Morning Light

Uploaded: September 05, 2012

Description

Sunlight pours through slender clear windows in the apse of the austerely elegant, gothic-influenced Hallgrímskirkja of Reykjavik. Iceland's largest
church took 38 years to complete, in 1986. It dominates the city skyline, featuring an observation deck way up in the single front bell tower.
9/12 Finalist - T&P

Exif: F Number: 11, Exposure Bias Value: 2.00, ExposureTime: 1/40 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 400, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 10.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 7D

Comments

Antonio Amen September 05, 2012 0

Nice light. #1484536

Dominick M. Dimacale level-addict September 05, 2012 0

Lovely image here, Christopher!

Dominick #10309145

Joy Rector September 05, 2012 0

gorgeous shot #10309176

Melinda F. Schneider level-classic September 05, 2012 0

Impressive structure, and I love the light and shadows crossing the steps! #10309217

Dayna Cain level-classic September 05, 2012 0

Another winner Chris! This is so beautiful. #10309370

Datha Y. Thompson September 05, 2012 0

Gorgeous!!! #10309405

Michelle Alton September 05, 2012 0

You have a great eye for architectural photography, Chris. Coupled with your camera mastery, you are posting winner after winner. This is another favorite. #10309452

Patti Coblentz September 05, 2012 0

Wonderful balance of the subject and light, Chris! #10309544

Bob Cournoyer level-classic September 05, 2012 0

Simple and elegant...great eye... :-) #10310065

Chris Budny level-deluxe September 06, 2012 0

Thanks so much, folks! I worked up another version that clones in a new window on the right--that big blank wall seems too empty to me... but then I felt guilty about making such a departure from reality; the space is so simple, clean and sparse. #10311080

Ellen Hodges September 10, 2012 0

Absolutely beautiful capture, Chris! Awesome light! #10317238

Chris Budny level-deluxe September 11, 2012 0

Thank you very much, Ellen! #10317427

Renee Doyle September 11, 2012 0

Wonderful use of light Chris!!! #10317721

Chris Budny level-deluxe September 11, 2012 0

Thank you, Renee! I was lucky it wasn't too crowded; a few minutes later, a visitor decided to perch on those steps for the rest of my visit. #10317872

Donna La Mattino Pagakis September 11, 2012 0

Great use of design and light. So well seen!!! #10317922

Chris Budny level-deluxe September 11, 2012 0

Thank you very much! #10318033

Leslie McLain level-classic September 12, 2012 0

Fantastic capture and light, Chris, #10318989

Chris Budny level-deluxe September 12, 2012 0

Thanks, Leslie! I want to go back for a 2-hour visit w/ tripod next time :) #10319405

Phyllis H. Burchett September 20, 2012 0

Gorgeous light and capture Chris! #10330419

Chris Budny level-deluxe September 20, 2012 0

Thank you, Phyllis! #10330485

Marcy B. Reman October 29, 2012 0

Congrats on your finalist. Magnificant capture of the light through the window. #10388972

Lindley Johnson level-classic October 29, 2012 0

Congratulations on your elegant and beautiful finalist, Chris! #10390317

Phyllis H. Burchett October 29, 2012 0

Congrats Chris! #10391051

Peggy Pfister level-classic October 29, 2012 0

Just lovely! Congrats! #10391094

Michele Peterson level-classic October 29, 2012 0

Very elegant and well taken, Chris. Congratulations! #10391247

Naomi Weiser October 29, 2012 0

the lighting really stands out here. congrats! #10391274

Nancy L. Green level-classic October 29, 2012 0

CONGRATULATIONS Chris on your wonderful finalist, WTG!! <>< #10392127

Errick L. Cameron level-classic October 29, 2012 0

Powerful use of light. Congratuations on this superb fianlist! #10392210

Renee Doyle October 30, 2012 0

Big congrats to you Chris on this excellent finalist!! #10393301

Usman M. Bajwa level-classic October 30, 2012 0

Great pov and lines, Chris. Huge CONGRATZ on your Four Icelandic Finalists, good luck up next!

UB. #10393896

Ken Smith level-classic October 30, 2012 0

Usually the sun streaks would distract, but not this time. Congrats, Chris!! #10393985

Chris Budny level-deluxe October 30, 2012 0

Thanks so much! #10394455

Donna La Mattino Pagakis October 30, 2012 0


Congratulations Chris, awesome work! #10394550

Chris Budny level-deluxe October 31, 2012 0

Thank you, Donna! #10396789

Michael Kelly level-classic November 05, 2012 0

Beautiful light. Congratulations. #10405366

Chris Budny level-deluxe November 05, 2012 0

Thank you, Michael! #10405511

Aimee C. Eisaman November 05, 2012 0

Beautiful capture of the light...makes the room look magic and as if it were from a different time period. :~) Congrats! #10405781

Chris Budny level-deluxe November 06, 2012 0

Thank you very much! #10406605

Merna L. Nobile November 08, 2012 0

Receiving an award from Better Photo is just like unwrapping a gift, the thrill is always the same! It is also exciting to be able to send my personal congratulations to each and every one of you and I look forward to seeing the gold though out the galleries. Merna
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