The Ballroom: Indianapolis Scottish Rite Cathedral

© Rona L. Schwarz

The Ballroom: Indianapolis Scottish Rite Cathedral

Uploaded: February 03, 2012 20:50:26

Description

8.0s @ f/20, ISO 100, Nikkor 14-24mm f/2.8 @ 14mm.
The Ballroom is 99 ft.square, 45 ft.high with a balcony 16-1/2 ft. wide on all four sides. It is supported by 15 fluted oak columns. The dancing area is 66 ft. square. Except for the floor, the woodwork, pillars, and paneling are Carpathian white oak; the architecture is Elizabethan. The large chandelier is gilded bronze with crystal beads and pendants. It weighs 2,500 pounds and contains ~200 light bulbs and can be lowered for cleaning.

Exif: F Number: 20, Exposure Bias Value: -1.00, ExposureTime: 8/1 seconds, Flash: did not fire., ISO: 100, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 15.00 mm, Model: NIKON D700

Comments

Ellen Hodges February 04, 2012

Wow! What an interesting place and a gorgeous capture, Rona!!! Looks soooo beautiful!!! #1441167

Michael G. Marshall February 04, 2012

A beautiful image, Rona! I lived in Indy for several years and have driven by the cathedral many times. Unfortunately, I never ventured inside. My lost. Magnificent! #9964419

Michelle Alton February 04, 2012

Wow...what a GREAT capture, Rona. #9964446

Monnie Ryan February 04, 2012

I'll echo the WOW on this one, Rona! #9964488

Kathy Salerni level-classic February 04, 2012

I'll quadruple the Wow, Rona! Totally beautiful Comp, color, details and symmetry! So well done! #9965519

Terry Cervi level-deluxe February 04, 2012

What a gorgeous room and such a beautiful capture, Rona!! A fave for me! Superb work! #9965685

Leslie McLain level-classic February 06, 2012

Beautiful capture, Rona. #9967729

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