Inspiring Photo: Morning Light #13298753

Morning Light

Uploaded: September 05, 2012 03:56:56

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Sunlight pours through slender clear windows in the apse of the austerely elegant, gothic-influenced Hallgrímskirkja of Reykjavik. Iceland's largest
church took 38 years to complete, in 1986. It dominates the city skyline, featuring an observation deck way up in the single front bell tower.
9/12 Finalist - T&P

Exif: F Number: 11, Exposure Bias Value: 2.00, ExposureTime: 1/40 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 400, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 10.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 7D

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Antonio Amen September 05, 2012

Nice light. #1484536

Dominick M. Dimacale September 05, 2012

Lovely image here, Christopher!

Dominick #10309145

Joy Rector September 05, 2012

gorgeous shot #10309176

Melinda F. Schneider September 05, 2012

Impressive structure, and I love the light and shadows crossing the steps! #10309217

Dayna Cain September 05, 2012

Another winner Chris! This is so beautiful. #10309370

Datha Y. Thompson September 05, 2012

Gorgeous!!! #10309405

Michelle Alton September 05, 2012

You have a great eye for architectural photography, Chris. Coupled with your camera mastery, you are posting winner after winner. This is another favorite. #10309452

Patti Coblentz September 05, 2012

Wonderful balance of the subject and light, Chris! #10309544

Bob Cournoyer September 05, 2012

Simple and elegant...great eye... :-) #10310065

Chris Budny September 06, 2012

Thanks so much, folks! I worked up another version that clones in a new window on the right--that big blank wall seems too empty to me... but then I felt guilty about making such a departure from reality; the space is so simple, clean and sparse. #10311080

Ellen Hodges September 10, 2012

Absolutely beautiful capture, Chris! Awesome light! #10317238

Chris Budny September 10, 2012

Thank you very much, Ellen! #10317427

Renee Doyle September 11, 2012

Wonderful use of light Chris!!! #10317721

Chris Budny September 11, 2012

Thank you, Renee! I was lucky it wasn't too crowded; a few minutes later, a visitor decided to perch on those steps for the rest of my visit. #10317872

Donna La Mattino Pagakis September 11, 2012

Great use of design and light. So well seen!!! #10317922

Chris Budny September 11, 2012

Thank you very much! #10318033

Leslie McLain September 11, 2012

Fantastic capture and light, Chris, #10318989

Chris Budny September 12, 2012

Thanks, Leslie! I want to go back for a 2-hour visit w/ tripod next time :) #10319405

Phyllis H. Burchett September 20, 2012

Gorgeous light and capture Chris! #10330419

Chris Budny September 20, 2012

Thank you, Phyllis! #10330485

Marcy B. Reman October 28, 2012

Congrats on your finalist. Magnificant capture of the light through the window. #10388972

Lindley Johnson October 29, 2012

Congratulations on your elegant and beautiful finalist, Chris! #10390317

Phyllis H. Burchett October 29, 2012

Congrats Chris! #10391051

Peggy Pfister October 29, 2012

Just lovely! Congrats! #10391094

Michele Peterson October 29, 2012

Very elegant and well taken, Chris. Congratulations! #10391247

Naomi Weiser October 29, 2012

the lighting really stands out here. congrats! #10391274

Nancy L. Green October 29, 2012

CONGRATULATIONS Chris on your wonderful finalist, WTG!! <>< #10392127

Errick L. Cameron October 29, 2012

Powerful use of light. Congratuations on this superb fianlist! #10392210

Renee Doyle October 29, 2012

Big congrats to you Chris on this excellent finalist!! #10393301

Usman M. Bajwa October 30, 2012

Great pov and lines, Chris. Huge CONGRATZ on your Four Icelandic Finalists, good luck up next!

UB. #10393896

Ken Smith October 30, 2012

Usually the sun streaks would distract, but not this time. Congrats, Chris!! #10393985

Chris Budny October 30, 2012

Thanks so much! #10394455

Donna La Mattino Pagakis October 30, 2012

Congratulations Chris, awesome work! #10394550

Chris Budny October 31, 2012

Thank you, Donna! #10396789

Michael Kelly November 05, 2012

Beautiful light. Congratulations. #10405366

Chris Budny November 05, 2012

Thank you, Michael! #10405511

Aimee C. Eisaman November 05, 2012

Beautiful capture of the light...makes the room look magic and as if it were from a different time period. :~) Congrats! #10405781

Chris Budny November 06, 2012

Thank you very much! #10406605

Merna L. Nobile November 08, 2012

Receiving an award from Better Photo is just like unwrapping a gift, the thrill is always the same! It is also exciting to be able to send my personal congratulations to each and every one of you and I look forward to seeing the gold though out the galleries. Merna
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