Gutter Guardian
Uploaded: January 04, 2011 04:30:29
When you take my "Behind The Scenes" tour at the cathedral, one of our stops is actually the gutter! They're big enough to walk in, as you can see.
The pinnacles, buttresses, and gablets all over the cathedral are adorned with hundreds of 'grotesques', often carved as heads of animals,
people, or imaginary creatures. They're among the many fine details making up the visual richness of gothic architecture;
often, grotesques serve to deflect channeled rainwater, unlike gargoyles which actually spout excess water from their mouths!
1/11 Finalist - D&M
Exif: F Number: 11, Exposure Bias Value: -1.00, ExposureTime: 1/200 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 200, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 10.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 7D
Nikki McDonald
January 04, 2011
Dr Silly
January 04, 2011
Joy Rector January 04, 2011
awesome detail #9141867Richard B. Hallick January 04, 2011
What a perfect composition. The gargoyle is perfectly placed on the rh side and seems to be guarding over the wonderful details of the cathedral. Nice job of swapping the sky. Could be a winner! #9142211
Michele Peterson
January 04, 2011
Patti Coblentz January 04, 2011
This is amazing, Chris...fantastic perspective, impeccable detail, and very interesting!! #9143364
Chris Budny
January 05, 2011
Jane Holestine January 05, 2011
Fantastic comp, POV, and detail in this image, Chris. #9144044
Chris Budny
January 05, 2011
Mick Burkey January 13, 2011
Awesome POV, depth and details, Chris. Beautiful tones as weel. I will certainly be contacting you for a tour the next time I'm in the area :) #9160622
Chris Budny
January 13, 2011
Mitch Spence
February 10, 2011
Patti Coblentz February 10, 2011
Congratulations on this awesome finalist, Chris..it also looks like a winner in the making to me!! Good luck next round. #9225568Barbara Mason February 10, 2011
Congratulations on your Finalist Chris - a wonderful point of view and composition !!! #9227322Karen E. Baumann February 10, 2011
Congratulations, Chris!!! #9227632
Bob Cournoyer
February 10, 2011
Sarah A. Christian February 10, 2011
Wow, quite a stunning image, Chris! Great showing in the finalists!!! Heartfelt congratulations! #9229076Donna La Mattino Pagakis February 10, 2011
Congratulations on your finalist Chris, really great work!! #9229692Katarina Mansson February 11, 2011
Superb POV, tones and details. Congratulations on your finalist Chris! #9230261
Chris Budny
February 11, 2011
Merna L. Nobile February 11, 2011
Black and White, Bright Colors, Full Frame or Cropped, it does not matter. You’re a winner! CONGRATULATIONS, Merna
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Chris Budny
February 11, 2011
Renee Doyle February 11, 2011
Fantastic pov and comp Chris!!! Excellent finalist - Congratulations!! #9233212
Chris Budny
February 12, 2011
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