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Elegant Descent

© Chris Budny
Deluxe Website: chrisbudny.com

Elegant Descent

Uploaded: March 10, 2013

Description

The final sweeping curve of the elegant elliptical spiral stairs in the US Supreme Court.
Thanks, Dayna, for the nudge on this one, prompting me to rework it!
3/13 Finalist - EOD

Exif: F Number: 8, Exposure Bias Value: -2.00, ExposureTime: 1/6 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 400, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 22.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 7D

Comments

Katarina Mansson March 10, 2013

Superb POV, lines, shapes, tones and presentation Chris! #1518473

William C. Raco level-classic March 10, 2013

Love the curl, lines and tone
Nicely done, Christopher #10603683

Nikki McDonald level-classic March 10, 2013

Great lines and such elegance in the tones, too. Well framed, Chris. #10603736

Joy Rector March 10, 2013

love the lines and the comp #10603759

Chris Budny level-deluxe March 11, 2013

Thank you very much!
Joanna; it has long been a favorite of mine; this rework gives a tiny boost in contrast that I think the original version was lacking. #10604719

Carol Quina level-classic March 12, 2013

Beautiful tones & lines! Lovely! #10606510

Chris Budny level-deluxe March 13, 2013

Thank you, Carol! #10607521

Leslie McLain level-classic March 15, 2013

Stunning capture, Chris. #10610477

Dayna Cain level-classic March 15, 2013

Glad to see you resubmitted this one. This image is just stunning in every way possible. I like this one as much as I do your GP win "The Way Up". I will keep my fingers crossed. It deserves to win! #10610728

Chris Budny level-deluxe March 18, 2013

Thank you both! And thanks Dayna, for prompting me to retry. This rework has some minor changes from the original, around contrast and sharpness in the floor, which I like. #10614307

David M. Montero March 18, 2013

Love them both but this version is sharper. Fantastic capture Chris!!! #10614875

Chris Budny level-deluxe March 19, 2013

Thanks, Dave; this version nudges out the other in my opinion as well! #10616051

Kara L. Hendricks April 28, 2013

I thought I commented on this one telling you I thought it was at least 1st Place material... Or is this another one? Either way.... WOW!! #10670431

Tammy Espino April 28, 2013

Congrast, Chris on this super finalist! #10670959

Leslie McLain level-classic April 28, 2013

Congrats on a stunning finalist, Chris. #10671594

Stefania Barbier level-classic April 29, 2013

congratulations on your wonderful finalist!!! #10672350

Dayna Cain level-classic April 29, 2013

WTG Chris! Congrats! #10672587

Usman M. Bajwa level-classic April 29, 2013

This is awesome, Chris, just like the other three Finalists this month. Good luck in the Golden round!!!

UB. #10672599

Katarina Mansson April 29, 2013

Great to see this with a badge (now just waiting for it to turn Golden)! Congratulations Chris on all your wonderful finalists this month! #10672923

Chris Budny level-deluxe April 29, 2013

Thank you all very much! And Dayna again, for the idea to rework it. #10672936

Michele Peterson level-classic April 29, 2013

Congratulations on this fabulous finalist, Chris! Good Luck in the next round! #10673797

Chris Budny level-deluxe April 30, 2013

Thanks, Michele! #10676119

David M. Montero May 02, 2013

Not to take anything away from the winners - because they are terrific - but I think "you was robbed". For what it's worth it's a winner in my book Chris. (This could be the cover of your book...) #10679534

JO ANN CLEVELAND May 03, 2013

I ditto Dave M.

Congratulations on this wonderful 2nd Place finalist Chris!

jo ann c. #10680423

Chris Budny level-deluxe May 03, 2013

Thank you both, VERY much! I appreciate it! (Had my fingers crossed it might go further, but ya never know!) #10680441

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