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Hilltop Adieu

© John Caruso

Hilltop Adieu

Uploaded: May 07, 2007 10:56:36

Description

1/1600 at f/4; Lens 70-200 f/4L; ISO 200; Hand Held; Natural Light

While strolling along Chicago's lakefront, I came across these people and their dog standing at the the top of a hill overlooking the lake. They seemed deeply involved in a conversation and, consequently, I became deeply involved in capturing the moment. Shortly after I made this exposure, they hugged and the man parted to the right while the woman and her dog left in the opposite direction.

Comments

Joy Rector May 07, 2007

wonderful composition #651221

Jenny Bosmans May 07, 2007

Excellent composition and capture, John...great title too! :) #4257437

Christy Nichols May 07, 2007

Terrific capture, John!!! :) #4257470

John Caruso May 07, 2007

Thanks a million, Joy, Jenny, and Christy! #4257475

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe May 07, 2007

Excellent composition; nice work John! Jeff #4257506

Les Rhoades level-classic May 07, 2007

With a good eye and great timing you "John" can find super candid photos. What a fine example. Studio shots are wonderful, but finding this in everyday life beats them all hands down. #4257598

John Caruso May 07, 2007

Thank you for looking, Jeff!

And thanks, Les, for your very kind words! #4257617

Dr Silly level-classic May 07, 2007

Wonderful capture that gives you a story that will keep you guessing. :O)
#4257663

John Caruso May 07, 2007

Thanks Doc. I'm sure we could all come up with a variety of scenarios! #4257714

Pat Gamwell May 07, 2007

Very dramatic shot, John! The simplicity tells MANY STORIES! SUPERB work! #4257889

Kathryn (Love) Scheet level-classic May 07, 2007

Great comp John! #4257903

John Caruso May 07, 2007

Thank you so much for looking and commenting Pat and Kathryn. I appreciate it! #4257930

Roxanne M. Bubar May 07, 2007

Love your capture, pov and story. #4258012

Bob Cournoyer level-classic May 07, 2007

My first thought before reading the description was a "goodbye". We'll never know unless you go back up there and sit around waiting for them to pass by again and ask.
GREAT eye!!

Bob #4258143

Susana Ms Heide May 07, 2007

The hill has a feel of "loneliness". I think it is because of the vastness of the sky. Your comp here works very well. #4258388

Katarina Mansson May 07, 2007

Great composition and title! Love the everyday moment, the light and the low horizon line. #4258769

John Caruso May 08, 2007

Thank you so much Roxanne, Bob, Susana, and Katarina! Your comments mean so much to me! #4259583

Susie Peek-Swint June 26, 2007

Well seen and captured John ~ WTG with all your finalists this month! #4440613

Dr Silly level-classic June 26, 2007

Congratulations John on your finalist. :O)
#4441809

Les Rhoades level-classic June 26, 2007

Congratulations on the Finalist badge! Not your normal stuff....Good luck in the next round. #4442059

Nikki McDonald level-classic June 26, 2007

Congratulations on this finalist and all your others, John. We love your work :) #4442235

Ken Smith level-classic June 26, 2007

Grat job, John. Beautiful shot! #4442704

Chris Budny level-deluxe June 26, 2007

Congratulations once again, John! #4442899

John Caruso June 26, 2007

Thank you, each and every one of you. You really do know how to make a guy's day! #4444252

Katarina Mansson June 27, 2007

It is my pleasure to once again say congratulations on a wonderful finalist John! #4446504

John Caruso June 27, 2007

And once again, I truly appreciate it! #4446553

Laurie Daily level-deluxe June 27, 2007

I was really drawn to this image...What a story behind the scenes, John...congrats on this finalist! #4446712

Sylvia Rossler June 27, 2007

Wow !!! My counter on your finalists stopped on 4 !!! Huge congrats !! #4446817

John Caruso June 27, 2007

Thanks Laurie and Sylvia! I'm so glad you liked it.

And, yes, Sylvia, it was a shocking month for me with 4 finalists. #4447996

Datha Y. Thompson June 27, 2007

WTG John!!!!!!! Congratulations Again my friend!!! Good Luck in the next round :0) #4448115

John Caruso June 27, 2007

Thank you, Datha! Here's to you, too! #4448160

Susan Fox June 29, 2007

Congrats John! Love the composition! #4457077

John Caruso June 29, 2007

Thank you very much, Susan! #4457495

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