Golden Stairs II

Uploaded: November 29, 2011 03:47:56

Description

A rework of an earlier Chicago favorite. The topmost level of the grand staircase in the old downtown public library (now Cultural Center.)
01-12 Finalist; Travel & Place

Exif: F Number: 8, ISO: 800, FocalLength: 10.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 7D

Comments

Carolyn M. Fletcher level-classic November 29, 2011

Way cool!! #1426471

Joy Rector November 29, 2011

beautiful, well done #9836739

R. J. Laudenbacher level-classic November 29, 2011

Excellent EOD, Chris! #9836787

Jack Gaskin November 29, 2011

GREAT FIND & CAPTURE You certainly have the knack for these shots. WTG

Jack #9836824

Katarina Mansson November 29, 2011

Superb and beautiful HDR Chris! #9836925

Dr Silly level-classic November 29, 2011

Awesome. :O) #9837324

Terry Cervi level-deluxe November 29, 2011

Beautifully done, Chris! #9838293

Renee Doyle November 30, 2011

One word .... Winner :-)
#9838421

Chris Budny level-deluxe November 30, 2011

Thanks, folks! Renee; I hope you're right! #9838643

David M. Montero November 30, 2011

Fantastic Chris! Ever thought about doing a book? #9839314

Leslie McLain level-classic November 30, 2011

Love this perspective, Chris. Stunning. #9839425

Chris Budny level-deluxe November 30, 2011

Thank you both!
Dave, I think about a book all the time---I've done 3 self-published ones for family & friends, of my favorite images over the last 5 years, or a vacation collection, but haven't explored beyond that... #9839458

Alex T. Mizuno November 30, 2011

I can see the building itself is beautiful but your visual sense enhances it. Superb comp and lighting. Extraordinary EOD Chris! It's a winning image! #9839722

Chris Budny level-deluxe November 30, 2011

Thanks so much, Alex! If you get to Chicago, it is a must-see building, right downtown in the middle of everything. #9840158

Alex T. Mizuno November 30, 2011

Thank you Chris! I make sure to visit the place when I have a chance to go to Chicago :) #9840522

Lindley Johnson level-classic December 04, 2011

Fabulous EOD, Chris! Pefectly composed and shot. #9846965

Chris Budny level-deluxe December 04, 2011

Thanks, Lindley! #9846998

Carol Flisak level-classic February 26, 2012

Congrats on your finalist, Chris! #10003392

Ellen Hodges February 26, 2012

Huge congrats on an awesome finalist, Carol!!! Very best luck!!! #10003484

Nikki McDonald level-classic February 26, 2012

Well done, Chris. Congratulations on the finalist and good luck in the next round. #10003490

Monnie Ryan February 26, 2012

Congratulations once again, Chris - WTG! #10003779

Deborah C. Lewinson level-addict February 26, 2012

Awesome finalist, Chris!

Congratulations!
Debby #10003838

Terry A. Stoa February 26, 2012

Nice. I'll need to check out that building in Chicago...only 3 hrs from me. #10004118

Tammy Espino February 26, 2012

Congrats on your finalist!! :) #10004198

Terry Cervi level-deluxe February 26, 2012

Congrats on your fantastic finalist, Chris! #10004531

JO ANN CLEVELAND February 26, 2012

Way to go Chris!

Congrats on your awesome finalist!

jo ann c. #10004721

Renee Doyle February 26, 2012

Another superb finalist!! BIG congrats Chris! #10005090

Dr Silly level-classic February 27, 2012

Congrats Chris on your Finalist. :O)
#10005933

Chris Budny level-deluxe February 27, 2012

Thank you all very much! #10006218

Phyllis H. Burchett February 27, 2012

Congrats Chris!!! #10006478

Donna La Mattino Pagakis February 27, 2012

Simply outstanding Chris!!! Congratulations on your finalist! #10006896

Bunny Snow February 27, 2012

Well seen and captured. Love the composition. So perfectly composed and captured creation. Congratulations on your finalist, Chris!!! Hope to see this again. #10007006

Amanda D. Austwick level-classic February 27, 2012

Love the perspective and of course the golden stairs Chris! Congratulations on your Finalist, and I hope that it goes higher! #10007315

Lindley Johnson level-classic February 27, 2012

This is a terrific image, Leslie! Congratulations on your well-deserved finalist. #10007373

Naomi Weiser February 27, 2012

congrats! #10008119

Chris Budny level-deluxe February 27, 2012

Thank you, ladies! #10008126

Patti Coblentz February 27, 2012

Fantastic wide angled capture...love the colors, details, and light! Congratulations! #10008539

David M. Montero February 27, 2012

Happy to see this one Chris. Congratulations on your finalist selection! #10009145

Michele Peterson level-classic February 27, 2012

Absolutely beautiful! Congratulations on this finalist!! #10009217

Chris Budny level-deluxe February 28, 2012

Thank you very much! #10010602

To discuss, first log in or sign up (buttons are at top center of page).

Get Constructive Critiques

Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.


 

Did You Know?

Discussions by Category: You can view photo discussions on various themes in the Community > Photo Discussions section of the site.

BetterPhoto Websites: If you see an orange website link directly under the photographer's name, it's totally okay. It's not spam. The reason: BetterPhoto is the one that offers these personal photography websites. We are supporting our clients with those links.

Unavailable EXIF: If there is no other information but 'Unavailable' in the EXIF (meaning no EXIF data exists with the photo), the 'Unavailable' blurb is not displayed. If there is any info, it shows. Many photos have the EXIF stripped out when people modify the image and resave it, before uploading.


 

The following truth is one of the core philosophies of BetterPhoto:

I hear, I forget.
I see, I remember.
I do, I understand.

You learn by doing. Take your next online photography class.

BetterPhoto.com Photo Contest Finalist


Copyright for this gallery photo belongs solely to Chris Budny.
Images may not be copied, downloaded, or used in any way without the expressed, written permission of the photographer. Contact photographer via gallery
Log in to follow or message this photographer or report this photo.