Abe
Abraham Lincoln at the memorial in his name in Washington, D.C.
Thank you to the groups “Alphabet Soup”, “ImageWriting”, “Statues and Such” and “War” for featuring this photograph. This photograph placed in the Top Ten in the “Local Statues” challenge in the “Communities” group, and also finished in the Top Ten in the “Alphabet Soup” challenge for the letter “A”.
Camera: Canon Rebel XTi 400D
Abe belongs to the following groups:
Complex Simplicity of Art, ! 100% !, **BITS and PIECES** , Canon DSLR (One Image Per Day & A Canon Camera Must Be In The Description Before It's Accepted), Capital cities of the World , Cee's Fun Artsy Friends (no greeting cards or snapshots please), Images & Ideas, ImageWriting (2/24), Love Affair With The Lens, Mood & Ambience - Strictly Photos, Solo Exhibition, Statues and Such, Street Photography and Photojournalism, The Addicted Photographer►2 Per Day◄, United States, War , What A Shot ( READ RULE"S) and Your Country's Best (2 images per day) Available for sale asGreeting Cards, Matted Prints, Laminated Prints, Mounted Prints and Framed Prints
Danica Radman ...
Ave Abe! again great one Cora -
Cora Wandel replied
Thank you!
Steve Buffington
Fully unique POV and perfect exposure.
Cora Wandel replied
Thank you Steve!
shilohlin
excellent pov….. I had to go back 4 times while I was there….
couldn’t get enough !! great shot ;o)
Cora Wandel replied
Thank you!
Ken Thomas
Brilliant work!!
Cora Wandel replied
Thank you Ken!
kathy s gillen...
Fantastic capture
Cora Wandel replied
Thank you Kathy!
LisaR
Great perspective! Lovely lighting!
Cora Wandel replied
Thank you Lisa!
monaiman
Perfect angle !! Great shot Cora !!
Cora Wandel replied
Thank you!
Shaun Whiteman
Great shot Cora, lovely composition!!
Cora Wandel replied
Thank you Shaun!
Anthony Comella
Great viewing !!!!
Cora Wandel replied
Thank you!
Wendi Donaldson
Stunning POV, Cora!! great lighting too.
Cora Wandel replied
Thank you Wendi!
Daniel J. McCa...
Excellent capture, Cora! Love the perspective! Looks terrific in mono! Superb work!!
Cora Wandel replied
Thank you Daniel!
valzart
Woot lol! amazing work congratz sweetheART ;} happy hippy hugglez
Cora Wandel replied
Thank you Val!
Ashley W
Wonderful shot, great perspective as usual ! You have a great eye Cora.
Cora Wandel replied
Thank you Ashley!
Nanmarie
This is awesome!
Cora Wandel replied
Thank you Nancy!
Scott d'Almeida
excellent,
Cora Wandel replied
Thank you Scott!
Gene Walls
This is a truly outstanding shot of “honest Abe”, Cora! Your point of view is very pleasing and respectful. You were actually able to add extra “strength” to an already imposing national treasure! Bravo!
I have visited the Lincoln memorial many, many times, but you have succeeded in capturing Abe in a way that I had not seen before! Excellent work!
Cora Wandel replied
Gene, thank you so much for the high praise, it really lifts my spirits.
CarolM
Great angle, Cora. It really gives him that important historical essence. Love the black and white too.
Cora Wandel replied
Thank you, Carol.
Tama Blough
Nice viewpoint – congrats on your feature!
Cora Wandel replied
Thank you, Tama.
James Corley
Wonderful shot Cora! Congrats on the feature!
Cora Wandel replied
Thank you, James.
Fireman
Nice work Cora, I like the angle
Cora Wandel replied
Thank you Johnny!
AngelPhotozzz
Wow awsome work love the perspective here! I am originally from Baltimore real close to you! lol
Cora Wandel replied
Thank you!
Bradley Shawn ...
What a fabulous angle and perspective of such an iconic image. you have captured it so well my friend. The B&W really enhances the details, and gives it a stark and brilliant sharpness in not just the physical image, but also in atmosphere and feeling.
Cora Wandel replied
Thank you my friend!
Stuart Baxter
wonderful perspective..
Cora Wandel replied
Thank you Stuart!
Anne-Marie Bok...
Perfect pov Cora for this shot!
Cora Wandel replied
Thank you Anne-Marie!
John44
Dear.. an intriguing shot!
Good old Abe
Cora Wandel replied
Thank you John!
adgray
Thank you for this image! It was an Honour to feature it in the War – Lest We Forget Group on this the 141st Memorial Day [1868 -2009] ☼ B R A V O !!! ☼
Cora Wandel replied
Thank you so much for this feature!
SMOKEYDOGSOCKS
GREAT SHOT OF A FANTASTIC STATUE. CAN YOU IMAGINE BEING ONE OF THE STONE CARVERS. KNOWING THAT THIS STATUE WOULD BE HERE UNTIL THE MONUMENT ITSELF COLAPSES INTO RUBBLE. BOB ;)
Cora Wandel replied
Thank you Bob!
simonesphotos
Wonderful shot Cora, must have been something special to see this up close!
Cora Wandel replied
Thank you Simone!
jmiah22
Congratulations! You photo is in the top ten in the “Local Statues” challenge in the “Neighborhoods” group!
Cora Wandel replied
Thank you Jeremiah, I am very pleased with having placed in the Top Ten!
LYN EVANS
Superb shot…..just fabulous.
Cora Wandel replied
Thank you Lyn!
Sheila Laurens
Congratulations ~ Sheila
Cora Wandel replied
Thank you Sheila!
gabbielizzie
congradulations on your feature
Cora Wandel replied
Thank you!
Marie Sharp
Cora Wandel replied
Thank you Marie, I love your group, it’s like playing a game!
Karen Checca
Congratulations, Cora, on this feature! Wonderful perspective; I feel like a child looking up for his advice. :)Karen
Cora Wandel replied
Thank you Karen!
Sheila Laurens
Congratulations on your TOP TEN winner in
Alphabet Soup
Sheila
Cora Wandel replied
Thank you Sheila!
SandraRos
Congratulations with your top 10 win you had my vote in this challenge as I think this is a beautiful capture and to me it is still the winner !
Cora Wandel replied
Sandra, thank you for such a wonderful comment, I really appreciate it!
Anne-Marie Bok...
Cora Wandel replied
Thank you Anne-Marie!
Cee Neuner 3 days ago
Your cohosts,
Cee and Chris
Cora Wandel replied 3 days ago
Thank you Cee and Chris!