Uploaded: February 06, 2010 05:44:15
The Blizzard of 2010 hit the D.C. area yesterday (still continuing today) bringing 18-24 inches of snow!
I took this exposure from my balcony on the 6th floor, looking directly down to the condo's pool terrace steps and potted trees.
5/10 Finalist - DD
Exif: F Number: 5.6, Exposure Bias Value: 1.00, ExposureTime: 25/10 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 400, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 35.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 7D
Cathy Barrows February 06, 2010
pool?...lol I love the simplicity of this shot...excellent hi-key #1235602Maria Morrow February 06, 2010
Really great image in its simplicity and starkness. For once, a major snowstorm is going to miss us up here in Western New York:) There should be some great photographic opportunites for you this week.. Good luck! #8360698
William C. Raco
February 06, 2010
Monnie Ryan February 06, 2010
Wonderful capture, Christopher! We got lucky with only 6 to 8 inches. But it sure is beautiful! #8361056Joy Rector February 06, 2010
beautiful #8361222
Nikki McDonald
February 06, 2010
Teri Klinger February 06, 2010
SO COOL Chris! love it - great comp. looks great! #8361397
Dr Silly
February 06, 2010
Melinda F. Schneider
February 06, 2010
Jessica Jenney February 06, 2010
I love this, Christopher! It's very zen! #8361617Graham Robards February 06, 2010
Love it! ~Pat #8362126Katarina Mansson February 07, 2010
Zen says it all! I love love LOVE this Chris! An instant favorite...and I hope winner at BP! #8362251
Chris Budny
February 07, 2010
Christine Czernin
February 07, 2010
Karen E. Baumann February 07, 2010
Very cool, Christopher... love the hi key effect! #8363263
Chris Budny
February 07, 2010
Carolyn M. Fletcher
March 18, 2010
Kara L. Hendricks March 18, 2010
VERY COOL Chris!! I like this alot!! #8464085
Chris Budny
March 18, 2010
Donna La Mattino Pagakis March 18, 2010
Great design elements Chris, nicely done! #8464347
Usman M. Bajwa
March 18, 2010
UB. #8464846
Chris Budny
March 19, 2010
Lisa J. Boulden
March 21, 2010
Chris Budny
March 22, 2010
Julianne Bradford March 22, 2010
Greatly seen and wisely captured :-)Congratulations, just beautiful! #8472126Katarina Mansson March 22, 2010
YES!!! Congratulations on your fav win Chris! #8472144
Bob Cournoyer
March 22, 2010
Linda D. Lester
March 22, 2010
Dr Silly
March 22, 2010
Kara L. Hendricks March 22, 2010
Congrats Chris... I know you love this one!!! #8472372
Chuck Bruton
March 22, 2010
Chuck Bruton
March 22, 2010
Sonya L. Hatfield-Hall March 22, 2010
Congratultions!This is a stunning image. I love it! #8473018
Jane Holestine March 22, 2010
Very eye-catching image. Congrats on the 101 fav win! #8473093Donna La Mattino Pagakis March 22, 2010
Congratulations Chris, way cool! #8473495
Chris Budny
March 23, 2010
Bunny Snow March 23, 2010
This is lovely for its simplicity and composition. Congratulations for being a 101 group favorite. #8474695
Chris Budny
March 23, 2010
Michael Umbreit March 23, 2010
Chris - Congratulations on your PG101 Monthly Favorite win! - Mike #8475922
Chris Budny
March 24, 2010
Michelle L. Frick March 26, 2010
Resub for sure Chris! Not sure which category you tried but, try a different one, but this one deserves more recognition!! Love it! #8482904
Chris Budny
March 26, 2010
Tammy Espino June 07, 2010
Congrats on this awesome finalist!! :) #8671941Renee Doyle June 07, 2010
Glad you resubmitted Chris!! Congratulations! #8673408Rolando Rosito June 07, 2010
Distinctive finalist Chris! congratulations! #8673591Michelle L. Frick June 07, 2010
So happy to see this get the credit it deserves -it's gorgeous!! Congratulations Chris! #8674607Kelly Heaton June 07, 2010
Beautiful! Congratulations! #8675151Naomi Weiser June 08, 2010
very cool, congrats! #8676969Katarina Mansson June 08, 2010
Yes yes yes! This is one of my all time favorites of yours (as you proabably have understood by now ;). Super congrats and good luck next!I love the simplicity, graphics and the clever title! #8678079
Christine Czernin
June 08, 2010
Karen Celella June 08, 2010
Congratulations on your wonderful finalist, Chris! #8679136
Chris Budny
June 08, 2010
Patti Coblentz June 08, 2010
What a unique and wonderful snow image...love it! Congratulations on your finalist, Chris!Patti #8680011
Usman M. Bajwa
June 08, 2010
UB. #8681211
Chris Budny
June 09, 2010
Marilyn Cornwell June 09, 2010
Beautiful Finalist, Chris! Stunning work!! #8681690
Mitch Spence
June 09, 2010
Tammy Espino June 09, 2010
Congrats on your win :) #8683065Patti Coblentz June 09, 2010
Congratulations on your fantastic win, Chris!!Patti #8683134
Susan Fox June 09, 2010
Congratulations Chris! #8683137
Linda D. Lester
June 09, 2010
Michelle L. Frick June 09, 2010
Congratulations!!!! Told you so...I do so love being right...ROFL!!! Whoo hoo!!!! Doing my happy dance!!! #8683568Renee Doyle June 09, 2010
LOL @ Michelle!!!! Big congratulations on this wonderful winner Chris!!! #8683726Sam Britt June 09, 2010
Big Congrats on this second place winner, Chris! #8683807Donna La Mattino Pagakis June 09, 2010
Outstanding Chris, I'm pleased that you WON!!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!! #8683815
Gail Vitikacs
June 09, 2010
Rolando Rosito June 09, 2010
Congratulations Chris! great winner! #8683912Kim Andelkovic June 09, 2010
Love it congrats on your wonderful win #8683913
Chris Budny
June 09, 2010
Jeana Clark June 09, 2010
~J~ #8684287
Graham Robards June 09, 2010
I remember this one well the first time you put it in Chris. I loved it then as I do now!
Huge congratulations. ~Pat
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Bunny Snow June 09, 2010
So, this is where everyone is hiding out in the snow with your fantastic winner. Congratulations, Chris!Corinne M. Thompson June 09, 2010
Big congrats Chris, fabulous wintry scenic! #8684550Katarina Mansson June 09, 2010
I knew it!!! Superb!!! Congrats Chris!!! #8684708
Usman M. Bajwa
June 10, 2010
UB. #8684910
Chris Budny
June 10, 2010
Mitch Spence
June 10, 2010
Kay Beausoleil June 10, 2010
Congratulations, Chris, on your win for this starkly excellent image! #8685723
Chris Budny
June 10, 2010
Claudia Kuhn
June 12, 2010
Chris Budny
June 12, 2010
Mick Burkey June 16, 2010
Great design and execution, Chris! Congratulations on the win. Very happy this was recognized. #8699174
Chris Budny
June 17, 2010
Dominick M. Dimacale
June 17, 2010
Dominick #8702082
Chris Budny
June 18, 2010
Patricia (Pat) C. Exum July 04, 2010
Chris,
Chris Budny
July 04, 2010
Amanda D. Austwick
July 18, 2010
Chris Budny
July 18, 2010
Merna L. Nobile January 17, 2011
CONGRATULATIONS, MERNA #9168261
Laura E. Swan
October 28, 2011
This is a one of a kind image, Chris. A work of art.
Huge belated congrats to you!!!
-Laura
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Chris Budny
October 29, 2011
Kathryn Wesserling November 18, 2011
I am so stunned by this one. I talk too much. I shoot too much. This should set a good example for me. Minimalism at its best. #9816488
Chris Budny
November 18, 2011
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