Omaha Reflection [City of Chicago Pictures]
Uploaded: January 07, 2006 07:19:40
I composed the picture on the reflection and had a friend drop in a rock for the ripple effect. I did not use artifical filters to create the ripples. I rotated the picture 180 degrees. The "dry" sidewalk is at the bottom left and dry land is the green wedge on the right. Everything thing else is a reflection. If you can stand on your head or hold your monitor upside down, it will make better sense.
I think the ripples from the rock, along with the reflection, have transformed Omaha's skyline. As such, I've entered it into monthly theme.
Ken Smith January 07, 2006
Here's the actual image, if you can't stand on your head. :-) #370679Laura N January 07, 2006
wow! Thats a neat picture..! Fun to see both pictures and see how you did it :) #2261805Gail Vitikacs January 07, 2006
DEFINITELY creative, and unique....one of my favorites in your gallery Ken!!!! #2261855Kaye Burazin January 07, 2006
Simply but ingenious Ken, thanks for explaining that with a picture. Fantastic reflections and when turned upside down, a space odyssey adventure of your very own. Very well composed. #2261878Jenny Bosmans January 07, 2006
WOW!! This is fantastic, Ken!! I just love it!! What a terrific reflection image!! Super!! #2261969Nina Shields January 07, 2006
Absolutely brilliant; when I first looked at it I was trying to determine why the lettering on the building looked as it did, confirming that it was the reflected part of the image; fantastic execution of a very creative concept; you hit a homerun on this one; great work! #2262192Chris Budny January 07, 2006
I remember seeing your "after" shot, a few months ago---it is much easier to "see how," since you've uploaded the original, despite a simple 180 flip! A fantastic composition and creative twist! #2262280Colette M. Metcalf January 07, 2006
FANTASTIC, Ken!!! #2262423Pat Gamwell January 07, 2006
Absolutely BRILLIANT creativity, my friend! Without the original pic, it would have been too confusing for my simple mind! SUPERBLY presented! #2262506Kristi A. Howson January 07, 2006
Very creative, well thought out and implemented Ken...I would have thought this was a filter if I had not read your caption...awesome! #2262605Corinne M. Thompson January 07, 2006
Ken this is fantastic...perfect for the monthly theme. Wonderful image and reflection! And thanks, for showing the original....been along time since I stood on my head! :) #2262740Mary L. Graham January 07, 2006
Wow Ken this is Beautiful! love it! But I can't wait to see your sp! =) #2262756Kay E. Mahoney January 07, 2006
Fantastic capture Ken. Beautiful colors. Good job redoing it. #2262766Claudia Kuhn January 07, 2006
Very cool and awesome Ken!!! Wonderful reflection! #2262781Janet L. Skinner January 07, 2006
Excellent, Ken!!! Packed with creativity! #2262941Life Expressions January 07, 2006
I've seen this before haven't I? It's still as excellent the second time around..lol Very creative and just totally awesome in every aspect. #2263023Kerby Pfrangle January 07, 2006
KenCreative and artist. Very nice reflections and like it turned upside down.
Sometimes things are not always as they seem.
Kerby #2263105
Ken Smith January 07, 2006
Thanks everyone for the comments. It was fun image to do. #2263212Bridgette B January 08, 2006
Wow!! Excellent work on this image, Ken! #2264385Candice C. Calhoun January 08, 2006
Great concept, extremely well done! Beautiful work, Ken!ccc #2264618
Linda D. Lester January 08, 2006
I like it better upside down! this is one of my favorite shots! Awesome !work #2264789Richard P. Lussier January 08, 2006
Great work on this, Ken! A true refleciton of your excellent creativity.Deborah Sandidge January 08, 2006
Lovely image and reflection, Ken, perfect with the ripples! #2265343LEN WILSON January 08, 2006
I like it just as it was submitted. It generates just enough curiousity to give it a closer look, and then realize the creativity that went into it.Cathy Barrows January 08, 2006
i think you did an excellent job with this one...just love it #2265798Darryl Wilkinson January 08, 2006
I have my fingers crossed for you, Ken! Excellent transformation!!! #2265837Shelly A. Van Camp January 08, 2006
Beautiful work and colors! #2266281Ken Smith January 09, 2006
Bridgette, Candice, Linda, Richard, Deborah, Len, Cathy, Darryl, and Shelly....thanks for commenting. Sorry for not thanking you earlier. #2269951Tammy Scott January 09, 2006
Very nice reflection and great effect. I have been to Omaha once but it was just on a Temporary Duty Assignment with the Air Force about 4 years ago. #2270505Susan T. Evans January 11, 2006
Awesome reflection Ken!!! love the color and ripples. #2278621Ken Smith January 11, 2006
Tammy and Susan, thanks for the comments. #2278678Alana Ibe January 17, 2006
Ken, I love this! What a creative eye you have for composition. Beautiful picture! #2298347Ken Smith January 18, 2006
Alana and Ian, thanks so much for your comments. #2304355Nan Fischer February 04, 2006
brilliant! very surreal. #2376447Ken Smith February 04, 2006
Amber and Nan,thanks so much for your comments. #2378728Linda D. Lester February 16, 2006
This one! #2428419Renee Doyle February 21, 2006
Many congratulations on another great image and finalist Ken!!!!!!!Gail Vitikacs February 21, 2006
Well deserved Ken....this is wonderful!!! CONGRATULATIONS! #2444182Darryl Wilkinson February 21, 2006
Ah yes, I remember it well! Congratulations once again, Ken! Bravo!!! #2444196Kaye Burazin February 21, 2006
Congrats on this futuristic image Ken, your future looks very bright! #2444237Linda D. Lester February 21, 2006
Nailed it! Congratultions! #2444483Life Expressions February 21, 2006
I had a feeling this one would be a winner. Congratulations on your awesome finalist, Ken!! #2445029Donna W. Neal February 21, 2006
Congratulations on another well deserved finalist. Omaha isn't that where the lottery was just won? #2445112Alana Ibe February 21, 2006
Wonderful! A HUGE congrats!!!!! #2445526Susan Jane Allen February 21, 2006
Was sure this one would get recognized! Congrats! #2445646Kate Jackson February 21, 2006
Congratulations on this unique finalist Ken! #2445707Cathy Barrows February 21, 2006
Congrats on your finalists...i love this one #2446454Carla Metzler February 21, 2006
Congratulations, Ken!! :) #2446503Kristi A. Howson February 21, 2006
Wonderful framing on the reflection. Very beautiful! Congratulations on your finalist and best of luck in the next round! #2446730Claudia Kuhn February 21, 2006
Glad to see this here in the finalists, good luck in the next round Ken! #2446955Chris Budny February 21, 2006
Congratulations, Ken, on making Finalist with this really cool image! Good luck! #2447002Kay E. Mahoney February 21, 2006
Congratulations on this fantastic finalist Ken. good luck in the next round. #2448154Emile Abbott February 21, 2006
congatulation on a fantastic capture and finalist, Ken. #2448210Corinne M. Thompson February 21, 2006
Another well deserved Finalist! :) #2449285Terry L. Ellis February 21, 2006
Fabulous finalist, Ken! Congratulations. I could have sworn I commented on this one before! It's wonderful! #2449655Barbara Helgason February 21, 2006
Congratulations again Ken! #2449822Ken Smith February 22, 2006
Thanks everyone for all the great comments. I had fun with this picture. #2452052Rakesh Syal February 22, 2006
OUTSTANDING work here, Ken!!! I can see the winner, Ken!!! #2452222Piotr M. Organa February 23, 2006
It looks as something strange happens in the sky. You just have to stand on your head to see it! :) :) #2456681Monika Sapek February 23, 2006
I really like the splashy “cloud” in edition to this colorful reflection. Really well seen and captured scene. Many congratulations on your finalist and good luck in the next round, Ken!Sharon Day February 23, 2006
One of my favorite shots of yours, Ken!!! Congratulations on this outstanding finalist!!!! #2458975Cindy Paquette February 24, 2006
So incredibly awesome Ken!~!!! Missed it first time around...hope to see it in the next round!!! #2463113Claudia Kuhn February 25, 2006
Love this so much Ken, big congrats on your 2nd place win!!! #2466359Kerby Pfrangle February 25, 2006
Ken congrats on your second place win. Job well done. Kerby #2466473Goshka G. February 25, 2006
Big congrats on your beautiful win, Ken!! #2466650Dennis Flanagan February 25, 2006
Woo Hooo, Congratulations Ken. #2466669Sharon Day February 25, 2006
Big congratulations on your outstanding 2nd place win, Ken!!! One of my favs! WTG!!! #2466743Kay E. Mahoney February 25, 2006
Big Cogratulations on your beautiful 2nd place winner Ken. Fantastic. Keep up the good work:) #2466826Renee Doyle February 25, 2006
Big congratulations on this wonderful 2nd place winner Ken!!!!! WTG!She-She Killough February 25, 2006
BIG CONGRATS KEN!!! Man I didn't even know the winners had come out yet. Guess I was lost in space. So glad you got a second on this... you definately deserved it!! Great job!!! #2466979Robyn Mackenzie February 25, 2006
Fantastic win, Ken!! Well deserved, for this awesome, creative image! :o) Robyn #2467005Deborah Sandidge February 25, 2006
This is so clever, congratulations on your win, Ken! #2467030Cathy Barrows February 25, 2006
congrats on this one...i love it #2467078Linda D. Lester February 25, 2006
Way to go....awesome shot! #2467173Alana Ibe February 25, 2006
Congratulations to you, Ken, on this gorgeous winner! #2467216Kate Jackson February 25, 2006
Congratulations on this great winner Ken! #2467351bob cornelison February 25, 2006
Congrats on this original shot!Ronald F. Fischer February 25, 2006
Congratulations on this awesome winner, Ken!! #2467595Jenny Bosmans February 25, 2006
Congratulations on this fantastic winner, Ken!! #2467767Terry L. Ellis February 25, 2006
WTG, Ken!! Congratulations on this fabulous second place win! #2467992Tammy Scott February 25, 2006
VERY VERY COOL win! Congratulations! #2468016Linda Boehme February 25, 2006
Ken, congrats on this awesome image. I have always like this. Great vision. #2468206Pat Gamwell February 25, 2006
CONGRATS, my friend! Well deserved! #2468380Susan Jane Allen February 25, 2006
I knew something was up when I turned on my computer this morning and saw all the "Discussion on Photo by Ken" messages. Congrats! #2468530Corinne M. Thompson February 25, 2006
A well deserved win Ken...Congratulations! :) #2468548Ken Smith February 25, 2006
Thanks so much for the compliments. I was certainly surprised. #2468549Gail Vitikacs February 25, 2006
FANTASTIC WIN KEN! Sooooo happy for you...WELL DESERVED I MIGHT ADD!!!!! #2468637Darryl Wilkinson February 25, 2006
I am so happy to see this here, Ken! CONGRATULATIONS on your Second Place WIN, Buddy! BRAVO!!!!!ps. Can I uncross my fingers now :) (jk) #2468649
Donna La Mattino Pagakis February 25, 2006
Very, very cool!! Outstanding winning image, congratulations!!! #2468678Chris Macer February 25, 2006
Amazing stuff, Ken!! One of my favorite abstracts ever! So happy to see this come through. Many congrats to you!! :) #2468698Candice C. Calhoun February 25, 2006
Congratulations!ccc #2468817
Judyann Plante February 25, 2006
Congratulations, Ken!!! #2468894Life Expressions February 26, 2006
Congratulations on your win, Ken!! I'm thrilled for you! #2470073Nan Fischer February 26, 2006
Congratulations, Ken! Well- deserved. #2470088Bobbie Davis February 26, 2006
Congrats Ken!!! #2470314Kaye Burazin February 26, 2006
WTG Ken, a well deserved congtats to you! #2470362Donna W. Neal February 26, 2006
Woo Hoo Ken!!!!Murry Grigsby February 26, 2006
Congrats on your super image and win Ken!! #2471145Hendrik Storme February 26, 2006
Congratulations on this fantastic winner, Ken!!! #2471153Carla Metzler February 26, 2006
Congratulations on this wonderful winning image, Ken! #2471762Derrald R. Farnsworth-Livingston February 26, 2006
Congrats, Ken! #2472083Kristi A. Howson February 26, 2006
Congratulations on your win and so well deserved Ken. This is such a fantastic capture...love it! #2472137Roger Bernabo February 27, 2006
Congratulations Ken; Great Work!!! #2473205Ken Smith February 27, 2006
Thanks so much for all your great comments. #2476566Emile Abbott February 28, 2006
Congratulations on a big second place win, Ken. You should be so proud of this amazing work. #2478929Kathleen Clemons February 28, 2006
Congrats to you, Ken! #2480215Sherri Conley April 20, 2006
Belated congratulations to you, Ken. This capture is nothing short of awesome. Wow! #2665688Jennifer Cuscino September 18, 2006
BRILLIANT! I have a laptop so I was able to turn the screen upside down. GOOD EYE! Looks so different in each direction. #3327416JO ANN CLEVELAND December 29, 2006
Awesome! You are just too smart!And thanks to you, I broke a fingernail when I was standing on my head and then noticed you had it at the beginning! lol
jo ann c. #3753901
Tressie Davis December 29, 2007
Into my fav's - this is incredibly creative! #5264912Usman M. Bajwa February 12, 2009
What a wonderful capture. I had to turn it upside down to really get the meaning of what you subscribed. Awesome. Goes straight to my favorites. And belated Congratulation on getting Gold and congrats. on capturing this wonderful image.Usman. #7156870
Laura E. Swan May 14, 2009
Reflections are my favorite things to shoot Ken. This one is JUST STUNNING! I bow my head to the master!HUGE CONGRATS on your BIG WIN! I just saw this one scrolling by on the winner circle page on BP!
-Laura Swan :) !!! #7518469
Lisa J. Boulden August 21, 2009
Brilliant, my friend!JO ANN CLEVELAND December 03, 2009
OMG! This was before my time I guess..this is amazing Ken!Looks like a space ship overhead (the ripples) lol
Well deserved win too!
jo ann c. #8188099
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