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Empire State Building thru Manhattan Bridge Tower


 
BetterPhoto.com Photo Contest Finalist   Empire State Building thru Manhattan Bridge
Empire State Building thru Manhattan Bridge

Jean-Pierre Ducondi

 
 
 

john dunne
 

Outstanding. Was this entered in the comp, because I cant believe it hasnt got even an editors pic. In my books its a winner.


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January 02, 2008

 

Jean-Pierre Ducondi
  Thank you John. I have not entered it in the contest yet. I just took this yesterday and just uploaded it. But I will and keep my fingers crossed.
Thanks again.
JP


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January 02, 2008

 

Mary Timman
  Great eye and beautifully made!


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January 02, 2008

 

Daniella Puente
  EXCELLENT composition Jean Pierre! this capture is awesome...you must enter this one for sure we will se it again :o)


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January 02, 2008

 

Jean-Pierre Ducondi
  Thank you Mary, thank you Daniella. I just entered it in the Elements of Design for this month.
JP


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January 02, 2008

 
- Nikki McDonald

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  Glad to read in the discussion that you apparently did not enter this before Jan 2--my disappointment was great, too, when I thought it had been skipped for an Editors Pick! I'll watch for it to receive one. EOD is an excellent choice, but if that does not work, I would try Travel and Place.


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January 03, 2008

 

Jean-Pierre Ducondi
  Merci Nikki. I will follow your advice.
JP


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January 03, 2008

 
- Bill Brelsford

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  GREAT COMPOSITION THIS A GREAT IMAGE-VERY WELL DONE


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January 04, 2008

 
- Bill Brelsford

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  GREAT COMPOSITION THIS A GREAT IMAGE-VERY WELL DONE


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January 04, 2008

 
- Nikki McDonald

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  I'm smiling now :)
Congratulations on the Editors Pick.


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January 04, 2008

 
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  Congratulations on the EP
Great pov, two birds with one stone


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January 04, 2008

 

Jean-Pierre Ducondi
  Thank you Bill, Nikki and Chuck for your encouraging comments.
Nikki, am smiling too! Merci.
JP


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January 04, 2008

 

Jean-Pierre Ducondi
  Thank you Bill and Chuck for your encouraging comments.
Nikki, am smiling too! Merci.
JP


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January 04, 2008

 

Barbara Mason
  Wow this is a beautiful shot Jean-Pierre thanks for all the setting info too - good luck !!!


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January 04, 2008

 

Jean-Pierre Ducondi
  Thank you Barbara for your kind comments.
JP


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January 05, 2008

 

Bill Wyatt
  WOW this is a unique angle beautiful framing my friend. A one of a kind and a winner in my book!


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January 05, 2008

 

Jean-Pierre Ducondi
  Thanks a lot Bill. Greatly appreciate your encouraging comments.
JP


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January 06, 2008

 

Emmanuel Panagiotakis
  Very good composition here my friend


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January 07, 2008

 

Jean-Pierre Ducondi
  Thank you Emmanuel for your king words.
JP


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January 08, 2008

 
- Lisa J. Boulden

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  Spectacular!!!
LOVE the details of the bridge and how the sunlight is shining upon the Empire State Building!
A winner, in my eyes.
Good luck with this one.
~Lisa


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January 10, 2008

 

Jean-Pierre Ducondi
  Thank you so much Lisa. This is great to hear. Am keeping my fingers crossed.
JP


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January 10, 2008

 

Barbara E. Sturgis
  lOVE IT!!!!!
JP


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January 13, 2008

 

Jean-Pierre Ducondi
  Thank you Barbara for your kind comments.
JP


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January 13, 2008

 

Barbara Lauver
  Unique; love this view-point


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January 20, 2008

 

Lisa B. North
  Fantastic! Were did you get this persepctive?? Were you in a building in Dumbo or on the bridge itself? We were in Dumbo this morning in for a quick Broolyn trip to our old neighborhood overnight in the Hts (to freeze in a big way!!! 1-20)I was not as lucky with the lighting for buildings on either side of the street, but got my best shot of Manhattan Bridge so far. There's just never enough time or places to park in NYC when visiting!! Good luck with the contest! Lisa


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January 21, 2008

 

Jean-Pierre Ducondi
  Hi Lisa,
This was taken from the Brooklyn Bridge on a cold cold day at sunset. Thanks for your wishes.
JP


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January 24, 2008

 

Jean-Pierre Ducondi
  Thank you Barbara for your kind comments.
JP


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January 24, 2008

 

Jennifer L. Alder
  OH WOW!!!!
This is beyond fantastic-- what a perfect pov, Jean! A delight to view :)


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January 25, 2008

 

Jean-Pierre Ducondi
  Thank you Jennifer for your nice and encouraging comments.
JP


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January 25, 2008

 

Nadine A. Lewis
  WOW...FANTASTIC, Jean!!!! GREAT lines, design, & framing!!! <><


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January 26, 2008

 

Jean-Pierre Ducondi
  Thank you so much Nadine. Means a lot.
JP


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January 26, 2008

 

Dennis Gay
  G'day Jean-Pierre,

This is a wonderful photograph mate! I suppose it could fall into the "Architectural Abstract" genre in a way.

The soft yet clearly defined vertical cables form a vertical web through which we view the strong steel of the bridge structure and through that the soft lines of the Empire State, all held firmly in place by the strong thick cables to the sides of frame.
Great lighting and exposure, great depth of field and focus and in a way surprisingly softer colours than I would expect.
The contrasts are subtle yet very affective.
Great work!

GB
Dennis


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January 26, 2008

 

Jean-Pierre Ducondi
  Dennis, thank you so much for putting such a positive analysis around this capture. I have to say that the way your words navigate thru the picture amazes me. Thanks again for your insightful critique. This helps me tremendously.
JP


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January 26, 2008

 

Kathy Reeves
  Fabulous and ingenious framing and image!!


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January 27, 2008

 

Jean-Pierre Ducondi
  Thank you Kathy for your very nice comments.
JP


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January 27, 2008

 

Heather Thorsen
  What a fantastic picture with superb composition Jean-Pierre.


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January 27, 2008

 

Jean-Pierre Ducondi
  Thank you Heather. Your kind words are really appreciated.
JP


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January 27, 2008

 
- Stefania Barbier

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  oh my Jean-Pierre, you have an extraordinary eye for composition.... this is awesome!


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January 31, 2008

 
- Melinda F. Schneider

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  Absolutely gorgeous!


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February 01, 2008

 

Anita Hogue
  WOW, beautiful perspective, Jean-Pierre!


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February 01, 2008

 

Jean-Pierre Ducondi
  Stefania, Melinda, Anita, thank you so much for your encouraging words. I really appreciate your comments.
JP


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February 01, 2008

 

Tressie Davis
  Fantastic POV, this image is awesome! Good luck in the contest, I hope to see this one again!!


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February 02, 2008

 

Jean-Pierre Ducondi
  Thank you Tressie for such nice comments.
JP


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February 02, 2008

 

Alexis Yobbagy
  This is an absolutely STELLAR composition!!!


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February 07, 2008

 

Barbara Waldoch
  Fantastic capture, Jean-Pierre!


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February 08, 2008

 

Jean-Pierre Ducondi
  Alexis and Barbara, I really appreciate your kind encouragements.
Thank you so much.
JP


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February 08, 2008

 
- Shelly A. Van Camp

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  Very nice...Well done!


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February 10, 2008

 

Jean-Pierre Ducondi
  Thank you so much Shelly for all your nice comments.
JP


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February 10, 2008

 

Melissa G. Meiselman
  This is a totally gorgeous photo..so beautifully framed with great warm lighting and outstanding composition, Jean-Pierre!!!


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February 10, 2008

 

Jean-Pierre Ducondi
  Thank you Melissa for your wonderful comments.
JP


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February 10, 2008

 

Joan Powell
  WWOOOWWWWW this is one of the best photos I have ever seen . It's fantastic !!!


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February 11, 2008

 

Steve Reffey
  Excellent photo JP!


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February 11, 2008

 

Jean-Pierre Ducondi
  Thank you so much Joan and Steve for your enthusiastic comments.
JP


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February 17, 2008

 
newjerseyphotos.net - Deborah C. Lewinson

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  Fantastic image, JP, congratulations on your finalist!
With best wishes for the next round,
Debby


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February 22, 2008

 
- Nikki McDonald

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  Could not be happier, JP. I LOVE this image and knew it was a winner from the moment I first set eyes on the thumbnail (confirmed by opening it, of course). Congratulations on your finalist and good luck in the next round. Don't think you'll need it, though.


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February 22, 2008

 

Corinne M. Thompson
  This is fabulous, Congrats on your Finalist!


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February 22, 2008

 
- Lisa J. Boulden

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  Fingers crossed on this one, JP!
Loved it the moment I saw it.
Congrats on this well-deserved finalist!
~♥~Lisa


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February 22, 2008

 

Jean-Pierre Ducondi
  Deborah, Nikki, Corrine and Lisa, thank you for your support and encouraging words. Fingers crossed.
JP


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February 23, 2008

 

Philippe Vieux-Jeanton
  Une photo MONUMENTAL !!! Congratulations, mon ami et M%#&@ pour la final!! :)


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February 23, 2008

 

Jean-Pierre Ducondi
  Mort de rire, Philippe et merci pour la bonne chance. Beaucoup de gens vont se demander si il y a un problème avec to clavier ;-)
JP


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February 23, 2008

 

Dick Jenkins
  Simply said. a photograph of National Geographic quality. I don't know that I have even see this vantage point duplicated. You've have an amazing photograph Jean-Pierre.


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February 24, 2008

 

Lisa B. North
  I'm sure your e-mail is overflowing with this one, but I just wanted to say Congrats on your finalist and am looking forward to it becoming a Winner!! Lisa


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February 24, 2008

 

Jean-Pierre Ducondi
  Thank you Dick and Lisa for your kind words and support.
JP


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February 24, 2008

 

Christian Rosito
  Congratulations Jean-Pierre on this beautiful finalist. It is excellent!


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February 25, 2008

 

john dunne
  well done


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February 26, 2008

 

Michael S. Lazarus
  Congratulations JP on another Finalist. What a terrific photo with your signature attention to detail.


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March 03, 2008

 

Martie Last
  This is wondrous. It is a perfect example of urban beauty!


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March 05, 2008

 

Jean-Pierre Ducondi
  Thank you Christian, John, Michael and Martie for your very kind comments. It is greatly appreciated.
JP


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March 05, 2008

 
- Lisa J. Boulden

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  Had to re-visit-- It's really beautiful!
Going into my favorites!
Blessings, Lisa


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March 10, 2008

 

Sheila D. Robertson
  Really great shot. Congratulations on the Finalist. I think it should have gone much further.


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March 22, 2008

 

Dick Jenkins
  Jean-Pierre Shakespeare once said, "Beauty is bought by judgement of the eye...". Know that this photograph takes my breath away. I look forward to seeing more of your world through your wonderful photographs.

Dick Jenkins


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March 22, 2008

 

Jean-Pierre Ducondi
  Lisa, Sheila, Dick, your warm comments mean a lot. Thank you for visiting and taking your time to write.
JP


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March 27, 2008

 

Karen Celella
  Belated congratulations on this extraordinary image JP. The light on the Empire State Building really gives it a magical look. I can't believe it was not a winner, but I wouldn't give up on this superb beauty. Re-enter it! It is an absolute winner!


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June 30, 2009

 

Jean-Pierre Ducondi
  Thank you so much Karen for your support and encouragements.
JP


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July 04, 2009

 
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