Escape
Uploaded: April 12, 2008
Shot inside of the Kelly Engineering Building at Oregon State University.
Exif: F Number: 10, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/250 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 280, FocalLength: 26.00 mm, Model: NIKON D40
I am re-discovering the wonder and magic of B/W photography and thinking of coverting some of my color images to B/W. (I used to do B/W film in college and worked in the darkroom.)
You have some fine examples in your gallery, with this one being my favorite. The sharp light/dark contrast mixed with the delicate tonality and texture of the mobiles make for a very rich image. Of course, I am partial to architectural shots, but that also makes me scrutinize them more. This one is superb!
Best regards,
Steve
PS. You're very welcome on the Photoshop tips. #899278
Christina N. Seuser April 12, 2008
Steve, thank you so very much for your kind words!!Also, I think I am going to go to Borders today and buy the book you mentioned :) I am excited to start learning Photoshop! #5779143
Christina N. Seuser May 02, 2008
Hi Steve, I haven't had much time to play with PS yet but I have been starting to use PS channel mixer for b&w conversions and I am very happy with the result :) I will be putting some of my new pics in my gallery soon. Take Care! :) #5874872Vladan D. Djordjevic May 02, 2008
Fantastic lines, great pov and tones. #5875245Christina N. Seuser May 02, 2008
Thanks so much Vladan! #5875864Kristy A. Keene May 05, 2008
Wonderful!!!! #5888915Christina N. Seuser May 06, 2008
Thank you very much Kristy! #5890858Debra R. Harder May 08, 2008
Wonderful b&w capture, Christina! The lines, details and comp are EXCELLENT! Deb #5900186Christina N. Seuser May 08, 2008
Thank you so much Debra!! #5900611Ujjwal Mukherjee May 13, 2008
Christina, wonderful work here with composition and the B&W conversion! An excellemt image!! #5915956David A. Simons May 21, 2008
Brillant, Christina. #5957674Christina N. Seuser May 21, 2008
Thank you for your kind comments Ujjwal and David! #5957820Nemil B. Chabebe May 24, 2008
I like all of your B&W, great work, but this one is the one I like the most. #5973788Jeffrey S. Rease May 25, 2008
This is beautiful and so well composed! The sculture reminds me of flocks of birds. #5975462Christina N. Seuser May 25, 2008
Your comments are much appreciated Nemil and Jeffrey! Thank you!! :) #5975599Hendrik Storme May 31, 2008
Cool composition and wonderful conversion,amazing details too,Great shot Christina!!! #6001841Christina N. Seuser May 31, 2008
Thank you Hendrik! #6002169Nick Lagos June 03, 2008
Very well seen and captured Christina... congrats #6012044Christina N. Seuser June 03, 2008
Thank you Nick! #6013599Judi Bailey June 04, 2008
Wonderful black and white photography..Good luck with PS !!!This is the place to get lots of help...I would be glad to offer any help that I can !! #6017125Christina N. Seuser June 04, 2008
Thank you Judi, I appreciate that very much!! #6018293Dan Holm June 05, 2008
Love the geometry, your perspective, composition and capture on this, Christina! #6024089Christina N. Seuser June 05, 2008
Thank you so much Dan! #6024132Patrick Rouzes June 06, 2008
Fantastic tones, detail, lighting, clarity, pov, & presentation here!!! Exceptional work on this, Christina!!! Love your style & gallery!!! #6027493Christina N. Seuser June 07, 2008
Hey Steve! I am very happy about the interest on this one :) Thanks for the congrats, I really appreciate it!! #6030325Christina N. Seuser June 07, 2008
Thank you Patrick for your exceptionally kind comments!! Much appreciated! #6030337Nadya Johnson June 08, 2008
Christina, this is a fantastic architectural capture! Well deserving of the EFP! I really am glad I stopped at your gallery - love your work!(Oh. Tom Servo told me to stop by... LOL! Poor Crow is sitting in the basement not quite finished, and he's my fave. Of course, I will post his photo when he's done! Tom will be happy to have his buddy too, I'm sure.) #6034195
Christina N. Seuser June 08, 2008
Thank you for stopping at my gallery and for your kind words Nadya! Thank Servo for me too for suggesting you stop by ;) Tell your hubby I said to get back to work on finishing Crow :) lol. #6034348Steve Mason June 10, 2008
Wow, Christina. This one's really well done; I wish I had seen it sooner. Great composition and tones. So much visual interest in this shot, especially with the person included. #6042764Christina N. Seuser June 10, 2008
Thanks so much Steve!! #6043283Candice L. Carter June 10, 2008
I love your use of lines, shadows, and B&W showing throughout your gallery and in this incredible shot! I hope you are present in the Mono Club! Lovely work! #6043421Christina N. Seuser June 10, 2008
Thank you for your kind words Candice and Daniele! #6043986Vincent J. DeSanto June 11, 2008
Christina, I love this picture, great contrast and composition, the lines are perfect, great job. #6047215Christina N. Seuser June 11, 2008
Thank you Vincent! #6048569John Dawkins June 11, 2008
Great b&w capture, well done #6050060Christina N. Seuser June 11, 2008
Thank you John! #6050061Joerg Schlagheck June 13, 2008
This is pretty cool, Christina and definitely looks like a quiet escape! #6054573Christina N. Seuser June 13, 2008
Thanks Joerg! #6054628Brett Dolsen June 13, 2008
Wonderfull B&W's Christina!!Christina N. Seuser June 13, 2008
Thanks so much Brett! #6056555Mick Burkey June 13, 2008
Very thought provoking image, Christina. Very strong composition and attention to the details of the image. #6056771Christina N. Seuser June 13, 2008
Thanks Mick! #6056786Kate Jackson June 14, 2008
I quite agree with all these great comments Christina and I am looking forward to seeing more of your work! #6058313Christina N. Seuser June 14, 2008
Thanks so much Kate! #6058350Rajeev 270293 Kashyap June 16, 2008
Simply Awesome image Christina Blank! #6064577Christina N. Seuser June 16, 2008
Thank you Rajeev! #6064873Toni Riggs June 16, 2008
Great black and white image! #6066732Christina N. Seuser June 16, 2008
Thanks Toni! #6067182isabel C. Zepeda June 18, 2008
ChristinaLove your galery, this photo is amezing,i toll my husband about it, he is and Engeneer, love the building.
My self I love B&W, you did a super job.
Ysa... #6073849
Christina N. Seuser June 18, 2008
Thanks so much Isabel! #6074593Cristi Bastian June 23, 2008
Great shot, Christina! #6095219Christina N. Seuser June 23, 2008
Thank you Cristi! #6095250Renata Gusciora June 23, 2008
Super shot! #6097253Stefania Barbier June 25, 2008
this is outstanding Christina... love the sense of scale, details and conversion! #6103934Christina N. Seuser June 25, 2008
Thank you Renata & Stefania! #6103941Nikki McDonald June 27, 2008
Very well seen and captured. Terrific black and white--really lets the design elements work. So glad there was a person in it--just the touch it needed. He is perfectly placed in the composition and I love his pose. #6112410Christina N. Seuser June 27, 2008
Thank you so much for you positive feedback Nikki! #6112540Melissa G. Meiselman June 27, 2008
Dramatic composition in black and white with great tonal contrasts and sharp details, Christina!! #6113702Christina N. Seuser June 27, 2008
Thank you Melissa! #6114096Vishal Sharma June 28, 2008
Excellent BW effects and a very unique POV, Christina! #6115999Christina N. Seuser June 28, 2008
Thank you much Vishal! #6116022Vikram Jamwal June 29, 2008
Lovely escape!!!The picture is an excellent B&W and beautifully composed! #6119253
Christina N. Seuser June 29, 2008
Thank you Vikram! #6119301Marilyn K. Lincecum June 29, 2008
Another beautiful B&W..fantastic tones, textures and lines. Wonderful details!! #6121599Christina N. Seuser June 29, 2008
Thank you so much Marilyn! #6121627Kathleen K. Parker June 30, 2008
Very cool shot, Christina!Christina N. Seuser June 30, 2008
Thank you Kathleen! #6124965Christina N. Seuser July 01, 2008
Thank you Douglas! #6128698Katarina Mansson July 06, 2008
Excellent B/W nicely composed and with good lines and shapes and the little man in the RO3 spot. Interesting too. Tells a story. I love it! #6144363Christina N. Seuser July 06, 2008
Thank you so much for your comment Katarina! #6145742Candice C. Calhoun July 08, 2008
VERY cool! LOVE the bw! Your gallery rocks!ccc #6156212
Christina N. Seuser July 08, 2008
Thank you for stopping by Candice! Glad you like it :) #6156239Stan Kwasniowski July 12, 2008
Christina, beautiful, as is your gallery, may I suggest that you go to nikonusa.co and download nikon capture NX2 for 60 day trial period, I think you will like it, if you want some help on this let me know and I will give yo9u the short cuts to help youstan #6172252
Nadya Johnson July 31, 2008
Congratulations on your cash-contest winner, Christina! #6254509Christina N. Seuser July 31, 2008
Thank you Stan, I will check it out!Thanks so much Nadya, I was pretty surprised! #6254707
isabel C. Zepeda July 31, 2008
ChristinaYsa... #6254753
Christina N. Seuser July 31, 2008
Thank you Isabel!! #6254799Joan E. Hoffman July 31, 2008
ROFL... firstly, I hate it when you comment and forget to hit the submit button. Secondly, my finger is very tired from all the scrolling it had to do to get to the bottom of the comments (twice)... so thirdly I think you just might possible have a good capture here (ROFL UNDERSTATEMENT)Very well seen and captured Christina... and may I offer my congratz in advance on your finalist... or most liky winner LOL #6255557
Joan E. Hoffman July 31, 2008
ok... cash contest ... slow on the uptake LOL #6255592Christina N. Seuser July 31, 2008
ROFL Joan! Thank you; because of all the comments I decided to enter it into the last cash contest. I was so surprised to find I got an HM, but very happy! Thanks again Joan!! #6255950Katarina Mansson August 01, 2008
Still love it (see above!) and am so happy that it got recognised! Congratulations Christina! #6256315Christina N. Seuser August 01, 2008
:) Thanks so much again Katarina! #6256381Conrad L. Conero August 01, 2008
Was going to tell you this was a nice shot, Christina, but the editors and everybody else beat me to it. :) #6259590Christina N. Seuser April 21, 2009
Thanks for visiting again Steve! #7427011Christine Lobsinger November 13, 2009
AMAZING in B/W Christina..CONGRATS AGAIN..
YOU HAVE A MOST IMPRESSIVE GALLERY!!!
I'll be back...
CHRIS
SMILING #8127820
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