Great Hall

Uploaded: March 01, 2013

Description

Standing in line to view the magnificent Main Reading Room, I couldn't resist a capture of the equally stunning Great Hall
of the Library of Congress. The soaring space, clad in marble, mosaics and murals, stops visitors in their tracks.

Exif: F Number: 6.3, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/6 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 400, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 10.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 7D

Comments

William C. Raco level-classic March 01, 2013

Very fine detail, depth, exposure and composition.
Beautiful, Christopher #1517055

Dale Hardin March 01, 2013

Excellent rendition of a difficult compositional challenge and lighting challenge Chris. A testament to your skill. #10591778

Chris Budny level-deluxe March 02, 2013

Thank you all so much! This is my second-favorite DC building after the cathedral, of course! #10592890

Renee Doyle March 02, 2013

Now this is one very very nice pov and capture Chris!!!!! Love it! #10592894

Chris Budny level-deluxe March 02, 2013

Thank you Renee; even though I swore I wouldn't photograph more after your killer 14mm great hall shot, I couldn't help myself :) #10593767

Dayna Cain level-classic March 02, 2013

Stunning capture Chris! #10593859

Chris Budny level-deluxe March 03, 2013

Thanks Dayna -- you gotta get out this way sometime! #10594595

Carol Quina level-classic March 04, 2013

Absolutely GORGEOUS! #10596224

Chris Budny level-deluxe March 05, 2013

Thank you, Carol! #10597229

Joy Rector April 01, 2013

simply gorgeous #10637469

Chris Budny level-deluxe April 01, 2013

Thank you, Joy! #10637511

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