The Awakening [Contest Winner Picks May 2005]
Uploaded: May 04, 2005 02:56:47
aperture f6.3, shutter 1.6 sec., ISO 400; The Awakening is a scupture along the Potomac in DC. My original image had a helicopter that appeared to fly into the hand, but I took a plane from another image and "flew" it into the picture instead.
Colleen Braun May 04, 2005
very creative... #244632Tammy Scott May 04, 2005
Funny shot, Vicki. #1317748S J May 04, 2005
Very creative image, Vicki!! You really fooled me...lol. #1317795Carla Metzler May 04, 2005
LOL...Creative, Vicki! Wonderful job! #1317802Donna W. Neal May 04, 2005
LOL...Cindy Paquette May 04, 2005
Welcome back Vicki!!!Jason Gehrman May 04, 2005
Creative shot. I am interested to see the original shot instead of a photoshoped one. But great idea none the less. Have to agree with comment above. This shot is just on that cusp of about to be released chaos. The threat of doom. Creative thinking. Good luck with the competition. #1317972Vicki Hunt May 04, 2005
Cindy, thank you for saying this...As I worked on this, I could not help but think of Americas loss on 9-11...I started to title this "Beware", but decided to use the name of the sculpture because I think this could say a million words for all of us to "Be Awake!"...We lost a friend in one of those planes that day as so many others did! I was hesitant to enter the image, since it can provoke emotion...but decided to go ahead....My other shot with the helicopter is on film...I will try to figure out soon how to add it on to this discussion... Helicopters fly back and forth constantly over the sculpture and look like they are flying into and out of the hand...Please feel free to make any comments you would like to....and thanks to you all who have posted! #1318140Kevin Burns May 04, 2005
Perfect timing!!! Well done.Brinn MacDougall May 04, 2005
I think photography should provoke different emotions..my first thought was 911 and it upset me. Then, the other side is the skill of presenting an image with emotion, which, is very well done!Marsha S. Smith May 04, 2005
Wonderfully done, but just a little scary! #1319319Goshka G. May 04, 2005
My first thought was - what impeccable timing, before reading what you wrote, Vicki! Now I'm thinking - what impeccable PS manipulation!! Whatever the feeling the image invokes, it remains an impeccably composed shot, Vicki! Slightly ominous, true, but I didn't really think of Sept 11 (I was actually in NYC when it did happen, so maybe I'm just trying to block it out). #1319570Patty Razonable May 04, 2005
Along with all the comments above, this image is very well done with the effects that generates the memories not forgotten......impressive!!! #1319992DiAnna F. Paulk May 04, 2005
Wow, Vicki! Way to generate a discussion! You go, girl! :) It is a wonderful image. I can't tell that it was manipulated at all!Only 7 more teaching days and I'm hitting the road! We'll have to get together again. #1320044
William C. Raco May 04, 2005
Very striking and emotional image, Vickibill
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Kathryn (Love) Scheet May 04, 2005
wow! now this is very very dramatic, stunning, and unique! #1320147Debra Booth May 04, 2005
A very thought-provoking image, Vicki. It really points out that the events of 9-11 are far reaching and will continue to revisit us in many aspects of our lives. Very nice photo and PS work!! #1320303Laurence Saliba May 06, 2005
This is awesome Vicki!!!! #1326062Kerby Pfrangle May 06, 2005
Vicki this FUNNY big time. Good job of putting the two picture's together.Kerby #1326067
Laura Clay-Ballard May 09, 2005
I take it as serious, too. My first thoughts were Sept. 11 and the destruction that followed. This photo is emotional. WHich is GREAT! Emotions don't all have to be good. Beautiful work. #1332960Melissa L. Zavadil May 09, 2005
This is wildly creative of you! Wonderful job! #1333300Melissa L. Zavadil June 21, 2005
This is so awesome! I new this one would be a finalist!! Congrats!!! #1498348Cindy Paquette June 21, 2005
Not surprised at all vicki to see this here! Congrats Girl! #1499807Tammy Scott June 21, 2005
Great finalist! Congratulations, Vicki! #1500211Debra Booth June 22, 2005
Congratulations again, Vicki!! #1503525S J June 22, 2005
Congratulations on this outstanding Finalist, Vicki!! #1503755Mette Vendelboe Allison June 22, 2005
Unique work, good luck and big congrats! #1505286bob cornelison June 22, 2005
First of all I want to say I love this shot...Colleen Braun June 23, 2005
congratulations... #1509027Tammy Scott June 23, 2005
Congratulations on this very unique shot and win, Vicki! #1509255Cindy Paquette June 23, 2005
Controversy, discussion and fine, fine and creative photography get you here! CONGRATULATIONS VICKI! :-) #1509428Laura Clay-Ballard June 23, 2005
congrats on this awesome WINNING image! #1509654Dolores Neilson June 23, 2005
I don't know how I missed this, Vicki!! The ability for this shot to create strong emotions speaks volumes of the power and your creativity in this image. A big congratulations for your well deserved win here! Wonderful and powerful image! #1509663DiAnna F. Paulk June 23, 2005
Way to go, Vicki!!! I'm sooooo jealous!!! But so happy for you!! #1510157Heather Inich June 23, 2005
Wonderful capture!!! very cool!! Congrats on your winner! #1510549Melissa L. Zavadil June 23, 2005
Congrats on this awesome SECOND PLACE WINNER!!!!! WTG!!!! #1510963Linda D. Lester June 23, 2005
Congratulations!!! WTG! #1511072Goshka G. June 23, 2005
Congrats on such a striking winner, Vicki!! #1511500Marsha S. Smith June 23, 2005
CONGRATULATIONS, VICKI! #1511746William C. Raco June 23, 2005
Very nice, Vicki!bill #1511877
Debra Booth June 23, 2005
Congratulations, Vicki!!! #1512221bob cornelison June 23, 2005
I'm glad you placed!Joannie Bertucci June 23, 2005
Very clever work Vicki and congrats on a well deserved win! #1512723Jenny Bosmans June 24, 2005
Congratulations on this well deserved win, Vick!!! Great work!!! #1513778Carla Metzler June 24, 2005
Congratulations on your win, Vicki! Wonderful work, and well deserved! I am so happy for you! #1513857Janet L. Skinner June 24, 2005
I love the image and the discussion!!!! Excellent work, Vicki!!! Congratulations!! #1514296S J June 24, 2005
Congratulations on this outstanding WIN, Vicki!! #1514590Cathy Barrows June 24, 2005
Congrats on your win...is that the hand of bankruptcy for Delta...lol #1517146Colette M. Metcalf June 25, 2005
Congrats to you Vicki!!!! #1520349Vicki Hunt June 29, 2005
Wow! I am so excited and I thank each of you who took time to post a note. I came within a hair of removing this from the competition when I saw how it stirred people's hearts! Thank you BP for this wonderful award!vicki #1534146
Michael S. Baker December 06, 2005
I'm very familiar with the Awakening. In fact, I have many pics of the entire sculpure, and have even given thought to creating a similar image...you beat me to it! Congrats on a great image!Mike B- #2158885
Sharrie Thomas January 16, 2006
I really like this photo. Nice image effects. You have a wonderful gallery. #2294993Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.
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