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Courtyard Gate

© Chris Budny
Deluxe Website: chrisbudny.com

Courtyard Gate

Uploaded: November 15, 2014 | Entered: November 15, 2014 06:49:15

Description

I felt an image of ironwork was appropriate this morning, to celebrate this week's publication of Nol Putnam's new book, "Beauty in the Shadows - Wrought Iron in the Washington National Cathedral". (To which, I'm thrilled to say, I contributed several dozen images!)

I spotted this wonderfully "scroll-y" gate on a walk to the Duomo. It was set halfway down a long passageway leading to an interior courtyard. The bright patch of garden greenery, with the unlit corridor, beautifully silhouetted the gate's curvy lines, suggesting to me tendrils on a vine. It conjured images of secret gardens and elegant garden parties, and seemed like a wholly appropriate style of gate to lead you to a garden space.

Exif: F Number: 8, Exposure Bias Value: 1.00, ExposureTime: 1/25 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 200, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 70.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 6D

Comments

Martha R. Mazon level-classic November 15, 2014

Wonderful balanced composition, Chris, highlighted by that compelling lime green at the center. HUGE congratulations on being published this week, and in such a big way! So wonderful to extend the audience for your outstanding work. #1595404

Bob Cournoyer level-classic November 15, 2014

The green is calling me, but, I don't have a key to get thru the gate... :-)
Happy Theme Day #11186830

Bob Cournoyer level-classic November 15, 2014

Oops, forget the theme part...
#11186831

JO ANN CLEVELAND November 15, 2014

Outstanding Christopher, really enjoyed your description too! A fave for me!! #11186878

Joy Rector November 16, 2014

gorgeous #11187490

Chris Budny level-deluxe November 16, 2014

Thanks, folks! #11187644

Michelle Alton November 16, 2014

This is so elegant, Chris. Your architectural shots are always so. #11187825

Chris Budny level-deluxe November 17, 2014

Thank you very much, Michelle! #11190170

Amanda D. Austwick level-classic November 30, 2014

Love the POV! #11197400

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