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Train Watching

© Michael Umbreit

Train Watching

Uploaded: February 07, 2009 22:13:32

Description


A couple watching the electric train in Chicago during the spring.

Comments welcome and appreciated!


Exif: F Number: 6.4, ExposureTime: 1204/100000 seconds, ISO: 400, FocalLength: 47.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 40D

Comments

Dominick M. Dimacale level-addict February 08, 2009

Lovely image and work, Mike. #1080402

Raquel J. Ruiz February 08, 2009

Very nice image and treatment here :o) #7139980

Tiia Vissak February 08, 2009

cool colors, pov & effects! #7140060

Naomi Weiser February 08, 2009

great colorful scene, love the effects! #7140064

Lynne Morris February 08, 2009

Beautiful colours and effects in this lovely image, Mike. #7140162

Brett Dolsen February 08, 2009

Awesome work and presentation Mike!!Brett #7140212

Bonnie C. Lackey level-classic February 08, 2009

Love the effects on this windy city shot... #7140754

Ron McEwan February 08, 2009

Most interesting image Mike, I thought there would be more people in the image. Neat effects too #7140874

William C. Raco level-classic February 08, 2009

Great scene with excellent presentation, Mike. This is a beauty. #7141107

February 08, 2009

Great DD work Mike! #7141797

Michael Umbreit February 08, 2009

Thanks for the comments! I have had this image since last spring but I was never happy with it. I decided to try some Topaz effects since I did not have those filters when I was originally working on the image. I am still getting used to the simplify filter but I like what it can do. :-) #7141858

February 08, 2009

Cool image,ex presentation,Mike #7142117

Nina Shields February 08, 2009

Mike, very artistic presentation for a wonderful story telling image; super work both in and out of the camera; your gallery is outstanding, glad that I found it!! #7142787

Randy D. Dinkins level-classic February 08, 2009

Great presentation! Beautiful colors and fx. #7142956

Michael Umbreit February 09, 2009

Walter/Nina/Randy - Thanks so much! - Mike #7144592

Leslie McLain level-classic February 09, 2009

Love this image, great effects. #7144756

Kathleen Rinker February 09, 2009

Fabulous image Mike, great color, detail and effects!! #7145922

Michael Umbreit February 09, 2009

Leslie and Kathy - Thanks!! - Mike #7146633

Anita Hogue February 09, 2009

WOW, this is absolutely fabulous, Mike! Congratulations on your EP! #7147249

Donna La Mattino Pagakis February 09, 2009

Awesome perspective, colors and effects Mike! #7147787

Michael Umbreit February 11, 2009

Anita and Donna - Thanks to each of you! - Mike #7155116

Remi Trepanier February 14, 2009

Amazing, love the effect! #7165089

Michael Umbreit February 14, 2009

Remi - Thank You! - Mike #7166069

Stefania Barbier level-classic March 25, 2009

spectacular finalist, congratulations! #7328008

Tiia Vissak March 25, 2009

Congratulations! #7328711

Mary Beth Aiello level-classic March 25, 2009

Outstanding, Mike. Huge congrats on this beautiful finalist. #7329080

Karen K. Givens March 25, 2009

Congratulations on another fine finalist Mike, beautiful colors. #7329156

Nancy (Peaches) Harker March 25, 2009

WOOOOOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOOOOOOO
HUGE CONGRATS on your finalist!
Best of luck in the next round!
#7329673

Cathy Barrows March 25, 2009

Congrats on your finalist...fabulous #7330254

Susan Fox March 25, 2009

Congratulations Mike! #7330851

Nadya Johnson March 25, 2009

Marvelous Chicago capture, Mike! Love your treatment. Congratulations on your outstanding finalist! #7330956

Leslie McLain level-classic March 25, 2009

Congrats on your awesome finalist. #7331305

Michelle L. Frick March 25, 2009

Congratulations Mike!! #7331759

mark grandoni March 25, 2009

Awesome Mike, Congratulations! #7332518

Michael Umbreit March 26, 2009

Thanks so much! I have not had a chance to look over the finalists...I hope to soon! - Mike #7333743

Eivor Kuchta March 26, 2009

Congratulations on your finalist, Mike! #7334665

Christine Czernin level-classic March 26, 2009

Many congrats, Mike, on this wonderful finalist.
Your colorful pictures are a joy to look at. They really brighten up the day. #7334679

Janet Daniel March 26, 2009

Congratulations, Mike, on this incredible finalist! #7334908

Jeana Clark March 26, 2009

Outstanding work Mike!!!! !!
Awesome Finalist!!!!

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!

~J~ #7335452

Michael Umbreit March 26, 2009

Thanks! That was taken on my first photographic trip to Chicago. There is so much to capture in the city. :) Mike #7337701

frank w. degenhardt March 26, 2009

A Finalist for your marvelous work here. Congratulations my friend. #7338048

Cassie L. Woodlee March 27, 2009

This is fantastic Mike, congratulations!! #7339297

Michael Umbreit March 27, 2009

Frank and Cassie - Thanks so much!! - Mike #7342260

Susie Peek-Swint April 15, 2009

Many congrats Mike ~ looks great in the DD feature! #7406434

Nikki McDonald level-classic April 15, 2009

Congratulations on having this image in the DD newsletter, Mike. This was definitely one of my favorites of your February entries and I'm delighted to see it featured. #7406456

Leslie McLain level-classic April 15, 2009

Congrats on being featured in the newsletter. I've always loved this image. #7406843

Dr Silly level-classic April 15, 2009

Congratulations on your Finalist. Like how it looks like a painting. :O)
#7406910

Mitch Spence level-classic April 15, 2009

Congrats on the DD newsletter feature, Mike. #7407439

Jean E. Hildebrant April 15, 2009

Saw this in the DD newsletter too! Congrats Mike!
your gallery is filled to the brim with great shots!! #7407883

Michael Umbreit April 17, 2009

Thanks so much! I was wondering why so many people were commenting on an old shot. :) Mike #7415615

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