Uploaded: January 29, 2011 05:39:55
Antonio Canova's 1796 Cupid Reviving Psyche With A Kiss, from the Hermitage Museum, St. Petersburg, Russia.
Conversion to B/W during RAW processing, then a few different Topaz layers in various opacities, slight vignette and selective Diffuse Glow.
08-11 Finalist, T&P
Exif: F Number: 5.6, Exposure Bias Value: -0.67, ExposureTime: 1/50 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 200, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 28.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XTi
Joy Rector January 29, 2011
awesome shot #1348350
Nikki McDonald
January 29, 2011
Patti Coblentz January 29, 2011
Perfect title for this beautiful image, Chris! #9200508Karen E. Baumann January 29, 2011
Love your framing of the statue in the BG... very nice presentation, Chris! #9200881Marcie A. Fowler January 29, 2011
Like this a lot. Great comp and feel to the image.Datha Y. Thompson January 29, 2011
Oh I ~L O V E~ this Chris.. Gorgeous light and dof.. I also love the bg angel framed in the arms, maybe playing music for them?.. GORGEOUS :) #9201244
Chris Budny
January 30, 2011
Susan K. Snow March 15, 2011
I remember this beautiful statue at the Hermitage in St. Petersburg, Russia. However, I was unable to get such a wonderful view as you.Your positioning allowing the framing and DOF down the hallway is well done. The black and white simplifies what is really important here.
I feel as though I can reach out and sense the coolness of the marble statues. Very well captured and edited. #9292714
Chris Budny
March 15, 2011
Datha Y. Thompson April 13, 2011
You already know I LOVE this!! I think the MT is a perfect fit... GOOD Luck this time around :) #9348590
Chris Budny
April 14, 2011
Judy V. Kennamer
September 25, 2011
Patti Coblentz September 25, 2011
So pleased to see this a finalist, Chris!! Big congratulations! #9690890
Lindley Johnson
September 25, 2011
Datha Y. Thompson September 25, 2011
Excellent EVERYTHING about it!! You know its been a fav for me always!! So Thrilled to see it finally recognized and sure HOPE TO SEE it wearing GOLD soon :)Jean E. Hildebrant September 25, 2011
Beautiful image, Chirs! Congrat's to you! #9692842
Usman M. Bajwa
September 26, 2011
UB.
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Chris Budny
September 26, 2011
Karen E. Baumann September 27, 2011
Wonderful tones and lovely POV Chris!!! It should be a favorite of yours! Congratulations on your finalist! #9700735
Chris Budny
September 27, 2011
Merna L. Nobile October 03, 2011
Congratulations!
You’re the kind of person who makes the world a better, brighter place…You worked hard for this, you made it happen, and you have a right to be proud. So enjoy these satisfying moments; you deserve every one! Merna
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Cheryl Winn December 16, 2011
I love the composition & lighting. Really beautiful,Christopher. #9871549
Chris Budny
December 16, 2011
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