Crypt Chapel

Uploaded: February 18, 2011

Description

The Chapel of St. Joseph of Arimathea, sunken deep into the crypt of Washington National Cathedral, takes a stylistic departure from the otherwise
English Gothic building, by adopting an older, Norman-influenced architecture. The canvas labyrinth was sized to fit the floor here,
and is also laid out in the nave periodically, for evening programs of meditation and reflection.

Exif: F Number: 11.3, ISO: 1250, FocalLength: 10.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 7D

Comments

Michelle Alton February 18, 2011 0

Another magnificent interior shot of this incredible building, Christopher. I'm in awe. #1354128

Carolyn M. Fletcher level-classic February 18, 2011 0

You have a treasure trove of material there in DC..I'm with Michelle! It's wonderful! They all are. #9247597

Patti Coblentz February 18, 2011 0

You've turned pro, my friend...this is outstanding!! #9248343

Jean E. Hildebrant February 18, 2011 0

beautiful image, Chris! Love these shots of this wonderful cathedral! If I ever get to Washington DC, I will certainly want to see it! #9248380

Marcie A. Fowler February 18, 2011 0

Beautifully done. #9248383

Sarah A. Christian February 18, 2011 0

Ohhhh, wow, is this fantastic! What a beautiful place and what a stunning capture, Chris! Invites me in to a mystery of sorts!!! I am in awe also! #9248400

Joy Rector February 18, 2011 0

this is fantastic #9248442

Nikki McDonald level-classic February 18, 2011 0

So beautiful, Chris. And the off-center labyrinth with the light falling on it balanced by balanced by the simple chandelier in the upper left makes for a stunning composition. #9248780

Stephen M. Webb level-classic February 19, 2011 0

Beautiful composition, I love the way the light highlights the center of the floor covering. An overall wonderful image Christopher. #9249770

Chris Budny level-deluxe February 19, 2011 0

Thank you all very much! I like how this HDR came out after editing, though Nikki gave me some good ideas for a future reshoot, too. #9250024

Amalia Sylvia Arriaga Salinas level-classic February 19, 2011 0

Fantastic perspective, details and lighting Chris!,
Amalia #9250509

Chris Budny level-deluxe February 20, 2011 0

Thanks so much, Amalia! #9250843

Charlotte LaBarbera February 26, 2011 0

WOW! The repeating patterns - the tones. Such warmth coming from so much surface that should appear hard and cold, but doesn't. Amazing capture.. #9263310

Chris Budny level-deluxe February 27, 2011 0

Thank you, Charlotte! I had fun editing this one, and actually desaturating a bit #9263635

Mary Beth Aiello level-classic February 27, 2011 0

Absolutely gorgeous, Chris. The light and detail are amazing. #9264074

Chris Budny level-deluxe February 27, 2011 0

Thank you so much, Mary Beth! #9264544

FERNANDA KINGSLEY-THOMAS September 30, 2011 0

Hi Christopher

I've just got 5 minutes at work and I want to say how magnificent this photo is. In fact your love for the Washington National Cathedral shows in all the photos I have so admired. Very soon I hope to have more time to enjoy all of them with time.

Fernanda #9706630

Chris Budny level-deluxe September 30, 2011 0

Thank you very much, Fernanda! I appreciate you taking the time to look through them; I do love the cathedral, and it just breaks my heart that they have to remain closed still, due to the extensive damages from from the 8/23/11 earthquake. I don't think I've ever gone this long without giving tours there, in my 16 years as a guide! #9706664

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