Grandeur
Uploaded: August 11, 2011
The magnificent Great Hall as seen from the 3rd floor of the Library of Congress.
I specifically wanted the skylights in the shot, hence the upward angle and resulting "leaning" of the columns.
Exif: F Number: 14, ISO: 200, FocalLength: 10.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 7D
Sarah A. Christian August 11, 2011
Awesome capture of a magnificent place! #1400208Katarina Mansson August 11, 2011
Grandeur, perfection, beauty!!! #9596795R. J. Laudenbacher August 11, 2011
Wow what a capture Chris. Beautiful work! #9596809Chris Budny August 11, 2011
Thanks, folks! (And Joy, I think you and Sarah posted simultaneously.)Joy Rector: beautiful
8/11/2011 4:13:36 AM #9596821
Leslie McLain August 11, 2011
Amazing capture, colors, and details, Chris. #9596828Patti Coblentz August 11, 2011
I love the balance of light, colors, and elements in this...fantastic image, Chris! #9596987Cathy Barrows August 11, 2011
stunning...i wanna go #9597066Marcie A. Fowler August 11, 2011
Great title. Beautiful image. Really like your PoV on this. #9597100Dayna Cain August 11, 2011
You are an amazing photographer. Beautiful. #9597174Nikki McDonald August 11, 2011
Beautiful lines, colors, light and details, Chris. #9597287Terry Cervi August 11, 2011
This looks like such a stunning old building, Chris!! You've captured it beautifully! #9598309Chris Budny August 12, 2011
Thank you all so much! #9598854Ellen Hodges August 13, 2011
Super duper wonderful pov and detail, Chris!! Outstanding capture in every way!! #9600840Chris Budny August 13, 2011
Thank you very much, Ellen... Hard to go too wrong in this building, I think...! #9600944Lindley Johnson August 16, 2011
Stunning comp, details, POV, really everything - beautifully done, Chris! #9608265Chris Budny August 16, 2011
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