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Peace to the World

© ROLAN NARMAN

Peace to the World

Uploaded: December 22, 2008 19:19:32

Description

f/5.6, ISO: 64, Focal Length: 7.8 mm.
The Unisphere is a giant steel globe, 140 feet high and 120 feet in diameter, and weighs 900,000 pounds. It is located in Flushing Meadows-Corona Park in Queens, New York. It was built by the US Steel Corporation for the 1964-1965 World's Fair as a symbol of world peace. The Unisphere is the best symbol of the borough of Queens and also one of the largest globes ever made.
I took this photo during an overcast weather condition in order to place more emphasis on the beautiful Unisphere and its environment.


Exif: F Number: 5.6, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/250 seconds, Flash: did not fire, auto mode, ISO: 64, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 7.80 mm, Model: X-3,C-60Z

Comments

Nancy (Peaches) Harker December 22, 2008

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOW AWSOME capture ROlan!!! #1055660

Lorna Shutter December 22, 2008

Fantastic capture, Rolan! The clarity is wonderful! Thanks for your informative description of this amazing globe! You were right about taking the picture on an overcast day! The Unisphere really stands out! Nice work! :)

Did you find a waitress for your restaurant yet? Max said you won't hire me without an SP! Too bad! LOL! :) #6931680

Teresa Burnett level-classic December 22, 2008

Wonderful capture, Rolan!!! This size of this globe absolutely boggles my mind!! And yes, the overcast sky really does make the globe stand out beautifully!! #6932033

Kerry Hill December 22, 2008

Wow! Fantastic capture of this awesome globe, Rolan!!!! Wonderful detail and clarity! #6932098

Rajeev 270293 Kashyap December 22, 2008

Terrific details, color and composition Rolan! #6932266

Stefania Barbier level-classic December 23, 2008

WOW spectacular comp and capture!!! #6932304

Kirsten Kiki Kjaer December 23, 2008

WOW! What a sculpture! I'm so glad I got to see it, Rolan. And it's a fabulous capture with great perspective, comp and clarity. #6932338

Carol Sawyer December 23, 2008

Fantastic capture, Rolan! #6932819

Michelle Alton December 23, 2008

A wonderful icon capture. Great perspective and the fountains are perfect. #6933077

Jack Gaskin December 23, 2008

Very Nice.
The POV and your expl. of when you shot it & why makes sense to me as I'm a NY'er. Any other time it would have been a washed out shot.

It was MOST IMPRESSIVE when I was 12 and it was NEW. Back in the day...

Happy Shooting
Jack #6933160

Kumiko Parkinson December 23, 2008

Great comp and tones, wonderful capture, Rolan! Peace on Earth, and Merry Christmas! #6933411

Nancy L. Green level-classic December 23, 2008

Something we all are praying for Rolan, beautiful and thought provolking image my friend!! <>< #6933894

frank w. degenhardt December 23, 2008

Rolan- My goodness man. Your gallery is just one amazing sight. Your work is over the top and always fasinating. I just love this and the water really is a big bonus in the way it is shooting up. Beautiful details and presentation.
Amazing work my friend.
Have a Happy Holidays, take care of yourself. #6934087

Ellen Hodges December 23, 2008

Wonderful capture, Rolan. Love it and the title, too!! #6934415

Patricia Ronan December 23, 2008

Fantastic image of this beautiful sculpture Rolan. Peace to the world!
Best wishes for Christmas:) #6935300

Vladan D. Djordjevic December 23, 2008

Fantastic photo, Rolan! Great subject, lovely pov, colors and details. Well done! #6935405

Max Aureli December 23, 2008

Great and fantastic this capture, my friend!! You got the World in one capture!!! :-)))
Beautiful light and tones, great details!!! #6935634

Deborah C. Lewinson level-addict December 23, 2008

Extraordinary capture, Rolan, with an excellent title!

Debby #6935651

Tammy Espino December 23, 2008

Wonderful capture! :) Peace for the holidays ~ #6935788

ROLAN NARMAN December 23, 2008

Thanks so much to all my friends for your beautiful comments! Greatly appreciated! #6935924

Beverley Scott December 26, 2008

I've been out of touch for a few days so am just catching up. What a great image, Rolan, and I particularly like how you've focused on the Australian side, LOL!!! Your title says it all and I wish you and your loved ones all the very best for 2009! Bev #6945475

Wm Nosal December 28, 2008

Great Shot! #6951180

Sirsendu Gayen December 29, 2008

Excellent capture and composition. #6956346

Nancyj E. Hovey level-classic December 31, 2008

Oh My! This belongs on the front of all newspapers and magazines to get the message of WORLD PEACE!!! a sure winner! Happy New Year 2009 to you and your loved ones Rolan with an extra huge hug for PEACE among all!!! 8o) #6961717

anonymous December 31, 2008

I agree with everyone. You outdid yourself on this one! Way to go! #6964184

ROLAN NARMAN January 01, 2009

Thank you Beverley, Wm, Sabrina, Sirsendu, NancyJ, and Sheryl for your nice comments which are greatly appreciated! #6967547

Tiia Vissak January 01, 2009

a cool image! #6967731

ROLAN NARMAN January 01, 2009

Thanks a lot Tiia! #6968310

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