Abundant Light

Uploaded: November 22, 2011 03:35:46

Description

Washington National Cathedral reopened to the public 11/13, 80 days after the M5.8 VA earthquake. The worst of the tons of damaged
masonry has been safely stabilized, and heavy dismantling is underway. Thus, 11/19 was the first Saturday of touring, and the celebratory
mood was boosted by strong sunlight in crystal-clear air. That called for a visit to the south arcade aisle featuring Wilson's tomb.
It is my annual tradition to shoot the morning light of late fall/early winter in this aisle; no other time produces quite this light show!
All the pools of color are sunlight through stained glass; no colors added in editing. Each year, I've tried to improve on the prior year's image;
I think this is the best result I've produced in all 5 years; the wide-angle lens finally let me capture some of the far nave wall and colors behind the tomb.
3 RAW wide-bracketed exposures, adjusted to 6 files for HDR, at 10mm.

Exif: F Number: 10, ISO: 200, FocalLength: 10.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 7D

Comments

Michael G. Marshall November 22, 2011

Wow! Incredible image, Christopher! Love the comp, light, color and lines! Michael #1424963

Jack Gaskin November 22, 2011

HOLLY COW GREAT STUFF Hats off on your efforts over the years here.

Jack #9824444

R. J. Laudenbacher level-classic November 22, 2011

This is absolutely beautiful Chris. So happy to see it opened again. #9824469

Joy Rector November 22, 2011

gorgeous shot #9824571

Nikki McDonald level-classic November 22, 2011

Beautiful shot of an amazing place, Chris. Love the lines, light, and, above all, colors. Thanks for point out that glimpse we have of the far nave wall -- lovely backdrop for the tomb. #9824619

Katarina Mansson November 22, 2011

Excellent!
Beautiful! #9824678

Marcie A. Fowler November 22, 2011

So well done. Beautiful colors, comp and light. #9824742

Lindley Johnson level-classic November 22, 2011

Magnificent light, color, and POV, Chris. A stunning image! #9824758

David M. Montero November 22, 2011

I thought the light was the result of post processing. Sorry for doubting you. Awesome capture Christopher. #9824971

Stefania Barbier level-classic November 22, 2011

fabulous colors and architectural capture!!! #9825191

Ann H. Belus level-deluxe November 22, 2011

Absolutely beautiful, Chris! Extraordinary work to capture this so perfectly; it really emphasizes mood, both solemn and surreal at the same time! #9825210

Robert Jensen November 22, 2011

SUPERB! #9825251

William C. Raco level-classic November 22, 2011

Such heavenly light and color
Beautiful work, Christopher #9825589

Leslie McLain level-classic November 22, 2011

Stunning capture and colors, Chris. #9825917

Chris Budny level-deluxe November 23, 2011

Thank you all very much! I'm really pleased with how this "5th take" from this annual series has turned out! #9826521

Renee Doyle November 30, 2011

(sigh) ........... Awesome!!!!! Best of the best Chris! #9838423

Chris Budny level-deluxe November 30, 2011

hehehe... thanks, Renee!! #9838644

Judy V. Kennamer level-classic December 05, 2011

Soooooo beautiful Chris! You are just the master of Cathedral shots! #9848670

Chris Budny level-deluxe December 05, 2011

Thanks so much, Judy! #9848749

Peggy Pfister level-classic December 14, 2011

Absolutely beautiful, and an excellent narrative as well. Thanks for sharing the info; it makes a fantastic image even more enjoyable. #9864952

Chris Budny level-deluxe December 14, 2011

Man thanks, Peggy! I've got all my fingers crossed for this one! ;) #9864973

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