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Uploaded: September 26, 2008 02:30:55

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reflections of the Niels Esperson Building. Once, this was the crown jewel of Houston's skyline, and today is the only full-blown example of Italian Renaissance architecture in the downtown. It is wonderfully detailed with columns, great urns, terraces, and a grand tempietto at the top similar to one built in 1502 in the courtyard of San Pietro in Rome. It is lit up at night. Because of its history, this structure is properly referred to in the plural.____will have to comment during day, had trouble with BP

Comments

Deb Koskovich September 26, 2008

You had perfect light and a great sky to take advantage of in capturing this wonderful reflection, Manuel. Great eye, gorgeous work. #1005364

William C. Raco level-classic September 26, 2008

Wow, fantastic color, detail and lighting
Excellent photo and narrative, Manuel
#6514419

Mary L. Graham September 26, 2008

Excellent capture here Manual!! Love the colors and lighting!! =) #6514512

Joy Rector September 26, 2008

well done #6514734

Colette M. Metcalf September 26, 2008

Terrific capture!!! #6514798

Shirley Sicurello level-classic September 26, 2008

Very well done, Manuel. Love the old reflected in the new. #6514834

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe September 26, 2008

Outstanding comp and capture Manuel - Thanks for the additional history / info too!! Jeff #6514855

Tiia Vissak September 26, 2008

a beautiful shot! #6514887

Stan J. Bendkowski September 26, 2008

Great reflection and capture, Manuel! #6515195

Melissa G. Meiselman September 26, 2008

Stunning full frame reflection capture taken with sharp detail, great colors and terrific lighting, Manuel!! #6515501

Renata Gusciora September 26, 2008

Wow,fabulous reflection,Manuel,with wonderful lighting and clarity! #6516751

Brett Dolsen September 26, 2008

Fantastic reflection capture and description Manuel!!Brett #6517341

Stefania Barbier level-classic September 26, 2008

this is amazing Manuel... the reflection is gorgeous and so is the capture! #6518310

Kathy Radford September 27, 2008

WOW!!! What a spectacular shot. Terrific reflections and great to learn the history of this wonderful piece of architecture. Looks like a winner. Good Luck. Kathy in NH #6518965

Eugenio Diaz September 27, 2008

WOOOOW!!! Stunning shot, excellent colors and light, love it! #6519185

KARU WIJESUNDARA. A.N.P.A.S. September 28, 2008

WONDERFUL CAPTURE AND THE PRESENTATION HERE.

KARU. #6524681

John Connolly October 01, 2008

An excellent capture of this remarkable building, Manuel! The saturated colors are just awesome! #6539823

Marisol Pastor October 13, 2008

Love the distortions in these reflections. #6593623

RC Fritz October 22, 2008

FANTASTIC!!!!Well deserved Finalist, Manuel!! Congratulations!!! #6639978

Nadya Johnson October 22, 2008

Absolutely fabulous, Manuel! Congratulations on your outstanding finalist! #6640113

Jill Odice level-classic October 22, 2008

Congrats Manuel! Love the reflections! #6640736

Stefania Barbier level-classic October 22, 2008

CONGRATS ON YOUR FINALIST!!! #6641477

Laurence Saliba level-classic October 22, 2008

Congrats on your finalist!!! #6641540

Brett Dolsen October 22, 2008

Great finalist and congratulations Manuel!!Best wishes for the next round!!Brett #6641558

ALLEN O. HOWARD October 23, 2008

Congratulations Manuel! Very, very nice!!! #6644771

Luigi Di Serio level-classic October 23, 2008

Another wonderful architectural EOD shot by the master of the Houston skyline! Nice work and congrats #6645112

Mike D. Perez level-deluxe October 23, 2008

Congratulations on your great Finalist, Manuel! I've never noticed this building and its beautiful architecture. #6645307

Eugenio Diaz October 23, 2008

Congratulations on your Beautiful Finalist!
WTG my Friend!
Good luck in the next round!
#6645350

Usman M. Bajwa level-classic October 23, 2008

Congrats. on this very beautiful Finalist.

UB. #6646813

Marijana Fajgl October 23, 2008

Big congratulations on your fantastic finalist! #6647026

Amber J. Skene October 23, 2008

Congrats on your finalist! #6647053

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe October 24, 2008

Congrats Manuel on this excellent Finalist! Jeff #6650916

Renata Gusciora October 24, 2008

Manuel,huge congratulations on this fantastic winner!! #6653790

Stefania Barbier level-classic October 24, 2008

congrats on your gorgeous win!!! #6654096

Rakesh Syal level-classic October 24, 2008

My heartiest congratulations on this great win, my friend Manuel! And thanks for your kind comments!

Rakesh #6654233

Claudia Kuhn level-classic October 24, 2008

Wonderful colors and reflection, congratulations on your terrific winner! #6654422

Colette M. Metcalf October 24, 2008

Congratulations!!!! #6654464

Nadya Johnson October 24, 2008

Way to go, Manuel!!! Congratulations on your VERY stunning winner!! #6654644

Elida Gutierrez level-classic October 24, 2008

CONGRATULATIONS!!!

 "A Humble Thophy"


A Special Trophy for


"September Winners"

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eileen bedford October 24, 2008

Congratulations Manuel, beautifully done!!!
#6654973

Vladan D. Djordjevic October 24, 2008

Congratulations on this second place win, Manuel! #6655165

Jennifer L. Alder October 24, 2008

Congrats, Manuel, on this terrific winner :) #6655257

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe October 24, 2008

Congratulations, Manuel. #6655258

Daniella Puente October 24, 2008

FELICITACIONES Manuel!!!!!!!!!!!

PD: And thank you very much for your kind words on my photo :))) #6655851

Laurence Saliba level-classic October 24, 2008

Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!! #6656145

Brett Dolsen October 25, 2008

Congratulations on this wonderfull winner Manuel!!Well Done!!Brett #6656930

Marijana Fajgl October 25, 2008

Big congratulations, Manuel! #6657028

Tiia Vissak October 25, 2008

Congratulations! #6658059

Michelle Alton October 25, 2008

This is brilliant, Manuel. I think I missed it in the first round! Gorgeous work and congratulations!
Michelle #6658207

Usman M. Bajwa level-classic October 25, 2008

WTG. Congrats. on striking GOLD.

UB. #6658830

David Phalen October 25, 2008

BIG Congrats on an awesome Winner!! #6659141

Tarun Bose October 25, 2008

Big, big congrats my dear friend Manuel for your excellent winner. #6659276

Renee Doyle October 25, 2008

Just wonderful .... Congratulations Manuel!!! #6660070

Donna La Mattino Pagakis October 25, 2008

Congratulations! Outstanding design and reflections Manuel! #6660485

Dominick M. Dimacale level-addict October 27, 2008

Congratulations Manuel on your Win.

Dominick #6665976

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe October 28, 2008

Congrats on your 2nd Place Win Manuel!! Jeff #6671595

Marisol Pastor October 31, 2008

Congratulations Manuel. #6689643

Leland N. Saunders level-deluxe November 07, 2008

Great shot .... well deserved winner ...

Lee #6721954


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