Welcome To America

© Michael Farruggia

Welcome To America

Uploaded: August 03, 2007

Description

This was the sight that immigrants would see when they walked into the main hall on Ellis Island. For many, it was their first step of living the American dream. Settings used: F/2.8, 1/80 sec, ISO 80

Comments

Dominick M. Dimacale level-addict August 03, 2007

Great image here Michael...dominick #705295

Emily E. Bem August 03, 2007

You have a GREAT eye for COMP! Amazing lighting and texture! The flags are the icing on the cake! :))))) #4595613

Kathy L. Clark August 03, 2007

Michael the light rays coming in and illuminating the interior is awesome enough but allthe texture done in b&w comp is perfect. Well done. #4595713

August 03, 2007

Great B&W image! I love the way you captured the light rays. #4597630

August 04, 2007

Great capture Michael, the black and white sets the mood. I'd love to see the color version, I've been inside and I was amazed at the beauty.
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