Uploaded: February 19, 2013
The ornate base of the handsome 120 year old cast-metal lampposts that encircle the Library of Congress.
The long shadow on the sidewalk caught my eye, and I wanted a composition that showed that but only a part of the metalwork.
I pulled up the details of the stylized palm frond on the shaded side of the metal base; B/W in NIK Silver Efex 2.
Exif: F Number: 6.3, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/1250 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 200, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 47.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 7D
Joy Rector February 19, 2013
beautiful shot #1515474R. J. Laudenbacher February 19, 2013
Fabulous B&W tones and beautiful use of shadows, Chris! #10574687Linda D. Lester February 19, 2013
Beautiful BW tones and shadows! #10575126Chris Budny February 21, 2013
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