Crossing 180

Uploaded: November 20, 2011 05:24:20

Description

A 180-degree panorama from the center of the nave crossing at Washington National Cathedral, stitched from 10 three-exposure HDR's.
It was a wonderful day to finally be back inside giving tours again in the newly-reopened cathedral; abundant strong, clear fall sunlight.
The black netting below the ceiling remains as a precaution should any more bits of mortar (loosened by the quake) fall out of place.

Comments

Nikki McDonald level-classic November 20, 2011

This is a jewel, Chris. I just wish BP allowed larger uploads so I could examine all the rich detail. Well conceived and beautifully done. Welcome home :) #1424489

R. J. Laudenbacher level-classic November 20, 2011

This is fabulous Chris. A fav for me.
#9820509

Katarina Mansson November 20, 2011

Excellent work Chris! #9820730

Patti Coblentz November 20, 2011

Magnificent, Chris...as Nikki said, a real jewel! #9820870

David M. Montero November 20, 2011

Happy to see it has reopened. Absolutley fantastic panoramic capture Christopher! #9820944

Joy Rector November 20, 2011

awesome #9821054

Karen E. Baumann November 20, 2011

This is awesome Chris!! Love the pano and the wonderful HDR with great color and detail. Love it!! #9821699

Chris Budny level-deluxe November 21, 2011

Thanks, folks! I can see I'll be trying this kind of pano again; already have a few things I want to change up next time! #9822405

Lindley Johnson level-classic November 22, 2011

What a stunning panoramic view of the beautiful Cathedral, Chris! I'm glad it's open again, and that you are back in your familiar role as docent. #9824747

Chris Budny level-deluxe November 22, 2011

Thank you, Lindley! It felt really good to be back in docent mode last weekend! #9824862

FERNANDA KINGSLEY-THOMAS November 23, 2011

Christopher this is absolutely stunning.
In fact all your photos are out of this world. I justlove going through your gallery and see the beauty of your pictures. I am sorry if I don't stop to write a comment on all of them because it would bore you and take me forever as all of them are amazing.
I wish I coul come on day to see this wonderful cathedral. #9826588

Chris Budny level-deluxe November 23, 2011

Thank you very much, Fernanda! If you ever get over to this part of the world, let me know! #9826891

Renee Doyle November 30, 2011

WOW!!! I had never imagined the vastness inside this amazing Cathedral!!! You have totally outdone yourself with this one Chris!!! This is pure perfection!! #9838430

Chris Budny level-deluxe November 30, 2011

Thank you very much, Renee! It is an 83,000sf building, 510 feet long from end to end; using the wide-angle lens on this, the nave aisle (right in the center of the pano) looks even longer; it is probably about 300 feet from where I stood, to that distant rose window. #9838660

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