5682498
Corinne M. Thompson March 24, 2008
Now that you've received the EFP, make sure he doesn't eat it! ;) WonderfulJayne Martin March 30, 2008
All I have to say is FINALLY!!!! Yes...perseverance!!! This one will go far!! #5716993Susan Fox April 02, 2008
Love it Nikki! Fingers crossed that it makes finalist :-) #5735550MELODIE C. ROBERTS April 21, 2008
Finally!!Congrats NiK!!! ;0) #5817367
Erin Appelbaum April 21, 2008
Congrats on this finalist Nikki. Good luck. Peter #5817569Stefania Barbier April 21, 2008
spectacular finalist Nikki, congrats!!!!! #5817640Linda D. Lester April 21, 2008
Congratulations on this awesome finalist! #5817996Erin Tyler April 21, 2008
Congratulations on your finalist! #5818010Susan M. Hembree April 21, 2008
Wow! I missed this one. I guess the re-edit worked! I really love this, Nikki! Congratulations! #5818577Ken Smith April 21, 2008
Third time's a charm. Congrats, Nikki!! #5819769Colleen Farrell April 21, 2008
WTG, Nikki! Your persistence paid off--along with your photographic talent, that is! Big congrats again! #5820176JO ANN CLEVELAND April 21, 2008
Such a beauty, great colors and comp!Well deserved finalist, congrats!
jo ann c. #5820880
Erika Haight April 21, 2008
You did such a great job this month Nikki!!! Excellent Finalist # 2Elida Gutierrez April 21, 2008
Caongratulations in your Finalist!!! #5821004Carol Teal April 21, 2008
WhoooHoooo Nikki!!! I am glad to see this one finally got the recognition it deserved! You know this has always been a favorite of mine!! I just had to comment on this one now, although I have to get in bed. WTG on all your finalists, and I hope to get back soon to comment on all of them. #5821131Carla Metzler April 21, 2008
Congratulations, Nikki! #5821162Crystal L. Craig April 21, 2008
Congratulations Nikki on this fine finalist! #5821416Michelle L. Frick April 21, 2008
Way to go Nikki! I am so happy to see this one as a finalist! #5821417Steve M. Harrington April 21, 2008
Good on you, Nikki.Nikki McDonald April 21, 2008
Thanks everyone. I always liked the basic composition of this capture but it was everyone's enthusiasm for each version I uploaded that kept me going as I searched for the perfect edit. I'm thrilled! #5821542Nadya Johnson April 21, 2008
Fantastic! A fave for me! Congratulations on your wonderful finalist, Nikki! #5822248Katarina Mansson April 22, 2008
I am thrilled to see this getting a Finalist Nikki! I love it (but you know that :-)Congraulations! #5822861
Jeana Clark April 22, 2008
~J~ #5823388
Pat Gamwell April 22, 2008
WoooHoo! WTG, girl! This has always been on top of my favs! Well deserved finalist! #5823627Sylvia Rossler April 22, 2008
Big congrats on this incredible finalist Nikki :o)Finally this wonderful picture is rewarded :O) #5824789Susan M. Smith April 22, 2008
Great background story Nikki. I'm glad you stuck with it and your perseverance paid off. It's a beautiful image ! Congrats on your Finalist :) #5824893Susan Fox April 22, 2008
Congratulations Nikki :-) #5825415Susan M. Campbell April 22, 2008
Look at you...another finalist...awesome! #5825494Dr Silly April 22, 2008
It's about time. Congratulations on your finalist Nikki. :O)Patrick Rouzes April 22, 2008
Congratulations on this amazing finalist,Nikki!!! #5825998Laurie Daily April 22, 2008
I am so glad to see this one recognized, Nikki...Congrats again to you!!! #5826063Corinne M. Thompson April 22, 2008
Congrats Nikki! #5827819mangis (Marcus Grandon) April 23, 2008
Congratulations Nikki!! Great Finalist. The photo speaks. Good luck!!! #5828211Ron Roberts April 23, 2008
CONGRATS TO YOU NIKKI YOUR DOING SOME WONDERFUL WORK...RON... #5828348Datha Y. Thompson April 23, 2008
Congratulations Again Nikki!!!! WTG You so deserve it my friend :0) #5829888Marisol Pastor July 06, 2008
Fantastic color, composition, theme and ambience. #6145673Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.
Discussions by Category: You can view photo discussions on various themes in the Community > Photo Discussions section of the site.
BetterPhoto Websites: If you see an orange website link directly under the photographer's name, it's totally okay. It's not spam. The reason: BetterPhoto is the one that offers these personal photography websites. We are supporting our clients with those links.
Unavailable EXIF: If there is no other information but 'Unavailable' in the EXIF (meaning no EXIF data exists with the photo), the 'Unavailable' blurb is not displayed. If there is any info, it shows. Many photos have the EXIF stripped out when people modify the image and resave it, before uploading.
The following truth is one of the core philosophies of BetterPhoto:
I hear, I forget.
I see, I remember.
I do, I understand.
You learn by doing. Take your next online photography class.
Copyright for this photo belongs solely to Nikki McDonald.
Images may not be copied, downloaded, or used in any way without the expressed, written permission of the photographer.
Contact photographer via gallery
Log in to follow or message this photographer or report this photo.
I already have an account!