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Train Watching


 
BetterPhoto.com Photo Contest Finalist   Train Watching
Train Watching

A couple watching the electric train in Chicago during the spring.

Comments welcome and appreciated!

Michael Umbreit

 
 
 
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Lovely image and work, Mike.


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February 08, 2009

 

Raquel J. Ruiz
  Very nice image and treatment here :o)


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February 08, 2009

 

Tiia Vissak
  cool colors, pov & effects!


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February 08, 2009

 

Naomi Weiser
  great colorful scene, love the effects!


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February 08, 2009

 

Lynne Morris
  Beautiful colours and effects in this lovely image, Mike.


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February 08, 2009

 

Brett Dolsen
  Awesome work and presentation Mike!!Brett


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February 08, 2009

 
- Bonnie C. Lackey

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  Love the effects on this windy city shot...


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February 08, 2009

 

Ron McEwan
  Most interesting image Mike, I thought there would be more people in the image. Neat effects too


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February 08, 2009

 
- William C. Raco

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  Great scene with excellent presentation, Mike. This is a beauty.


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February 08, 2009

 

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  Great DD work Mike!


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February 08, 2009

 

Michael Umbreit
  Thanks for the comments! I have had this image since last spring but I was never happy with it. I decided to try some Topaz effects since I did not have those filters when I was originally working on the image. I am still getting used to the simplify filter but I like what it can do. :-)


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February 08, 2009

 

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  Cool image,ex presentation,Mike


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February 08, 2009

 

Nina Shields
  Mike, very artistic presentation for a wonderful story telling image; super work both in and out of the camera; your gallery is outstanding, glad that I found it!!


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February 08, 2009

 
- Randy D. Dinkins

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  Great presentation! Beautiful colors and fx.


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February 08, 2009

 

Michael Umbreit
  Walter/Nina/Randy - Thanks so much! - Mike


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February 09, 2009

 
- Leslie McLain

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  Love this image, great effects.


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February 09, 2009

 

Kathleen Rinker
  Fabulous image Mike, great color, detail and effects!!


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February 09, 2009

 

Michael Umbreit
  Leslie and Kathy - Thanks!! - Mike


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February 09, 2009

 

Anita Hogue
  WOW, this is absolutely fabulous, Mike! Congratulations on your EP!


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February 09, 2009

 

Donna La Mattino Pagakis
  Awesome perspective, colors and effects Mike!


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February 09, 2009

 

Michael Umbreit
  Anita and Donna - Thanks to each of you! - Mike


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February 11, 2009

 

Remi Trepanier
  Amazing, love the effect!


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February 14, 2009

 

Michael Umbreit
  Remi - Thank You! - Mike


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February 14, 2009

 
- Stefania Barbier

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  spectacular finalist, congratulations!


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March 25, 2009

 

Tiia Vissak
  Congratulations!


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March 25, 2009

 
- Mary Beth Aiello

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  Outstanding, Mike. Huge congrats on this beautiful finalist.


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March 25, 2009

 

Karen K. Givens
  Congratulations on another fine finalist Mike, beautiful colors.


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March 25, 2009

 

Nancy (Peaches) Harker
  WOOOOOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOOOOOOO
HUGE CONGRATS on your finalist!
Best of luck in the next round!


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March 25, 2009

 

Cathy Barrows
  Congrats on your finalist...fabulous


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March 25, 2009

 

Susan Fox
  Congratulations Mike!


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March 25, 2009

 

Nadya Johnson
  Marvelous Chicago capture, Mike! Love your treatment. Congratulations on your outstanding finalist!


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March 25, 2009

 
- Leslie McLain

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  Congrats on your awesome finalist.


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March 25, 2009

 

Michelle L. Frick
  Congratulations Mike!!


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March 25, 2009

 

mark grandoni
  Awesome Mike, Congratulations!


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March 25, 2009

 

Michael Umbreit
  Thanks so much! I have not had a chance to look over the finalists...I hope to soon! - Mike


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March 26, 2009

 

Eivor Kuchta
  Congratulations on your finalist, Mike!


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March 26, 2009

 
- Christine Czernin

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  Many congrats, Mike, on this wonderful finalist.
Your colorful pictures are a joy to look at. They really brighten up the day.


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March 26, 2009

 

Janet Daniel
  Congratulations, Mike, on this incredible finalist!


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March 26, 2009

 

Jeana Clark
  Outstanding work Mike!!!! !!
Awesome Finalist!!!!

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!

~J~


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March 26, 2009

 

Michael Umbreit
  Thanks! That was taken on my first photographic trip to Chicago. There is so much to capture in the city. :) Mike


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March 26, 2009

 

frank w. degenhardt
  A Finalist for your marvelous work here. Congratulations my friend.


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March 26, 2009

 

Cassie L. Woodlee
  This is fantastic Mike, congratulations!!


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March 27, 2009

 

Michael Umbreit
  Frank and Cassie - Thanks so much!! - Mike


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March 27, 2009

 

Susie Peek-Swint
  Many congrats Mike ~ looks great in the DD feature!


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April 15, 2009

 
- Nikki McDonald

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  Congratulations on having this image in the DD newsletter, Mike. This was definitely one of my favorites of your February entries and I'm delighted to see it featured.


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April 15, 2009

 
- Leslie McLain

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  Congrats on being featured in the newsletter. I've always loved this image.


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April 15, 2009

 
- Dr Silly

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  Congratulations on your Finalist. Like how it looks like a painting. :O)


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April 15, 2009

 
- Mitch Spence

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  Congrats on the DD newsletter feature, Mike.


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April 15, 2009

 

Jean E. Hildebrant
  Saw this in the DD newsletter too! Congrats Mike!
your gallery is filled to the brim with great shots!!


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April 15, 2009

 

Michael Umbreit
  Thanks so much! I was wondering why so many people were commenting on an old shot. :) Mike


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April 17, 2009

 
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