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© Nikki McDonald

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Uploaded: May 26, 2012

Description

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

Very impressive capture Nikki - Outstanding work!! #1465325

Chris Budny level-deluxe May 26, 2012

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

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

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

UB. #10152422

Cynthia M. Wiles level-deluxe May 26, 2012

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

Ann H. Belus level-deluxe May 26, 2012

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

Amalia Sylvia Arriaga Salinas level-classic May 26, 2012

Fantastic image and title Nikki!,
Amalia #10152951

Carol Quina level-classic May 26, 2012

Gorgeous! The 2 is perfect! #10153209

David Phalen May 26, 2012

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

Leslie McLain level-classic May 26, 2012

Love staircases. Stunning capture, Nikki. #10153970

Christina N. Seuser May 26, 2012

Gorgeous staircase capture! #10154663

Jane Holestine May 27, 2012

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

Bob Cournoyer level-classic May 27, 2012

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

Joannie Bertucci level-classic May 28, 2012

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-addict May 28, 2012

Wonderful comp and tones, Nikki. #10157885

Patti Coblentz May 31, 2012

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

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

Ken Smith level-classic June 01, 2012

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

Emile Abbott level-deluxe June 04, 2012

Outstanding composition and use of curves. Nikki #10167895

Lindley Johnson level-classic June 05, 2012

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

Michelle Alton June 07, 2012

Congratulations, Nikki. A sensational POTD! #10171300

Wanda Judd level-classic June 07, 2012

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

Jackie M. Sajewski June 07, 2012

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

Joy Rector June 07, 2012

congrats on the POTD #10171324

Chris Budny level-deluxe June 07, 2012

Congratulations, Nikki, on the POTD! #10171329

Ken Smith level-classic June 07, 2012

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

Patricia Buenting June 07, 2012

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

Karen Celella June 07, 2012

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

Gorgeous, Nikki! Congratulations!! #10171337

Courtenay Vanderbilt June 07, 2012

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

Anita Hogue June 07, 2012

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

Richard M. Waas June 07, 2012

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

Melinda F. Schneider level-classic June 07, 2012

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

JO ANN CLEVELAND June 07, 2012

Well welcome to Alabama Nikki!

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

jo ann c. #10171363

Deborah C. Lewinson level-addict June 07, 2012

So well seen and taken, Nikki!

Congrats on your stunning POTD!
Debby #10171381

Mike Clime June 07, 2012

Congratulations, Nikki! #10171388

Gerri R. Jones June 07, 2012

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

Carol Eade level-addict June 07, 2012

Congratulations on your beautiful POTD, Nikki! #10171395

David Phalen June 07, 2012

BIG Congrats on a spectacular POTD!! #10171399

Patti Coblentz June 07, 2012

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

Marilyn Cornwell June 07, 2012

Wonderful, Nikki! Congratulations on POTD! #10171408

Sharon Day June 07, 2012

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

Carol Flisak level-classic June 07, 2012

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

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

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

Terry Cervi level-deluxe June 07, 2012

Congrats on your fantastic POTD, Nikki! #10171456

Kimber Wallwork-Heineman level-classic June 07, 2012

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

Kathryn Wesserling June 07, 2012

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

Congratulations on the POTD! #10171479

Millie A. Talarico level-classic June 07, 2012

Outstanding capture, congratulations on POTD,Nikki~ #10171493

Nancy Marie Ricketts June 07, 2012

Congratulations, Nikki, on your stunning POTD! #10171504

Daniella Puente June 07, 2012

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

Congratulations on the outstanding POTD,Nikki! #10171515

Roger S. Moore June 07, 2012

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

Wonderful title for this beautiful POTD!

Congratulations #10171545

Mike F. Anderson June 07, 2012

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

Bob Cournoyer level-classic June 07, 2012

:-) #10171555

Sara B Coffey level-classic June 07, 2012

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

Emile Abbott level-deluxe June 07, 2012

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

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

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

Datha Y. Thompson June 07, 2012

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

Lindley Johnson level-classic June 07, 2012

Congratulations on your wonderful POTD, Nikki. #10171628

Paul D. June 07, 2012

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

WTG congrats on you POTD!!! #10171644

Michelle L. Frick June 07, 2012

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

Leslie McLain level-classic June 07, 2012

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

Maria Coulson June 07, 2012

Wow Nikki, this is stunning, congratulations! #10171690

Dawn Schwack level-addict June 07, 2012

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

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

Rona L. Schwarz June 07, 2012

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

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

UB. #10171736

Mitch Spence level-classic June 07, 2012

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

Amanda D. Austwick level-classic June 07, 2012

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

Christine Czernin level-classic June 07, 2012

A very striking image, Nikki. You got just the perfect POV to get the impact right.
Congratulations on your POTD and while I am at it, belated, but honest birthday wishes.Just read you had a birthday. #10171785

Susan M. Campbell June 07, 2012

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

Jean E. Hildebrant June 07, 2012

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

Debbie Bray June 07, 2012

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

Congratulations on your stunning POTD. #10171864

Pat Harry June 07, 2012

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

Liz Mackney June 07, 2012

Very cool Nikki. Perfect title too! #10171957

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe June 07, 2012

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

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

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 07, 2012

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

Peggy Pfister level-classic June 07, 2012

Big congrats on your POTD! Excellent work! #10172300

Nancy L. Green level-classic June 07, 2012

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

Cesar J. La Rosa June 07, 2012

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 07, 2012

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 07, 2012

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

Dayna Cain level-classic June 08, 2012

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

Karen E. Baumann June 08, 2012

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

Karen E. Baumann June 08, 2012

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

Ellen Hodges June 08, 2012

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

Linda S. Smith level-classic June 08, 2012

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

Mary K. Robison June 09, 2012

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

Craig W. Myers level-classic June 09, 2012

Just a wonderful composition! Congratulations on POTD. #10174197

Mariann Kovats level-classic June 09, 2012

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

Mary Beth Aiello level-classic June 11, 2012

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

Chuck Bruton level-deluxe June 12, 2012

Congratulations Nikki ! #10177381

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna June 13, 2012

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

Sharon Sawyer June 15, 2012

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

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

Rick #10229071

Susan Jane Allen level-classic March 13, 2013

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

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