Portland Love Locks [Contest Finalists November 2013]
Uploaded: November 05, 2013 18:25:10 | Entered: December 04, 2015 22:20:39
Canon EF24-105mmL, F10, 1/200, ISO500
Padlocks bearing messages of love began appearing on a Portland, Maine Commercial Street fence in early 2013 and a seed was planted in the name of love. Tradition calls for throwing the key into a nearby body of water or over a cliff. The practice appears to have started in Europe.
Carol L. Fowler November 05, 2013
Well, this is pretty unique- and very colorful to boot! A great idea that I can see overwhelming the fence in no time at all! #1551462Ray November 05, 2013
A fantastic find - captured to perfection! Wonderful work, Terry! #10891922Katherine Kuhn November 05, 2013
I second Ray -- what an amazing find, Terry! I love all the colors & textures & the harbor behind. A gem! #10891941Ellen Hodges November 05, 2013
Very cool capture and find, Terry! Hope you and your hubby put one up there, too!!! #10891948Kathy Salerni November 05, 2013
I am so glad you posted this, Terry! I have heard about the fence/padlock but never saw it! Beautiful capture! #10891965Nadia Paul November 05, 2013
A great find Terry - beautifully captured! #10892000Guy D. Biechele November 05, 2013
Fascinating image! Well seen and shot, Terry. #10892016Patrick Rouzes November 05, 2013
Your detail, clarity, lighting & focus are exceptional, Terry. Lots to admire here, my friend.Love it.#10892027
Jill Odice November 06, 2013
I saw this same thing in a movie made in Paris , maybe that's where they got the idea! Very colorful and cool! #10892077Barbara Waldoch November 06, 2013
Wonderful shot, Terry! #10892083Tiia Vissak November 06, 2013
a cool find! #10892089Tammy M. Anderson November 06, 2013
Interesting concept indeed. Excellent find and capture, Terry. #10892108Colette M. Metcalf November 06, 2013
Oh wow! Absolutely love this Terry!!! #10892159Ken Smith November 06, 2013
Very cool comp, Terry. I like it!! #10892191Leslie McLain November 06, 2013
Terrific capture, find, and perspective, Terry. #10892219Stephen Zacker November 06, 2013
Awesome job on this.. really like your dof #10892262John Connolly November 06, 2013
A wonderful find and capture Terry! This practice is also starting to catch on in Australia! #10892449JO ANN CLEVELAND November 06, 2013
How interesting, great find Terry!jo ann c. #10892483
Nancy L. Green November 06, 2013
VERY interesting Terry, a WONDERFUL find and capture!!! <>< #10892529Ermanno Radice November 06, 2013
Wonderful capture, excellent composition!Julianne Bradford November 06, 2013
Great capture, find and tradition Terry! #10892554frank w. degenhardt November 06, 2013
What a wonderful idea this is and I love the whole thought behind it. The throwing of the key ensures a lock on love. Not only that but it makes for a beautiful and unique picture. Fantastic find, story, and picture. Beautifully done Terr. #10892559Thomas E. Hinds November 06, 2013
What a great find and capture, Terry! #10892617Amalia Sylvia Arriaga Salinas November 06, 2013
Great find and capture Terry!,Douglas Pignet November 07, 2013
kewl find and capture #10892850Liz blahh November 07, 2013
Love it, wonderful find and capture! #10892980Lindley Johnson November 07, 2013
You captured this scene beautifully, Terry! I saw this when I was in Paris. #10893007Emile Abbott November 07, 2013
Unique concept but a great on. Thanks for sharing Terry. #10893276Laura E. Swan November 07, 2013
This is so special, Terry. :) Thank you for telling us the story and naturally your technical's are perfect!! :D-Laura :) #10893541
Claudia Kuhn November 09, 2013
Wow, what a great find, nd interesting beginning to this new seaside tradition. #10894846Jeffrey R. Bange November 12, 2013
Absolutely love it Terry, I'll have to look for it next year, where a bouts in Portland is it. #10897457Don Christiana November 13, 2013
What a creative idea and creative image. Terry, wonderful details and colors, you truly captured the moment. #10897818Cindy Bendush November 15, 2013
Great find and story Terry! #10899239Wm Nosal November 15, 2013
How Cool Is This!Deborah Lewinson December 31, 2013
Wonderful finalist, Terry!
Congrats!
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Wm Nosal January 01, 2014
Congratulations Terry! #10933420Laura E. Swan January 01, 2014
What a great way to Start The Year!And CONGRATULATIONS!! :)
-Laura :D #10934112
Thomas E. Hinds January 01, 2014
Congratulations, Terry, on this fine Finalist! #10934297Jeffrey R. Bange January 01, 2014
Congratulations Terry on your well deserved finalist photo and wishing you and your family a Happy and Healthy New Year. #10934498Ray January 01, 2014
Congratulations on your outstanding Finalist, Terry! All the best of health and happiness in 2014. #10934625Guy D. Biechele January 01, 2014
Congratulations on this wonderful Finalist, Terry. Best wishes for the New Year! #10934635Robert R. Goodman January 04, 2014
Hi Terry,Congratulations on your beautiful finalist my friend!!!! #10937389Merna L. Nobile January 14, 2014
I recently opened my e-mail and found an announcement from Better Photo that the month of November award winners were basking in the glory of finding their name beside their beautiful entry. CONGRATULATIONS!
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