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Flow of Eons

© Chris Budny
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Flow of Eons

Uploaded: August 14, 2012 04:03:11

Description

The Shelburne Falls during flood; the beautiful swirling stone is metamorphic gneiss, pushed and pulled under high pressures and temperatures
during tectonic plate collisions some 480 million years ago (early Paleozoic), when this part of MA was an island mass not yet part of the continent.
08-12 N&L Second Place

Exif: F Number: 16, Exposure Bias Value: 0.33, ExposureTime: 1/1 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 100, White balance: Manual white balance, FocalLength: 210.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 7D

Comments

Joy Rector August 14, 2012

awesome #1480341

Jack Gaskin August 14, 2012

VERY IMPRESSIVE

Jack #10275152

Dayna Cain level-classic August 14, 2012

I'm guessing you know that this is a winner don't you? LOVE IT!!!!! #10275209

Mary Beth Aiello level-classic August 14, 2012

This is just incredible, Chris. The beauty of the stone, the comp, the story. Amazing. #10275327

Usman M. Bajwa level-classic August 14, 2012

Wonderful flow and love that saturated colors, Chris. WOW!!!

UB. #10275341

Datha Y. Thompson August 14, 2012

W O W ! ! AMAZING!!!!!!! #10275369

Melinda F. Schneider level-classic August 14, 2012

Fantastic! #10275493

Karen Celella August 14, 2012

Gorgeous, Chris! #10275541

Joannie Bertucci level-classic August 14, 2012

Natures own abstract! Beautiful presenatation Chris, love the veiling too! #10275680

Errick L. Cameron level-deluxe August 14, 2012

Awesome! #10276237

Renee Doyle August 15, 2012

Wonderful eye to capture this beautiful abstract! The touch of veiling is perfect Chris!! #10276378

Chris Budny level-deluxe August 15, 2012

Thanks do much; I'm glad I reworked this one! #10276711

Harriet Feagin level-classic August 15, 2012

This is just wonderful! #10277190

Carol Quina level-classic August 22, 2012

What a FANTASTIC find! Beautiful! #10285565

Lindley Johnson level-classic August 23, 2012

So beautiful! I love the color and patterns in the stone and the flowing water. The information is interesting, too. Well done, Chris! #10287342

Chris Budny level-deluxe August 26, 2012

Thank you very much! #10291525

Donna La Mattino Pagakis September 13, 2012

A big time favorite Chris, best of luck with this beauty. #10321228

Chris Budny level-deluxe September 13, 2012

Thanks, Donna! One of my favorites from the trip to MA, for sure. #10321365

Dr Silly level-classic September 18, 2012

Awesome. :O)
#10328030

Chris Budny level-deluxe September 18, 2012

Thanks, Doc! I really like this one. #10328120

JO ANN CLEVELAND September 24, 2012

Congratulations on this awesome finalist
Chris!

jo ann c. #10335935

Leslie McLain level-classic September 24, 2012

Congrats on a beautiful finalist, Chris. #10336013

Tammy Espino September 24, 2012

Congrats Chris on your beautiful finalist! #10336333

Nikki McDonald level-classic September 24, 2012

I just love the metamorphic gneiss, Chris - patterns in the rock are great, too :) Congratulations on the finalist and good luck in the next round. #10336443

Terry Cervi level-deluxe September 24, 2012

Exceptional work, Chris! Congrats on your finalist!! #10336448

Carol Flisak level-classic September 24, 2012

Beautiful image, Chris... love the patterns and colors in the rock and the sense of motion! Congrats on this wonderful finalist! #10336897

September 24, 2012

Wow! #10337137

Dayna Cain level-classic September 24, 2012

Congrats on this finalist, next stop GOLD! #10337194

Deborah C. Lewinson level-addict September 24, 2012

Stunning finalist, Chris!

Congratulations!
Debby #10337269

September 24, 2012

The design on the rocks is incredible, and I love the silky water effect. Nice closeup! #10337373

Randy D. Dinkins level-classic September 24, 2012

Great composition and colors - Congratulations! #10337433

Lindley Johnson level-classic September 24, 2012

A beautiful finalist, Chris - congratulations! #10337836

Renee Doyle September 24, 2012

Well seen and captured Chris! Congratulations! #10338623

Phyllis H. Burchett September 24, 2012

Fabulous Chris, congrats! #10338713

Chris Budny level-deluxe September 24, 2012

Thank you all very much! My aunt will be pleased, too - she took me to this location on my last visit! #10338842

Peggy Pfister level-classic September 24, 2012

Superb, Chris! Congrats and good luck in the next round! #10339015

Donna La Mattino Pagakis September 24, 2012

I love this Chris, but you already know that. Huge congrats! #10339038

Reynaldo D. Reyes level-classic September 24, 2012

Another great addition to your awards. Congratulations on this amazing finalist. #10339045

Michele Peterson level-classic September 24, 2012

Beautiful colors! Congratulations on the finalist!! #10339142

Naomi Weiser September 24, 2012

wow, amazing shot, it totally makes me want to go see this place! #10339335

Katarina Mansson September 25, 2012

Lovely nature, lovely capture. Excellent presentation of static vs motion. Congratulations on another succesful finalist Chris! #10339598

Ellen Hodges September 25, 2012

Huge congrats and best luck on your awesome finalists, Chris!!! #10339725

Marcy B. Reman September 25, 2012

Wow - amazing colors and textures - love it. Congrats! #10339733

Chris Budny level-deluxe September 25, 2012

Thanks so much! I'm thrilled this one advanced; it was a hard shoot---way too bright for a long exposure, and I didn't have an ND filter to help cut the light. (The original capture is quite bright, but luckily was not totally blown out in the highlights.) #10339939

Kathryn Wesserling September 25, 2012

This looks almost like a section of a Chuhily piece of art glass. Thank you for the detailed information about the formations and for mentioning that you didn't use a filter (that helps me learn for my water shots.) #10340058

Patrick Rouzes level-classic September 25, 2012

AMAZING finalist, Christopher- congrats & good luck!
#10340385

Mitch Spence level-classic September 25, 2012

What an extraordinary place. Congratulations, Chris. #10340566

Richard B. Hallick September 25, 2012

Spectacular finalist. The feeling of motion is wonderful. #10341564

Chris Budny level-deluxe September 26, 2012

Thank you so much!
Kathy, if you have a chance to get a ND filter, or a variable ND, they are a lot of fun to explore, and extremely useful for slowing down the shutter to get "veiled" waterfalls. #10341975

Errick L. Cameron level-deluxe September 27, 2012

Very well done and Congratulations! #10343618

Chris Budny level-deluxe September 27, 2012

Thanks, Errick! #10343765

Merna L. Nobile September 27, 2012

I heard the good news…and could not be happier for you! CONGRATULATIONS, Merna #10343813

Rona L. Schwarz September 27, 2012

WOWZA - this is truly spectacular, Chris! Amazing graphic designs and patterns in the rocks and the colors are so rich and saturated...the addition of the water veiling sends this over the top! Fabulous abstract...and thanks for all that great info, too! Super Congratulations...bet we see it with Gold next! #10343975

Carol Quina level-classic September 27, 2012

Congrats Chris! I love this one, glad to see it again! #10344345

Chris Budny level-deluxe September 28, 2012

Thanks, folks! Rona; fingers crossed! #10344650

David M. Montero September 29, 2012

The water enhances the color and lines in the rock beautifully. Great composition. (Great info too.) Congratulations Chris! #10346616

Debra R. Harder September 29, 2012

I love images such as this, Chris. The composition, exposure, details and colors are beautiful. Huge congratulations on your SUPERB finalist!!! #10346859

Chris Budny level-deluxe September 30, 2012

Thank you both, Dave & Debra! #10347264

Julianne Bradford October 01, 2012

What a beauty Chris! Congrats! #10348971

Chris Budny level-deluxe October 01, 2012

Thank you, Julianne! #10349668

Terry A. Stoa October 02, 2012

WTG on this Winner, Chris! #10350432

Katarina Mansson October 02, 2012

Beautiful in all aspects! Congratulations on your outstanding winner Chris! #10350482

Bob Cournoyer level-classic October 02, 2012

Good job, Chris! Congrats... :-) #10350514

Donna La Mattino Pagakis October 02, 2012

You go Chris, such an incredible gold winner. Congrats! #10350613

Monnie Ryan October 02, 2012

Congratulations big-time, Chris! #10350676

Julianne Bradford October 02, 2012

Congratulations on your GOLD Chris :-) #10350712

Dayna Cain level-classic October 02, 2012

Ah heck....I'm just gonna say it....I TOLD YOU SO!!!! LOL Congrats on this awesome winner Chris! #10350723

Mitch Spence level-classic October 02, 2012

Congratulations once again, Chris. What a trip, what a sight. #10350740

Gail Vitikacs level-classic October 02, 2012

Y A H O O ! Happy to see this with the gold Chris! Stunning in everyway! #10350768

Rona L. Schwarz October 02, 2012

Not surprised to see this beauty again in the Winner's circle, Chris! It's a stunning tapestry and a magnificent image! Super Congratulations for this well-deserved Gold Win! #10350772

Leslie McLain level-classic October 02, 2012

Congrats on a beautiful winner,Chris. #10350773

Stefania Barbier level-classic October 02, 2012

GORGEOUS winner Chris, congratulations!!! #10350910

Terry Cervi level-deluxe October 02, 2012

Congrats on your beautiful win, Chris!! #10351075

JO ANN CLEVELAND October 02, 2012

I thought we would see this awesome image again Chris!

Big congratulations on this great 2nd Place Gold winner!

jo ann c. #10351190

Lisa J. Boulden level-classic October 02, 2012

Such a lovely winner!
Congratulations, Christopher!
~♥~Lisa #10351358

JudyAnn Rector level-classic October 02, 2012

Stunning work, Chris... CONGRATULATIONS! #10351372

Tammy Espino October 02, 2012

Congrats on your win :) #10351407

Renee Doyle October 02, 2012

BIG congrats to you Chris on this excellent winner!!! #10351526

Ann Coates level-classic October 02, 2012

Congratulations on your beautiful Gold winner. #10351633

Kathy Salerni level-classic October 02, 2012

Congratulations on your wonderful win, Chris! #10351670

Linda D. Lester level-classic October 02, 2012

Beautiful winner....Congratulations on your win! #10351687

Melinda F. Schneider level-classic October 02, 2012

So happy to see this favorite of mine go gold!! #10351692

Lindley Johnson level-classic October 02, 2012

Congratulations on your gorgeous winner, Chris! #10351723

Lydia Williams level-classic October 02, 2012

Congratulations on your fantastic winner! #10351763

Joannie Bertucci level-classic October 02, 2012

Congrats on your gold badge Chris! #10351802

Patrick Rouzes level-classic October 02, 2012

CONGRATS on this incredible WINNER, Christopher!
#10351807

Michelle Alton October 02, 2012

Another magical creation--well deserving of the gold badge it has earned! Congratulations! #10351848

Claudia Kuhn level-classic October 02, 2012

Wonderful water Chris, congratulations on your gold winner!! #10351890

R. J. Laudenbacher level-classic October 02, 2012

Congrats on this beautiful winner, Chris. #10352176

Phyllis H. Burchett October 02, 2012

BIG congrats Chris on this fabulous winner!!! #10352214

Jeff E Jensen October 02, 2012

Congrats, Chris! This is pretty fantastic. #10352256

Claudine Grove level-classic October 02, 2012

congrats! Interesting #10352362

Ellen Hodges October 02, 2012

Huge congrats on a gorgeous winner, Chris!!! #10352467

Chris Budny level-deluxe October 03, 2012

Thank you all very much! A nice treat to come home to, after all the anticipation! #10352718

Carol Flisak level-classic October 03, 2012

Glad to see this one again. Huge congrats on your beautiful winner, Chris! #10353035

Chris Budny level-deluxe October 03, 2012

Thank you, Carol! #10353150

Monika Sapek October 03, 2012

The patterns are so eye-catching! just beautiful! Many congratulations on your Winner, Christopher! #10353678

Chris Budny level-deluxe October 04, 2012

Thank you, Monika! #10354510

Susan M. Smith October 05, 2012

This is truly gorgeous Chris! Thanks so much for the interesting back story as well. Congratulations on your Winner! #10356335

Chris Budny level-deluxe October 05, 2012

Thank you very much, Susan! #10356347

Christine Czernin level-classic October 05, 2012

Big congratulations on your gold win, Chris.
It is truly spectacular. I have never seen such colorful rocks before. Nature really does amazing things. #10356921

Gail Sullivan level-classic October 06, 2012

nA striking swirl of colors, Christopher! Cograts! #10357705

Chris Budny level-deluxe October 06, 2012

Thank you both, Christine & Gail! The rockbed there is really unusual, both in colors, and in shapes. #10357727

Mary Beth Aiello level-classic October 06, 2012

Stunningly gorgeous, Chris. Huge congrats. #10358284

Peggy Pfister level-classic October 06, 2012

Congrats on this fantastic winner, Chris! #10358505

Chris Budny level-deluxe October 07, 2012

Thank you both! #10358867

Usman M. Bajwa level-classic October 08, 2012

WTG Chris, Huge CONGRATZ on striking Gold!

UB. #10360141

Chris Budny level-deluxe October 08, 2012

Thanks, Usman! #10360239

Karen Bacon October 20, 2012

So beautiful! Congratulations Chris! #10378030

Chris Budny level-deluxe October 21, 2012

Thank you, Karen! #10378293

David M. Montero October 27, 2012

A belated congratulations on your win for this marvelous capture Chris! I love the lines of the rocks and soft water. #10386870

Chris Budny level-deluxe October 27, 2012

Thanks a lot, Dave! #10386891

September 09, 2014

neat! #11129953

Chris Budny level-deluxe September 09, 2014

Thanks, Joe! #11130289

Amanda D. Austwick level-classic September 09, 2015

Missed this gorgeous capture, so belated Congratulations! #11356921

Chris Budny level-deluxe September 09, 2015

Thanks, Amanda! #11356926

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