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- Melinda F. Schneider Contact Melinda F. Schneider Melinda F. Schneider's Gallery |
This is the perfect documentary of the earthquake damage and pending repair. Beautiful DOF keeping the focus throughout. As sad as it is, it is good to know that this grand dame is in good hands. Very well done, Christopher!
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Joy Rector |
great shot
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- Nikki McDonald Contact Nikki McDonald Nikki McDonald's Gallery |
You are sending an important message with this image, Chris, reminding us that natural disasters have many victims and encouraging us to do our part to help wherever and whenever we can.
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Richard B. Hallick |
Thank you, Chris, for your continued reporting on the Cathedral. This is an important story which you are in a perfect position to document with your images. Keep up the good work.
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buffalogalphotos.com - Terry Cervi Contact Terry Cervi Terry Cervi's Gallery |
Thank you for keeping us posted on the status of this beautiful cathedral, Chris. I didn't realize that the damage was so extensive. A monumental undertaking for sure.
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chrisbudny.com - Chris Budny Contact Chris Budny Chris Budny's Gallery |
Thank you all very much. It was a reassuring sight to see the 300-ton crane arrive yesterday, which will be able to lift 4 colossal, long steel I-beams, 24" deep, to the top of the bell tower; once in place, they will hang out over the 4 sides of the tower, cantilevered, and the scaffolding for tower repairs will be assembled on those extended parts of the beams. In the 8 major and minor pinnacles of the tower, MANY tons of masonry must then be dismantled and lowered to the ground, inspected, and new pieces carved to replace damaged pieces. Then the pinnacles can be rebuilt. While the bell tower suffered the most damage in a single area, many other pinnacles at various heights lower than the bell tower, and located along the length of the building, suffered similar damage.
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- Lindley Johnson Contact Lindley Johnson Lindley Johnson's Gallery |
In your image, one can still see the beauty of the cathedral behind the protective tape. A terrific image, and interesting information - thanks for keeping us informed, Chris!
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chrisbudny.com - Chris Budny Contact Chris Budny Chris Budny's Gallery |
Thank you, Lindley! I spent all 3 days of the holiday weekend up there, photographing, and talking with visitors who didn't realize the building is still closed to the public. It is still a beautiful place, no matter what---and the damage could have been far, far worse, not to mention, people inside could have been injured or killed. It is astonishing to see how quickly a "simple" 45 seconds of shaking can result in the tens of millions of dollars in damages.
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- Leslie McLain Contact Leslie McLain Leslie McLain's Gallery |
So sad to see the cathedral damaged, Chris. Terrific capture and info.
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chrisbudny.com - Chris Budny Contact Chris Budny Chris Budny's Gallery |
Thank you, Leslie; it is a sad state of affairs, but one that will, in time, improve. The cathedral officially turns 104 years old at the end of this month; not quite the birthday present you want to receive! Still, I'm looking forward to the idea that the public will get to (hopefully!) watch stone carvers at work again, carving all the many, many replacement pieces needed to complete the repairs.
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Ellen Hodges |
Excellent and descriptive image, Chris! Glad no one was hurt, but the repairs take a long time. Know that most insurance companies don't cover earthquake either.
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chrisbudny.com - Chris Budny Contact Chris Budny Chris Budny's Gallery |
Thank you, Ellen. Yes, sadly, our property insurance is the 'typical' in that earthquakes are specifically listed as "not covered"---and very few folks on the east coast get quake coverage because it is simply so very rare. Since posting this shot, alas, our new 500-feet, 500-ton capacity crane has collapsed while working on the central tower; fortunately, it missed the cathedral in the fall, and nobody was killed when it crushed 4 vehicles and took out 20 feet of a neighboring building's roof!
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- Laura E. Swan Contact Laura E. Swan Laura E. Swan's Gallery |
Having been born and raise in California (nicknamed "shakey") I am well aware of what small and large earth quakes alike can cause. My sister and I shared a room with two small beds as kids and many times our beds moved around the hardwood floors while we were in them. So sad to hear of the damage of this beautiful structure. I hope they plan to make it quake proof since insurance is useless. :( I hope lots of folks contribute and you are surely doing your part in your neck of the woods!!! :) Public awareness is everything! Nice to see you visiting my gallery. Halloween month is a spooky time in my gallery! Hope you will come back to see my "normal" work...if you can call it that! Lol... Wonderful image and reporting, Chris!
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chrisbudny.com - Chris Budny Contact Chris Budny Chris Budny's Gallery |
Thanks, Laura! We're definitely not accustomed to quakes out here... So it remains truly astonishing how much damage was done in so short a time period!
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- Gail Vitikacs Contact Gail Vitikacs Gail Vitikacs's Gallery |
Remarkable...this is indeed sad Chris...I know how much you love this place...
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chrisbudny.com - Chris Budny Contact Chris Budny Chris Budny's Gallery |
Progress is being made... the central tower, with the most dangerous loose stonework, is being stabilzed, after scaffolding was installed up there (which was after the 500-foot crane collapsed!) And an opening date has been set -- Nov. 12. So things will slowly return to normal, yet the safety fence, the debris netting inside---those things will be with us for quite awhile longer...
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Tammy Espino |
Congrats on your wonderful finalist :)
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Richard B. Hallick |
Congratulations on having this moving image selected as a September finalist. Such well-deserved recognition not only for your artistry, but also for your passionate advocacy for the National Cathedral.
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Patti Coblentz |
I am so pleased to see this image with a finalist, Chris! Congratulations! I agree with Richard wholeheartedly.
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- Claudine Grove Contact Claudine Grove Claudine Grove's Gallery |
Congrats on your finalist badge.
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- Leslie McLain Contact Leslie McLain Leslie McLain's Gallery |
Congrats on a very unique finalist, Chris. I understand that you had an image picked for the book, too. So congrats on that as well. I haven't had a chance to see the book yet. Ordered it from Amazon and looking forward to seeing who else is in there.
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- Gail Vitikacs Contact Gail Vitikacs Gail Vitikacs's Gallery |
Big Congrats on your finalist! Best of luck Chris!
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- Lindley Johnson Contact Lindley Johnson Lindley Johnson's Gallery |
Congratulations on your wonderful finalist, Chris!
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- Usman M. Bajwa Contact Usman M. Bajwa Usman M. Bajwa's Gallery |
Huge CONGRATZ, Chris!!! UB.
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Naomi Weiser |
congrats!
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chrisbudny.com - Chris Budny Contact Chris Budny Chris Budny's Gallery |
Thank you all very much!
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Katarina Mansson |
Great POV and storyteller. Congratulations on your finalist Chris!
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- Melinda F. Schneider Contact Melinda F. Schneider Melinda F. Schneider's Gallery |
A dramatic storytelling shot; I love the focus throughout. Super work; Congratulations, Chris!
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- Heather Loewenhardt Contact Heather Loewenhardt Heather Loewenhardt's Gallery |
Congrats on this awesome finalist Chris. Love the POV. Good luck!
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- Christine Czernin Contact Christine Czernin Christine Czernin's Gallery |
Congratulations on your finalist, Chris. A worthy finalist and a worthy theme.
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chrisbudny.com - Chris Budny Contact Chris Budny Chris Budny's Gallery |
Thank you all!
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Susan Fox |
Congratulations on your finalist!
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JO ANN CLEVELAND |
Outstanding finalist...congratulations Christopher! jo ann c.
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- Michele Peterson Contact Michele Peterson Michele Peterson's Gallery |
Congratulations on this getting a finalist, Chris!!
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- Laura E. Swan Contact Laura E. Swan Laura E. Swan's Gallery |
 to my new friend Chris! How wonderful that this went to FINALIST. GOOD! MORE EXPOSURE!!! Fine job here. :))) !!! -Laura :D
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Renee Doyle |
WTG Chris!!! Congratulations!!!
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Rona L. Schwarz |
So sad to see this, Chris. As such a passionate advocate for this magnificent building, it must be heart wrenching to witness this first-hand. But I'm glad to see that such a worthy finalist will continue to document this important story and publicize the need for donations and support. Keep up the good work and keep us posted! Oh, and Congratulations - it really is a fine piece of photography!
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chrisbudny.com - Chris Budny Contact Chris Budny Chris Budny's Gallery |
Thank you all very much! Fingers crossed that the stabilization efforts continue on schedule to allow the Nov. 12 re-opening to happen. On that day, the cathedral is due to host the installation service for the newly-elected bishop of Washington, DC.
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Debra R. Harder |
This is a FABULOUS image, Chris! Love your POV!!!! Huge congratulations on your BRILLIANT finalist! Deb
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chrisbudny.com - Chris Budny Contact Chris Budny Chris Budny's Gallery |
Thank you, Debra!
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David M. Montero |
Congratulations on your finalist selection Christopher!
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Ellen Hodges |
Huge congrats, Chris on this fab story telling finalist!!! Huge congrats on being included in the new BP book, too!!!
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chrisbudny.com - Chris Budny Contact Chris Budny Chris Budny's Gallery |
Thank you both, Dave & Ellen!
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Merna L. Nobile |
May your heart catch the joy of the moment and soar! I am so happy for you! CONGRATULATIONS, Merna
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- Amanda J. Tanner Contact Amanda J. Tanner Amanda J. Tanner's Gallery |
Beautiful work Christopher and a Huge Congratulations on this outstanding Finalist!
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chrisbudny.com - Chris Budny Contact Chris Budny Chris Budny's Gallery |
Thank you both, Merna & Amanda!
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Donna La Mattino Pagakis |
I liked this image from the moment I saw it at PG 101. A super finalist Chris, congratulations!!
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chrisbudny.com - Chris Budny Contact Chris Budny Chris Budny's Gallery |
Thank you, Donna!
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- Stefania Barbier Contact Stefania Barbier Stefania Barbier's Gallery  |
a wonderful finalist, congratulations!!!
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chrisbudny.com - Chris Budny Contact Chris Budny Chris Budny's Gallery |
Thank you, Stefania; I'm happy to report the cathedral was finally able to re-open to the public this week, after 80 days closed!
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Karen Slagle |
Congrats on your outstanding finalist, Christopher. What a gorgeous place.
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chrisbudny.com - Chris Budny Contact Chris Budny Chris Budny's Gallery |
Thank you, Karen; an older finalist, but a favorite nonetheless!
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Katherine Kuhn |
Outstanding capture of the narrative of the Cathedral!
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- Don Johnson Contact Don Johnson Don Johnson's Gallery |
Wonderful, although heart breaking shot.
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- Amanda D. Austwick Contact Amanda D. Austwick Amanda D. Austwick's Gallery |
WOW Chris, what a great sad story you have shared in your images and narrative. You have so many gorgeous images of this cathedral in your work, and it is sad to see it tied off, yet I see it is open to the public again!!!
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chrisbudny.com - Chris Budny Contact Chris Budny Chris Budny's Gallery |
Thank you very much folks... I can't wait to get back in (tomorrow) and start giving tours again! Been too long...!
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- Jill Odice Contact Jill Odice Jill Odice's Gallery |
You have taken a scene most folks would walk away from without taking a shot and turned it into a winner!Congrats on your finalist and for thinking outside the box :-)
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chrisbudny.com - Chris Budny Contact Chris Budny Chris Budny's Gallery |
Thanks, Jill... I wanted to capture the history of the moment... the first forced closure in the cathedral's 104 year history...
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Alex T. Mizuno |
Congratulations on your Finalist Chris! Contrast between the beautiful church building and the yellow tapes sends a strong message.
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chrisbudny.com - Chris Budny Contact Chris Budny Chris Budny's Gallery |
Thanks, Alex... Thankfully, this fencing and yellow tape is gone now.
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Yulianto Soeroso |
lovely shot
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chrisbudny.com - Chris Budny Contact Chris Budny Chris Budny's Gallery |
Thank you, Yulianto! Thankfully, the fencing and police tape is gone from the front of the building now!
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Merna L. Nobile |
Congratulations! You’re the kind of person who makes the world a better, brighter place…You worked hard for this, you made it happen, and you have a right to be proud. So enjoy these satisfying moments; you deserve every one! Merna
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Julianne Bradford |
I'm so glad this beautiful cathedral is open again and we can look forward to more of your beautiful images of it Chris!
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Larry Smith |
Congratulations Chris and great message with the camera and words
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chrisbudny.com - Chris Budny Contact Chris Budny Chris Budny's Gallery |
Thank you, folks!
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- R. J. Laudenbacher Contact R. J. Laudenbacher R. J. Laudenbacher's Gallery |
A story well told Chris. Congrats on your finalist and best of luck to you in the next round.
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chrisbudny.com - Chris Budny Contact Chris Budny Chris Budny's Gallery |
Thanks, RJ! This is an older Finalist, though, so it is not in the current running. So glad this fence and police tape is now gone from the cathedral!
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Phyllis A. Houghton |
I am so glad the tape and fence are gone. I went there when I was 10. A magnificent cathedral.
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- Stefania Barbier Contact Stefania Barbier Stefania Barbier's Gallery |
great pov, congratulations on your beautiful finalist!!!
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chrisbudny.com - Chris Budny Contact Chris Budny Chris Budny's Gallery |
Thank you Stefania! Phyllis, I'm glad too! (Although the fence still remains around the other 3 sides of the building, and will remain there for a few years, as the long repair work on the central tower continues.)
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