Inspiring Photo: Untitled #4308939

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Uploaded: July 30, 2007 10:59:13

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EF100, f/11, 1/30th Second, -ISO 100, 2/3ev, RAW, tripod
A boss stone in the vaulted ceiling of the "Women's Porch" (the north entrance to Washington National Cathedral.)
Sepia toning, Hue adjustments, Diffuse and slight grain applied in RAW Converter & PSE2.
07/07 Finalist; DD

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Gail Vitikacs July 30, 2007 0

Wonderful attention to details Chris...this is soooooooo beautiful! #702095

Colette M. Metcalf July 30, 2007 0

Terrific detail and comp!! #4577303

Ken Smith July 30, 2007 0

I can only imagine the opportunities you must have, working there. Super shot and I like the tones to this! #4577305

Karen L. Sorbello July 30, 2007 0

Beautiful lines, wonderful composition. The tones are perfect!
-Karen #4577326

Ray Clarke July 30, 2007 0

Great shot Christopher, wonderful details (a) #4577452

Autum Rhoades July 30, 2007 0

Looks like a painting in my opinion. Love the shadows and the color - wow! #4577906

Nikki McDonald July 30, 2007 0

Wonderful tones and detail here, Chris. #4579204

Pat Gamwell July 30, 2007 0

Exquisite details and fabulous sepia tones, Chris! #4579651

Paul Michko July 30, 2007 0

Wonderful design element, Christopher. #4579907

Susan M. Hembree July 31, 2007 0

Very nice, Chris. I really like the tones and the clarity is marvelous! #4580458

Margie Hurwich July 31, 2007 0

Fantastic, Chris!!!! #4580648

Chris Budny July 31, 2007 0

Thank you all very much! Haven't shot much new in the last 8 weeks, and it is nice to know you all like this one! #4581544

Colleen Farrell August 01, 2007 0

Fabulous image, Chris! The composition and clarity are great, and the PS work is outstanding. #4585470

Chris Budny August 01, 2007 0

Thanks, Colleen! I love the clarity of my Canon 100-f/2.8 lens! By far my favorite lens in my bag! #4586142

Michelle L. Frick August 03, 2007 0

Amazing detail Christopher! I looked through your gallery, and your talent is inspiring! #4593736

Chris Budny August 03, 2007 0

Thank you very much, Michelle, for your kind words! #4595791

Donna La Mattino Pagakis August 15, 2007 0

Spectacular details and textures, nice lighting as well! #4652817

Chris Budny August 15, 2007 0

Thanks so much, Donna! Fingers crossed! #4652982

Donna La Mattino Pagakis August 27, 2007 0

Well you did it Chris, congratulations on your great finalist!!! #4704884

Michelle L. Frick August 27, 2007 0

Congratulation Chris! I love this image!! Way to go! #4704942

eileen bedford August 27, 2007 0

Congratulations on your finalist Chris, love the color tones and design... #4705547

Dolly L. Davis August 27, 2007 0

Congratulations, Chris! Awesome image!! #4706478

Nancy (Peaches) Harker August 27, 2007 0

WTG Chris, BIG CONGRAT'S! #4706512

Nikki McDonald August 27, 2007 0

Congratulations on this wonderful finalist, Chris. Architectural EOD is a favorite category of mine and this represents it so well. Good luck in the next round. #4706548

Susan M. Hembree August 28, 2007 0

So simple and yet so very effective. Congratulations, Chris, on the finalist! #4707965

Susan Fox August 28, 2007 0

Another wonderful finalist Chris! Congrats! #4708144

Colleen Farrell August 28, 2007 0

I love this one ... big congrats, Chris! #4709319

Chris Budny August 28, 2007 0

Thank you all so much! This was one of my favorites from July; I was thrilled to see it get a Finalist! #4711100

Autum Rhoades August 28, 2007 0

Congratulations, Chris! This is awesome! #4712605

Steven E. Ray August 28, 2007 0

You are the man Chris! For such a short time in photography, your skills are prodigy! Some people have, others don't, you have extra. Congratulations! #4713185

Chris Budny August 28, 2007 0

Thanks Autum!
And Steve, I really appreciate that; thank you very much! #4713269

Michael S. Swaffar August 28, 2007 0

Congrats Chris... good luck in the next round. #4713914

Nobu Nagase August 29, 2007 0

Congrats again, Chris!
Excellent ! #4714195

Sherri Gorman August 29, 2007 0

Congratulations on your AWESOME finalist!!! #4714374

Esther Smith August 29, 2007 0

Beautiful Finalist!! Congratulations Chris!! #4714615

Su Sana E. P August 29, 2007 0

Congratulations on this outstanding Finalist, Christopher!! #4714656

Kaye Burazin August 29, 2007 0

Texture and detail, a winning combination Chris. Congrats! #4714812

Susana Ms Heide August 29, 2007 0

Another fantastic finalist for you Chris!!! Congratulations!!!! #4714917

Cora Miller August 29, 2007 0

Excellent use of enhancements to make this even more pleasing to the eye. Congratulations. #4715914

Katarina Mansson August 29, 2007 0

Excellent presentation - I love it! Congratulations on yet another finalist Chris! #4716472

Chris Budny August 29, 2007 0

Thanks so much, everyone, for the warm comments! #4717342

Mick Burkey August 29, 2007 0

I didn't get the chance before to congratulate you, Chris, on this outstanding image. The clarity of the boss stone is amazing. Wonderful work!! #4718420

Chris Budny August 29, 2007 0

Thanks Mick, for checking this one out! I really love this 100mm lens; it always gives clear results! #4719756

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