Station 6 [Travel ]
Uploaded: July 16, 2008 08:29:13
Finalist
Union Station, Omaha, Nebraska
Except for keeping the black and white conversion, I redid just about everything on this one--from the crop to working on the tones to applying a bit of find edges.
Submitted originally in the fall of 2007, I have also tried this revised version in Elements of Design in March, the May Cash Contest, and now in Travel and Place in July.
Exif: F Number: 2.8, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 6250/1000000 seconds, Flash: did not fire, auto mode, ISO: 125,125, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 9.40 mm, Model: KODAK P712 ZOOM DIGITAL CAMERA
Nikki McDonald July 16, 2008
Thanks for all the wonderful encouragement, everyone.Lisa J. Boulden
Fabulous pov and perspective, Nikki!
Well done!
~?~Lisa
3/30/2008 6:25:00 AM
Wanda Judd
It really is done well..I'm drawn into the scene...it's hard to say if Elements or Travel would be better...it does bring to mind and eye travel...
3/30/2008 6:43:38 AM
Ken Smith
That looks like a train that's still running today. Excellent work, Nikki. I think either category would work...
3/30/2008 6:45:21 AM
Laurie Daily
Your crop is perfect, Nikki...great leading lines and tones. I would say try one category and if that doesn't seem to do the trick...try again! Sometimes I have just changed the category the next month and that was all it took to get noticed.
3/30/2008 6:56:08 AM
Justin Baer
love the image. love it in B and w. wonderful capture!
3/30/2008 7:09:10 AM
MELODIE C. ROBERTS
I Love this NiK
Love the Black and White
Great persective
I feel as If I am Running along side Trying to Catch My Train
Fabulous!!!
3/30/2008 7:36:53 AM
JEANA CLARK
Of course MeL beat me here!! I'm not surprised!!
FANTASTIC SHOT NIK!!!
Excellent B&W composition!!
Superb revision!!!
I LOVE IT!!!
~J~
3/30/2008 7:59:21 AM
Peter Appelbaum
Great lines and depth of field. Nice B&W tones. Peter
3/30/2008 8:06:00 AM
David Phalen
Excellent POV, Clarity, tones and contrast!! Good luck!!
3/30/2008 8:48:45 AM
Steven W. Lepak
Bravo Nikki! Terrific perspective and composition! Love the b&w here. Keep up the great work. Best Regards, Steven
3/30/2008 9:27:17 AM
Alison M. Cox
Great comp, pov and lines, Nikki!
3/30/2008 10:05:27 AM
Tamara K. Walker
Fantastic work.
3/30/2008 10:12:42 AM
MELODIE C. ROBERTS
Had ~J~ Not Hopped on The Ethanol Railcar instead she might have been able to beat Me Here
3/30/2008 10:19:38 AM
Carolyn Fletcher
A big wow from me, too! Super shot!!
3/30/2008 1:08:33 PM
Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna
SUPER re-work, Nikki!!!!! All of your adjustments are perfect!!!!!! ? k
3/30/2008 2:09:46 PM
Sandra R. Alvey
Fantastic re-sub Nikki, I love the crispness of this now! Awesome B&W tones and I love the POV! Great image and well seen hon!
3/30/2008 6:24:39 PM
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Nikki McDonald July 16, 2008
Stefania BarbierWilliam C. Raco
Excellent display of perspective and depth
Nicely done, Nikki
3/31/2008 3:05:04 AM
Mitch Spence
You know I've always like this, Nikki, and I love the changes you've made, giving more emphasis to the sign and to the important elements as they progress down this long platform. Crisp and clean, leading the eye just where it should.
3/31/2008 10:10:43 AM
Colleen Farrell
FANTASTIC! Definitely an EoD image. Love the b&w. Beautifully done, Nikki!
3/31/2008 5:35:26 PM
Colette M. Metcalf
Wow! GREAT capture, Nikki!!!
4/4/2008 4:18:33 AM
Rakesh Syal
Outstanding capture, composition and tones, Niki!
4/4/2008 1:51:59 PM
Stefania Barbier
great pov and tones Nikki!
4/5/2008 12:15:36 AM
Kara Hendricks
I really LOVE the b/w here Nikki... Wonderful square crop and clean lines too... A real impressive shot!!!
Good luck in the contest!!
4/7/2008 4:30:12 AM
Susan M. Campbell
I love a good B&W image. Wonderful contrasts and DOF Nikki. Nice work!
4/7/2008 12:05:37 PM
Leslie McLain
Great image. Perfect for B&W.
4/7/2008 6:23:08 PM
Eileen J. Bedford
AWESOME, love the tones and OH, that perspective and comp you have. SO WELL DONE...........
4/7/2008 6:50:03 PM
Corinne M. Thompson
You're doing fabulous with all your reworks Nikki, including this one! Would you like to do mine in your spare time? ;)
4/7/2008 11:41:00 PM
JEANA CLARK
YIPPPPEEEEEE NIKKIIIIIIIII!!!
Congrats on this very fine
and well deserved EP!!!
EXCELLENT!!!!!!
~ME~
4/8/2008 11:11:29 AM
MELODIE C. ROBERTS
I have been waiting for the train to pull in with this EP
Glad it finally Arrived!!!
WTG NiK
4/8/2008 4:21:32 PM
Vladan D. Djordjevic
Terrific photo with great tones, lines, pov, lighting. Amazing.
5/2/2008 7:15:44 PM
Ken Smith
Keep the faith on this one! :-)
6/30/2008 8:54:59 PM
Nikki McDonald
My first "BP Shoot" -- albeit a mini-one. Thanks.
6/30/2008 8:56:07 PM
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Dr Silly July 16, 2008
Even if this is a B&W (in a world full of color) I like it. Looks like the shades of B&W are spot on. :O)Donna La Mattino Pagakis July 16, 2008
Exellent design and tones Nikki. What a great image!!! Good luck!! #6187376Dominick M. Dimacale July 16, 2008
Great image and wonderfully done in Monotone, Nikki.
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Melissa G. Meiselman July 16, 2008
WOW...this image has had a lot of exposure, Nikki!! I hope it gets some notice because the perspective, lighting and design elements are terrific!! #6187490MELODIE C. ROBERTS July 16, 2008
Must Be an Oval Track ;0) #6187797Tamara K. Walker July 16, 2008
Super light and tones. #6187958Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna July 16, 2008
LOL @ Mel!!!!!This was beautiful the first time and it just keeps getting better and better, Nikki!!!!! Good luck in this round!!!!! ♫ k #6188309
Susan M. Hembree July 16, 2008
Just a fantastic photo, Nikki! I love the perspective and the B/W tonal quality. Good luck on this wonderful re-submit! #6189461Mitch Spence July 17, 2008
A big favorite--one that I'm so pleased to see again. Keeping fingers crossed. #6191134Daniella Puente July 17, 2008
Very good perspective on this BW, is an excellent photo!!! #6192291Jeana Clark July 18, 2008
~J~ #6194539
David Phalen July 18, 2008
Excellent work Vikki!! Love the tone, contrast POV and clarity!! Good luck this time around!! #6195951David Phalen July 18, 2008
OK, I can't type! (: Well done NIKKI!! #6195955Susan M. Campbell July 18, 2008
I remember this. It's a terrific image. I love the lines and DOF. Good luck this time Nikki. #6196758Dianna Hauf July 19, 2008
Well it is a first time seeing this for me Nikki and I am blown away! This is one of the BEST perspective and composition combined I have seen in a while! The conversion to b&w make this all the more eye appealing as it draws one into a scene from years back! GREAT clarity (DOF), tones and re-work Nikki! I think this is far deserving of a win! Already is a winner in my eyes! ☺ *d* #6199848Colleen Farrell July 20, 2008
This is one of my favorites of yours, Nikki, and it looks sensational! I still think it could win in EoD. Do try it again in that category (or even CA) if it doesn't win this month. I didn't notice before the you can see "Pullman" on the railroad car on the left. Maybe your re-work brought that out. Outstanding!! #6201587James Reininger July 22, 2008
Great composition... #6218742Cesar J. La Rosa July 27, 2008
Absolutely BEAUTIFUL, Nikki!!! Love the perspective, the tones and the mood of this photograph. Awesome work!!!Stephanie Frey July 29, 2008
Terrific tones, lighting and POV! #6244568Mitch Spence July 29, 2008
You gotta know I'm happy, happy to see the EP on this one, Nikki. :) #6245498MELODIE C. ROBERTS July 30, 2008
FINALLY The Judges Jumped on Board!!!! #6250574Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna July 31, 2008
And ANOTHER AWESOME EFP!!!!! WTG, Nikki!!!!! ♫ k #6255817Sherry L. Davis August 21, 2008
Awesome entry, Nikki! Great perspective, tones! CONGRATS!! #6344327Jean E. Hildebrant August 21, 2008
Wonderfully composed, Nikki! Congratulations again! My goodness, did you leave any finalists for anyone else, lol! WTG! #6344469Judy V. Kennamer August 21, 2008
Congrats on this beautiful Finalist Nikkii! #6344920A P August 21, 2008
Congrats on ALL your Finalist, Nikki #6344993Jeana Clark August 21, 2008
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Tamara K. Walker August 21, 2008
CONGRATULATIONS! #6345546Mitch Spence August 21, 2008
Oh goodie. Hot stuff. I'm happy!! #6345626Susan Fox August 21, 2008
Finally got the recognition it deserves. Congrats Nikki!!!!!!!!!! #6345760Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna August 21, 2008
YES!!!!! Congratulations on another finalist, Nikki!!!!! #6346015Agnes Fegan August 21, 2008
I love this...congrats Nikki! #6346037Stephanie Frey August 21, 2008
Congratulations on your wonderful Finalist, Nikki! #6346287Susan M. Hembree August 21, 2008
I knew this one had potential! Congratulations on finalist #4, Nikki! All have been sooooooo well deserved! #6346711Datha Y. Thompson August 21, 2008
WOOOOOOOOOHOOOOOOO Nikki~~~ Big Congrats to you x's4!!! YGG :0) #6347495Kristy A. Keene August 21, 2008
Congrats on your Finalist!!! #6347835Katarina Mansson August 22, 2008
Love this picture and am therefore extra happy to say: Congratulations on another wonderful finalist Nikki! #6348854MELODIE C. ROBERTS August 22, 2008
and The Train has pulled into the StationCongratulations NiK!!
So Glad to see this!! #6348978
Anna Diederich August 22, 2008
Congratulations Nikki! #6349387Susan M. Campbell August 22, 2008
Wow...another great finalist. Congrats Nikki. #6350188Elida Gutierrez August 22, 2008
Congratulations on your Finalist. #6350805Sylvia Rossler August 22, 2008
Big congraz on this superb finalist Nikki :o) #6350910Sylvia Rossler August 22, 2008
Big congraz on this superb finalist Nikki :o) #6350912Mike Clime August 22, 2008
Congratulations on your finalist! #6351929Laurie Daily August 22, 2008
Another congrats to you, Nikki!!!! #6352274Kara L. Hendricks August 22, 2008
WOOHOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!So glad you didn't give up on this beauty Nikki!!
Congrats.. you know it's a fav. of mine!! #6352751
Wendy Moghadam August 22, 2008
Congratulations on your finalist! Love the lines and the conversion to black and white is amazing. #6352968Donna La Mattino Pagakis August 22, 2008
Outstanding pov and tones Nikki!! Congrats again! #6353054Mary Beth Aiello August 22, 2008
Thanks for your persistance. Just wonderful, Nikki. A well deserved finalist. Good luck in the next round. #6353149Ken Smith August 22, 2008
Persistence paid off! Congrats Nikki!! #6353451frank w. degenhardt August 22, 2008
You made it to the finals! I’m so happy for you and wish you the best of luck in the next round. Fabulous workColleen Farrell August 23, 2008
Oh, yippee, yippee! I'm so glad this made it! Big congratulations to you, Nikki! #6357002Mike F. Anderson August 27, 2008
Excellent image Nikki! It pulls you into the composition and there are so many interesting details to study. Great PP and presenatation. Congratulations on your finalist #6375769Kathy L. Clark August 27, 2008
Congrats Nikki on this really cool finalist. #6378684Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.
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