TheNational Shrine of the Immaculate Conception

© Boyd L. Alexander

TheNational Shrine of the Immaculate Conception

Uploaded: July 08, 2012

Description

The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception is the largest Roman Catholic church in the United States and North America, and is one of the ten largest churches in the world.

The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception is a prominent Latin Rite Catholic basilica located in Washington, D.C., honoring the Blessed Virgin Mary as Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception, the Patroness of the United States.

10mm, f16, 4sec, ISO 500, PP in PSE 9.

Exif: F Number: 16, Exposure Bias Value: -0.33, ExposureTime: 40/10 seconds, Flash: did not fire., ISO: 500, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 10.00 mm, Model: NIKON D90

Comments

Susan Williams July 08, 2012

Incredibly beautiful. It just doesn't get any better. Congratulations, Boyd. #1473800

William S. Briggs level-deluxe July 08, 2012

Beautiful capture Boyd. Great composition and color. Nice work! #10220532

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe July 09, 2012

Excellent pov, etails, clarity and capture, Boyd. #10220851

Michelle Alton July 09, 2012

Superb work! #10220882

Boyd L. Alexander July 09, 2012

I really appreciate your wonderful support Susan, William, Tammy, and Michelle! #10221033

Chris Budny level-deluxe July 10, 2012

Nice wide-angle view! I have to get over there with my camera sometime; I haven't been in to tour, since before I began my photography! #10223022

Lynn M. Whitt July 17, 2012

WOW, WOW! #10233420

Ellen Hodges July 17, 2012

Super beautiful capture, Boyd!!! #10234142

Joannie Bertucci level-classic July 24, 2012

I've heard about the Basilica all my life and have seen pictures but this one Boyde puts me right there where I'd love to be! Stunning work! #10242643

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