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~FORM AND FUNCTION~

© Debbie E. Payne

~FORM AND FUNCTION~

Uploaded: November 07, 2012

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Exif: F Number: 5, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/2000 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 1000, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 32.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark II

Comments

Debbie E. Payne November 07, 2012

No, this isn't Jeff!!! But I bet that Jeff and some of the rest of you might just know where this was taken and the name of the building... For the Challenge. #1497051

Jeff E Jensen November 07, 2012

Oh man, I love every last bit of this, Debbie! For whatever reason, my brain just really digs this kind of stuff.

Sorry, I'm not sure what this building is. I'm thinking something from the Vegas trip, but can't pin it down. #10408771

Elaine Hessler November 07, 2012

This is great. I love the flow of this picture! I can't think of anything to change-perfect! #10408802

Debbie E. Payne November 07, 2012

You probably passed by this on the way to the Smithsonian Castle as it is right on the Mall. This is the outside of The Native American Indian Museum. Another great place to visit. Here is a series in black and white. "Come Together" was really hard to get right. I had to shoot at a high ISO of 800 and there was either a lot of shadow on the left ceiling or it was just plain dirty up there to begin with because I had a lot of clean-up/clone work to do. If hindsight were 20/20 I'd have brought my tripod and set it up with a release wire at a very small aperture and I would have probably gotten stars up there. Oh well...got to go back. #10408885

Stephen Shoff November 07, 2012

This is excellent, Debbie. #10409060

Michael Kelly level-classic November 07, 2012

Beautiful sinuous lines and great tones. Love it. #10409116

Peter W. Marks November 08, 2012

Great image and series Debbie and it wasn't I who had to ask where it is! #10409525

Debbie E. Payne November 08, 2012

Peter -- I've always thought that if we've taken pictures of a place whether it be a landscape or a building that we tell everyone where it is located. Most times we do that but sometimes we just forget for some reason or another. I figured that some of the Phellos who went to DC might have had a chance to pop in here. Glad I did. #10409545

Rita K. Connell level-classic November 08, 2012

Whats not to love about your original post, when I first look my thoughts were echoing mikes words.... Beautiful sinuous lines and great tones. Love it. I show this one to jim and he said the same thing. I love it in b/w your others are quiet nice also. #10409695

Anthony L. Mancuso November 08, 2012

They are all good but I think the original post is the best of the lot and wouldn't change anything either....nice job Deb. #10409758

Debbie E. Payne November 08, 2012

Thanks, all! I think the first was the best as well. But felt compelled to make a series. Gotta love "S" curves! #10410362

Stephen Shoff November 08, 2012

And then there are the times, Debbie and Peter, when the "value" of a composition is not dependent on the location and/or the subject. I find this tends to be most true for graphics compositions and B&W images like this one, or for images expressing mood. While knowing where a picture was taken may be an interesting factoid, that knowledge becomes a distraction and we get caught up in the physical aspects of the location or our memories rather than simply letting the composition communicate its own message. #10410693

lisa anderson November 08, 2012

Holy, Debbie! What a beautiful series! I love them! #10410753

Aimee C. Eisaman November 09, 2012

Whao this building has some sexy curves! lol :~) Your title on the first one makes me think of Frank Lloyd Wright who was very big on form follows function. I also really like the one with the waterways in it...great BWs. #10411786

Debbie E. Payne November 09, 2012

Thank you all. I might never have edited these images into black and white if it hadn't been for the challenge this month. #10412021

Chris Budny level-deluxe November 26, 2012

Nice captures, Debbie, and PERFECT for B/W! They look great; that museum has the best lines! #10434500

Debbie E. Payne November 26, 2012

Thank you, Chris. I really liked this museum. I also spent a good deal of time in front of the very colorful psychedelic VW Beatle. I will have to add a picture tomorrow if some of you don't know what I'm talking about. #10434528

Patrick Rouzes level-classic December 28, 2012

CONGRATULATIONS, Debbie!
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Debbra Bailey December 29, 2012

Very cool! Love this one Debbie! #10487236

Debbie E. Payne December 30, 2012

Thank you Patrick and Deb. congratulations to both of you on you Finalists as well. #10490165

Merna L. Nobile December 31, 2012

January is a month of reflection for me, I remember how privileged I was to observe all the outstanding work and beautiful photographs of the past year. For the last time this year, I would be honored to congratulate you for your spectacular work and willingness to share with all of us, Happy New Year, Merna Nobile
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Michael Kelly level-classic January 29, 2013

Another one that had to be at least a finalist - Congratulations! #10545085

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