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© Nikki McDonald

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Uploaded: May 26, 2012

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Photo of the Day
Taken in the capitol building in Montgomery, Alabama.
Category: Elements of Design

Exif: F Number: 0, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 0/1000000 seconds, Flash: did not fire., ISO: 0,0, FocalLength: 0.00 mm,

Comments

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe May 26, 2012 0

Very impressive capture Nikki - Outstanding work!! #1465325

Chris Budny level-deluxe May 26, 2012 0

Ah, what's not to love here? That elegant curving line is wonderful, and the "2" is quite visible. I like this vantage point, with the big window on the side. #10152071

Joseph T. Pilonero May 26, 2012 0

Wonderful color, Nikki - and the shape/design is exquisite. Great eye as usual for this shot. TED #10152223

Usman M. Bajwa level-classic May 26, 2012 0

WOOOW, this is marvelously captured, Nikki. Love everything about it, FAVED, good luck!

UB. #10152422

Cynthia M. Wiles level-deluxe May 26, 2012 0

Stunning! This shot belongs in Architectural Digest!
Cindy #10152662

Ann H. Belus level-deluxe May 26, 2012 0

Love the capture of available light, detail, and color! Great job, Nikki! #10152836

Amalia Sylvia Arriaga Salinas level-classic May 26, 2012 0

Fantastic image and title Nikki!,
Amalia #10152951

Carol Quina level-classic May 26, 2012 0

Gorgeous! The 2 is perfect! #10153209

David Phalen May 26, 2012 0

Absolutely amazing!! The POV, light, tones and clarity are perfect!! #10153246

Leslie McLain level-classic May 26, 2012 0

Love staircases. Stunning capture, Nikki. #10153970

Christina N. Seuser May 27, 2012 0

Gorgeous staircase capture! #10154663

Jane Holestine May 27, 2012 0

You have captured this magnificent staircase beautifully. Very nice work, Nikki! #10155067

Bob Cournoyer level-classic May 28, 2012 0

Excellent comp/light/exposure... :-) #10156386

Joannie Bertucci level-classic May 28, 2012 0

Nikki, this is a fabulous capture! The composition is in perfect proportion and the lighting is warm with summer outside the window! #10157652

Carol Eade level-classic May 29, 2012 0

Wonderful comp and tones, Nikki. #10157885

Patti Coblentz May 31, 2012 0

So graceful, elegant, and perfectly composed, Nikki...very beautiful image!
My pick for the month, though the sunshine image and others came in close. Good luck! #10162743

Mitch Spence level-classic May 31, 2012 0

Terrific seeing and composition here, of course, Nikki. And the title, well, perfect. #10163174

Ken Smith level-classic June 02, 2012 0

Pretty darn cool, Nikki. I hope we see this one again! #10165030

Emile Abbott level-classic June 04, 2012 0

Outstanding composition and use of curves. Nikki #10167895

Lindley Johnson level-classic June 05, 2012 0

Wonderful composition and light, Nikki, a terrific EOD image. #10169456

Michelle Alton June 07, 2012 0

Congratulations, Nikki. A sensational POTD! #10171300

Wanda Judd level-classic June 07, 2012 0

Oh my gosh Nikki, I love this...congratulations. #10171311

Jackie M. Sajewski June 07, 2012 0

Awesome image. What a perfect selection for Beter Photo to select as Photo of the Day. Cheers! #10171314

Joy Rector June 07, 2012 0

congrats on the POTD #10171324

Chris Budny level-deluxe June 07, 2012 0

Congratulations, Nikki, on the POTD! #10171329

Ken Smith level-classic June 07, 2012 0

What an awesome shot, Nikki. Congrats on this well-deserved POTD!! #10171330

Patricia Buenting June 07, 2012 0

Congratulations Nikki on your well-deserved POTD. A beautiful and interesting photo!! #10171335

Karen Celella June 07, 2012 0

Congratulations on your outstanding POTD, Nikki! Your title adds an exciting element to your well seen design. Cheers to you! #10171336

Susan D. Royce level-classic June 07, 2012 0

Gorgeous, Nikki! Congratulations!! #10171337

Courtenay Vanderbilt June 07, 2012 0

Wonderfully seen and captured, Nikki! Congrats on your POTD! #10171343

Anita Hogue June 07, 2012 0

An absolutely stunning EOD! Congratulations on your POTD Nikki! #10171350

Richard M. Waas June 07, 2012 0

Nikki, this is wonderful... Great find! Congrats on a well deserved POTD!!!! #10171353

Melinda F. Schneider level-classic June 07, 2012 0

A gorgeous image + a cute title = a fantastic POTD! Congratulations, Nikki!! #10171355

JO ANN CLEVELAND June 07, 2012 0

Well welcome to Alabama Nikki!

Big congrats on this wonderful POTD..bet we see this again...

jo ann c. #10171363

Deborah Lewinson level-addict June 07, 2012 0

So well seen and taken, Nikki!

Congrats on your stunning POTD!
Debby #10171381

Mike Clime June 07, 2012 0

Congratulations, Nikki! #10171388

Gerri R. Jones June 07, 2012 0

Beautiful staircase, wonderful exposure! Congratulations, Nikki! #10171391

Carol Eade level-classic June 07, 2012 0

Congratulations on your beautiful POTD, Nikki! #10171395

David Phalen June 07, 2012 0

BIG Congrats on a spectacular POTD!! #10171399

Patti Coblentz June 07, 2012 0

The most exquisite image, Nikki....big congratulations on your POTD!! #10171405

Marilyn Cornwell June 07, 2012 0

Wonderful, Nikki! Congratulations on POTD! #10171408

Sharon Day June 07, 2012 0

Awesome capture, Nikki!! Congratulations on your POTD! #10171421

Carol Flisak level-classic June 07, 2012 0

Beautiful image, Nikki... love the composition, light and graceful lines of the staircase! Well done! Congrats on your POTD! #10171444

Katarina Mansson June 07, 2012 0

Such outstanding eye and capture Nikki. I am glad it is getting recognised as such! Congratulations on your POTD! #10171450

Gail Sullivan level-classic June 07, 2012 0

Hi Nikki....big cnngrats on POTD ! #10171454

Terry Cervi level-deluxe June 07, 2012 0

Congrats on your fantastic POTD, Nikki! #10171456

Kimber Wallwork-Heineman level-classic June 07, 2012 0

How fun. Love the title and your wonderful photographers eye. #10171461

Kathryn Wesserling June 07, 2012 0

OMGoodness - what a stunner, Nikki! Congratulations on the POTD (and the Finalist and the Gold that is sure to come!) #10171474

Carol Quina level-classic June 07, 2012 0

Congratulations on the POTD! #10171479

Millie A. Talarico level-classic June 07, 2012 0

Outstanding capture, congratulations on POTD,Nikki~ #10171493

Nancy Marie Ricketts June 07, 2012 0

Congratulations, Nikki, on your stunning POTD! #10171504

Daniella Puente June 07, 2012 0

LOVE THIS Nikki! wonderful light, tones and composition, that 2 is so cool :) congratulations!

PD:I hope you had a wonderful day yesterday, I'm a little late but sending you BIG BIG BDAY HUGS!!! #10171514

Boris Kirpichnikov level-classic June 07, 2012 0

Congratulations on the outstanding POTD,Nikki! #10171515

Roger S. Moore June 07, 2012 0

I love the image and like the other people have stated, the title is brilliant! Congratulations on your POTD! #10171526

Andre Larose June 07, 2012 0

Wonderful title for this beautiful POTD!

Congratulations #10171545

Mike F. Anderson June 07, 2012 0

Very nice sweeping lines and overall composition, Nikki! Congratulations on your POTD. #10171546

Bob Cournoyer level-classic June 07, 2012 0

:-) #10171555

Sara B Coffey level-classic June 07, 2012 0

A wonderful capture Nikki! Before I read the title, I thought it looked like a 2 as well:)
Sara #10171569

Emile Abbott level-classic June 07, 2012 0

I am not at all surprised at this being picked for POTD and a huge congratulations to you Nikki. Now go on for a gold badge. #10171570

Michele Peterson level-classic June 07, 2012 0

How did I miss this one? Fantastic, Nikki! Congratulations on the POTD, and I'm sure we will see it again!! #10171587

Julianne Bradford June 07, 2012 0

What a beautiful POTD Nikki! So well framed..congratulations! #10171588

Datha Y. Thompson June 07, 2012 0

WOW!!! Outstanding POTD Nikki!!!
CONGRATULATIONS!!!! #10171616

Lindley Johnson level-classic June 07, 2012 0

Congratulations on your wonderful POTD, Nikki. #10171628

Paul D. June 07, 2012 0

Besides a great image Nikki, the title is perfect! You saw something very neat design-wise and made the image happen. That's a POTD and I predict some level of gold for the contest. Great job. #10171636

Stefania Barbier level-classic June 07, 2012 0

WTG congrats on you POTD!!! #10171644

Michelle L. Frick June 07, 2012 0

Wow Nikki! Brilliant capture! Congratulations on your stunning POTD!!! #10171650

Leslie McLain level-classic June 07, 2012 0

Congrats on a stunning POTD, Nikki. Love it. #10171671

Maria Coulson June 07, 2012 0

Wow Nikki, this is stunning, congratulations! #10171690

Dawn Schwack level-addict June 07, 2012 0

I love this! Gorgeous! I love the curves and reflection of the railing... wow! Congratulations on your well deserved POTD! #10171703

Lisa B. North June 07, 2012 0

Fabulous!! Great seeing it on POTD! Congrats! #10171720

Rona L. Schwarz June 07, 2012 0

WOW, Nikki! This is a striking image - fantastic on so many accounts: so well-seen (a signature Nikki trademark) and beautifully composed; wonderful curving lines of the staircase; lovely golden colors and light; and terrific graphic design with the "2" so visible. A marvelous image and one I'm sure we'll see again with more Gold! Huge Congratulations on this outstanding POTD! #10171732

Usman M. Bajwa level-classic June 07, 2012 0

Glad to see this again, Nikki. CONGRATZ on the POTD!!!

UB. #10171736

Mitch Spence level-classic June 07, 2012 0

I said "perfect" before and I'll say it again. #10171742

Amanda D. Austwick level-classic June 07, 2012 0

Gorgeous "2", and Congratulations on your POTD!!! #10171750

Susan M. Campbell June 07, 2012 0

I love how this design resembles a 2. Fabulous shot Nikki. Congrats on getting POTD. #10171789

Jean E. Hildebrant June 07, 2012 0

Congrat's Nikki! Beautifully composed and shot! #10171817

Debbie Bray June 07, 2012 0

Nikki, this is absolutely wonderful, your No 2!!! But I am sure, it's going to Number 1!!!! Big congratulations on your POTD!! #10171832

Ann Coates level-classic June 07, 2012 0

Congratulations on your stunning POTD. #10171864

Pat Harry June 07, 2012 0

Congrats on a well-deserved POTD, Nikki! I love the title!! Well-seen! :) #10171880

Liz Mackney June 07, 2012 0

Very cool Nikki. Perfect title too! #10171957

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe June 07, 2012 0

Congrats Nikki on this Very Well Deserved POTD!! #10172000

R. J. Laudenbacher level-classic June 07, 2012 0

Whoo hoo Nikki! I knew we would see this again and I couldn't be happier for you. Congrats on this fabulous POTD. I know we will see it with more gold too! #10172111

Evy Johansen level-classic June 08, 2012 0

Wow.... Awesome image, Nikki! Big congratulations on your POTD! #10172285

Peggy Pfister level-classic June 08, 2012 0

Big congrats on your POTD! Excellent work! #10172300

Nancy L. Green level-classic June 08, 2012 0

CONGRATULATIONS Nikki, this is AWESOME!!! <>< #10172308

Cesar J. La Rosa June 08, 2012 0

WOW, Nikki!!! This WONDERFUL photograph looks like a beautiful piece of jewelry. I absolutely love the composition, the lines that form that 2 and the perfect lighting (from the window and the chandelier). Somebody called it ELEGANT, and that's the perfect word to describe this excellent photograph. Congratulations on your very well-deserved POTD, Nikki!!!
Cesar #10172334

Gayle Johnson June 08, 2012 0

Wow!! Fantastic photo. Love the colors and lines. Well deserved POTD and just look at all the great comments you have on it!
#10172379

Stanley C. Sims June 08, 2012 0

My jaws just dropped.This is truly outstanding. Everything about it, is perfect. Big Congratulations Nikki. #10172422

Dayna Cain level-classic June 08, 2012 0

Wow Nikki! This is such a gorgeous image. Congrats on your POTD! #10172761

Karen E. Baumann June 08, 2012 0

Beautiful rich tones with a superb composition! Congratulations, Nikki on your POTD! #10172871

Karen E. Baumann June 08, 2012 0

Beautiful rich tones with a superb composition! Congratulations, Nikki on your POTD! #10172872

Ellen Hodges June 08, 2012 0

Huge congrats on a fabulous POTD, Nikki! Superb in every way! #10172960

Linda S. Smith level-classic June 08, 2012 0

Congrats Nikki on you POTD! Well deserved!!! Just a beautiful capture! #10173303

Mary K. Robison June 09, 2012 0

Outstanding capture and great title, Nikki.
Congratulations on your POTD! #10173859

Craig W. Myers level-classic June 09, 2012 0

Just a wonderful composition! Congratulations on POTD. #10174197

Mariann Kovats level-classic June 10, 2012 0

Congrats on your POTD, Nikki! Gorgeous capture, tones and lighting! #10174448

Mary Beth Aiello level-classic June 11, 2012 0

Just gorgeous lines, Nicki. What a great find. Huge congrats on this beautiful POTD. #10175952

Chuck Bruton level-classic June 12, 2012 0

Congratulations Nikki ! #10177381

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna June 13, 2012 0

WTG on this beautiful POTD, Nikki! :-) k #10178902

Sharon Sawyer June 15, 2012 0

Nikki, HUGE congratulations on your golden POTD!!! ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!!! One of my favorites and I hope it receives even more GOLD 4 you. #10181472

Richard D. Love July 14, 2012 0

Wow! Congratulations, Nikki. Beautiful lines, shapes, and light!

Rick #10229071

Susan Jane Allen level-classic March 13, 2013 0

SO BEAUTIFUL! Incredible lines you've captured--truly a delight to the eyes! #10607767

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