Uploaded: July 18, 2012 18:09:20
A reworked HDR of the soaring skylight ceiling over the Great Hall of the Library of Congress. The decorative features in the building are astonishing.
Exif: F Number: 12.9, ISO: 200, FocalLength: 10.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 7D
Chris Budny July 18, 2012
Oops... had to fix something; sorry, Jack, Linda & Joy--I lost your comments, but thank you for them! And thanks to Nikki, Patti, and the cast of careful eyes who pointed out some problems on the original this morning! #1475634Usman M. Bajwa July 18, 2012
Wow, this turned out great, Chris. Beautiful capture and post-processing. Good luck this time around!UB. #10235747
Chris Budny July 19, 2012
Thanks, Usman! I always like revisiting old favorite images after awhile, just to see what new tricks I've picked up along the way that could improve the edits. #10236033Joy Rector July 19, 2012
beautiful #10236052Chris Budny July 19, 2012
Thanks again, Joy! #10236851Lindley Johnson July 20, 2012
Fabulous composition, color, and details, Chris. What an amazing ceiling! #10237475Chris Budny July 20, 2012
Thank you, Lindley! It is a spectacular building to walk through! #10237488Leslie McLain July 20, 2012
Loved this place. Beautiful capture and detail. Your welcome back in Chicago anytime. #10237730Chris Budny July 20, 2012
Thanks, Leslie... I hope to get back to Chicago, perhaps in the spring! #10237741Ellen Hodges July 20, 2012
Absolutely gorgeous pov and color, Chris!! Stunning capture!! #10237801Chris Budny July 20, 2012
Thanks so much! #10237823Renee Doyle July 20, 2012
Gotta love that ceiling!!!!! Wonderful symmetry & treatment Chris!!! #10237875Chris Budny July 21, 2012
I do love it, and I *LOVE* your recently posted version of it! Thanks, Renee! #10238526Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.
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