Inspiring Photo: Abundant Light #12716645

Abundant Light

Uploaded: January 29, 2012 07:21:25

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I have an annual tradition to shoot the morning light of early winter in this cathedral aisle; no other time produces quite this light show!
All the pools of color are sunlight through stained glass. Each year, I've tried to improve on the prior year's image; new techniques, new
compositions, different lenses... I think this is my personal best. The ultra-wide angle lens captured the far nave wall and colors behind the tomb.
3 RAW wide-bracketed exposures, adjusted to 6 files for HDR, at 10mm.
02/12 Finalist - T&P
Used in the cathedral's 2014 wall calendar and the digital wallpaper version as well.

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

Comments

Gregg Johnstun January 29, 2012

This is unreal. Incredible colors. Fantasy-like. Thanks for sharing. #1439928

Lindley Johnson January 29, 2012

I've loved this view in the previous images you've submitted, Chris, and this one is absolutely fantastic. The light, color, reflections, and composition are truly amazing! #9954018

Michelle Alton January 29, 2012

Surely your next G.P., Chris. This is positively awe-inspiring. #9954155

Patti Coblentz January 29, 2012

The light is magical with a superb composition; good luck with this one, Chris...a beauty!! #9954721

Katarina Mansson January 29, 2012

Absolutely gorgeous! POV, comp and colors are superb and the clarity you present in your pictures is just amazinig. A winner in my book! #9954745

Joy Rector January 30, 2012

beautiful #9955048

Chris Budny January 30, 2012

Thank you all very much! #9955090

Nikki McDonald February 01, 2012

Well, well, well, well, well. :) This is just gorgeous, Chris -- the colors, clarity, detail and depth do this beautiful space justice and I know no greater compliment. #9958978

Chris Budny February 01, 2012

Thank you very much Nikki!
And thank you for the suggestions you made on the similar, portrait-orientation image! #9959401

Ellen Hodges February 28, 2012

Wow image, Chris!! Agree with Michelle!!! #10011288

Chris Budny February 28, 2012

Thank you, Ellen... I shall resubmit it! #10011590

Yulianto Soeroso March 02, 2012

amazing color #10017454

Chris Budny March 02, 2012

Thanks, Yulianto! #10017664

Hayden Cannon March 03, 2012

Great photo Christopher, I must get some lessons sometime : ). Fantastic colours, comp, lighting and details fantastic shot! #10018862

Chris Budny March 03, 2012

Thank you, Hayden!
I will gladly set up a swap---you give me lessons on your amazing macros, and I'll share what I know in the cathedral! #10019207

Hayden Cannon March 03, 2012

I will also gladly swap, though I still believe you are far in front with your work. Perhaps you can teach me how to get so many stunning finalists and winners :).
#10020400

Chris Budny March 04, 2012

It's a deal---we each have stuff to share! If I ever get to Oz, or you come to DC, we'll have to make this happen! #10021063

Hayden Cannon March 04, 2012

It's a deal, Yeah I couldn't agree more! : ). Now I will stop clogging up your comments page :P I look forward to seeing more of your work. #10021145

John Connolly March 11, 2012

What a superb cathedral image, Christopher! This looks like a magnificent house of worship!
We don't need any more earthquakes, that's for sure! #10033235

Chris Budny March 11, 2012

Thank you very much, John! You're certainly right about the quakes! #10033535

Leslie McLain March 20, 2012

Stunning capture and light, Chris. I know I'll miss this beautiful light, but still looking forward to photographing the cathedral with you. #10046027

Chris Budny March 20, 2012

While you won't see this particular light display in March, there will be (bright sun permitting!) some beautiful big swathes of color around the building when we visit! #10046149

Terry A. Stoa March 25, 2012

Another well-deserved Finalist. Thanks for your detailed explanation of what it is and how you've captured similar images in prior years. Practice has made perfect. #10054185

Patti Coblentz March 25, 2012

I KNOW this pleases you! Congratulations on your finalist for this outstanding image, Chris! #10054463

Nikki McDonald March 25, 2012

Big smiles from Nebraska, Chris. Congratulations on your Finalist. #10054816

Peggy Pfister March 25, 2012

Happy and not surprised in the least to see this as a finalist, Chris! Congratulations and best of luck in the next round! #10054970

Graham Robards March 25, 2012

Awesome work Chris, I can see why this image is your best effort! Congratulations on your finalist, best of luck in the next round!

Pat #10055098

Claudine Grove March 25, 2012

Congrats on the finalist badge. I love all the color, composition, lighting, and everything else I may have forgotten to mention. Good luck in the next round. #10055224

Julianne Bradford March 25, 2012

This is so exquisite Chris! Congratulations on this stunning finalist! #10055377

Carol Quina March 25, 2012

Congratulations Chris - this is lovely! #10055650

Katarina Mansson March 25, 2012

No surprise here - congratulations on your beautiful finalist Chris!
I count on coming back shortly... #10055734

Usman M. Bajwa March 25, 2012

Great light and color Chris. CONGRATZ on this fab Finalist!

UB. #10055794

Hayden Cannon March 26, 2012

Congratulations on your Finalist Chris! well deserved for such a beautiful shot I am sure it will be gold soon. #10056766

Dayna Cain March 26, 2012

Huge congrats Chris on this finalist! It's stunning! #10056906

Lindley Johnson March 26, 2012

Love this stunning image, Chris! Congratulations! #10056984

Bob Cournoyer March 26, 2012

Great stuff, Chris...Congrats.. :-) #10057036

Gail Vitikacs March 26, 2012

No one shoots the Cathedral like you do! Congratulations on this beautiful finalist!
#10057366

Michele Peterson March 26, 2012

Ahhh... one of my favorites, Chris! Happy to see it get a finalist!! #10057632

Tammy Espino March 26, 2012

Congrats on another wonderful finalist!! :) #10058289

Phyllis H. Burchett March 26, 2012

Beautiful Chris, congrats on your finalist! #10059207

R. J. Laudenbacher March 26, 2012

WTG Chris! A big congrats to you on this beautiful finalist. #10059576

Renee Doyle March 26, 2012

Winner to me!!!! Now I can't wait to see the next installment! Congratulations Chris! #10059584

Tiia Vissak March 26, 2012

Congratulations! #10059603

Terry Cervi March 26, 2012

Congrats on your beautiful finalist, Chris! #10059788

Chris Budny March 27, 2012

Thank you all very much! #10060319

JO ANN CLEVELAND March 27, 2012

Congrats on another fabulous finalist Chris...good for you!

jo ann c. #10061528

David M. Montero March 27, 2012

One of my favorites of yours. Congratulations on your finalist selection Chris! #10062302

Chris Budny March 28, 2012

Thanks, Jo Ann & Dave! #10062714

Shawn Jennings March 29, 2012

Nice work, Chris! Congratulations on your finalist! #10065639

Chris Budny March 29, 2012

Thanks so much, Shawn! #10065647

Merna L. Nobile March 30, 2012

What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us.
Congratulations! Merna #10067332

FERNANDA KINGSLEY-THOMAS May 19, 2012

What can I say about your work. All your pictures are so special.I just spend time in awe at all the thought and editing and creativity of this and the other pictures. #10142051

Chris Budny May 19, 2012

Thank you both, Fernanda & Merna! I'm so glad you like them so much, Fernanda! #10142114

FERNANDA KINGSLEY-THOMAS May 19, 2012

How I wish I could find a photographer like you that could teach me some of the techniques because the artistic part is special to each person and not many people have it like you do. I don't have much time to write but I always follow your work. #10142465

Chris Budny May 19, 2012

Thank you for the very kind words, Fernanda! #10142890

Laura E. Swan May 27, 2012

This image gave me goosebumps, Chris. It's absolutely spiritual.

ON GOING FINALIST! I hope we see it in the Winners Circle!

-Laura :D #10155422

Chris Budny May 28, 2012

Thanks, Laura! I'm glad you like it as much as I do. Alas, it is Finalist from a prior month's contest, and didn't advance any further. #10157300

Laura E. Swan May 28, 2012

Really? Well rats! I see GOLD here!!! #10157310

Gail Vitikacs July 30, 2012

Way to go Chris! Congrats! #10252794

Chris Budny July 31, 2012

Thanks, Gail! #10254331

Julianne Bradford July 31, 2012

I can sure see why you make an annual treck to your "santuary" Chris. What a marvelous meditation while having the honor of capturing this marvelous light and spectacle #10254932

Chris Budny July 31, 2012

Thanks, Julianne; I may resubmit this one; it is my favorite of my annual attempts. #10254942

Karen Celella August 23, 2012

Congratulations on your gorgeous finalist, Chris! #10287011

Chris Budny August 26, 2012

Thank you Karen! #10291517

Thomas E. Hinds August 29, 2012

This is just fantastic in every way, Chris! It is a Winner to me. The color is remarkable! And your gallery is to die for! Beautiful work abounds throughout! #10298259

Laura E. Swan August 29, 2012

I really love this one Chris! I'll be rooting for Gold for you *again*! :D

-Laura #10298324

Chris Budny August 30, 2012

Thank you both! Alas, even though I have this on Page 1, it is an older Finalist; not part of the July results ;) #10298669

R. J. Laudenbacher August 31, 2012

Soooooo beautiful, Chris. Congrats on your gorgeous finalist! #10301141

Chris Budny August 31, 2012

Thanks, RJ! #10301173

Usman M. Bajwa September 07, 2012

It screams for a re-sub, hope you hear it!!

UB. #10312881

Chris Budny September 07, 2012

Thanks, Usman! Great idea... I've never resubbed a Finalist before! #10312884

Carolyn McIntosh December 09, 2012

It has been a long time since I poked through your gallery . . .. what an amazing visit I had this morning. Your images are compelling . . . it reminds me of my promise to myself that even if I have to crawl on my hands and knees I must visit Washington again . . . and especially the National Cathedral.

Your body of work is simply amazing. #10457403

Chris Budny December 10, 2012

Carolyn, thank you for taking the time to "catch up" on my gallery - I'm so glad you enjoyed it, and thank you VERY much for the kind, kind words! By all means, get thee to DC (and look me up when you do!) #10458694

Julianne Bradford May 28, 2013

Such a beauty Chris! Congrats! #10712162

Chris Budny May 28, 2013

Thank you very much, Julianne! #10712312

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