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© Christina N. Seuser

Escape

Uploaded: April 12, 2008

Description

Shot inside of the Kelly Engineering Building at Oregon State University.

Exif: F Number: 10, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/250 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 280, FocalLength: 26.00 mm, Model: NIKON D40

Comments

April 12, 2008

Hi Christina,

I am re-discovering the wonder and magic of B/W photography and thinking of coverting some of my color images to B/W. (I used to do B/W film in college and worked in the darkroom.)

You have some fine examples in your gallery, with this one being my favorite. The sharp light/dark contrast mixed with the delicate tonality and texture of the mobiles make for a very rich image. Of course, I am partial to architectural shots, but that also makes me scrutinize them more. This one is superb!

Best regards,
Steve
PS. You're very welcome on the Photoshop tips. #899278

Christina N. Seuser April 12, 2008

Steve, thank you so very much for your kind words!!

Also, I think I am going to go to Borders today and buy the book you mentioned :) I am excited to start learning Photoshop! #5779143

April 12, 2008

And, if Borders does not have it, Amazon has it for you. (What about your research project??...yeah, I agree this is more fun.) #5779174

April 27, 2008

Hi Christina,
How are you? How's PS treating you?
Steve #5847529

Christina N. Seuser May 02, 2008

Hi Steve, I haven't had much time to play with PS yet but I have been starting to use PS channel mixer for b&w conversions and I am very happy with the result :) I will be putting some of my new pics in my gallery soon. Take Care! :) #5874872

May 02, 2008

Ok Christina...I'll check back to see them. Have a nice day.

Steve #5875242

Vladan D. Djordjevic May 02, 2008

Fantastic lines, great pov and tones. #5875245

Christina N. Seuser May 02, 2008

Thanks so much Vladan! #5875864

Kristy A. Keene May 05, 2008

Wonderful!!!! #5888915

Christina N. Seuser May 06, 2008

Thank you very much Kristy! #5890858

Debra R. Harder May 08, 2008

Wonderful b&w capture, Christina! The lines, details and comp are EXCELLENT! Deb #5900186

Christina N. Seuser May 08, 2008

Thank you so much Debra!! #5900611

Ujjwal Mukherjee May 13, 2008

Christina, wonderful work here with composition and the B&W conversion! An excellemt image!! #5915956

David A. Simons May 21, 2008

Brillant, Christina. #5957674

Christina N. Seuser May 21, 2008

Thank you for your kind comments Ujjwal and David! #5957820

Nemil B. Chabebe May 24, 2008

I like all of your B&W, great work, but this one is the one I like the most. #5973788

Jeffrey S. Rease May 25, 2008

This is beautiful and so well composed! The sculture reminds me of flocks of birds. #5975462

Christina N. Seuser May 25, 2008

Your comments are much appreciated Nemil and Jeffrey! Thank you!! :) #5975599

Hendrik Storme May 31, 2008

Cool composition and wonderful conversion,amazing details too,Great shot Christina!!! #6001841

Christina N. Seuser May 31, 2008

Thank you Hendrik! #6002169

Nick Lagos June 03, 2008

Very well seen and captured Christina... congrats #6012044

Christina N. Seuser June 03, 2008

Thank you Nick! #6013599

Judi Bailey June 04, 2008

Wonderful black and white photography..Good luck with PS !!!This is the place to get lots of help...I would be glad to offer any help that I can !! #6017125

Christina N. Seuser June 04, 2008

Thank you Judi, I appreciate that very much!! #6018293

Dan Holm June 05, 2008

Love the geometry, your perspective, composition and capture on this, Christina! #6024089

Christina N. Seuser June 05, 2008

Thank you so much Dan! #6024132

Patrick Rouzes level-classic June 06, 2008

Fantastic tones, detail, lighting, clarity, pov, & presentation here!!! Exceptional work on this, Christina!!! Love your style & gallery!!! #6027493

June 07, 2008

Hello again Christina,

This image has attacted quite a bit of interest! And, congratulations on the Editor's Pick. It's well deserving.

Steve #6029503

Christina N. Seuser June 07, 2008

Hey Steve! I am very happy about the interest on this one :) Thanks for the congrats, I really appreciate it!! #6030325

Christina N. Seuser June 07, 2008

Thank you Patrick for your exceptionally kind comments!! Much appreciated! #6030337

Nadya Johnson June 08, 2008

Christina, this is a fantastic architectural capture! Well deserving of the EFP! I really am glad I stopped at your gallery - love your work!

(Oh. Tom Servo told me to stop by... LOL! Poor Crow is sitting in the basement not quite finished, and he's my fave. Of course, I will post his photo when he's done! Tom will be happy to have his buddy too, I'm sure.) #6034195

Christina N. Seuser June 08, 2008

Thank you for stopping at my gallery and for your kind words Nadya! Thank Servo for me too for suggesting you stop by ;) Tell your hubby I said to get back to work on finishing Crow :) lol. #6034348

Steve Mason June 10, 2008

Wow, Christina. This one's really well done; I wish I had seen it sooner. Great composition and tones. So much visual interest in this shot, especially with the person included. #6042764

Christina N. Seuser June 10, 2008

Thanks so much Steve!! #6043283

Candice L. Carter June 10, 2008

I love your use of lines, shadows, and B&W showing throughout your gallery and in this incredible shot! I hope you are present in the Mono Club! Lovely work! #6043421

June 10, 2008

many compliment for this image and the rest of the gallery.... Christina! #6043923

Christina N. Seuser June 10, 2008

Thank you for your kind words Candice and Daniele! #6043986

Vincent J. DeSanto June 11, 2008

Christina, I love this picture, great contrast and composition, the lines are perfect, great job. #6047215

Christina N. Seuser June 11, 2008

Thank you Vincent! #6048569

John Dawkins June 11, 2008

Great b&w capture, well done #6050060

Christina N. Seuser June 11, 2008

Thank you John! #6050061

Joerg Schlagheck June 13, 2008

This is pretty cool, Christina and definitely looks like a quiet escape! #6054573

Christina N. Seuser June 13, 2008

Thanks Joerg! #6054628

Brett Dolsen June 13, 2008

Wonderfull B&W's Christina!!
Brett #6054873

Christina N. Seuser June 13, 2008

Thanks so much Brett! #6056555

Mick Burkey June 13, 2008

Very thought provoking image, Christina. Very strong composition and attention to the details of the image. #6056771

Christina N. Seuser June 13, 2008

Thanks Mick! #6056786

Kate Jackson June 14, 2008

I quite agree with all these great comments Christina and I am looking forward to seeing more of your work! #6058313

Christina N. Seuser June 14, 2008

Thanks so much Kate! #6058350

Rajeev 270293 Kashyap June 16, 2008

Simply Awesome image Christina Blank! #6064577

Christina N. Seuser June 16, 2008

Thank you Rajeev! #6064873

Toni Riggs June 16, 2008

Great black and white image! #6066732

Christina N. Seuser June 16, 2008

Thanks Toni! #6067182

isabel C. Zepeda level-classic June 18, 2008

Christina

Love your galery, this photo is amezing,i toll my husband about it, he is and Engeneer, love the building.
My self I love B&W, you did a super job.
Ysa... #6073849

Christina N. Seuser June 18, 2008

Thanks so much Isabel! #6074593

Cristi Bastian June 23, 2008

Great shot, Christina! #6095219

Christina N. Seuser June 23, 2008

Thank you Cristi! #6095250

Renata Gusciora June 23, 2008

Super shot! #6097253

Stefania Barbier level-classic June 25, 2008

this is outstanding Christina... love the sense of scale, details and conversion! #6103934

Christina N. Seuser June 25, 2008

Thank you Renata & Stefania! #6103941

Nikki McDonald level-classic June 27, 2008

Very well seen and captured. Terrific black and white--really lets the design elements work. So glad there was a person in it--just the touch it needed. He is perfectly placed in the composition and I love his pose. #6112410

Christina N. Seuser June 27, 2008

Thank you so much for you positive feedback Nikki! #6112540

Melissa G. Meiselman June 27, 2008

Dramatic composition in black and white with great tonal contrasts and sharp details, Christina!! #6113702

Christina N. Seuser June 27, 2008

Thank you Melissa! #6114096

Vishal Sharma June 28, 2008

Excellent BW effects and a very unique POV, Christina! #6115999

Christina N. Seuser June 28, 2008

Thank you much Vishal! #6116022

Vikram Jamwal June 29, 2008

Lovely escape!!!

The picture is an excellent B&W and beautifully composed! #6119253

Christina N. Seuser June 29, 2008

Thank you Vikram! #6119301

Marilyn K. Lincecum level-classic June 29, 2008

Another beautiful B&W..fantastic tones, textures and lines. Wonderful details!! #6121599

Christina N. Seuser June 29, 2008

Thank you so much Marilyn! #6121627

Kathleen K. Parker level-deluxe June 30, 2008

Very cool shot, Christina!
kk #6124251

Christina N. Seuser June 30, 2008

Thank you Kathleen! #6124965

Christina N. Seuser July 01, 2008

Thank you Douglas! #6128698

Katarina Mansson July 06, 2008

Excellent B/W nicely composed and with good lines and shapes and the little man in the RO3 spot. Interesting too. Tells a story. I love it! #6144363

Christina N. Seuser July 06, 2008

Thank you so much for your comment Katarina! #6145742

Candice C. Calhoun level-deluxe July 08, 2008

VERY cool! LOVE the bw! Your gallery rocks!

ccc #6156212

Christina N. Seuser July 08, 2008

Thank you for stopping by Candice! Glad you like it :) #6156239

Stan Kwasniowski July 12, 2008

Christina, beautiful, as is your gallery, may I suggest that you go to nikonusa.co and download nikon capture NX2 for 60 day trial period, I think you will like it, if you want some help on this let me know and I will give yo9u the short cuts to help you

stan #6172252

Nadya Johnson July 31, 2008

Congratulations on your cash-contest winner, Christina! #6254509

Christina N. Seuser July 31, 2008

Thank you Stan, I will check it out!

Thanks so much Nadya, I was pretty surprised! #6254707

isabel C. Zepeda level-classic July 31, 2008

Christina
Congratulation :)

Ysa... #6254753

Christina N. Seuser July 31, 2008

Thank you Isabel!! #6254799

Joan E. Hoffman July 31, 2008

ROFL... firstly, I hate it when you comment and forget to hit the submit button. Secondly, my finger is very tired from all the scrolling it had to do to get to the bottom of the comments (twice)... so thirdly I think you just might possible have a good capture here (ROFL UNDERSTATEMENT)

Very well seen and captured Christina... and may I offer my congratz in advance on your finalist... or most liky winner LOL #6255557

Joan E. Hoffman July 31, 2008

ok... cash contest ... slow on the uptake LOL #6255592

Christina N. Seuser July 31, 2008

ROFL Joan! Thank you; because of all the comments I decided to enter it into the last cash contest. I was so surprised to find I got an HM, but very happy! Thanks again Joan!! #6255950

Katarina Mansson August 01, 2008

Still love it (see above!) and am so happy that it got recognised! Congratulations Christina! #6256315

Christina N. Seuser August 01, 2008

:) Thanks so much again Katarina! #6256381

Conrad L. Conero August 01, 2008

Was going to tell you this was a nice shot, Christina, but the editors and everybody else beat me to it. :) #6259590

April 21, 2009

Christina,

I was just scanning your gallery and came across this photo again--I think the first one of yours I commented on. A year ago! Such an enduring and high quality shot, and congrats on the Honorable Mention.

Steve #7426963

Christina N. Seuser April 21, 2009

Thanks for visiting again Steve! #7427011

Christine Lobsinger level-classic November 13, 2009

AMAZING in B/W Christina..
You made this 'POP' right off the page!!
Great clarity/lines and EVERYTHING!!!

CONGRATS AGAIN..
YOU HAVE A MOST IMPRESSIVE GALLERY!!!

I'll be back...

CHRIS
SMILING #8127820


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