Murphy Hektner, APSA
July 2026 - Architectural Design
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About the Image(s)
DATA: Pentax body with Pentax 80-300 @ 230mm on tripod --- ISO 200 --- 1/45 sec @ f/11 --- post processed in Elements --- early evening sun.
Makers comments: Davidson Building in Ellensburg WA. USA. A lot of cloning out of power lines and other distractions to arrive at the finished picture.
6 comments posted
I love the repitition, texture and leading line from the lower left taking you across the picture. Sharp and well toned. Posted: 07/08/2026 22:53:42
Hi Shedon: I appreciate your interesting take and comments. I am always on the lookout for interesting old buildings with strong architectural design elements. Posted: 07/11/2026 03:31:57
Hey Murphy, very unique architectural details, especially on the top of the windows. It cleaned up nicely. Although the existing image is unique, does making the image more straight vertically change the viewer's response? Posted: 07/11/2026 12:30:19
Hi Ed: Did not attempt to do any perspective adjustments.
The left side tilts in slightly, if I tried to fix that it messed up another area. So I just left as is out of the camera. Posted: 07/14/2026 05:50:53
The left side tilts in slightly, if I tried to fix that it messed up another area. So I just left as is out of the camera. Posted: 07/14/2026 05:50:53
Murphy,
I love architectural details like this and this is no exception. You caught the interesting repetitions in your "slice" of this lovely building. Your B&W conversion is excellent.
I have to admit that I rarely go much beyond the freeway exits when visiting Ellensburg. I'll have to make the drive into downtown the next time I'm passing by. Posted: 07/11/2026 23:11:17
I love architectural details like this and this is no exception. You caught the interesting repetitions in your "slice" of this lovely building. Your B&W conversion is excellent.
I have to admit that I rarely go much beyond the freeway exits when visiting Ellensburg. I'll have to make the drive into downtown the next time I'm passing by. Posted: 07/11/2026 23:11:17
Hi Henry: I appreciate your positive comments. Interesting old building with a lot of design elements. Posted: 07/14/2026 05:54:20