Sheldon Wecker, QPSA  


Untitled by Sheldon Wecker, QPSA

December 2025 - Untitled

December 2025 - Sheldon Wecker, QPSA

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About the Image(s)

I was traveling between concourses via tunnel at O'Hare airport when I noticed the escalators and people reflected in the ceiling. Image was taken in color, but I think monochrome works better. Edited in Lightroom and Silver Efex Pro 2. Title of the image ..."Stairway to Heaven". 1/60 f/8 iso 2500 20mm.


6 comments posted




Henry Heerschap   Henry Heerschap
Hi Sheldon,
I love this tunnel. I've got a few photos of it myself, but have never thought to try processing them as black and white. This works beautifully! You did a masterful job of toning down the bright spots and including just enough shadow to provide interesting details. This would make an interesting print, especially on metallic finish paper.   Posted: 12/08/2025 17:57:06
Sheldon Wecker   Sheldon Wecker
Thanks Henry   Posted: 12/14/2025 23:25:19



Murphy Hektner   Murphy Hektner
Hi Sheldon: There is a lot of look at in this image, I spent some time just studying all part of the picture. The people in the shadows on each side of escalators and then the people on the stairs add important points of interest to this picture.

You did a great post processing work in toning down those bright highlights.

Some photo judges would say this scene is too busy, I would disagree with them, I really like this scene as it tells a good story of people on the move.   Posted: 12/09/2025 04:02:33
Sheldon Wecker   Sheldon Wecker
Thanks Murphy   Posted: 12/14/2025 23:25:45



Charles Bartolotta   Charles Bartolotta
Sheldon: I really love this image. Before I retired I traveled through this tunnel at O'Hare countless times on my way out west. I only wish I had taken this shot. There's nothing I would do differently with this image other than print it, frame it, and hang it on my wall.   Posted: 12/10/2025 16:08:45
Sheldon Wecker   Sheldon Wecker
Thanks Charles   Posted: 12/14/2025 23:26:24



 

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