Gallery Visit

© Nikki McDonald

Gallery Visit

Uploaded: October 09, 2008 19:59:27

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Winner
I took these in the Bloch Addition of the Nelson-Atkins Art Museum in Kansas City in June. The sepia tones are natural. I just loved this space and the photography exhibit shown here was wonderful.
Submitted in People in June, no EP; re-submitted in Catch-All in July, Finalist. I am submitting this new upload in the October Monthly Theme. I've never done this before. I'm mighty proud of that finalist badge and don't want to risk losing it :) but I can't help thinking this is a perfect fit for the Exhibits MT.

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Comments

Stefania Barbier level-classic October 11, 2008

Nikki I do not think you'll loose the badge... I believe this is exceptional and does deserve a golden badge! #1014751

Marisol Pastor October 12, 2008

I'm sure you will get a gold on this one. I think this is an outstanding shot. #6586602

Dominick M. Dimacale level-addict October 12, 2008

One lovely image to be considered for Gold, Nikki.


Dominick #6586700

Nikki McDonald level-classic October 12, 2008

Thanks for the words of encouragement, Stef, Marisol, and Dominick. I'm not actually "risking" losing it -- the upload with the finalist badge is still in my gallery though I did take it off display temporarily. That's why I have the new upload here :) I was confused as to what would happen if the old one got an EP on top of the finalist. I thought it might "hide" the finalist and then if it went no further, the shot might only have an EP. I wrote BP about it and the person who replied said that to be sure, I should submit a new upload so I did. #6587191

MELODIE C. ROBERTS October 12, 2008

I am in agreement
Needs to get the gold
As you know Nik this is a favorite of mine ;0)
Perfect entry for monthly theme
Good Luck! #6587219

Max Aureli October 12, 2008

Fantastic!!!
My best for this one MT!! #6587221

Ken Smith level-classic October 12, 2008

When I was travelling, one of my BP friends accidently resubmitted one of my finalists...and it made finalist again... :-). But, no EP button appeared...once a finalist, always a finalsts...unless it gets gold. Good luck on this one, Nikki! #6587334

Nikki McDonald level-classic October 12, 2008

Thanks for this information, Ken. I thought someone else had told me that he had re-submitted a finalist and no EP button ever appeared even though it went gold the second time, but I wasn't sure. Glad to know their software is set up so that finalist trumps EP and gold trumps finalist. That's only logical. I never thought I'd even consider doing this but I could not pass up this MT :) #6587376

Jean B. Hall October 12, 2008

Terrific shot -- and a perfect fit for this month's contest theme! #6587632

October 12, 2008

This a fantastic shot Nikki. One of my favorites. I love everything about it. I agree it does deserve the premo award and is perfect for this months catagory. Good Luck!!! #6588305

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna October 12, 2008

You are correct, Nikki!!!!! Perfect image and perfect for MT!!!!! ♫ k #6588827

Shelly A. Van Camp level-classic October 12, 2008

Super capture!! Love it! #6589288

Sheila D. Robertson October 13, 2008

Nikki I think you have done beautiful work here. Good luck! #6592277

Derrald R. Farnsworth-Livingston October 15, 2008

Wow, this is a neat composite. I really like the angles in this! #6606065

Patti Coblentz October 17, 2008

Good luck, Nikki...this is a truly terrific photo. Patti #6616279

Daniella Puente November 03, 2008

I remmember this Nikki :) and you did right to enter into the MT is simply PERFECT and I hope see it again!
Have a good night my friend :) #6704055

Sylvia Rossler November 04, 2008

My october favourite of yours Nikki :O) #6707564

Jean-Pierre Ducondi November 25, 2008

Congrats Nikki on your finalist. Bonne chance.
JP #6805099

Pat Gamwell November 25, 2008

Yes,yes,yes......SOOOO happy to see this one as a Finalist! LOVE it! WTG, girl! #6805508

Patti Coblentz November 25, 2008

CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR NEW "BADGE", NIKKI...IT IS CERTAINLY WELL DESERVED...THIS IS AN OUTSTANDING IMAGE THAT WAS PERFECT FOR THE MT!!!! PATTI #6805580

Jeana Clark November 25, 2008


NIKKI!!!!!!!!!!!
YAHOOOOOOOOOOOO!!
Big Congrats!!!!
Best of Luck!!
Deserves the gold!!!

~J~ #6806040

Max Aureli November 25, 2008

I knew this one was great, Nikki!!!!
Congratulations on your Finalist!!! #6806108

MELODIE C. ROBERTS November 25, 2008

It's on It's Way!!
Congrats NiK!! #6806227

Nadya Johnson November 25, 2008

Congratulations Nikki, on your outstanding finalist! #6806463

frank w. degenhardt November 25, 2008

Nikki- Stunning work and am happy that you got a finalist for this work of art about works of art. Congradulations and best wishes for the next round. #6806495

Corinne M. Thompson November 25, 2008

Congrats to you Nikki, good luck in the next round! #6806636

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna November 25, 2008

Congratulations on this wonderful finalist, Nikki!!!!!! Good luck in the next round!!!!! :-) k #6806689

Stefania Barbier level-classic November 25, 2008

CONGRATS on your spectacular finalist Nikki!!! #6806923

Susan M. Campbell November 25, 2008

Way to go Nikki...congrats. #6807124

Usman M. Bajwa level-classic November 25, 2008

Congrats. and good luck in the next round.

UB. #6807147

Graham Robards November 25, 2008

Congratulations on your finalist Nikki, way to go! ~Pat #6807287

Ron Roberts November 26, 2008

CONGRATS WONDERFUL SHOT...RON... #6807636

Katarina Mansson November 26, 2008

So happy to se this here; you know I love this one. Congrats Nikki! #6808286

Sam Britt November 26, 2008

Congratulations, Nikki! #6808440

November 26, 2008

Congrats Nikki on well deserved finalist. #6809640

Elida Gutierrez level-classic November 26, 2008

Congratulations for your FINALIST!!! #6810000

Laurie Daily level-deluxe November 26, 2008

Congratulations on this great finalist, Nikki...when I thought about this category for the MT, this is what I envisioned...glad you captured it so perfectly!
#6810999

Lisa D. Greer November 26, 2008

Fabulous! Congrats! :) #6811043

Mitch Spence level-classic November 26, 2008

Congratulations, Nikki! #6811707

Mike Clime November 26, 2008

Congratulations on your finalist, Nikki! #6812310

Donna La Mattino Pagakis November 26, 2008

Congratulations on your finalist Nikki, great work! #6812565

Michael Umbreit November 26, 2008

Nikki - Congratulations!! - Mike #6812577

Anna Diederich November 26, 2008

Congratulations, Nikki! #6812633

Susan Fox November 26, 2008

A big congrats Nikki!!!!!!! #6813411

Datha Y. Thompson November 26, 2008

Congratulations Nikki!!! WTG :0) #6813912

Colleen Farrell November 26, 2008

Phew--a sigh of relief that you didn't lose the finalist badge. Now, on to the GOLD! WTG, Nikki! #6814106

Lisa J. Boulden level-classic November 26, 2008

Spectacular double-silver Nikki!
Now, onto the GOLD!
Smiles, Lisa♥ #6814119

Christine Czernin level-classic November 26, 2008

Congratulations, Nikki.
A well deserved double finalist.
This picture has a fantastic mood of serenity and quiet elegance. I love it. #6814479

Sylvia Rossler November 27, 2008

Huge congrats on your excellent finalist :)  #6817136

Shelly A. Van Camp level-classic November 27, 2008

I am so glad to see this as a Finalist! Great capture and congrats!! #6817684

Susie Peek-Swint November 28, 2008

WTG Nikki ~ so glad to see this one win .. many congrats!! #6820467

Michelle L. Frick November 28, 2008

Congratulations on your beautiful winner Nikki!!! #6820519

Daniella Puente November 28, 2008

BIG congrats Nikki on this WINNER for you!!!!! #6820540

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna November 28, 2008

Congratulations on this awesome win, Nikki!!!!! :-) ♫ k #6820766

Dr Silly level-classic November 28, 2008

Nikki, congratulations for the Gold win. It should have been Gold the first time. :O)
#6820814

Donna La Mattino Pagakis November 28, 2008

Congratulations! An outstanding winning image Nikki!!! WTG! #6820941

Christine Czernin level-classic November 28, 2008

A perfect gold win, Nikki.
Congratulations.!! #6821010

Sam Britt November 28, 2008

Congratulations on this terrific 2nd place win, Nikki! #6821345

Leslie McLain level-classic November 28, 2008

Congrats on your wonderful winner! #6821454

A P November 28, 2008

BIG CONGRATULATIONS Nikki #6821776

David Phalen November 28, 2008

WTG Nikki!! Huge congrats on a spectacular Winner!! #6821796

Colleen Farrell November 28, 2008

WTG, Nikki! I'm so happy for you. Very smart to keep trying with this awesome image. Congratulations on your WIN! #6821855

Laurie Daily level-deluxe November 28, 2008

Congratulations, Nikki on your fantastic win...I was sure hoping this would end up in the winner's circle!

#6821984

Ken Smith level-classic November 28, 2008

Persistence paid off...congrats big time, Nikki! #6822460

Agnes Fegan level-deluxe November 28, 2008

Congratulations Nikki...terrific image! #6822475

Michael Umbreit November 28, 2008

Nikki - Congratulations on your win!! WTG!! - Mike #6822596

Sylvia Rossler November 28, 2008

WTG !! Big congrats on your stunning winner :o) #6822710

Patti Coblentz November 28, 2008

CONGRATLATIONS ON YOR WIN, NIKKI...THIS IMAGE IS OUTSTANDING AND SURE DESERVES IT!!! WTG!! PATTI #6822735

Sharon Sawyer November 28, 2008

WTG, Nikki !!!! Congratulaions on your well deserved win. #6823155

Max Aureli November 28, 2008

Congratulations on your fantastic Winner, Nikki!!! #6823217

Stefania Barbier level-classic November 28, 2008

CONGRATS ON YOUR GORGEOUS WIN NIKKI!!!!! #6823576

Katarina Mansson November 29, 2008

Love to see this as a winner ! Congratulations Nikki! #6823717

Marisol Pastor November 29, 2008

I'm so happy for you Nikki ... I told you this would be a gold! Big Congratulations. #6823931

MELODIE C. ROBERTS November 29, 2008

AWESOME!!!!!
So Glad to See Gold Here Nik!!
One of My Favorites!!!
Congratulations!! #6824314

Colette M. Metcalf November 29, 2008

Congratulations on your WIN!!!! #6824331

Wally Orlowsky November 29, 2008

Congratulations on this well-deserved win, Nikki! #6825063

JO ANN CLEVELAND November 29, 2008

Smart girl Nikki, persistence pays off and congratulations on this well deserved and outstanding image!

jo ann c. #6825097

Melissa G. Meiselman November 29, 2008

Great to see the path this image has taken, Nikki and big congratulations on this most deserved winner!!! #6825253

Elida Gutierrez level-classic November 29, 2008


CONGRATULATIONS!!!


"KING'S TROPHY"


A Special Trophy for


"October Winners"

#6825626

Nancyj E. Hovey level-classic November 29, 2008

C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S on your well deserved 2nd Place WINNER... 8o) #6826439

Judy V. Kennamer level-classic November 29, 2008

Congrats on your beautiful WINNER Nikki!! #6826451

Maria Coulson November 29, 2008

Nikki, congratulations!! #6827433

Maria Coulson November 29, 2008

Nikki, congratulations!! #6827434

Dr. Harmeet Singh November 29, 2008

C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S on your beautiful and well deserved WINNER.. #6827482

Susan Fox November 29, 2008

Congratulations Nikki!! #6827601

Shelly A. Van Camp level-classic November 29, 2008

And you were right.....It did win! Congrats, Nikki! #6827866

Kate Jackson November 30, 2008

I'm so glad this has finally got the recognition it deserves Nikki! Well done for persevering and having faith in it. And congratulations!!! #6828335

frank w. degenhardt November 30, 2008

Nikki- Such a wonderful and creative look at this art exhibit. Fantastic work and congratulations on this well deserved win. Way to go girl. #6829386

Jean E. Hildebrant November 30, 2008

You can probably guess that I love this one, Nikki! Way to go!!! Congrat's to you! #6829773

Mike Clime November 30, 2008

Congratulations on your winner, Nikki! #6830808

Darryl Wilkinson December 01, 2008

Your persistence paid off, Nikki! Congratulations on your win!! #6834440

Dennis Flanagan level-classic December 02, 2008

Excellent job Nikki. Congratulations. #6841664

Susan M. Campbell December 04, 2008

Congrats on your win Nikki...very cool! #6851195

Susan M. Hembree December 07, 2008

So glad to see this finally get the recognition it deserved! Congratulations on the 2nd place win, Nikki! #6865076

Christine Lobsinger level-classic June 20, 2009

Here it is...
Beautiful work Nikki...
A huge Congratulations to You on your 2nd place Win!!
Christine
SMILING #7658601

Christine Lobsinger level-classic October 21, 2009

I had to come back here Nikki... love this shot!!!

CONGRATS for displaying it perfectly!!

CHRISTINE
SMILING AGAIN #8056179

Karen Slagle August 18, 2010

I can understand why you kept submitting this, Nikki, and am so happy you perservered and ended up with a winner. Outstanding art..... #8846177

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