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Published: 2003-01-02 15:46:08 +0000 UTC; Views: 2817; Favourites: 25; Downloads: 469
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This was taken in the late afternoon on Christmas Day, 2002. We had eaten dinner at the La Posada resort/train station that's being restored in Winslow, AZ, and afterwards my brother and I ventured outside to see what we could photograph--yes, there will be further submissions from this place, it's amazingThis gentleman wished us a merry Christmas and shared some memories of years past, when the railroad was in its glory days and was the preferred method of travel. Seems he was born in that town and remembered seeing movie stars, politicians (including presidents), and troops come through the station during the WWII era. He was ecstatic that someone was restoring the station and resort area to its former glory.
I hope this doesn't sound bad, but this is one of my favorite images taken in 20 years of photography
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love the sun streaming in through the arches...it creates a really nice rich calming glow over the picture. the old guy is really sweet, looks as if he sits there everyday of his life just watching the world go by, waiting for people to tell his stories too. are u sure hes not santa in disguise? 
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Haha excellent. I love idle aging men, who simply sit and watch the world go by, and always wear a curious grin. Nice architecture and colours, the sun always seems to be shining in your pictures and you capture the colours so richly, looks like a nice place to live.
Nice pic anyway, take it easy.
Fa11.
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the shot alone is wonderful, but your description of it makes it even better. Great job!
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oo yeah... i can totally see why u love this picture
i think it's perfect!
mm... maybe not the dirt in the trash bin
lookin' forward to seeing the rest
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hell the description is enough for a fave but ..the lines ...hues ...contrasts ...relfections ...human interaction in this photo are just too amazing, great imagery
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There is so much character and depth in this shot. It really speaks to me. Time, Sorrow, Hope and Beauty all rolled into one. Wow.
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Nice pix, Pat. Used to love the old trainrides, too. Used to go back and forth from college for a nice reasonable price...met lots of interesting people, too, riding the rails. Some of my cousins are 4th generation railroad workers.
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dude, that guy kicks so much ass...and i believe you captured him well
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Your description makes this shot "total." There certainly seemed to be quite a bit of emotion coming from you too, Patrick Very, very nice
The lighting in this shot is spectacular as well as the depth. Thanks for sharing . . .
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wow, i love this. And i can't exactly say why, or what it is about. The shot is done rather well and the shadows are gorgeous, but theres something more to it. The man; sitting at the front of a long hall leading to what is beyond me. She puddle reflecting up. For being a very real shot, it almost gives me a surreal feeling. Very good..very good.
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This guy resembles a cross between Santa Claus and Dr. Andrew Weil. LOL
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Very nice.. should be submitted to arizona highways.. this is a very intriguing shot!
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Great shot, reminds me of a deCherico painting,without the sinisterness(if thats even a word).
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Wow... this is great. The man, that hallway, those water-reflections on the ground, both lightning and colors (i do like that blue at the end of the hallway, it makes a nice contrast to the rest of the photo and fits's good to the man's clothes). Wonderful photo.
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The shot was taken on Christmas Day? hm... reminds me of Santa Clause.
A very nice perspective! The shadows look good and I like the reflections in the puddle and the lamp at the ceiling. The atmosphere is very friendly.
I think you shot this photo from the best direction!
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um... are you sure that he wasnt Santa?
i truly adore this photo. i understand completely the feeling that you had when you encountered this spirit. seeing this just makes me smile in that soft and gentle way.. the kind of smile that is borne from truth.
brilliant work.
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Winslow, AZ. I've been to that station! I thought that palce looked familiar. Anyway very nice shot! Cool little story with it too!
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I rarely come across photos which hold so much emotion for the photographer around here - this must be a treat for you to have - the shot itself is very good and full of warm light - great description to go with it - well done.
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this is awesome, i love the portrait and the description a lot, its wierd hes out on christmas alone, or wasnt he, n e way i think its really cool that u got to talk to him and stuff, its a really nice thing, prolly meant a lot to him, +fav
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beautiful. Perfeclty created mood. Love it. everything about it
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This looks so calm and beautiful. Santa rests from his hard work...
Did u ask what he did the last few days?
Looks like an awesome place..
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By the way, sorry it's a little late - I've been away .
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The way he's captured in the light coming through the archway, is really nice. Even the bench he's sitting on looks like it belongs there, just like him. Great shot, and great story behind it too .
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smoking is bad, this photo is good (worst comment ever)
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I love photos that have stories like this one. that's what makes them the special ones. the photo can be wonderful, but if it has a story...it really comes to life. thank you for sharing the photo as well as its depth with us.
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there are times when we're given gifts because we are gifted - this is one of those times
this is the "perfect" photo is every way describable - i'm really at a loss here...your description adds so much to the picture's overall feel that it's quite moving to the senses...
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Very nice work with the light and composure of this one. Also interesting to note that he is the only one in the photo, as if to suggest he is the last one waiting for a train that will never appear there again.
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Fantastic, it is great to see folks capturing shots such as this, complete with a story
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Just now found this magnificent shot. You've done such an excellent job of capturing a beautiful scene, and the addition of the old man, and your story along with it is really great.
Thank you for sharing them both with us.
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Very nice shot ... I like it ... there is something about it ... its like simplistic but very cool too ... nice work !
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This is an incredible photograph! The coloring... the warmth... the framing of the shot and the depth is excellent!
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Of all your excellent work, this is probably my favorite. Colors, composition, and message are all incredible.
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yes i can understand why that's one of your fav. captures. your latest pics were only scenery kind of pics. which impressed with nature's way od creating our world... or amazing panoramic pics of n.york. what these pics don't have is some sort of emotion... an atmosphere... or so... :-S i think you know what i want to say. i know how old people often talk, in excitement, about the old days. i'm quite the same way... when i begin to talk about old games or my time behind the wall (was born in former east germany). ENOUGH ... and i have the serious problem to write too much in some cases
a great pic... ->devpack
ps: i really like the reflections in that puddle there in the back
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I am a little slow on seeing pictures! I had almost two weeks off, and didn't get on the computer much, BUT..I have to say..I LOVE this shot Patrick!!! It is just...well..PERFECT!!!! and the story behind it is wonderful!
I love your new icon too... you are toooo funny!!!!!
+fav
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"standing on a corner in Winslow, Arizona..." I can hear the song but forget who sings it...
I love this picture. It is so much like a painting in small view, but it's obviously not in large view. The colors are amazing and sublime. You're right to be proud of this one.
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Wow, what a great portrait one of the best i've seen in awhile. I really hope this does well cause i'm amazed by it. +fav and i've seen a few pieces from you that i've REALLY liked lately welcome to my devwatch.
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This is an incredible shot! I love the shadows! The warm tones are outstanding. The man is so perfect! GREAT!!!!
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awesome lighing and depth in this photo. i can practically hear him speaking
i love it.
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Great story and photo.
The lighting is amazing. The dude looks so alive.
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This is an excellent capture hon! It has a nice 'feeling' to it. I love how he is to the side like that too. And when I saw him the first thing that popped into my mind was that he looked like Santa Claus. *L* (sorry...I just had to mention that!)
I LOVE the color....the lighting....the shot is SO CLEAR. Wonderful!
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oh wow - the colors, the angle, the light, the depth. just beautiful!
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indeed. a beautiful shot laced with memories. beautiful indeed.
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