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Sky Lines
This is the Pigott Building, built in 1929 by the prestigous Pigott Construction Co. and was Hamilton's first skyscraper. It has 18 stories and in 1929 the cost of construction was 1 million dollars!

Hamilton, Ont. Mar.2009

M.Christine Duncan

 
 
 
- Laura E. Swan

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WOW! This is powerful! Another great building image from you, Christine. Wonderful lines and textures. YOUR FAVORITES!!! Love your choice to go B&W with this one, too!

HAPPY ST PATRICK'S DAY! HEY! Where is your green??? -PINCH!-

-Laura :)


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March 17, 2009

 

M.Christine Duncan
  Thanks Laura, it's true. I love line and texture, any dynamic design element! This is from my photowalk with Christine Lobsinger yesterday :-)
Happy St.Pat's to you too m'dear!


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March 17, 2009

 

Marisol Pastor
  Wow! Love those lines and that powerful pov. Fantastic work Christine!


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March 17, 2009

 

M.Christine Duncan
  Thank you so much Marisol! There's so much in my own city to capture... everytime I go downtown I find something else I've never noticed before, lol.


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March 17, 2009

 

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  Real sense of power here. Great shot, Christine.


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March 17, 2009

 

M.Christine Duncan
  Thank you Gregory, I did hope to convey how solid and powerful this structure is... I've tried taking it from farther away, but in such a crowded city it's impossible to get a pleasing view without poles and wires galore, lol. So I'm happy that folks feel this angle works!


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March 17, 2009

 

Mick Burkey
  Very bold image, Christine! Love those strong leading lines, the deep tonality and your composition. Another fine B&W piece of art. Well done!


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March 18, 2009

 

Conrad L. Conero
  Nice, Christine. I can see all those additional MP's already. :)


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March 19, 2009

 

Aimee C. Eisaman
  Great lines in this shot! Whoohooo you got a new camera! So did I...got the D90! :~) How are you liking yours? Mine is great!


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March 20, 2009

 

M.Christine Duncan
  Thank you so much Mick, a great comment to read for sure! Thanks!

That's very sweet Conrad, thank you kind sir! I guess I'll watch and see if you're right, lol!

Thanks Aim! The new camera rocks... it's funny, cause when I got your email I had just been looking at cameras on sale... weird! I'm looking forward to seeing your own pics taken with your new one too! All that extra power makes a difference doesn't it!?!


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March 20, 2009

 
- Lisa J. Boulden

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  Wow!
This is amazing!
What fantastic pov!!!
~♥~Lisa


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March 21, 2009

 

M.Christine Duncan
  Thank you so much Lisa :-) How wonderful to read your comments! Thanks!


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March 23, 2009

 

Eugenio Diaz
  Hi Christine, this is so well framed,excellent shapes contrast and tones here...very strong image!
Wonderful light and Fantastic perspective!...Great leading lines toward the infinite...A Masterpiece, my Friend!


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March 23, 2009

 

M.Christine Duncan
  Eugenio, I greatly appreciate you saying so! Thank you so very much!
This was Hamilton's first ever skyscraper built in 1929... a very stately piece of architecture.


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March 23, 2009

 

Joan E. Hoffman
  Excellent POV, and wonderfully presented in B&W Christine!! How fun that you and CL got to go on a photowalk together!!!

I think we will be seeing this shot again SOON!


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March 23, 2009

 

M.Christine Duncan
  Thank you Joan, it was super fun to hang with another avid BPer for a morning! Chris L is one terrific lady!
It's a pity you don't pass through this area in your travels... but maybe one day! Never know :-)


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March 23, 2009

 

Maria Zammit
  Fantastic pov Christine!


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March 23, 2009

 

M.Christine Duncan
  Thank you Maria! I appreciate it!


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March 23, 2009

 
- Christine Lobsinger

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  Strong... Strong... Strong... A Masterpiece my friend!!!!
A++++++++++++ all the way to the top, for sure...
I'm smiling from ear to ear here!!! I love your POV and all those LINES!!!!
Wonderful in b/w too!! WOW!!
Christine
SMILING WITH YOU AGAIN


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March 23, 2009

 

Adam CD Caron
  what a great shot. my eye was all over this like a big piece of candy so much to see nice job


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March 23, 2009

 

M.Christine Duncan
  Thanks Chris :-) You've given me a smile too girl! That's very sweet of you!

LOL, really? Thanks Adam! That's a wonderful compliment.


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March 23, 2009

 

Vladan D. Djordjevic
  Another great photo taken from an excellent pov, with terrific lines, details and lighting.


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March 23, 2009

 

Sherry McClead
  WOW such drama... I usually don't go for the B&Ws but this one rocks... dramatic lines and tones... again... WOW.

Sherrybear


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March 23, 2009

 

M.Christine Duncan
  Vladan, I'm delighted my friend! Thank you, thank you!!!

Aw, thank you so much Sherrybear! I'm blushing, lol... thanks for giving my day a little boost!


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March 24, 2009

 

Ulysses A. Villamin
  Fantastic!!!!


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March 24, 2009

 

M.Christine Duncan
  Thank you so much Ulysses! That's very kind of you friend!


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March 25, 2009

 

Sharon
  fabulous perspective and B&W image!!


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April 01, 2009

 

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  I love that you used b/w for this shot. Fantastic job on this one. I hope you're loving your D80. It's a great camera! - David


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April 12, 2009

 

M.Christine Duncan
  Thank you Sharon, it's a fabulous building to capture...

Thanks so much David, I AM totally loving the D80!!! It truly is a great camera - and so easy to handle. It really let's me focus on spontaneous compositions, and changing main settings quickly the minute I need to...


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April 15, 2009

 

Dawn M. Schneider
  YOU GO GIRL!!! CONGRATS ON THIS FINALIST!!! good luck on the next level!


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April 22, 2009

 
- Christine Lobsinger

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  Congrats CD... WTG!! I knew it would go!!! Good Luck in the next round!!
Christine
SMILING WITH YOU


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April 22, 2009

 

Adam CD Caron
  Congrats CD this is great


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April 22, 2009

 

Rachelle D. Carriere
  WOW stunning! Congratulation on your finalist Christine!


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April 22, 2009

 

M.Christine Duncan
  Thank you Dawn! I was pleased to discover this one as a finalist :-)Thanks so much!

Thanks Chris, that's so nice of ya!!! Lot's of smiling now *wink*.

Hey Adam, thank you buddy! I totally appreciate it!


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April 22, 2009

 

M.Christine Duncan
  Thanks Rachelle :-) That's very sweet of you! And good luck to you as well in the next round my friend!


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April 22, 2009

 
- Larry L. Redmon

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  Fantastic shot, Christine! Very well deserved finalist!


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April 22, 2009

 

Daniella Puente
  EXCELLENT Christine, congrats on this!!!


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April 22, 2009

 

Ken Jarvis
  Congratulations, Christine on your finalist!


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April 22, 2009

 

Debbra Bailey
  Congratulations Christine!


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April 22, 2009

 

Max Aureli
  Congratulations on your Finalist Christine!!! :-)))


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April 22, 2009

 
- Laura E. Swan

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I guess the JUDGES realized how POWERFUL this one was, too, Christine!!!

Huge Congrats to you Little Sis! You deserve it!!! :)

-Laura


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April 22, 2009

 

Aimee C. Eisaman
  Congrats girl! So proud of you! :~)


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April 22, 2009

 

M.Christine Duncan
  Wow... well a sincere thank you to you all; Larry, Daniella, Ken, Debbra, Max, Laura (you glittery gal you) and Aim!!!!
This really has made my day hearing from each of you when you are all so very talented in your own right!!!!
Thank you!


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April 22, 2009

 

Eugenio Diaz
  AWESOME image here Christine...so well composed and very well deserved Finalist!!!
WTG!!!


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April 22, 2009

 
- Lisa J. Boulden

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  WTG!!!
This is fabulous, Christine!
Big congratulations on a well-deserved finalist!!!
Smiles, Lisa♥


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April 23, 2009

 
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  Outstanding work - Congrats Christine on your Finalist! Jeff


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April 23, 2009

 

Christina N. Seuser
  So glad to see this as a Finalist Christine, it is stunning. Congrats!


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April 23, 2009

 

Colleen Farrell
  Awesome! Congratulations, Christine!


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April 23, 2009

 

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  Christine,

This is such a dramatic and substantial image. You have brought life back to an old, yet monumental structure!

And I commend you for your high award.

-Steve


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April 23, 2009

 

M.Christine Duncan
  Eugenio, Lisa, Jeff, Christina, Colleen, and Steve...I have to smile reading such lovely comments from you all! Thank you and hope you're having a wonderful evening!!!


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April 23, 2009

 

Vladan D. Djordjevic
  Congratulations on your finalist!


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April 24, 2009

 

Marisol Pastor
  Congratulations my friend! Let's keep our fingers crossed for the next round!


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April 24, 2009

 

Karen Kessler
  Congratulations on the EP AND FINALIST awards, Christine! The POV on this capture is AWESOME!!!


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April 24, 2009

 

M.Christine Duncan
  Thank you Vladan, very kind of you to stop by!!! Hope you have a great weekend!

Thank you so much Marisol, I'm just glad it made finalist :-)

Thank you Karen! Lovely of you to come by... I need to pop over to your gallery, it's been toooo long :-)


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April 24, 2009

 
- Larry L. Redmon

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  Congratulations on your win, Christine! I am happy for you!


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April 27, 2009

 

Maria Zammit
  Huge congratulations Christine! WTG!!!


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April 27, 2009

 

Marisol Pastor
  YES! Congratulations on a fantastic win Christine!


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April 27, 2009

 

M.Christine Duncan
  Thank you Larry, I'm in very talented company this month I have to say... I'm thrilled :-)

Thank you Maria!!! That's lovely of you to stop in! Thanks!

Thank you Marisol, I'm so happy it went as far as it did. Thanks for being so encouraging!


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April 27, 2009

 
- Christine Lobsinger

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  Hi CD... Very Happy For YOU!!! Congratulations on this outstanding winner!!
Christine
SMILING WITH YOU


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April 27, 2009

 

M.Christine Duncan
  Thanks Chris!!! Hope your van was fixed okay... thanks so much for doing the driving for our outting! It was fun!


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April 27, 2009

 

Colleen Farrell
  Big congrats, Christine!!


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April 27, 2009

 

Debbie E. Payne
  Wonderful win, Christine. Your architecural shots are just amazing! This one really commands attention and is getting it!


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April 27, 2009

 

Aimee C. Eisaman
  See you don't know how good you are girl! CONGRATS on a well deserved win! :~)


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April 27, 2009

 

Shawn Guy
  Congrats Christine!!!


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April 27, 2009

 

Mick Burkey
  I'm so glad to see this in the winners circle, Christine! Fantastic work and a well-deservd win. BIG Congratulations to you :)


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April 27, 2009

 

Vladan D. Djordjevic
  Congratulations!


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April 27, 2009

 

Dawn M. Schneider
  YOU ARE THE QUEEN!!! CONGRATS


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April 27, 2009

 

A P
 

Picture perfect CONGRATULATIONS on your win!!


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April 27, 2009

 

Christina N. Seuser
  Woo Hoo! Congratulations Christine!!!


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April 28, 2009

 

M.Christine Duncan
  Colleen, Debbie, Aimee and Shawn... you guys are sweet, thank you so much! Such lovely comments to get up to in the morning :-)

Mick, Vladan, Dawn, Ann, and Christina... thanks to all of you for making me smile!!! I'm so glad you stopped by!!!

And to all my fellow winners... congrats to you all, you are all an inspiration to someone like me!!!


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April 28, 2009

 

Sherry McClead
  Congrats on the gold Christine... your the bomb!

Sherrybear


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April 28, 2009

 

Eugenio Diaz
  Congratulations on your Win!!!!
Well done Christine!


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April 28, 2009

 
- Elida Gutierrez

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CONGRATULATIONS!!!


 "Purple Crystal Trophy"

A Special Trophy for

"August Winners"


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April 28, 2009

 

Vitor Dias
  Hi web friend.
Big Congratulations on your wonderful second place winner Christine.

rgds Vitor


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April 28, 2009

 
- Elida Gutierrez

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CONGRATULATIONS!!!


 "Purple Crystal Trophy"

A Special Trophy for

"MARCH Winners"


Sorry!!!


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April 28, 2009

 

Rachelle D. Carriere
  Big congrats on your second place winner Christine! Keep them coming!


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April 28, 2009

 

Donna La Mattino Pagakis
  Awesome Christine! A huge congratulations on your win!


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April 29, 2009

 

Alan Garner
  Christine - great shot and congratulations on being chosen as a Finalist - well desreved indeed!

Al


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May 01, 2009

 

M.Christine Duncan
  Sorry gang that I couldn't respond earlier.... I'll try to do it right now :-)

Sherrybear (happy belated birthday btw!!!), Eugenio, and Elida... thank you so much for your delightful comments!

Vitor, Rachelle, Donna, and Alan... thank you so much, you're all very kind! I'm very thankful!


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May 06, 2009

 
dmd-photo-art.com - Dominick M. Dimacale

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  Congratulations Christine on your Win!!!


Dominick


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May 20, 2009

 

Maria Zammit
  Well done Christine. Outstanding winner!!!


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July 28, 2009

 

M.Christine Duncan
  Thank you Dominic and Maria! I'm glad to read such kind words!


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July 28, 2009

 

Debbie E. Payne
  Such a beautiful, strong image. So glad to see it get the judge's winning nod!


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July 28, 2009

 
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