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High Above

© Chris Budny
Deluxe Website: chrisbudny.com

High Above

Uploaded: July 18, 2012 18:09:20

Description

A reworked HDR of the soaring skylight ceiling over the Great Hall of the Library of Congress. The decorative features in the building are astonishing.

Exif: F Number: 12.9, ISO: 200, FocalLength: 10.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 7D

Comments

Chris Budny level-deluxe July 18, 2012

Oops... had to fix something; sorry, Jack, Linda & Joy--I lost your comments, but thank you for them! And thanks to Nikki, Patti, and the cast of careful eyes who pointed out some problems on the original this morning! #1475634

Usman M. Bajwa level-classic July 18, 2012

Wow, this turned out great, Chris. Beautiful capture and post-processing. Good luck this time around!

UB. #10235747

Chris Budny level-deluxe July 19, 2012

Thanks, Usman! I always like revisiting old favorite images after awhile, just to see what new tricks I've picked up along the way that could improve the edits. #10236033

Joy Rector July 19, 2012

beautiful #10236052

Chris Budny level-deluxe July 19, 2012

Thanks again, Joy! #10236851

Lindley Johnson level-classic July 20, 2012

Fabulous composition, color, and details, Chris. What an amazing ceiling! #10237475

Chris Budny level-deluxe July 20, 2012

Thank you, Lindley! It is a spectacular building to walk through! #10237488

Leslie McLain level-classic July 20, 2012

Loved this place. Beautiful capture and detail. Your welcome back in Chicago anytime. #10237730

Chris Budny level-deluxe July 20, 2012

Thanks, Leslie... I hope to get back to Chicago, perhaps in the spring! #10237741

Ellen Hodges July 20, 2012

Absolutely gorgeous pov and color, Chris!! Stunning capture!! #10237801

Chris Budny level-deluxe July 20, 2012

Thanks so much! #10237823

Renee Doyle July 20, 2012

Gotta love that ceiling!!!!! Wonderful symmetry & treatment Chris!!! #10237875

Chris Budny level-deluxe July 21, 2012

I do love it, and I *LOVE* your recently posted version of it! Thanks, Renee! #10238526

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