December 2009 Winner: USAF Academy Chapel

MRRiley · 11-23-2009, 06:41 PM

Scanned 35mm Ektachrome slide circa 1988 (approx) of the USAF Academy Chapel in Colorado Springs, CO. Lens, aperture and shutter speed approximate to the best of my memory.

Mike

**Ash** · 01-06-2010, 02:06 PM

Good one Mike.
Certainly abstract and nicely captured patterns.
Well done.

mdaaug58 · 01-08-2010, 07:33 PM

The entire building is amazing, and I like what you have done here as well.

fractal · 01-10-2010, 05:07 AM

Looks errrmm.. sharp!

Good work Mike.

Adam · 01-26-2010, 01:57 AM

Congrats on the win! Great to see that film still holds its ground

**NaClH2O** · 01-26-2010, 07:48 AM

Great shot Mike and congratulations.

NaCl(makes me want to see the rest of the building)H2O

MRRiley · 01-26-2010, 03:35 PM

Wow... I have to say I'm very flattered and honored to have won this one. Very stiff competition this month and there were several deserving entries.

Thanks to everyone who voted for the shot!

Mike

**Rense** · 01-26-2010, 03:51 PM

Mike, congrats, it's a beauty!

bobdmac · 01-26-2010, 07:02 PM

When I think of an "abstract" photo, I think of one where the actual subject isn't easily identifiable, with no extraneous objects to detract from the theme, and you sure managed that! On top of that, it's a really dramatic image, nicely photographed.

fractal · 01-27-2010, 12:04 AM

Congrats Mike.. a well deserved win.

Bramela · 01-27-2010, 12:00 PM

Am excellent shot, Mike, a very deserved winner. On film too! Impressive!

mel · 01-27-2010, 07:11 PM

Beautiful shot Mike. Congratulations. Again

MRRiley · 01-29-2010, 10:24 AM

Thanks everyone! I'm thrilled it won, especially amongst such stiff comptetition. Well done to everyone who submitted.

Mike

11-23-2009, 06:41 PM	#1
MRRiley Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Sterling, VA, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,275	December 2009 Winner: USAF Academy Chapel Contest Number: 40 Contest Theme: Abstract Architecture Lens: 200mm Camera: Pentax Program Plus Shutter Speed: 1/125s Aperture: F11 Scanned 35mm Ektachrome slide circa 1988 (approx) of the USAF Academy Chapel in Colorado Springs, CO. Lens, aperture and shutter speed approximate to the best of my memory. Mike

01-26-2010, 01:57 AM	#5
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,609	Congrats on the win! Great to see that film still holds its ground Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

01-26-2010, 07:02 PM	#9
bobdmac Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Berkeley CA Posts: 29	You got the picture When I think of an "abstract" photo, I think of one where the actual subject isn't easily identifiable, with no extraneous objects to detract from the theme, and you sure managed that! On top of that, it's a really dramatic image, nicely photographed.

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