Stairs n Shadows [190967 Elements of Design]
Uploaded: August 07, 2007 23:53:03
When I used to travel thruought Northern California for work, I used to see a large cylindrical tank with stairs on the side. I was fascinated by the patterns of the shadows on the side of the tank. I found this similar tank yesterday, and here it is!! The image that has been in my head for years!! Scary isn't it! The stuff that lurks in my head!! LOL
Exif: F Number: 6.3, Exposure Bias Value: +0, Exposure Time: 1/640, Flash: flash did not fire, ISO: 100, Focal Length: 153mm, Camera Model: E-300
Nemil B. Chabebe August 08, 2007
A fantastic POV and results from your imagination and then reality. This photo makes two different shapes in one.#709096
Su Sana E. P August 08, 2007
Jim, from all the angle this image looks like a Winner to me. Great capture!!Cindy Bendush August 08, 2007
Awesome graphic Jim -- GREAT image!! #4616974Darryl Wilkinson August 08, 2007
I think it's a sign, Jim :) Fascinating indeed! Great job of capturing it so perfectly!! #4617022Ray Clarke August 08, 2007
Lovely lines and shadows Jim, great pov too (a) #4617077Paul G Slate August 08, 2007
Great Pov!!! great contrast! just Great! #4617904Jeff Robinson August 08, 2007
Very well seen and captured Jim! Jeff #4617963Dominick M. Dimacale August 08, 2007
I love this image Jim, well visualized...Dominick #4618179Jim D. Keever August 08, 2007
Thanks to Evy, and Barbara who commented on this, somehow under another number, and of course to Nemil, SuSana, Cindy, Darryl, Ray and Audrey, Paul, Jeff and Dominick.Renee Doyle August 08, 2007
Very well seen and captured Jim!!!! Wonderful shadow play and design!!Pat Gamwell August 08, 2007
Think you've got a winner here, my friend! Absolute perfection! Talk to you when I get back...wish you were going! #4621275Mike Woeller August 08, 2007
Jim, I like the lines and shadows as much as everyone else, but, honestly, what captured my attention is that lovely quality of the light. Did you wait for it or just happen upon this great image by chance? #4621308Jim D. Keever August 08, 2007
Thanks to Rene, Pat and Mike for your comments. Mike, I have to admit, that the light came from Photoshop manipulation. That quality and color of light would have come much later in the evening, and then the angles would have been very different. So, I made the best of the situation....Mike Woeller August 09, 2007
However you got it probably doesn't matter...magician's never tell their secrets, right? Nice work and nice image. #4623473Jim D. Keever August 09, 2007
Thanks Mike, You are right, never tell your secrets!! LOLNikki McDonald August 09, 2007
Amazing EOD entry and a great story. I like everything about this. #4626290Jim D. Keever August 15, 2007
Thank You Nancy!!Gary R. Simkins August 17, 2007
Very Nice appeal. Alot of elements are working on this one, a real prize. #4660469Jim D. Keever August 17, 2007
Gary,Ronda Chatelle August 18, 2007
Jim...this is so COOL! I love the patterns and magnificent composition! You have such an incredible body of work! OUTSTANDING in everyway!!! #4663541Keith L. Clayton August 18, 2007
Fantastic shot, Jim!! Keep up the good eye!! #4665638Jim D. Keever August 18, 2007
Thank You Ronda and Keith. Encouragement like yours is priceless!Philippe Vieux-Jeanton August 26, 2007
This is a winner picture! Superb. #4701255Jim D. Keever August 26, 2007
Philippe,Gary Lange September 21, 2007
Jim, WOW!! I love the image. Pattern, line, and composition. Many congrats on a winning image! #4823371Pat Gamwell September 22, 2007
WoooHooo...WTG, my friend! I told you on my 8/8 comments that this was a winner! A lady ALWAYS likes to be right! lol:) Big congrats...well deserved! #4825892Donna La Mattino Pagakis September 22, 2007
Superb design and shadows!! Congratulations on your finalist win!! #4830563Jim D. Keever July 27, 2009
My Apologies, I was not aware that there were unanswered comments on this pic. Thanks to all for your input!! #7788689Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.
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