The Captain by Meisiekind

Photography • Scenic • posted on Nov 04, 2011

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I captured this Statue (or Monument) at the Navy Pier on Lake Michigan in Chicago in January 2011 and then postworked it to within an inch of its life to create some mood. I have no idea what it honors - I was too cold to read... :):) Chip and Corey will know exactly how cold it was that weekend! Thank you for popping in and for your very welcome comments and favs on my last upload "Room With a View". Hugs Carin xx

Comments (25)

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durleybeachbum

12:36PM | Fri, 04 November 2011

What a brilliant result, Carin! A very striking image!

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bmac62

12:48PM | Fri, 04 November 2011

This would be a lead piece in the Monochrome/Black and White gallery...talk about crisp and clear with beautiful contrast!!! Whatever you did postwork-wise came out superbly...yeehaa:)

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Dreamingbee

1:46PM | Fri, 04 November 2011

really - cool shot !! excellent photo dear carin !

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MrsRatbag

2:08PM | Fri, 04 November 2011

Well done, Carin; it does look awfully cold!

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jendellas

2:08PM | Fri, 04 November 2011

Love what you have done, amazing pic!!!

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jayfar

2:17PM | Fri, 04 November 2011

A super image and silhouette Carin, great work.

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kgb224

3:53PM | Fri, 04 November 2011

Superb capture Carin. God Bless.

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kbrog

4:27PM | Fri, 04 November 2011

Superb composition on this dramatic capture! :)

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weesel

4:57PM | Fri, 04 November 2011

My money is on Great Lakes mariners. I'm certain it has nothing to do with the Gorton (R) fisherman or regular Navy [lame attempt at humor]. Nonetheless, a striking image. You done good. Weesel high-five to you.

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helanker

5:57PM | Fri, 04 November 2011

WOnderful shot and I like the softness :)

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auntietk

6:20PM | Fri, 04 November 2011

Wow. That is an absolutely spectacular image, Dierbaar! Gorgeous postwork! I detect a bit of our favorite set in this. :P Beautiful result!

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Faemike55

7:28PM | Fri, 04 November 2011

very lovely image and great postwork

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wotan

8:30PM | Fri, 04 November 2011

Love it!

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delaorden_ojeda

9:14PM | Fri, 04 November 2011

great capture , excelent light and pov , many thanks for your visit and comments

MrsLubner

2:07AM | Sat, 05 November 2011

I have seen several statues so similar to this, and I think maybe this one as well, on the Great Lakes and the Atlantic seaboard. Not so many on the Gulf Coast or the Pacific coast. Mostly I've seen monuments with Saints and anchors there. I love the flat lake, the lonely expanse. Gives honor to those lost on Lake Michigan.

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fallen21

8:09AM | Sat, 05 November 2011

Awesome picture!

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0rest4wicked

8:21AM | Sat, 05 November 2011

Grew up in New England looking at a similar statue honoring those that go down to sea. The Great Lakes are just as dangerous as the open ocean. Especially this time of year! The mood is captured perfectly in this!

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Hendesse

8:44AM | Sat, 05 November 2011

Fantastic b&w shot. Superb POV and impressive depth.

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mariogiannecchini

10:16AM | Sat, 05 November 2011

Beautiful composition and image , Carin ! Well done !

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cfulton

1:08PM | Sat, 05 November 2011

This just works, Carin, a super composition. You achieved your results very well, Clive

angora

2:21PM | Sat, 05 November 2011

what a stunning capture! great!!! *****

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Richardphotos

7:14PM | Sat, 05 November 2011

I love how you silhouetted the statue with the background being in sharp detail

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tofi

9:05AM | Sun, 06 November 2011

Stellar choice, Carin! The b&w is most fitting here, and sets a very special mood.... With November 11, coming up... it definitely makes us all stop and remember. Excellent presentation and artpiece!

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