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I Lanes

© John Caruso

I Lanes

Uploaded: June 01, 2007

Description

1/200 at f/13; Lens 24-70 f/2.8L; Focal Length 51; ISO 100; Hand Held; Natural Light

I was driving through Desplaines, Illinois and doubled back to photograph an old diner sign. On my way around the block, this bowling alley sign appeared like a mirage. I pulled over as soon as I could, jumped out of the car, and made this photo.

Comments

Roxanne M. Bubar June 01, 2007

John what a cool find and capture. #666165

John Caruso June 01, 2007

Thank you very much, Roxanne! #4354502

Chris Budny level-deluxe June 01, 2007

I think this one leaps to the front of the line, of my favorites of all your "signage" images! Great capture of a great sign! #4354510

Joy Rector June 01, 2007

beautiful detail #4354512

Lynne Morris June 01, 2007

Wow what a great image John, well seen and captured! #4354518

Dr Silly level-classic June 01, 2007

Wonderful eye you have John. (Hope you have 2) I too think this is one of my favorite of your sign photos. :O)
#4354529

Margie Hurwich June 01, 2007

Fantastic capture, John! #4354534

John Caruso June 01, 2007

Wow, thank you all so much! Reading your very kind comments really makes me happy, particularly knowing people think this one stands out amongst my signs (one of my all time favorite subjects).

And Doc, even though I do have two, I can't speak for either one of them, LOL. #4354566

Tonya R. Boles June 01, 2007

Cool shot. #4354707

John Caruso June 01, 2007

Thank you Tonya! #4354858

Susan Weisensel June 01, 2007

I love this kind of stuff. Great find and capture. I would of taken this shot also. #4354889

John Caruso June 01, 2007

Thanks Susan! I appreciate it. #4354933

Les Rhoades level-classic June 01, 2007

Without a doubt, this is my favorite image you have posted in the last two months. Not to say your other stuff less then stellar. The triangle formed by the sky and the lower wall is perfect. There is a lot going on here and it all fits together to form a super well balanced image with an interesting subject that holds the viewers attention. Your post processing work is top notch on this one John. Keep em coming! #4354946

John Caruso June 01, 2007

I am humbled by your very kind words, Les! #4354949

Cheryl Meisel June 01, 2007

Great shot really eye grabbing :)
Cherylm #4354962

John Caruso June 01, 2007

I thank you, Cheryl! #4354999

Pat Gamwell June 01, 2007

WooooHooo! Fabulous comp, John! Les sums it all up: Top Notch! #4355093

John Caruso June 01, 2007

Thanks so much, Pat! #4355101

Michelle R. Kovach June 01, 2007

Wonderfully done John! Great lines, textures & colors! #4355227

John Caruso June 01, 2007

Thank you Michelle! #4355235

Susie Peek-Swint June 01, 2007

Great find John ~ love the old sign ~ good to get the blue sky as BG too :) #4355300

John Caruso June 01, 2007

Thanks Susie. I sure feel lucky/happy that I came across it. #4355333

Nikki McDonald level-classic June 01, 2007

Great find, great job on it, John, from the composition to the colors. Bowls me over (can't believe no one has said that yet :) ) #4355485

John Caruso June 01, 2007

Oh Nikki, I'm sure they were all saving it for you, LOL! Thanks for lookin'. #4355532

David Phalen June 02, 2007

Love those old signs. Excellent find and capture. #4358609

John Caruso June 02, 2007

Thanks so much, David! #4359049

Katarina Mansson June 19, 2007

Just saw this in the EFPs John... #4411499

John Caruso June 19, 2007

Thanks for the heads-up, Katarina! #4412069

Lynn Haack June 20, 2007

Great photo idea!!! Wonderful design quality and color. Saw this on EFP...congrats. Lynn #4417420

John Caruso June 20, 2007

Thanks so much, Lynn! I appreciate you taking a look. #4417482

Colleen Farrell June 23, 2007

Fantastic shot, John--just saw this in the EFP! It has a wonderful surreal or pop-art quality to it. The clarity, color, POV and composition are all outstanding. #4429936

Michael S. Baker September 01, 2007

Nice !!
Mike B- #4731458

John Caruso September 01, 2007

Thanks a million Colleen and Michael! #4733540

Corinne M. Thompson April 23, 2008

This is a fabulous capture John with great comp and colors! #5830182

John Caruso April 23, 2008

Thanks for reaching way back for this one, Corinne! I'm so glad you like it as it is one of my favorites. #5830373

Elida Gutierrez level-classic May 19, 2008

Congratulations for your FINALIST!!! #5942751

Les Rhoades level-classic May 19, 2008

My favorite got a FINALIST!!!
Congrats John #5942769

Tiia Vissak May 19, 2008

Congratulations! #5942772

Michelle L. Frick May 19, 2008

Congratulations John!!! #5942794

Nikki McDonald level-classic May 19, 2008

Wonderful composition here, John. Aren't you glad you re-submitted? Congratulations on the finalist button and good luck in the next round. #5942849

John Caruso May 19, 2008

Thank you Elida, Les, Tiia, Michelle, and Nikki! I appreciate it a whole bunch! #5943031

Jeana Clark May 19, 2008


AWESOME FIND AND CAPTURE JOHN!!!!!

CONGRATULATIONS ON THIS FANTASTIC FINALIST!!!

~J~ #5944097

John Caruso May 19, 2008

Thanks as always Jeana! #5944483

Daniella Puente May 19, 2008

Excellent finalist :))) #5945326

John Caruso May 19, 2008

Thanks Daniella! #5945470

Leslie McLain level-classic May 19, 2008

Congratulations on your beautiful finalist. Love the deco feel. #5945860

Bob Cournoyer level-classic May 19, 2008

There's gold in them thar hills!!! #5946110

Michael S. Baker May 19, 2008

Way to go, John. BIG congrats on your 2nd place win!!
Regards,
Mike B- #5946145

Colleen Farrell May 19, 2008

WTG, John--congrats on your well-deserved win! #5946373

Eugenio Diaz May 19, 2008

Congratulations on your Beautiful Winner!
Well done!!! #5946593

Chris Budny level-deluxe May 19, 2008

Woohoo!! Congrats, John! #5946653

Michelle L. Frick May 19, 2008

Way to go John!! Congratulations! #5947146

John Caruso May 19, 2008

I tip my hat in thanks to you all! #5947777

Donna La Mattino Pagakis May 19, 2008

Congratulations on your win!! Excellent John! #5948080

Les Rhoades level-classic May 19, 2008

YES... GOLD!! #5948144

Corinne M. Thompson May 19, 2008

Congrats to you John! #5948320

Cesar J. La Rosa May 19, 2008

Congratulations on this fantastic WINNER, John!!!
Cesar #5948445

Sylvia Rossler May 19, 2008

Big Big congrats on your awesome winner John :O) #5948630

Carol Teal May 20, 2008

I thought I commented on this image already John, but I didn't see where I did. I know this one is a fav of mine! Congrats on a very desrving win!! #5949268

Wally Orlowsky May 20, 2008

Congratulations on this well-deserved "sign" of recognition, John!!! #5950542

John Caruso May 20, 2008

I am humbled by all your wonderful comments. Thank you so very much! #5951022

Elida Gutierrez level-classic May 20, 2008

CONGRATULATIONS!!!
The Weed Trophy
A Special Trophy for
"The April Winners" #5951275

John Caruso May 20, 2008

Thanks Elida! #5951407

Colette M. Metcalf May 21, 2008

Congratulations on your WIN!!! #5956040

John Caruso May 21, 2008

Thanks to you Colette! #5956127

Dominick M. Dimacale level-addict May 22, 2008

Congratulations John on your Fabulous Win.

Dominick #5961663

John Caruso May 22, 2008

I appreciate it Dominick! #5961781

Datha Y. Thompson May 23, 2008

CONGRATULATIONS John!!!! LOVE IT!!! :0) #5969203

John Caruso May 26, 2008

Thank you Datha! #5980001

Dr Silly level-classic May 29, 2008

Congrats John on your Gold. :O)
#5994202

John Caruso May 30, 2008

Thanks a million Doc! #5996373

Vicki L. Filippin May 30, 2008

Yet another strong WIN from John Caruso!
Congrats on this really kewl image! #5996475

John Caruso May 30, 2008

Thanks to you, too, Vicki! #5996720

linda ozag June 09, 2008

Is this bowling alley across from the Des Plaines train station? Funny, I must have passed it 100 times and never looked up! I'll be over there on Wednesday to check it out. Very nice photograph. #6038983

John Caruso June 09, 2008

Good eye, Linda! It is indeed that one. Let me know if you get a good photo...I'd love to see it.

Thanks again!

--John #6038994

Susan M. Smith June 17, 2008

John, I'm with what Les said a ways back up in the post. All of these elements work so perfectly, your comp is spot on. Definately one of my favs too. Congratulations on your win!!! #6070717

John Caruso June 17, 2008

Wow, thanks Susan! #6070861

Lisa J. Boulden level-classic September 17, 2008

Wonderfully seen and captured, John!
Great comp and color.
Congrats on your winner!
~Lisa
PS: Happy Birthday!!!
(a little birdie told me...) #6466543

John Caruso September 17, 2008

Thanks Lisa! (And thanks for the birthday wishes!) #6466628

Chris Budny level-deluxe September 17, 2008

...Let me add to the birthday wishes, John! #6466671

John Caruso September 17, 2008

Let me add my thanks to you, Chris! #6466852

Kim Dietrich Elam November 05, 2009

great find - love the way the pin and ball are framed! #8106063

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