Inspiring Photo: The Big Room #12810547

The Big Room

Uploaded: March 12, 2012

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The magnificent Rose Reading Room at New York's public library on Fifth Avenue. The room is nearly 2 full
city blocks long, at 297 feet; the ornate, mural-decorated ceiling rises 52 feet overhead.
3/12 Finalist - T&P

Exif: F Number: 8, Exposure Bias Value: -1.00, ExposureTime: 1/5 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 500, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 12.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 7D

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Joy Rector March 12, 2012

gorgeous #1449148

Patricia White March 12, 2012

What a magnificent piece of architecture. Can't imagine all the books in this building. #10034697

Terry A. Stoa March 12, 2012

Wow - nice capture. They don't build 'em like they used to! #10034736

Bob Cournoyer March 12, 2012

Great composition! Do you ever look at the books? #10034776

David M. Montero March 12, 2012

They don't make 'em like this anymore. All the more reason they must be preserved. Frankly I haven't seen them captured as well as you do Chris. #10034833

Melinda F. Schneider March 12, 2012

Impressive!! #10034837

Cynthia Bullard March 12, 2012

Holy cow! Huge and gorgeous! What lens did you use to capture this photograph? #10035052

Michelle Alton March 12, 2012

What a sweeping and magnificent architectural capture. A favorite! #10035333

Chris Budny March 13, 2012

Thanks, folks!
Cynthia, this was shot handheld on my favorite lens, the EF-S 10-22 ultrawide, at 12mm. #10036144

Renee Doyle March 20, 2012

Now that's a big room!!!! Wonderful clarity, colour and ofcourse excellent comp Chris!! #10045818

Chris Budny March 20, 2012

Thank you, Renee... Would have loved to do this with a tripod rather than handheld, but you take what you can get! #10046129

Leslie McLain March 22, 2012

Wow what an amazing ceiling. Beautiful capture, Chris. #10049401

Chris Budny March 22, 2012

Thanks, Leslie! Seeya next week! #10049541

Ellen Hodges May 01, 2012

Huge congrats on a fabulous finalist, Chris!! Very best luck!! #10116843

Carol Flisak May 01, 2012

Congrats on this stunning finalist, Chris! #10116892

Terry Cervi May 01, 2012

Congrats on your gorgeous finalist, Chris! #10117049

Tammy Espino May 01, 2012

Congrats on another finalist!! :) #10117066

Chris Budny May 02, 2012

Thank you all very much! Very exciting, as the NY Public Library is one of my favorite buildings anywhere! #10117749

Nikki McDonald May 02, 2012

An amazing space and great lines in your capture of it, Chris. Congratulations on the finalist and good luck in the next round. #10117846

Leslie McLain May 02, 2012

Congrats on another beautiful finalist, Chris. #10117908

Lindley Johnson May 02, 2012

An amazing image of this beautiful room, Chris. Congratulations on your well-deserved finalist. #10118232

Shawn Jennings May 02, 2012

Congrats on another super finalist, Chris! #10118360

Dominick M. Dimacale May 02, 2012

Congratulations, again, Chris!

Dominick #10118942

Gina Cormier May 02, 2012

Congrats on this fabulous image!! #10119008

Michele Peterson May 02, 2012

Incredible how you captured that ceiling! Congratulations again!! #10119017

Chris Budny May 02, 2012

Thanks so much, folks! #10119126

Mitch Spence May 02, 2012

The details are nearly overwhelming, Chris. How would anyone ever get any actual reading done surrounded by such a place? Congratulations. #10119332

Phyllis H. Burchett May 02, 2012

Awesome Chris, congrats! #10120058

Chris Budny May 03, 2012

Thank you both! #10120462

Patti Coblentz May 03, 2012

Overwhelmingly beautiful, Chris...congratulations on your finalist! #10120866

Chris Budny May 03, 2012

Thank you, Patty; it is a beautiful space, in a beautiful building! #10121170

Carol Quina May 05, 2012

Congratulations Christopher on the finalist. I loved the building from the outside, but didn't have time to go inside. Looks like another NY trip is necessary! #10124772

Chris Budny May 06, 2012

Thank you Carol. Definitely worth another visit!! There are several amazing rooms that are open to the public, besides this grand reading room on the top floor. #10125955

Merna L. Nobile May 09, 2012

Well here we are, through thick and thin. It is a joy to be able to be supportive and to congratulate each other for another month of magnificent photographs during May, 2012. I send all of you my very best, Merna Nobile #10130304

David M. Montero May 12, 2012

Glad to see this one recognized. Congratulations Chris! #10135268

Chris Budny May 13, 2012

Thank you both, Dave & Merna! #10135545

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