A view through 4

© Donna Roberts

A view through 4

Uploaded: June 19, 2005 00:28:58

Description


Arched walkway - taken at Melbourne's GPO (March 2005)
Hand held - auto settings.


Comments

Cathy Stancil June 19, 2005

Arches are one of my favorite architectural shots Donna, and you did an beautiful job here ! This is gorgeous ! The play with light and shadows, the repetition of arches, the details in the ceiling, your composition... Bravo ! #265522

Patty Razonable June 19, 2005

Excellent image capture, Donna!! #1487574

Janet Williams June 19, 2005

Well done Donna - this is a great archways image. Love the bluey tones in the light. Wonderful! #1487578

Mata Patan June 19, 2005

WOW!!!
I really like the graphic on this but what I mostly like are the games of lights, dark and light! Well done! #1487580

Donna Roberts June 19, 2005

Phil & Suann Sauvey wrote:

Donna,
Awesome framing and detail! Great photo!!
#1487588

Stanley J. Contrades June 19, 2005

Excellent graphic work as well as that long leading blue aisle to the end of the walkway, Donna!! Love it!!
Much Aloha,
Stan #1487589

Paul E. Earl June 19, 2005

This looks like such a classical setting even though it is in Melbourne. I love the vanishing point on the lines. Great work, Donna. #1487592

June 19, 2005

Wow, great catch. Congratulations. #1487622

Renee Doyle June 19, 2005

Great job Donna - I never ever manage to get near the GPO when they don't have tables and chairs set up - it really is a beautiful archway - great shot.
#1487633

S J June 19, 2005

Well..you've nearly made me speechless with this image, Donna!! This is undoubtedly the best of your architectural images and so far my no.1 favortie from you!! Superb repetition image with neat framing!! I suspect we'll be seeing this in the winner's circle next month!! #1487647

Leanne M.E. Boyd June 19, 2005

Oh Wow, Donna!!!!!!!!!!!! I love this! #1487660

Kerby Pfrangle June 19, 2005

Donna

Picture Perfect....WOW

Kerby #1487685

Karen Engelbreth June 19, 2005

WOOOOOW - excellent image, Donna! #1487724

Arya Bandyopadhyay June 19, 2005

great shot, as usual!! #1487748

Cathy Gregor June 19, 2005

Wonderfully done, Donna! A classic! #1487774

Jenny Bosmans June 19, 2005

Great architectural shot, Donna!!
I simply love it!! I'm sure we'll see this again!! #1487871

Donald K. Cherry June 19, 2005

Great shot, Donna!! I love the three dimensional feel of this image! #1487942

Daniel Diaz June 19, 2005

Amazing shot Donna, pulls you from one end to the other, Well done!!!! #1488154

Paul Michko June 19, 2005

Reminds me of the Wizard of Oz, walking down the hallway to the Wizard. Great capture, Donna. #1488176

Evy Johansen level-classic June 19, 2005

Wow.... Beautiful, Donna! Wonderful perspective, composition, clarity and colors! #1488251

Deb Holmes-Hatfield June 19, 2005

Awesome perspective Donna, the is really cool! Well done! #1488336

Phil Sauvey June 19, 2005

Donna,

I commented on this last night but it must have been lost in the shuffle. Cathy must have beaten me to the draw. I REALLY love this photograph. The framing is just right and I especially like the detail! I wanna walk right through there! #1488714

KHAWLA Haddad June 19, 2005

Donna you get winner!
love everything about this wonderful pattern and framing love everything about this such wonderful image well don!!! #1488753

Linda D. Lester level-classic June 19, 2005

Awesome shot, Donna! #1488894

Marsha S. Smith June 19, 2005

Just beautiful! #1489275

Debra Booth June 19, 2005

Wonderful capture of these repeating architectural elements, Donna! The lighting also adds a lot of interest! #1489770

Souha Dooly June 19, 2005

Waw... Great shot Donna !!!cool :) #1490637

Wren Hendrick June 19, 2005

Excellent framing, Donna. I love this shot!!! Wonderful view #1490646

Donna Roberts June 19, 2005

This is another case of me not having any idea on what is appealing - this one almost didnt make it into my gallery.....but hey, what do I know??
Thank you so very much Cathy S (yeah!! you are the first to comment!), Patty, Janet, Mata, Stan, Paul E, Alex (hi), Renee (hi), SJ, Leanne, Kerby, Karen, Arya, Cathy G, Jenny, Daniel, Paul M, Evy, Deb, Phil & Suann (it did arrive - but thanks for stopping by again), Kelly, Linda, Marsha, Debra, Souha (hi!) & Wren.
:-) #1490706

Sara Jensen June 20, 2005

Stunning. I was looking through your gallery trying to pick a favourite to comment on. This one got it, but it was a hard sell. You have a fantastic eye for seeing shapes and patterns which many people don't have (I dont think I do for instance). This wasn't as abstract as many of yours which is why it probably didn't get to you as much as your others do. Still, this one is fantastic. The colours are very calming in spite of the sort of black hole type energy the picture has sucking you in. #1490853

Kate Jackson June 20, 2005

I only wish I could comment so poetically as everyone else but I do agree with everything that has been said. Definitely one of my favourites Donna! And what is more I am quite relieved to be back on the ground! #1490996

Brian J. Mauritzen June 20, 2005

Wow, Donna! This is a great shot. Wonderful composition and the colors are great. You have a good eye. #1492222

Laura E. OConnor June 20, 2005

Beautiful color and repetition of pattern, light and shadow! GREAT shot, Donna! #1492240

Stephen Zacker June 20, 2005

Super eye and use of light and shadows #1494539

Mary K. Robison June 21, 2005

Donna...really...you actually hesitated about submitting this gem??
You can tell from the response how impressive this is, and surely, around this time next month, you'll see by a plaque that the judges are impressed, as well.
Brilliant capture! #1498684

Adilson F. Ferreira level-classic June 21, 2005

Wonderful image Donna!!!
Great composition!!! #1499220

Donna Roberts June 22, 2005

Thank you very much Sara, Kate, Brian, Laura, Stephen, Mary and Adilson for leaving your very kind comments. I really appreciate hearing from you.
:-) #1502623

Jeffrey D. Ziebell June 24, 2005

This is sucha wonderful image and you have done the GPO justice, great shot. #1514854

Amanda Price June 24, 2005

WOW!! I love this, Donna from downunder! You rock! #1517432

Donna Roberts June 26, 2005

Hi Oz OS and Amanda - thank you both so much for your *very* kind comments.
Such a pleasure to read your thoughts - much appreciated!
:-) #1520682

Mary N C. Taitt June 27, 2005

A beautiful shot, Donna!!! I love the tunnel of arches! Mary #1525527

Donna Roberts June 27, 2005

Hi Mary - thanks so much, yes - they are intriguing aren't they??
:-)
#1529198

Bianca B. Steinfeldt July 17, 2005

Very pretty view and beautiful color! I love it! #1603977

Donna Roberts July 18, 2005

Thank you so much Bianca, your comments are always welcomed.
:-) #1604813

Boris Kirpichnikov level-classic July 22, 2005

Congratulations,Donna! #1622560

Kerby Pfrangle July 22, 2005

Donna,

Congratulations on your finalist. Good luck in the finals.

Kerby #1622610

Laura E. OConnor July 22, 2005

CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR FINALIST! #1622671

Mary Timman July 22, 2005

Congrats! #1622840

Evy Johansen level-classic July 22, 2005

Many congratulations on your beautiful finalist, Donna! #1622902

Paul E. Earl July 22, 2005

WOOHOO!!! Well done on this and your other finalists! Good luck at the next stage! #1623455

Mary K. Robison July 22, 2005

So happy for you, Donna!!!
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!!!
This beauty so deserves it! #1623670

Judy S. Fung July 22, 2005

Congrats, Donna! #1623936

Janet Williams July 23, 2005

Congratulations Donna and best of luck in the next round! #1624287

Daniel Diaz July 23, 2005

Congrats Donna, LOL at you almost not submitting this. Silly Girl!!!!
Good luck in the next round. #1624751

Kay E. Mahoney level-classic July 23, 2005

Congratulations Donna. Good luck on your next round. #1624793

Amanda Price July 23, 2005

Congrats, Donna! #1625260

Jenny Bosmans July 23, 2005

Congratulations Donna!! Well deserved! Good luck! #1625292

robert burks July 23, 2005

...very well deserved Donna, its been a while since I have been in country and had the time to check out your gallery, it seems I have much to catch up on...congrats my friend... #1625681

S J July 23, 2005

Woo Hoo!!! Congratulations on this outstanding Finalist, Donna!!! I'm so happy for ya!! #1626487

Susana Ms Heide July 23, 2005

Just wanted to add my CONGRATS on a stunning finalist! #1626558

Jim Kinnunen level-classic July 23, 2005

Wonderful image, Donna...congrats!!! #1626589

KHAWLA Haddad July 23, 2005

Big Congratulations on this wonderful finalist Donna I know we be seeing this one again such fantstic image well don good luck in the next round !!! #1627075

Kate Jackson July 23, 2005

Congratulations from me too Donna! I love this outstanding image! #1627306

Renee Doyle July 23, 2005

And another big congratulations from another "down under" friend - still love this shot - good luck in the finals. #1627960

Bianca B. Steinfeldt July 23, 2005

CONGRATULATIONS on this and all your fantastic finalist images!!! #1627998

Deb Holmes-Hatfield July 23, 2005

Neat image, Donna, congrats to you! #1628160

Mata Patan July 23, 2005

This is a very neat image, nothing is wrong on this shot....so I could think to see it again (and I really hope it, my dear friend!!!)
GOOD LUCK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! #1628216

Donna Roberts July 23, 2005

Boy Oh Boy! Wow - thanks guys.
I was so happy to receive an email to say that this had got through to the finals.
Thanks for your well wishes.
I truly appreciate hearing from you all.
:-)
#1628475

Stanley J. Contrades July 23, 2005

Have more of those wishes for the best of luck in the next round, Donna!! BIG CONGRATULATIONS to you!! Bravo!!
Much Aloha,
Stan #1629035

Tammy Scott July 23, 2005

Congratulations, Donna! #1629085

Stephen Zacker July 23, 2005

Great image. Congratulations #1629475

Donna Roberts July 24, 2005

Thank you, thank you, thank you.
:-) #1630082

Adilson F. Ferreira level-classic July 24, 2005

Fantastic finalist Donna!!!
Good luck on next round!!! #1630766

Wren Hendrick July 24, 2005

Perfect, Donna!! Congrats!! #1631834

Donna Roberts July 25, 2005

Thank you very much Adilson and Wren for your kind thoughts.
:-) #1633941

Goshka G. July 25, 2005

How could I miss this gorgeous image? Congrats, Donna!! #1636691

Donna Roberts July 26, 2005

LOL - there were many worthy images to comment on, thanks for stopping by Goshka!!
:-) #1638834

Dominique Declerck July 30, 2005

Congratulations, Donna!!!

I was outside and very busy..now I am glad to find the time to congratule you for this wonderful Finalist!!! #1655249

Donna Roberts July 30, 2005

Thank you Dominique for stopping by to say congrats - nice to hear from you.
:-) #1655258

Anderson D. Co August 11, 2005

Very nice architectural image, love the depth and details. nice work #1704763

Donna Roberts August 12, 2005

Thanks so much Anderson, I appreciate you taking the time to leave your kind comments.
:-) #1708160

S J August 21, 2005

Congratulations on this OUTSTANDING Finalist, Donna!! I'm sure that Roberts will be very pleased to see this!! #1744040

Donna Roberts August 21, 2005

LOL SJ, this was actually last months but so nice of you to drop by again.
:-) #1744078

Dan Holm August 22, 2005

CONGRATULATIONS!!! Excellent Finalist, Donna!!! Best of luck with this! #1752844

Paul Sikora August 23, 2005

Donna, I did not see this fine image until today, congratulations on being a multi finalist #1755422

Donna Roberts August 24, 2005

....this was last months finalist but it is really good of you to say how nice this image was.......
Thanks for stopping by again.
:-)
#1759054

Sandra Freyler September 16, 2005

This image is really Awesome! I can't get my eyes off of it! :) Congratulations Donna! #1845978

Donna Roberts September 16, 2005

Hi Sandra - thanks so much for stopping by!!
:-) #1846978

Jill Odice level-classic September 29, 2005

What a great shot! My eye is just pulled all the way to the end of the arches! Beautiful shot Donna:-) #1900135

Donna Roberts September 29, 2005

Thank so much Jill, it is always so nice to know that someone has taken the time to view older images.....I really appreciate you leaving your nice thoughts.
:-) #1900318

October 23, 2005

Great feeling of depth.You have a very good eye for photos of architecture.I love your gallery.Fascinated pictures.My compliments for you!! #1987043

Donna Roberts October 23, 2005

Oh, that is such a lovely comment Michelle - thank you!
I really appreciate you taking the time to let me know what you thought of my gallery.
:-) #1989388

Lynne Morris March 18, 2006

WOw what an amazing shot of the archways and how did you manage to get that without people in the way! I love your gallery Donna you have some awesome shots. #2545410

Donna Roberts March 18, 2006

Hi Lynne - I had my husband with me and he gave everyone a threatening look if they dare get into the lens view.....LOL, no - actually it was very early AM on a Sunday, so I was very lucky, I only had to wait for one gentleman to make his way out of sight before I got a couple of shots taken.
Thanks for stopping by - great to hear from you.
:-)
#2545444

Bill Wyatt July 05, 2006

Gorgeous archways! Wonderful framing and lighting! Congratulations, Donna! #2989660

Donna Roberts July 06, 2006

Thanks Bill - this image brings back lots of great memories for me.
:-)
#2994941

Ariel Lepor July 20, 2006

This is a really cool shot, Donna! The repeating patterns are very neat.

Ariel
ScrattyPhotography
ScrattyPhotography Blog #3056948

Donna Roberts July 21, 2006

Hi Ariel - thank you for stopping by my gallery, much appreciated!
:-)
#3057121

December 26, 2006

Beautiflu wiev! I love it!
What has happened to you pictures?! You had a lot of them, and now I can see only few of them. Come back soon as I did! Cause I had a smal break too! #3741914

ALLEN O. HOWARD January 16, 2007

I read somewhere in the comments that you didn't know what was appealing and that this almost did not get posted. You must look long and hard, ddu, as this is masterful!!! I never saw this and there are many others as well. But this is my sincere congratulations, late but not lost. EXCELLENT, Donna!, Allen #3827797

Steven E. Ray July 20, 2007

An expert at architectural photography I see from your gallery :) Really like this one, the repetitive arches provides a great effect. Good capture and balance and most interesting gallery! #4529668

Donna Roberts July 21, 2007

Thank you very much Filip, AUO and Steven for stopping by and leaving your wonderfully positive thoughts.
They're much appreciated.
ddu
#4534153

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