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Crypt Chapel


	Crypt Chapel Bethlehem Chapel in the lower (crypt) level at Washington National Cathedral. 3 exposure HDR combination plus Topaz Adjust filters. Construction for the cathedral began in this chapel in 1907, and while the chapel was complete in 5 years, the building took 83 years to finish. The vast majority of the building is 14th century English style gothic, while this chapel is designed as 13th century English gothic. Chris Budny

Joy Rector

simply fantastic

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January 06, 2011

- Nikki McDonald

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I agree completely with Joy. Your new toys have brought new life to this magnificent structure, Chris. Simply gorgeous.

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January 06, 2011

- Claudia Kuhn

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Wonderful comp and tones Chris!

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January 06, 2011

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Outstanding - Great comp, clarity and treatment! Jeff

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January 06, 2011

Richard B. Hallick

Your series of photos of the National Cathedral are simply magnificent. You have a great sense of composition, and capture the ornate detail with wonderful artistry. You may be able to accumulate enough of these to publish your own photo book. Do tourist have the ability to shoot this type of scene without people present?

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January 06, 2011

Cathy Barrows

beautifully done

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January 06, 2011

Jane Holestine

I was thinking the same thing as Richard... a book should be in your future. Fantastic image!

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January 06, 2011

- Melinda F. Schneider

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An incredible place! Just the right about of desaturation!

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January 06, 2011

- Michele Peterson

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I was going to suggest a book as well, Chris. These photos are just amazing. This one especially with the effects you did with it is great!

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January 06, 2011

- Usman M. Bajwa

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A fantastic HDR and tones, Chris. Love the design elements too. Good luck with this, I am hoping we see this one again!

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January 06, 2011

chrisbudny.com - Chris Budny

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Thank you all very much! I've done a few photo books for myself and family... Given how many images of the cathedral I've made over the years, perhaps I should consider a book just for that!

Richard - Yes, visitors do have the ability to capture these scenes without people present, but it takes a little luck. This was shot New Year's Day, which definitely helped thin the crowds. Still, I had to wait for a strolling couple to leave the room, but had a few minutes before the next visitors came in...

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January 07, 2011

Fanie Heymans

WOW again Christopher! You are very fortunate to be able to take pictures of such beautiful places! Phenomenal capture!

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January 07, 2011

chrisbudny.com - Chris Budny

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Thanks Fanie! If you're ever in DC (this goes for anyone here!) drop me a line---I'm a volunteer tour guide at this cathedral on the weekends, and I love sharing the building with photographers!

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January 07, 2011

Liz blahh

Terrific composition, love the B/W!

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January 07, 2011

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Thanks, Liz!

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January 07, 2011

Robert Jensen

outstanding use of HDR and Topaz - another one straight into my favorites

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January 07, 2011

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Thanks so much, Robert!

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January 08, 2011

- Mitch Spence

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Wow, you've been doing some marvelous things, Chris. Just got to look at some of your new things. So many beautiful images here. This one just blows me away.

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January 08, 2011

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Thanks, Mitch! I've had a great time exploring my new lens, at my old familiar photo stomping grounds within the cathedral!

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January 08, 2011

- Leslie McLain

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Amazing HDR image and use of B&W, Chris.

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January 13, 2011

chrisbudny.com - Chris Budny

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Thank you, Leslie!

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January 14, 2011

- Nikki McDonald

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Congratulations on your DD newsletter #94 feature, Chris!