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I would need the analytic abilities of a Michael Linder to adequately relay why this piece is so masterful. Limiting the canvas to 5 to 6 major elements - most sharing a dominant grey hue and one (the enigmatic numerals – two 5’s allowed to age and one 5 “refurbished) Why? we are forced to ask. And all this encapsulated in a composition whose oblique, vertical and cylindrical allocation of space feels perfect. Bravo, maestro.

Hello Wayne: Your words do me much honor and humble me, especially coming from the seasoned artist that you are. Your keen observations, honestly made some details come to light for me, as they were not my intent in capturing this image. Sometimes it is either pure luck or years and years of practice. In all seriousness, I am personally modest, so qualifying me as a maestro boosts my ego and humbles me further. I thank you very much for the former part and for the latter part of my response. I respectfully bow in thanks and appreciation. My best regards. DG

This one is great, Daniel. Two of the three 5's seem to be either coming or going while the third white 5 holds its ground on the iron siding. You could decompose this picture, I suppose, pointing out this or that feature but the fact is that the whole image is a powerful composition. The one decision of yours that I must comment on though is the inclusion of that strip of sky at the top which backs us off just enough so that we get a sense of scale. A real beauty. ps: I sent you a test e-mail a couple of days ago. Did you receive it?

Daniel; at first I thought the subject was the trailer component of a tractor-trailer. Then I shook my head, dusted off my brain, and looked more carefully; then I concluded it's a railroad car. In any case, to avoid plagiarizing, the element that really grabbed my attention was the rivets. What I liked most about them was their dissimilarity in hoW they were installed. A masterful image . . . . - - My best always, michael

Wayne, I know it's a bit odd to leave a message for someone who didn't post the image. However, I was quite taken by your assessment of my analytical ability. Quite honestly, Daniel and Jack have such abilities that surpass mine. - - My best always, michael

My dear gentlemen: I am bowing to you, with utter respect, as I have learned throughout the years and training in Japanese martial arts, that a deep, silent bow conveys tons of meaning: appreciation, respect, thanks, acknowledgment of the other person's status. That is all I can muster at this time for your overwhelmingly kind comments. Your individual comments and the gathering of incredibly achieved photographers whose comments appear here utterly humbles me. I am sincerely obliged and thankful for your observations and the time you took to look at and comment on my photo, especially because of your kindness, and genuine sincerity. My bow in thanks again, to each one of you personally, and my best personal regards and best wishes. Stay well. Yours, DG