The Visit

Uploaded: January 02, 2012 19:40:05

Description

.5s @ f/18, ISO 2000, Nikkor 14-24mm, f/2.8 @ 15mm. (C-A)
Taken at Cathedral-Basilica Mary Queen of the World in Montreal, June 2011. The athedral is a scaled-down replica of St. Peter's Basilica in Rome. Work began in 1875; it was consecrated in 1894; in 1904 it became a parish, and in 1919, it was made a minor basilica in 1919 by Pope Benedict XV. It was rededicated in 1955 to Mary,Queen of the World by Pope Pius XII.On May 14, 2006, the cathedral was named a National Historic Site of Canada.

Exif: F Number: 18, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/2 seconds, Flash: did not fire., ISO: 2000, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 15.00 mm, Model: NIKON D700

Comments

Debbie Bray January 02, 2012

Another fabulous image that gives your eyes exercise, Rona, by drawing them in! What great dimension and depth is created here. Lovely image, and I'm pretty sure I'll be commenting on this again! #1433993

Gord MacEachern January 03, 2012

You captured this beautifully Rona, really well done! #9899461

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe January 03, 2012

Excellent depth, details and colors, Rona. So beautiful! #9899523

Michelle Alton January 03, 2012

This is fabulous, Rona, with a great historical description #9899680

Monnie Ryan January 03, 2012

Wow - awesome perspective and depth, Rona! #9899824

Rony Sagy January 03, 2012

Fantastic capture of this amazing Cathedral, Rona. Love the perspective, lines, detail and light. #9900427

Carol Eade level-addict January 03, 2012

This is so beautiful, Rona, I really like the depth, light and detail! #9900698

Kathy Salerni level-classic January 04, 2012

Wonderful commentary on this stunning capture, Rona! DOF and perspective are awesome! Happy New Year! #9900945

Leslie McLain level-classic January 04, 2012

Love these old churches. Beautiful capture, Rona. #9901237

JO ANN CLEVELAND January 04, 2012

Fannnnnnnntastic Rona, I love this..

jo ann c. #9901636

Ellen Hodges January 05, 2012

Really love the way you composed this beauty, Rona!! A WOW capture!! #9903470

Boyd L. Alexander January 05, 2012

This is simply stunning Rona! Thperspective, the lighting, the details...just perfect. Made it a favorite! (Cannot wait to see your kitchen!) #9903473

Deborah C. Lewinson level-addict January 07, 2012

Superb capture, Rona, outstanding perspective, colors, details!

Debby #9907921


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