Classical Lines

Uploaded: October 25, 2010 04:38:58

Description

The steps and Corinthian column bases from the west facade of the US Supreme Court.
10/10 Second Place - EoD

Exif: F Number: 11, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/400 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 100, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 56.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 7D

Comments

DIANE COSGROVE October 25, 2010

Love the lines. Great eye, Christopher. #1321060

Chris Budny level-deluxe October 26, 2010

Thanks so much, Diane! #8997156

Mitch Spence level-classic October 27, 2010

Classical simplicity indeed, Chris. The combination of the angled steps and vertical columns along with the similarly interesting lines of the shadows--all very nice. #8999462

Chris Budny level-deluxe October 27, 2010

Many thanks, Mitch! It was a lovely afternoon/evening to shoot, and I love architecture :) #8999536

Gail Vitikacs level-classic November 01, 2010

Sharp...really sharp...the composition is pefection. #9009298

Chris Budny level-deluxe November 02, 2010

Thank you very much, Gail! We need to get together for a local shoot again, sometime! #9010026

Usman M. Bajwa level-classic November 14, 2010

Wonderful comp and lines, Chris. Another 'white' beauty from you. Its a fave and good luck!

UB. #9034210

Chris Budny level-deluxe November 15, 2010

Thanks so much, Usman! #9034760

Tammy Espino November 15, 2010

Congratulations on your awesome finalist. Good luck next round :) #9036175

Renee Doyle November 15, 2010

Love the simple lines!! Beautifully seen and captured Chris!! Congratulations! #9037025

Chris Budny level-deluxe November 15, 2010

Thank you both! #9038211

Patti Coblentz November 15, 2010

It had to be this one or the other...both spectacular!! Congratulations, Chris...fine work! #9038383

Michelle L. Frick November 15, 2010

Congratulations Chris! I hope we see this again - so beautifully seen. I think your mathematical/logical brain has such an amazing way of seeing patterns and designs and finding their intrinsic beauty! #9038968

Bunny Snow November 15, 2010

Beautifully seen and captured, Chris. Wonderful patterns and design. I think Michelle is correct, it is your mathematical brain that has the eye of a photographer in seeing patterns, designs and their simple beauty. Congratulations on your finalist, Chris! #9039800

Usman M. Bajwa level-classic November 15, 2010

Great to see this again. Its getting GOLDEN, Chris. Huge CONGRATZ on all the three Finalist Awards and good luck in the next round.

UB. #9039939

Tiia Vissak November 15, 2010

Congratulations! #9040088

Donna La Mattino Pagakis November 15, 2010

Outstanding work Chris, congratulations on your finalist!! #9040139

Chris Budny level-deluxe November 16, 2010

Thank you so much, everyone! #9040554

R. J. Laudenbacher level-classic November 16, 2010

Outstanding work here! Congrats on your well deserved Finalist #9040762

Tamara K. Walker level-classic November 16, 2010

Awesome, congratulations. #9040816

Mitch Spence level-classic November 16, 2010

Congratulations on your classic and classy design entry finalist, Chris. #9041953

Gail Vitikacs level-classic November 16, 2010

No surprise on this beautiful finalist! Way to go Chris! Go for the gold! #9041974

Sharon Day November 16, 2010

Awesome shot, Chris!! Congratulations! #9042030

Rona L. Schwarz November 16, 2010

This is marvelous, Chris! I love your 'white' architecture captures - the lines on this are exceptional. HUGE CONGRATULATIONS on this outstanding Finalist and Good luck in the next round! #9042569

Susan Fox November 16, 2010

Congratulations on this wonderful image! #9042991

Chris Budny level-deluxe November 16, 2010

Thank you all very much... ! #9043241

Merna L. Nobile November 16, 2010

I would personally like to congratulate you on your winning photograph for October, 2010 and wish you a Happy Thanksgiving. Merna Nobile #9043774

Chris Budny level-deluxe November 17, 2010

Thank you, Merna; congratulations on your Finalist as well! #9044231

Monnie Ryan November 17, 2010

Wonderful, Chris -- congratulations on a well-deserved win!! #9045443

Tammy Espino November 17, 2010

Congrats on your win :) #9045629

Renee Doyle November 17, 2010

Big congratulations to you on this excellent and deserving winner Chris!!! #9045737

Mick Burkey November 17, 2010

WTG, Chris!! Great shot and a deserving winner. #9045802

Dr Silly level-classic November 17, 2010

Congratulations Chris on this wonderful B&W Gold. :O) #9045936

Mary Beth Aiello level-classic November 17, 2010

Huge congrats, Chris, on this beautiful Gold Winner. #9046066

Rona L. Schwarz November 17, 2010

MANY CONGRATULATIONS on your outstanding Gold Winner, Chris! #9046243

Nancyj E. Hovey level-classic November 17, 2010

Congratulations on your WINNER! 8o) #9046380

Michael Umbreit November 17, 2010

Chris - Congratulations!! - Mike #9046548

Claudia Kuhn level-classic November 17, 2010

TErrific EOD Chris, congratulations! #9046815

Gail Vitikacs level-classic November 17, 2010

I knew this would be a gold win! Way to gooooooooo Chris! We need to schedule another trip to DC....
Congratulations! Love this! #9046915

JO ANN CLEVELAND November 17, 2010

BIG Congrats on a spectacular Gold Winner Chris!

jo ann c. #9046964

Chris Budny level-deluxe November 17, 2010

Thank you all so much! This is a big thrill for me as a personal favorite! #9046990

Patti Coblentz November 17, 2010

Congratulations on your magnificent winner, Chris! #9046999

Elida Gutierrez level-classic November 17, 2010

Congrats Chis, Love it!!! #9047015

Chris Budny level-deluxe November 17, 2010

Thank you both! #9047334

Mitch Spence level-classic November 18, 2010

Congratulations to you, Chris. You are on a roll! #9048469

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna November 18, 2010

WTG on this awesome winner, Chris! :-) k #9049467

Chris Budny level-deluxe November 18, 2010

Thank you both! #9049480

Ken Smith level-classic November 19, 2010

Excellent, Chris. Congrats to you!! #9050549

Chris Budny level-deluxe November 19, 2010

Thank you, Ken! #9050574

Susan Jane Allen level-classic November 20, 2010

Great work! Congratulations! #9052768

Chris Budny level-deluxe November 20, 2010

Thanks, Susan! #9052811

Monika Sapek November 20, 2010

Great lines! Congratulations on your Winner, Chris!
#9054423

Usman M. Bajwa level-classic November 21, 2010

Good to see this win, Chris. Its a fave!!

UB. #9054571

Chris Budny level-deluxe November 21, 2010

Than you both! Thanks for the fav, Usman! #9054806

Katarina Mansson November 23, 2010

Congratulations on your beautiful winner and finalists this month Chris! #9058982

Chris Budny level-deluxe November 23, 2010

Thanks, Katarina! #9059027

Merna L. Nobile January 17, 2011

CONGRATULATIONS, MERNA #9168252

Don Johnson level-classic May 13, 2011

Outstanding! You have a great eye! #9402932

Chris Budny level-deluxe May 13, 2011

Thank you, Don & Merna! #9403913

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