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Smithsonian magazine 7th Annual Photo ContestSo, what makes a photograph a Smithsonian winner? Enter the contest to see if you have what it takes |
He captured the beam of light perfectly. The photo makes you feel like you are there. Awesome!!!!
Posted by Marilyn Hunt on March 3,2009 | 10:53AM
Beautifully composed with exquisite detail. I used this image with permission as an outstanding example of photographic composition.
Posted by Steve Lowther on March 3,2009 | 11:36AM
Just amazing.
Posted by Lynn on March 3,2009 | 12:24PM
THIS PHOTOGRAPH IS AMAZING!! I FEEL LIKE I AM IN THE ROOM!
Posted by Susan on March 3,2009 | 06:11PM
Stephen Oachs is a wonderful photographer and this photo gives the sense of a 3-Dimensional feeling! Great shot Stephen!
Posted by Matthew J. Valdez on March 4,2009 | 08:09AM
I saw this photo first on stumbled upon and it got my vote then as much as it gets my vote now. Stephen, where can I get a print?
Posted by Kevin Stubblefield on March 4,2009 | 08:38AM
I don't know what this is (a kiva?) but I agree that I feel like I am standing in the room. something about the way the image feels like it wraps around me. I hope it wins because it is my favorite of them all.
Posted by MaryKay Williams on March 4,2009 | 05:49PM
I voted for this good luck Stephan!
Posted by Sarah on March 5,2009 | 03:40PM
Successful blending of multiple resonances, here - the incredible architectonic craftsmanship of the pueblo builders; the wonderment of an austere, spiritually purposeful space, whose functions are opaque to us, yet palpable; the sense of material "presence" that transports the viewer into convincing containment within this intimate space; the technologic tensions of wide-angle optics pushing their limits to embrace all characteristic features typical of kiva configuration, making even WARPED sunbeams feel mysteriously appropriate! Mr. Oachs can be justifiably PROUD of this one. Let's hope that prints will be made available. SEVERAL close contenders should be included in the offering!
Posted by Robert Parshall on March 5,2009 | 08:18PM
Check out the face in the smoke/dust. Its about 1/3 of the way up the column from the small square. Great pic.
Posted by Mark on March 5,2009 | 10:34PM
So unique, I can see this on a Magazine cover! Good luck to you Stephen I hope you win!
Posted by Paula on March 6,2009 | 07:58AM
Wow! The atmosphere on this picture is magical... it's like I could walk right into it... This is superb and deserves to be on the spotlight! You got my vote, Stephen! :)
Posted by Elisa on March 10,2009 | 08:13PM
You've made a potentially claustrophic shot at once warm, inviting, spacious, inviting, and unique. The light seems almost to spring up from the wall instead of the other way around.
Posted by Lawrence on March 12,2009 | 07:58PM
In my opinion, this is the best picture in this contest!
Posted by Trent on March 15,2009 | 09:41PM
great egret
Posted by charles holland on March 22,2009 | 05:39AM
steve, I wish i had your talent. keep up the good work.
Posted by lee huntl on March 26,2009 | 02:05PM
Simply superb! Very warm and rich. Wonderful interest and composition.
Posted by eugene beckes on May 26,2009 | 05:46AM
Living in Durango, Colorado, I have been to Mesa Verde many times...this photo really captures the essence of a kiva and the wonderful light of southern Colorado ...
Posted by katherine a. reynolds on July 2,2009 | 09:07PM
Simply Awesome!!!!!
Posted by Debra Parker on July 20,2009 | 09:57AM
Love it, Love the different textures in the walls and ceiling and how the light was captured. Causes one to envision the life it may have held many years ago.
Posted by Denise Chadwick on July 31,2009 | 12:14PM
"Check out the face in the smoke/dust."
Thanks for pointing that out! Mesa Verde feels like it was just vacated yesterday. Seeing that, perhaps not at all.
Posted by sagewren on October 3,2009 | 09:38AM
WOW! it looks like the sun's rays are coming from two different directions and meeting in the middle! Captivating. Thank You
Posted by Gary Vander Giessen on October 19,2009 | 10:49PM
This is my favorite! It feels both spiritual and comforting at the same time.
Posted by Shannon Hudnell on October 30,2009 | 02:10PM