WALKING HOME

© Holly Hitchcock

WALKING HOME

Uploaded: June 10, 2007 10:32:16

Description

Pienza Italy...a local man makes his way home.

Shot late afternoon darkened and made sepia. Removed a small doorway in the foreground in PS.

Exif: F Number: 4.8, Exposure Bias Value: +0, Exposure Time: 5/300, Flash: flash fired, ISO: 100, White Balance: auto white balance, Focal Length: 48mm, Camera Model: NIKON D80

Comments

Erin Appelbaum June 13, 2007

Very nicely seen and captured, Holly. Love the tones as well. Peter #673138

Holly Hitchcock June 13, 2007

Thank you so much, Peter. #4393929

paul parent level-deluxe June 13, 2007

Great capture, superb. #4394343

Holly Hitchcock June 13, 2007

Thank you, Paul!!! #4394526

Joerg Schlagheck June 17, 2007

Great job, Holly! Love everything you did, especially seeing and capturing it in the first place..;) #4406842

Holly Hitchcock June 18, 2007

Thank you, Joerg! This man was so quiet and yet intent on getting home...to an fabulous Italian dinner I image. :-) #4410718

Joerg Schlagheck June 18, 2007

They have great food there, don't they...;) #4410740

john dunne June 20, 2007

Wow, exceptional holly. #4415620

Holly Hitchcock June 20, 2007

Thank you, John!!! #4416470

Louise Kumpf June 22, 2007

Wonderful use of negative space in your composition, Holly, and the toning is beautiful also. The range of light and shadow is superb. A stunning photo in all respects! #4426146

Holly Hitchcock June 23, 2007

Hi Louise: Thank you so much for your kind words!! #4428438

Linda L. Ruiz July 24, 2007

I love this shot. Congrats #4551943

Chastity Abbott July 25, 2007

Beautiful light!!!! HUGE congrats! #4554695

Joerg Schlagheck July 25, 2007

Congratulations, Holly! #4554737

Holly Hitchcock July 25, 2007

Thanks you guys!!!!!!!!!!! #4554971

Tom Schmitt July 25, 2007

Beautiful shot, Holly. I don't recognize the street but I may have been on it! Congratulations on your Pienza Finalist! #4556282

Ermanno Radice July 25, 2007

Excellent capture, wonderful framing, congratulations on your finalist, Holly!! #4556333

July 25, 2007

Lovely #4556738

Holly Hitchcock July 25, 2007

Thanks to all for your support and inspiring comments. I am touched and very appreciative.

And to the judges, my grateful thanks. #4556772

Kay E. Mahoney level-classic July 25, 2007

Congratulations on your wonderful finalist. Good luck in the next round. #4556995

Jeana Clark July 25, 2007

AWESOME HOLLY!!!

WELL DONE AND CONGRATS ON YOU FINALIST!!

~Jeana~ #4558390

john dunne July 26, 2007

Outstanding Picture. Well deserved finalist Holly, I hope you go all the way with this one. #4559886

Holly Hitchcock July 26, 2007

Thanks so much, Jeana, Kay and John. I'm excited to be considered. #4563470

Louise Souchereau August 06, 2007

Wonderful and outstanding picture, congradulations to you , you deserved it. bravo
#4610981

Holly Hitchcock August 07, 2007

Thank you very much, Louise! #4615926

Donna La Mattino Pagakis August 16, 2007

Outstanding perspective, tones, and design elements. Truly beautiful finalist Holly, congratulations!!! #4658833

Holly Hitchcock August 17, 2007

Thanks so much, Donna. I love this one, too and it takes me back to a very memorable trip! Thanks for your kindness. #4661539

September 11, 2007

Holly - I've never seen this one! You're holding back the great ones! Very nice composition. #4779149

Holly Hitchcock September 15, 2007

Hi John!! Thanks very much. Your comments and help have been great!! #4794079

Karen Slagle October 07, 2007

Wow, Holly, this is wonderful. I love the pov, lights and shadows and the lone figure walking home. Love the toning and sense of solitude... #4893133

Shelly A. Van Camp level-classic November 30, 2007

Beautiful image! #5154204

Holly Hitchcock December 01, 2007

Thanks so much, Karen and Shelly. Your comments mean a lot. #5155750

Mike D. Perez level-deluxe January 01, 2008

Great composition, Holly! Love your images from Italy. #5276807

Holly Hitchcock January 02, 2008

Thank you, Mike. It is hard to take a bad photograph in Italy...so inspiring! #5281752

Alexandra Hankova February 29, 2008

This is amazing image! The composition is absolutely perfect and there is something almost touching in the scene. Great tone also. #5574657

Holly Hitchcock March 02, 2008

Thank you for viewing my work and for your kindness, Alexandra. #5581373

Erica Murphy level-classic May 18, 2008

What a beautiful photo! You make me want to go to Europe!

Erica
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Holly Hitchcock July 19, 2008

Thanks, Erica! It is a captivating place....pack your bags, girl! #6198288

Barbara P. Hurst February 15, 2009

Holly your gallery is wonderful, a feast for my eyes. Beautiful photos each of them. #7168804

Linda L. Ruiz May 03, 2009

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Holly Hitchcock May 30, 2009

Thank you Barbara and Linda! #7579350

Laurence Saliba level-classic May 31, 2009

What a gorgeous image Holly!!! #7582056

Stephen Zacker May 31, 2009

Great feeling this image has. Congratulations #7582679

Joni Earley June 04, 2009

Stunning and peaceful all at the same time! Beautiful choice of sepia tones. Congratulations! Much deserved! #7597222

Holly Hitchcock June 21, 2009

Thank you all, so much. #7662452

Marisol Pastor June 23, 2009

Excellent in every way Holly! Love the choice of sepia, the comp and the scene itself ... great story telling potential. Congratulations! #7670779

Joao Martinho November 09, 2009

This is a great composition and tells a story! #8117208

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