The Button

© Nikki McDonald

The Button

Uploaded: March 03, 2013

Description

Finalist
This young Confederate soldier in the camp at a Civil War re-enactment was doing what needed to be done - and quite deftly, too.
Category: Details and Macro

Exif: F Number: 5.6, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 5000/1000000 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 100,100, FocalLength: 120.00 mm, Model: DSLR-A580

Comments

Amalia Sylvia Arriaga Salinas level-classic March 03, 2013

Great capture and tones Nikki!,
Amalia #1517408

William C. Raco level-classic March 03, 2013

Love the BW treatment, close up look and details
Excellent, Nikki #10594748

William C. Raco level-classic March 03, 2013

Love the BW treatment, close up look and details
Excellent, Nikki #10594751

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe March 03, 2013

Great close-up and storytelling image Nikki - Nice selection of tones too! #10594871

Michelle Alton March 03, 2013

I like the word, "deft." Very nice rendition of this field tailor! #10595077

Carol Quina level-classic March 03, 2013

Nice comp & tones. The B&W works nicely with this. #10595375

Joy Rector March 04, 2013

excellent shot #10595858

Martha R. Mazon level-classic March 04, 2013

Wonderful tones, detail, framing, and implied action, Nikki! Excellent. #10596065

Chris Budny level-deluxe March 04, 2013

Fantastic detail to capture, Nikki; looks great! #10596168

Joy Rector March 04, 2013

beautiful detail #10596286

Dr Silly level-classic March 04, 2013

Wonderful B&W. :O) #10596609

Susan Jane Allen level-classic March 13, 2013

Lovely, Nikki! Seems to me that what's emerging is your forte in enhancing/creating a timeless antique look. #10607752

Marilyn Cornwell April 28, 2013

A poignant story that speaks of history and endurance! #10671482

Susan Williams April 28, 2013

Congratulations on your Finalist, Nikki. #10671748

Carol Flisak level-classic April 28, 2013

Beautiful storytelling in black and white, Nikki... Congrats on your finalist! #10672005

Rona L. Schwarz April 28, 2013

A terrific story-telling image and perfect in B&W, Nikki! Congrats on this wonderful environmental portrait Finalist! #10672145

Stefania Barbier level-classic April 29, 2013

congratulations on your lovely finalist! #10672401

Gerda Grice level-classic April 29, 2013

Many congratulations on your Finalist placing for this very well see, well shot and well presented image, Nikki--and best of luck in the Final round! #10673366

Amanda D. Austwick level-classic April 29, 2013

The story behind this and the detail rare incredible. Congratulations NIkki! #10673501

Marilyn K. Lincecum level-classic April 29, 2013

I love the Civil War reenactments. Great B&W. Congratulations on another well deserved finalist and good luck in the next round. #10674147

Carol Eade level-addict April 30, 2013

Congratulations on another beautiful finalist, Nikki. #10676989

JO ANN CLEVELAND May 04, 2013

Another awesome finalist, big congratulations Nikki!

jo ann c. #10681957


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