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	14 sec @ f 22 - O'Hare Airport - "The Sky's the Limit" - Neon art by Michael Hayden - Had a layover in Chicago on my way to San Diego... lucky me! This could not go unphotographed. There are people in this photo, but very determined... and at 14 secs, they simply vanish! Douglas Gould

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Terrific colors and shapes. Great!

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January 11, 2004

Arthur Rosch

So..you're saying this art piece is
there, as found, as photographed
(except for the time out strollers)?
Amazing. Or did you wiggle your
camera around just a little bit?
I'm confused and impressed. It's
fabulous either way.

art

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January 11, 2004

Douglas Gould

Thanks Magali and Art! Yes Art, this neon sculpture, as they call it, is found in the United terminal, spanning over 700'. And I promise... no camera wiggling, he he. Came down the escalator directly into this and was so impressed, I just had to get the shot. Tripod was in luggage on plane, so I set the timer and put the camera directly on the floor. Tried several different exposures and this one turned out the best. Was very surprised myself to see that the people were not visible at all. I guess in 14 secs, they probably had spanned 30' or more and there's not even a hint of them. Thanks for commenting!

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January 12, 2004

Jen Jesseph

Douglas - I have been to that terminal, and this makes it look even more amazing than I remember! Excellent work!!

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January 12, 2004

Colleen Braun

wonderful image, what a great opportunity when saddled with a layover...

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January 12, 2004

Murry Grigsby

Terrific image Douglas! Very resourceful using the floor as a tripod. Great lines, depth and colors!!

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January 12, 2004

Ronald Balthazor

Extremely well done, Douglas.

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January 12, 2004

Lonnie Gatlin

Douglas:
I love this photo, as well as MANY others you have done. What lense did you use and also what other lenses do you prefer to use? Thanks.

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January 15, 2004

Douglas Gould

Thanks everyone, I really appreciate all the comments! Lonnie, I used the 18-55mm that came with my Digital Rebel. With a crop factor of 1.6, that really equates to 29-88mm. My other favorite lens to use is an 80-400mm Tokina. For the price(under $400), it takes pretty sharp photos on the long end(640mm with the crop factor). Please check out my new website. Any feedback will be greatly appreciated! http://www.digital-d-signs.com

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January 15, 2004

Jean Papo

Douglas, this shot is GREAT! What a beautiful work of art, and you were so quick thinking to capture it for us. Love it!!!!!

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February 13, 2004

Douglas Gould

Thanks again, Jean! You are very kind. The artist deserves the credit. I was just stumbling through life, as usual, and I bumped into it!

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February 14, 2004

Jean Papo

Actually, you DO deserve the credit for this great photo...I'll bet the artist would be very happy to get a copy, if you could track him down! :-)

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February 14, 2004

Jean Papo

Congratulations, Douglas! Happy to see this here!

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February 15, 2004

Douglas Gould

Thank you, Jean! I was pleasantly surprised. I'm about to browse all the other finalists. Always great to see all the deserving photos being recognized. Take care!

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February 15, 2004

Joanna Pecha

Just terrific! Lovve this shot! Congratulations!!