Inspiring Photo: "HOPE" #9757781

"HOPE" [Photography Contest Travel Photography & Place]

Uploaded: February 08, 2010 01:41:55

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The Hope, Arkansas Railroad Depot was converted in 1999 into the Town's Visitor Center, chock full of items related to former President Bill Clinton, who hails from Hope. There is also a corner devoted to photos of former Governor Mike Huckabee, who was born here too.
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Exif: F Number: 4, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/320 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 250, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 21.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 50D

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Michelle Alton February 08, 2010

The "Clinton" museum in Hope overflows with Clinton family photographs. The volunteer Guide was eager to show me the displays in the Ladies' Restroom. #1236224

Joao Martinho February 08, 2010

Nice place to be called Hope! It is allways good to find our steps towards hope. Thanks to share, Michelle. #8364820

Dick W. Wyatt February 08, 2010

I would have loved to see this beauty when the trains were running. I love trains, what a pity they slipped away. #8364840

Douglas Pignet February 08, 2010

Wonderful capture and great story Michelle, thanks for sharing. #8364841

Carolyn M. Fletcher February 08, 2010

Must be something in the water that makes politicians grow there. #8364875

Laura E. Swan February 08, 2010

I love buildings with interesting shapes to them and such character! Great comp, Michelle!

How fun that you took us inside, too.

You know what, I bet you would be a really fabulous tour guide. Humm....! :) !!!

-Laura #8364881

Tammy M. Anderson February 08, 2010

I liked the look inside too. Must times we just see the outside. Great composition and capture, Michelle. Interesting info. #8364894

William C. Raco February 08, 2010

Wonderful photos and tour
I'm enjoying the trip, Michelle
Keep them coming! #8364928

Gord MacEachern February 08, 2010

Lovely images and info Michelle, great that you are sharing your trip! #8364949

Manuel Barrera February 08, 2010

There was a surplus when he left office, the good old days. Excellent post processing image, #8364992

Alan L. Borror February 08, 2010

What an interesting set of images and information, Michelle! Really enjoy the combination! #8364996

Dominick M. Dimacale February 08, 2010

Outstanding image and story behind the image, Michelle.

Dominick #8365099

Jim Huffield February 08, 2010

Very cool images,Michelle. Jim #8365138

Courtenay Vanderbilt February 08, 2010

Fabulous composition and dramatic sky, Michelle! Thanks for the peek inside too! #8365393

Ron McEwan February 08, 2010

Interesting tour Michelle, you were busy for a week weren't you. Interesting how a little unknown town becomes a crossroad of interest after someone who lived there became famous. #8365506

Monnie Ryan February 08, 2010

You can't imagine all the one-liners that come to mind seeing these images (especially in the ladies room), Michelle! That said, it's sure a cool place and I love the exterior photo -- well composed and detailed! #8365660

Monnie Ryan February 08, 2010

Mike Clime February 08, 2010

Nice capture, details and effects! Love that sky too! I see what you mean about Hillary watching you. I see that they did have tp and not corn cobs. #8366452

Steve M. Harrington February 08, 2010

A fine image and interesting details, Michelle. I get the impression that hope is mainly a clean washroom. That was certainly the case in many of the places I traveled to. :)
Steve #8366526

MELODIE C. ROBERTS February 08, 2010

Not sure I could do My "Business" with Hillary watching

Fantastic and Quaint Capture Mickey! #8366887

Tammy Espino February 08, 2010

Not a Clinton fan,but am of your photo's! Fantastic!! #8366890

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna February 08, 2010

LOL at Mel!!! Fantastic shot of the old depot, Michelle!!! :-) k #8366982

Hal Bambrick February 08, 2010

Excellent Michelle!!!!!!. #8367152

Jeana Clark February 08, 2010

I love old depots!!!
Your POV is excellent on this
one Michelle!! I must admit..
I am laughing at some of the comments
above. teehee! I for one though,
would not have needed the tour guide to
find the Ladies room....and as for the
images within....well, I agree with MeL...Not sure I coulda followed through with what I went in there for!!
HA!!!
I wonder who's photo is in the men's room?? Double HA!
Great work Michelle!!!
~J~
;o) #8367225

Randy D. Dinkins February 08, 2010
Nice find and capture. I am sure you were expecting all the "one liners" about the loo shots when posted; It has been a fun read :-). #8367298

Barbara Waldoch February 08, 2010
Beautifully captured, Michelle! #8367439

Laura L. Gonzales February 08, 2010
A great story and capture Michelle!!! Thanks for a look inside!!! Great work! Laura #8367532

Rony Sagy February 08, 2010
Great photo and great story, Michelle. #8367533

Robert K. Bemus February 09, 2010
Great color and sky, Michelle!! I'm surprised there weren't more one-liners about the restrooms... #8367628

Brett Dolsen February 09, 2010
Wonderfull series and place Michelle!!I thought Bill might be lurking somewhere there too but I think a peep hole might be more his style these days!! #8367641

Paul E. Earl February 09, 2010
Great image and story! #8367665

Tommy E. Burgess February 10, 2010
Beautiful depot and capture Michelle!! #8370249

Mitch Spence February 10, 2010
The warmth of the brick backed by a threatening sort of sky makes an immediate impression and a strong image. #8371605

Amanda D. Austwick February 23, 2010
I Love this photo of the renovated rural RR station!!! I also think the story and the photos on the interior are hilarious. Great image! #8410808

Tammy Espino March 26, 2010
Congrats on another awesome finalist :) #8482811

Gary Lange March 26, 2010
Again, many congrats here Michelle!! #8482937

Tiia Vissak March 26, 2010
Congratulations! #8483338

Craig W. Myers March 26, 2010
Michelle, Congratulations. I love the low POV and how the station looms out at the viewer from the muted cloud-streaked sky. #8483816

Stan J. Bendkowski March 26, 2010
Congratulations on your finalist, Michelle! #8484032

Amy M. Wilson March 26, 2010
Big congrats on your excellent Finalist, Michelle!!! #8484191

Ron McEwan March 26, 2010
Lets HOPE it goes on into the next round, congrats again Michelle. #8484985

Kathy Salerni March 26, 2010
Congrats on your well deserved finalist and good luck in the next round, Michelle! #8485305

Phyllis H. Burchett March 26, 2010
fantastic Michelle, congrats! #8485413

Anne M. Young March 26, 2010
Congratulations - super finalist! Michelle and very interesting! #8485678

Nikki McDonald March 26, 2010
Well seen and taken, Michelle. Congratulations on the finalist and good luck in the next round. #8485689

Tommy E. Burgess March 26, 2010
Congratulations on another fantastic finalist Michelle!! Best of luck in the next round! #8486085

ALLEN O. HOWARD March 26, 2010
WOW! Fantastic! Congrats are piling up. #8486086

Lynne Morris March 26, 2010
Huge Congratulations on this fabulous finalist Michelle. #8486153

Ujjwal Mukherjee March 26, 2010
Congratulations on this beautiful finalist,Michelle!! #8486165

MELODIE C. ROBERTS March 27, 2010
A Great Shot Mickey and a wonderful finalists
But let's be honest..It was Hillary in The Can that pushed it over the top ;0) #8486517

Aimee S. McMaster March 27, 2010
...and one more.......congratulations Michelle.....great work... #8486578

Courtenay Vanderbilt March 27, 2010
Congratulations again, Michelle!!! #8486705

Debra R. Harder March 27, 2010
When you're hot...you're hot!! Huge congratulations, Michelle, on another superb finalist!! Deb #8487414

Marilyn Cornwell March 27, 2010
Congratulations Michelle - another wonderful finalist! #8487748

Ann Coates March 27, 2010
Congratulations on your superb finalist Michelle, looks like an interesting place to visit. #8487909

Diana Powell March 27, 2010
Congratulations on this well deserved finalist photo, I found this one a few weeks ago and really enjoyed the perspective and pov. #8489026

Mitch Spence March 28, 2010
And yet another of my favorites. Hooray for you! #8490048

frank w. degenhardt March 28, 2010
Way to go with yet another beautiful Finalist my friend. Congratulations and cheers girl. #8491329

Rona L. Schwarz March 28, 2010
Wonderful detailed capture of the exterior of this Hope hot spot, Michelle! But as Melodie said - the Hillary in the Can shot is priceless! Congratulations on another fine Finalist and good luck in the next round! #8491553

Glenn E. Traver March 28, 2010
Congratulations Michelle on this wonderfully entertaining Finalist ~ GT #8491564

Leslie McLain April 18, 2010
Wonderful capture and details. Belated congrats. #8543583

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