Uploaded: February 21, 2012 03:53:06
The Main Reading Room at the Library of Congress opens to the touring public two days a year. The massive, 8-sided, marble-clad space is a marvel,
crowned by a giant dome and cupola, rising 160 feet above the floor.
Exif: F Number: 13, ISO: 200, FocalLength: 10.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 7D
Jack Gaskin February 21, 2012
THATS SOME UNBELIEVABLE AMOUT OF DETAIL WONDERFUL SHOTJAck #1444630
Joy Rector February 21, 2012
wow, breathtaking #9993739Chris Budny February 21, 2012
Ken SmithWhat a beautiful view....why only twice a year? A treasure such as this should be more accessible I think! :-)
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Chris Budny February 21, 2012
Thanks, folks!R. J. Laudenbacher February 21, 2012
WOW is this magnificent. Lucky you to be there on one of the two days you could shoot in there!!!! #9993768Usman M. Bajwa February 21, 2012
This is an amazing pov with great details and love the color, great capture and treatments, Chris. Expect a POTD first!UB. #9993802
Carolyn M. Fletcher February 21, 2012
Wonder why they keep us out..Not fair. It's too beautiful to keep to themselves. #9993822Chris Budny February 21, 2012
Thank you, RJ, Usman & Carolyn!Carolyn--I should clarify: the Main Reading Room itself is viewable to the public every day the building is open, from a glass-enclosed balcony inside the room, about halfway up the height of the space. But it is a working research library all year, and the room is still used for that sole purpose. Given the hordes of bus tour groups that come through the rest of the (equally beautiful) building all day, there's no way they could effectively use the room and let visitors mill around it at the same time. #9993920
Linda D. Lester February 21, 2012
How awesome.....sure hope to see some things around here soon! :) #9994034Michelle Alton February 21, 2012
I never imagined this sort of beauty and majesty. Thank you for sharing this spectacular view, Chris. It's stunning and your architectural work is just not to be beaten. #9994057Lindley Johnson February 21, 2012
Extraordinary detail and POV, Chris! A stunning image of this magnificent space. #9994195David M. Montero February 21, 2012
Amazing capture of detail Chris. #9994351Renee Doyle February 21, 2012
(sigh) WOW!!!!!!!! Awesome work Chris! #9994621Dr Silly February 21, 2012
AWESOME :o)Jayne Martin February 21, 2012
Absolutely STUNNING!! Great detail, wonderful capture! POTD and winner! #9994748Leslie McLain February 21, 2012
An awesome capture, Chris. #9994868Terry Cervi February 21, 2012
I'll bet there were quite a few photographers shooting along with you, Chris. What a great opportunity and wonderful capture of this magnificent structure. #9995001Ellen Hodges February 21, 2012
Big Huge WOW, Chris for this stunning capture of a very beautiful place!!!! WTG!!!! Strictly fabulous!!! #9995266Chris Budny February 22, 2012
Thank you all very much! #9995569Dayna Cain February 22, 2012
An amazing, stunning image. #9995976Chris Budny February 22, 2012
Thanks, Dayna! I'd been waiting a long time to get into this room! #9996119Gail Vitikacs February 22, 2012
Your wait certainly paid off...this is one fantastic capture...one to be proud of Chris...you worked hard for this! #9996749Chris Budny February 23, 2012
Thanks, Gail... I'm already planning to go back in October... #9997304Peggy Pfister March 16, 2012
Just one word ... wow!!!!! #10040684Chris Budny March 17, 2012
Thanks so much, Peggy! #10042427Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.
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