Cathedral Colorized

Uploaded: August 07, 2012 03:53:40

Description

A view of the dome and barrel vaulting of St. Matthew's Cathedral in DC.
I first converted the image to b/w, then painted on new colors throughout, for a 'hand-tinted' look.
08-12 Digital Darkroom Finalist

Exif: F Number: 11, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 25/10 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 200, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 10.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 7D

Comments

Nikki McDonald level-classic August 07, 2012

Beautiful tones, Chris, and a lovely composition. #1479142

Dr Silly level-classic August 07, 2012

Beautiful, wonderful hand tining job. :O)
#10266038

Joy Rector August 07, 2012

beautiful #10266095

Leslie McLain level-classic August 07, 2012

Fantastic capture and DD work, Chris. #10266105

Usman M. Bajwa level-classic August 07, 2012

Wow, this is fabulously done, Chris. Lots of work involved it seems, good luck!

UB. #10266183

Carol Flisak level-classic August 07, 2012

Fabulous image, Chris... excellent composition and details, and I love the colors! Well done! #10266208

Richard B. Hallick August 07, 2012

Wonderful job on the hand tinting, resulting in a beautiful image. #10266251

Dayna Cain level-classic August 07, 2012

This is STUNNING! (Do you ever get tired of hearing me say that? LOL) #10266490

David M. Montero August 07, 2012

Marvelous work Chris! #10266650

Lindley Johnson level-classic August 07, 2012

Love the way you painted on the colors, Chris! Wonderful POV and comp, too. #10266840

Chris Budny level-deluxe August 08, 2012

Carolyn Fletcher:
It looks beautiful. Nice work!!
8/7/2012 4:00:13 AM

Thank you all very much! (Dayna, the answer is no, of course!! ;) #10267288

Carol Quina level-classic August 08, 2012

GORGEOUS! #10268334

Renee Doyle August 09, 2012

Great symmetry, colours and detail Chris!! Beautiful! #10268478

Chris Budny level-deluxe August 09, 2012

Thank you both! #10268593

Reynaldo D. Reyes level-classic August 09, 2012

So beautiful Chris and inspirational. #10269075

Chris Budny level-deluxe August 09, 2012

Thank you, Reynaldo! #10269151

Ken Smith level-classic August 09, 2012

Lucky you..what a beautiful view, Chris! #10269438

Chris Budny level-deluxe August 09, 2012

Thank you, Ken! #10269485

Michael McCook August 15, 2012

Nice job Chris...great idea to hand tint! #10277618

Chris Budny level-deluxe August 26, 2012

Thanks, Michael; was a fun exercise! #10291520

Nikki McDonald level-classic September 24, 2012

Love it when a favorite goes on. Congratulations on the finalist and good luck in the next round, Chris. #10336296

JO ANN CLEVELAND September 24, 2012

Congrats on this awesome finalist Christopher!

jo ann c. #10336347

JO ANN CLEVELAND September 24, 2012

Congrats on this awesome finalist Christopher!

jo ann c. #10336352

Tammy Espino September 24, 2012

Congrats Chris on this awesome finalist!! :) #10336619

Terry Cervi level-deluxe September 24, 2012

Congrats on your beautiful finalist, Chris! #10336752

Dayna Cain level-classic September 24, 2012

Congrats Chris! This is an AMAZING finalist! #10337167

September 24, 2012

Very effective #10337280

September 24, 2012

Very effective #10337297

Mary L. Olson level-classic September 24, 2012

Very interesting and quite beautiful. Congraulations. #10337328

Carol Flisak level-classic September 24, 2012

Huge congratulations on your gorgeous finalist, Chris! #10337902

Lindley Johnson level-classic September 24, 2012

So beautiful, Chris - big congratulations on your finalist! #10337946

Peggy Pfister level-classic September 24, 2012

Beautiful work, Chris! Congrats on the finalist! #10338660

Phyllis H. Burchett September 24, 2012

Congrats on this wonderful finalist Chris! #10338813

Chris Budny level-deluxe September 24, 2012

Thank you all very much, Judges included; this was my first major attempt at colorizing an entire image this way. An interesting and fun exercise! #10338836

Usman M. Bajwa level-classic September 24, 2012

Good to see this again, Chris. CONGRATZ and good luck on this and your other beautiful Finalist!

UB. #10339037

Michele Peterson level-classic September 24, 2012

Fabulous!! Congratulations!! #10339138

Reynaldo D. Reyes level-classic September 24, 2012

Magnificent, Congratulations Chris. #10339214

Katarina Mansson September 25, 2012

So happy to see this beauty with a badge - congratulations Chris! #10339594

Marcy B. Reman September 25, 2012

WOW! Beautiful. Amazing artistry. Congrats on a well deserved finalist. #10339740

Chris Budny level-deluxe September 25, 2012

Thanks, folks! #10339936

Mitch Spence level-classic September 25, 2012

Ah ha! My favorite. Congratulations, Chris. #10340620

Ellen Hodges September 25, 2012

Huge congrats on this stunning finalist, Chris!!! #10341312

Richard B. Hallick September 25, 2012

Congratulations. The hand-painting is amazing. This should go far. #10341562

Chris Budny level-deluxe September 26, 2012

Thank you all very much! Fingers crossed, Richard! #10341973

Errick L. Cameron level-deluxe September 27, 2012

Terrific! Well done and Congratulations! #10343620

Chris Budny level-deluxe September 27, 2012

Thank you, Errick! #10343766

Carol Quina level-classic September 27, 2012

Congratulations Chris on this beautiful finalist! #10344342

Chris Budny level-deluxe September 28, 2012

Thanks, Carol! #10344649

Rona L. Schwarz September 30, 2012

WOW! Sorry this is so belated, Chris...I am still making my way through all the Finalists. Super Congratulations to you! This is truly spectacular - what extraordinary work! So much going on - beautifully composed - and then such artistry (and patience) to do your own hand-tinting! Next up...GOLD, I'm sure! #10348317

Chris Budny level-deluxe October 01, 2012

Thank you very much, Rona! #10348610

Julianne Bradford October 01, 2012

Congrats Chris..terrific finalist!! #10348981

Chris Budny level-deluxe October 01, 2012

Thanks, Julianne! #10349664

Merna L. Nobile October 05, 2012


I heard the good news…and could not be happier for you! CONGRATULATIONS, Merna
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Amanda D. Austwick level-classic June 28, 2014

Chris, I know this is Very belated, but it's astounding how much work you put into this beautiful creation. Belated Congratulations as well. #11072929

Chris Budny level-deluxe June 30, 2014

Thank you both, Merna & Amanda! #11073974

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