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Long Stairway to the Gallows

© JudyAnn Rector

Long Stairway to the Gallows

Uploaded: July 20, 2011 12:33:33

Description

During the 24 years that federal executions took place at Fort Smith, Arkansas, 87 men climbed these stairs to their death.

Exif: F Number: 11, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/100 seconds, Flash: did not fire, auto mode, ISO: 100, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 18.00 mm, Model: DSLR-A100

Comments

Lynn M. Whitt July 20, 2011

cool find and capture... #1394623

Mary K. Robison July 21, 2011

The graphics, textures and lighting are superb, JudyAnn. Knowing the subject's history adds to the melancholy mood of this image. #9543832

JudyAnn Rector level-classic July 21, 2011

Thank you very much, Lynn & Mary! *:))
JudyAnn #9545302

Emile Abbott level-deluxe July 21, 2011

Fantastic element of design capture with all the lines, angles, textures, shadows and tones of grayscale. Nice work JudyAnn. #9545352

Joy Rector July 21, 2011

great shot, well done #9545394

JudyAnn Rector level-classic July 21, 2011

Many thanks, Emile & Joy! *:)) JudyAnn #9545426

frank w. degenhardt July 21, 2011

The title along with the brilliant quality of your work in black and white combine to give us this powerful and emotional image. Beautifully composed, I love the lighting and the eerie feel as we imagine someone climbing those stairs, one at a time, to their death. Incredible work my friend. #9546191

JudyAnn Rector level-classic July 23, 2011

I cannot thank you enough, Frank... your very humbling comments and support are deeply appreciated. JudyAnn #9549607

Joseph M. Muench level-classic July 25, 2011

Chilling...and you captured it perfectly, JudyAnn!
-Joe #9554497

JudyAnn Rector level-classic July 27, 2011

Thank you SO much, Joseph... it was chilling to be standing under it for the photos, especially since I was all alone. I have an image of the drop doors complete with rusty ol' hinges too! Thanks again... *:)) JudyAnn #9558033

Mike F. Anderson July 30, 2011

Terrific lighting to bring out the mood of this image! I've been enjoying browsing through your recent Black & Whites. #9569926

JudyAnn Rector level-classic August 10, 2011

Many thank yous, Mike... I enjoyed the B&W exercise and will probably now include more in my work... so am delighted you liked them! *:)) JudyAnn #9595638

Wm Nosal August 25, 2011

Great Shot, JudyAnn!
Congratulations #9628353

Stefania Barbier level-classic August 25, 2011

congratulations on your gorgeous finalist!!! #9628766

Tarun Bose August 26, 2011

Congrats for your finalist, Judy ann. #9632677

Nancy L. Green level-classic August 26, 2011

This is AMAZING and creepy Judy Ann!!! VERY well done my friend, the B+W and the wonderful lighting are PERFECT for the mood of this wonderful finalist, CONGRATULATIONS and WTG!! <><


+ #9633053

JO ANN CLEVELAND August 26, 2011

Congrats on this super finalist JudyAnn!

jo ann c. #9633124

Emile Abbott level-deluxe August 26, 2011

congratulations again JudyAnn on another great finalist. #9633299

Erica Murphy level-classic August 26, 2011

Wonderful and spooky finalist JudyAnn! Works so well in B&W. Congratulations! #9633419

Bill Johnson August 26, 2011

JudyAnn, Congrats on your selections as a finalist. Good luck! #9633704

Mike F. Anderson August 27, 2011

Congratulations on your finalist, JudyAnn! #9637553

JudyAnn Rector level-classic August 30, 2011

Many thanks to each of you for your humbling notes of congratulations... I sincerely appreciate your support! *:)) JudyAnn #9643356

Merna L. Nobile September 07, 2011


Great photographers are not great because of their technique; they are great because of their passion.
Congratulations for your achievement, August, 25, 2011. Merna
#9659319

JudyAnn Rector level-classic October 01, 2011

Please forgive my very late thank you, Merna... I sincerely appreciate your wonderful comments and humbling support. *:)) JudyAnn #9709261

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