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Stairs n Shadows

© Jim D. Keever

Stairs n Shadows

Uploaded: August 07, 2007 23:53:03

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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

Comments

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.
Very well framed and the colors are unique, the clarity of the pictureis also great.

#709096

Su Sana E. P level-classic August 08, 2007

Jim, from all the angle this image looks like a Winner to me. Great capture!!
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Cindy Bendush level-classic August 08, 2007

Awesome graphic Jim -- GREAT image!! #4616974

Darryl Wilkinson August 08, 2007

I think it's a sign, Jim :) Fascinating indeed! Great job of capturing it so perfectly!! #4617022

Ray Clarke August 08, 2007

Lovely lines and shadows Jim, great pov too (a) #4617077

Paul G Slate August 08, 2007

Great Pov!!! great contrast! just Great! #4617904

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe August 08, 2007

Very well seen and captured Jim! Jeff #4617963

Dominick M. Dimacale level-addict August 08, 2007

I love this image Jim, well visualized...Dominick #4618179

Jim 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.
All of you and your encouragement is appreciated more than you will ever know.
Thanks!!
Jim #4619649

Renee Doyle August 08, 2007

Very well seen and captured Jim!!!! Wonderful shadow play and design!!
#4620650

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! #4621275

Mike 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? #4621308

Jim 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....
Jim #4621795

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. #4623473

Jim D. Keever August 09, 2007

Thanks Mike, You are right, never tell your secrets!! LOL
Jim #4624820

Nikki McDonald level-classic August 09, 2007

Amazing EOD entry and a great story. I like everything about this. #4626290

Jim D. Keever August 15, 2007

Thank You Nancy!!
Jim #4652423

Gary R. Simkins August 17, 2007

Very Nice appeal. Alot of elements are working on this one, a real prize. #4660469

Jim D. Keever August 17, 2007

Gary,
Thanks for your encouragement.
Jim #4661514

ronda chatelle level-classic 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!!! #4663541

Keith L. Clayton August 18, 2007

Fantastic shot, Jim!! Keep up the good eye!! #4665638

Jim D. Keever August 18, 2007

Thank You Ronda and Keith. Encouragement like yours is priceless!
Jim
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Philippe Vieux-Jeanton August 26, 2007

This is a winner picture! Superb. #4701255

Jim D. Keever August 26, 2007

Philippe,
Thanks for you kind comment, I have seen your gallery and made a couple of your shots my favorites, Thanks!!
Jim #4701486

Gary Lange September 21, 2007

Jim, WOW!! I love the image. Pattern, line, and composition. Many congrats on a winning image! #4823371

Pat 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! #4825892

Donna La Mattino Pagakis September 22, 2007

Superb design and shadows!! Congratulations on your finalist win!! #4830563

Jim 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!! #7788689

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