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**CAPITOL GOLD** [Elements of Design]

© Debbie E. Payne

**CAPITOL GOLD**

Uploaded: April 13, 2008 19:59:36

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Exif: F Number: 8, Exposure Bias Value: -0.67, ExposureTime: 3/10 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 100, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 17.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XT

Comments

April 13, 2008 0

wonderful!!!!

daniele #899896

Debbie E. Payne April 13, 2008 0

Thank you Daniele - I didn't think there was enough light in the building as I was without a tripod, but it worked anyhow! I want to go back now that I have a camera that does much better at the higher ISO's! #5782473

Sam Britt April 16, 2008 0

Terrific, Debbie. Great perspective, clarity & lighting. #5795643

Joan E. Hoffman April 22, 2008 0

Absolutely Stunning Debbie. !! #5819880

Aimee C. Eisaman April 22, 2008 0

Congrats on your EP! This is a fantastic POV and I just love the composition! #5823793

M.Christine Duncan April 23, 2008 0

The eye travels wonderfully all the way through this remarkable EP! Congrats Debbie. #5827222

Drew Falk April 23, 2008 0

Stunning is right! such an unusual approach to a standard type of shot- Even the stairs and banisters in the lower right seem to be the human-level beginning point up into a heavenly world. This is great photography!!! #5831240

Debbie E. Payne April 24, 2008 0

Thanks to all of you: Drew, Christine, Aimee, Joan and Sam for your comments. I really appreciate your looking! Sometimes we are in the right place with the right light at the right time! #5835609

Sue C. Cole April 30, 2008 0

Debbie, you can say that again and this image is proof of the right place, right light and right time, however, I will add one thing the right eyes. Awesome capture.:) #5860206

Irene Colling level-classic May 06, 2008 0

I want to go here. Fantastic photo Debbie. The color and detail is wonderful for such a challenging subject. No advice necessary, you nailed it. #5888571

Debbie E. Payne May 06, 2008 0

Thank you, Sue and Irene. It's one of my favorites. It has to do with the that spiral shape which has a particular name in photographic terms but for the life of me I don't remember what the name is. #5888882

Jayme S. Hall May 07, 2008 0

Debbie- I have nothing to say but, how in the heck did the Secret Service not take your camera :) You're probably on a "watch list" somewhere:) LOL

Absolutely beautiful, no suggestions for improvement, just get the thing matted & hung :) #5896483

Debbie E. Payne May 08, 2008 0

Thank you Jayme. I'm glad you're "back". I know about remodeling and how it can consume your time. You know, I didn't notice any SS men around. The capitol building is open to the public but I suspect they are "lurking" around in the background somewhere just waiting for someone to take a picture of something they aren't supposed to! #5898032

Claudia Kuhn level-classic May 19, 2008 0

Wonderful circular layers, congrats on your win Debbie! #5946075

Eugenio Diaz May 19, 2008 0

Congratulations on your Beautiful Winner!
Well done!!! #5946418

May 20, 2008 0

STUNNING job...I LOVE this color..congrats on your second place win #5946758

Sam Britt May 20, 2008 0

Congratulations on this winner, Debbie! #5947067

Sue C. Cole May 20, 2008 0

Congrats Debbie, you never sees to amaze me. Job well done:) #5947513

Tarun Bose May 20, 2008 0

Big congrats for your second prize winner, Debbie. #5949562

Joan E. Hoffman May 20, 2008 0

Debbie, Congratulations!! I am so excited for you! #5950474

Elida Gutierrez level-classic May 20, 2008 0

CONGRATULATIONS!!!
The Weed Trophy
A Special Trophy for
"The April Winners" #5951113

Aimee C. Eisaman May 20, 2008 0

Wow...Debbie.....Congratulations! So well deserved! #5953386

Renata Gusciora May 21, 2008 0

Congratulations Debbie!!! #5957909

Dominick M. Dimacale level-addict May 22, 2008 0

Congratulations Debbie on your Fabulous Win.


Dominick #5960542

Debbie E. Payne May 22, 2008 0

It seems I have a lot of people to thank: Claudio, Eugenio, Shante, Sam, Sue, Tarun, Joan, Elida, Aimee, Renata and Dominick Thanks to all of you for taking time to comment. I was SO GLAD that there were no people on the ledge up above. Sometimes we are in the right place at the right time. And Jayme - I was surprised no one tried to stop me as well. That's why I've never tried to go up to the Academy and take pics of the Air Force Cadet Chapel. One of these days though, I'm going to take the chance. #5963881

Linda Blair May 25, 2008 0

Congrats on this awesome win Debbie!!! ☺ #5976268

Debbie E. Payne May 26, 2008 0

Thank you, Linda. This makes me want to go back there and see if there are even more points of view there. I've been too busy to go anywhere lately but school and work will be over in another two weeks. Yes! #5976317

Manuel Barrera May 26, 2008 0

congratulations, excellent work #5977688

Shelly A. Van Camp level-classic June 06, 2008 0

This is super, Debbie! Congrats!! #6026912

Lynn Haack June 09, 2008 0

A BUG (belated) CONGRATS on this beautiful and outstanding winner!! WTG!! Lynn #6035560

Candice L. Carter August 25, 2008 0

Outstanding capture! Congrats! #6363816

Debbie E. Payne August 26, 2008 0

Thank you Shelly, Lynn, Manuel and Candice. It's been a while since i've been directed to this spot. Do any of you ever think that you "miss" part of your mail?? Yes, this has to be one of my favorites. Glad you like it, too. #6367386

Lisa J. Boulden level-classic September 13, 2008 0

Wowieee!
Don't know how I missed this one.
Gorgeous winner!
Congrats!
~♥~Lisa #6449389

Ulysses A. Villamin October 02, 2008 0

Wow!!! Gratz on the win, Debbie! #6543758

Debbie E. Payne October 02, 2008 0

Thank you LIsa and Ulysses. I would love to go back and try this again. #6544920

Jean B. Hall October 08, 2008 0

This is an absolutely splendid shot! #6568525

Candice L. Carter December 20, 2008 0

Congrats! An exquisite shot! #6913679

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