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17-NOV-2007 Helen Betts

A Pattern of Neglect
by Helen Betts

Washington, D.C.

Taken at Union Station. I had originally wanted to photograph the full arcade, but first there was a big cable stretching across it that had never been there before. Then the images I did take -- without any crowds, for a change -- were distorted in a way unusual even for the H5, which always produces severe architectural distortion. But I decided I liked this one, and although I had taken several trying to eliminate the man (who appeared to be a homeless person), I found that he added something I liked to it.

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John Potter29-Nov-2007 21:28
He adds a lot Helen....becomes a big part of the eimage!
Helen Betts28-Nov-2007 17:39
Thanks, everybody, for your comments! Daniel, I processed this twice to try to salvage the "P" but because the image had to be straightened, only a tad, I lost most of it. Even trying to adjust just for distortion had the same result. :-( Helen
Daniel Bollag28-Nov-2007 15:31
Love it, Helen: Beautiful patterns on wall, ceiling and floor! Only one single tiny nitpick: if I only were able to read the "P" of postal... db.
mlynn 28-Nov-2007 02:53
Very nice, orderly...yet not.
Justin Miller27-Nov-2007 16:46
Lovely pattern indeed - and the lighting is very nice. I like the detail fo the postal museum in the background, and the disruption of the pattern by the man leaning against the wall.
Jerry Curtis18-Nov-2007 19:15
Another great pattern image, Helen. Lovely!
Franky2005 18-Nov-2007 15:55
Definitely the man adds to the image. IMHO it is always good to have something that breaks the symmetry to make it much more interesting. Great contribution!
Tabrizi 18-Nov-2007 04:04
Wonderful take Helen... The addition of a peeking person and a bike as well as a few splash of red really add flavor the the shot...
Denise18-Nov-2007 03:58
Super image, Helen. So many different patterns. I agree with you, I like the guy in the photo!! He does add a "real life" element to the image.
Guest 18-Nov-2007 02:16
Wow, this one has lots of shapes, lines, and cool patterns! I think the red bows add just the right amount of color to the image. Again, your composition is excellent!