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Confucius Place

© John Caruso

Confucius Place

Uploaded: October 01, 2007 08:45:16

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1/250 at f/5; Lens 24-135; Focal Length 47; ISO 100; Hand Held; Natural Light; Circular Polarizer

I just loved this collision of cultures in Chicago's Chinatown: a modern street sign & light post, a pagoda-esque building, and of course the homage to Confucius.

Comments

Joy Rector October 01, 2007

beautiful shot #751328

Les Rhoades level-classic October 01, 2007

Isn’t it ironic how close in spelling and in sound the two words “confused” and “confucius”?
Decision Making: Confucius Sayings
"By three methods we may learn wisdom: First, by reflection, which is noblest; Second, by imitation, which is easiest; and third by experience, which is the bitterest."

#4869401

Amber Kennedy October 01, 2007

Great shot, John! Brilliant detail and colors! #4869492

Dr Silly level-classic October 01, 2007

Great eye and wonderful capture. :O)
#4869547

John Caruso October 01, 2007

Thanks Joy, Les, Amber and Doc.

And who knew Les was so wise in the ways of Confucius? #4869596

Pat Gamwell October 01, 2007

Your POV is incredible, John! Showing those two things together is a fabulous story in itself! LOVE it! #4869998

John Caruso October 01, 2007

Thanks a million Pat! #4870013

Mitch Spence level-classic October 01, 2007

Really nice work here, John. It's a great feeling of place you achieved with this. And the point of view, as has been said, is excellent. And that blue, blue sky surely contributes as well. #4870101

John Caruso October 01, 2007

Thank you very much, Mitch! #4870198

Nikki McDonald level-classic October 01, 2007

I ditto Mitch--love this shot, John. #4870445

Paul Michko October 01, 2007

Great color and perspective, John. #4870612

John Caruso October 01, 2007

Thank you, thank you Nikkie and Paul! #4870980

Katarina Mansson October 01, 2007

Great colors, POV, clarity and detail! #4871767

John Caruso October 02, 2007

I thank you as always, Katarina! #4872564

Lindley Johnson level-classic October 08, 2007

Fantastic color and great POV. Just a wonderful image, John! #4900362

John Caruso October 08, 2007

Thank you so very much Lindley! #4900665

Eugenio Diaz November 26, 2007

Congratulations on your finalist!!! #5130091

John Caruso November 26, 2007

Thank you very, very much Eugenio! #5131844

Cesar J. La Rosa November 26, 2007

AMAZING colors and composition, John!!!
Congratulations on this very well-deserved Finalist!!!
Cesar #5132638

Susie Peek-Swint November 27, 2007

I love this shot John ~ many congrats! #5133248

Katarina Mansson November 27, 2007

I am not so "confuced" about this one getting a finalist. Congratulations John! #5133666

John Caruso November 27, 2007

Cesar, Susie, and Katarina--

I thank you for your well wishes. It means a lot to me! #5134037

Corinne M. Thompson November 27, 2007

Fantastic capture John, Congrats on your Finalist! #5134286

John Caruso November 27, 2007

Thanks Corinne! #5135788

Mitch Spence level-classic November 27, 2007

Well, OK! So pleased to see this one with a finalist button, John. #5137516

John Caruso November 27, 2007

I'm pleased that YOU'RE pleases, Mitch! #5137560

Chris Budny level-deluxe November 27, 2007

Chalk one up for the signs... :)
Congratulations, John! #5138291

John Caruso November 27, 2007

Huzzah! Thanks Chris! #5138329

Les Rhoades level-classic November 28, 2007

Congratulations on your FINALIST win!How to spot the SING of a winner.
A well deserved award for a very fine photograph.
Les
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John Caruso November 28, 2007

I always appreciate hearing from you Les! Thanks so much! #5142404

Nikki McDonald level-classic November 28, 2007

Bet you loved seeing one of your famous sign images final, John. The clarity and colors of this wonderful composition are amazing. You have such a great eye--congratulations on your finalist. #5144762

John Caruso November 29, 2007

Nikki, you are so kind! Thank you very much. #5146955

Carol Teal November 30, 2007

Just beautiful John! Love the bright colors. Congrats on your finalist! #5154232

John Caruso December 01, 2007

I thank you so much Carol! #5155336

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