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A Moment in Time

© Ken Smith

A Moment in Time

Uploaded: January 12, 2016 03:55:47 | Entered: December 31, 2017 14:50:08

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This is one of the historic buildings in the Old Market area of Omaha, that burned down in a fire on Saturday. No deaths and only one major injury. Temperatures were near or below zero while the firefighters were fighting the fire.

Exif: F Number: 8, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 200/1 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 200, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 28.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark III

Comments

Leslie McLain level-classic January 12, 2016

What a cool find (glad no one was seriously hurt). Fantastic capture, Ken. #1646991

Shelly A. Van Camp level-classic January 12, 2016

Wow, what a capture and sad too. The ice is amazing....great job. Sorry the place burned down. :( #11422134

Mitch Spence level-classic January 12, 2016

Whoa, sorry to hear about the fire, of course, in this great old area of Omaha. But, goodness, Ken, what a masterful shot this is and what an amazing sight with the icicles. #11422271

Debbie Bray January 13, 2016

Wooooowwww! I have never seen anything like this before, just jaw-dropping! #11422382

Trudy L. Smuin level-deluxe January 14, 2016

Just an amazing photo!!! #11423124

Trudy L. Smuin level-deluxe January 14, 2016

Just an amazing photo!!! #11423125

Chris Budny level-deluxe February 18, 2016

That's a pretty spectacular result of an unfortunate situation! #11436779

Errick L. Cameron level-deluxe February 18, 2016

The Old Market is a fun visit, sorry to see this historic building meet it's demise. Your lighting and color balance are spot on. #11436829

Nikki McDonald level-classic February 18, 2016

Such a loss for the community - but they will be back, I'm sure of it. Amazing photo, Ken. #11436839

Jill Odice level-classic February 18, 2016

Wow, what a sad way to get such an amazing photo op! Once in a lifetime shot Ken! I think this one deserves that Grand Prize medal!Of course it goes into my Loved photos! #11436982

Irene Colling level-classic February 25, 2016

Awesome ice sculpture. Excellent Photography Ken. #11439102

Oscar J. Pung level-classic February 02, 2018

Beautiful capture Ken and congratulations on the Silver. #11675599

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