Iron Menagerie [Contest Finalists July 2006]
Uploaded: July 01, 2006 16:41:47
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Details from the wrought iron gate leading into Children's Chapel at Washington National Cathedral;
the "clover leaf" forms feature animal heads, real and imagined. I really like the shadows cast on the limestone.
7/06 Finalist; D&M
This image accompanied an article in the 2/1/08 Washington Post, Weekend Section.
Dennis Flanagan July 02, 2006
Well done Chris. Good eye. #476422Chris Budny July 03, 2006
Thank you, Dennis! #2981125Sharon Day August 22, 2006
Fantastic shot, Chris!!! I like this a lot! #3201180Chris Budny August 23, 2006
Thanks so much, Sharon! #3203230Jenny Bosmans August 26, 2006
Congratulations on this beautiful finalist, Chris ! :) #3220330Cesar J. La Rosa August 26, 2006
Another beautiful Finalist. Congratulations, Chris!!! #3222372Tonya R. Boles August 26, 2006
Neat image, congrats.. #3222661Lorri Shane August 26, 2006
Chris--congrats on BOTH of your wonderful Finalists! Well-deserved.Chris Budny August 26, 2006
Thanks Jenny, Cesar, Tonya & Lorri! Was a thrill to get home today (from working at the cathedral, actually!) and find a cathedral shot among my finalists!Jane M August 26, 2006
Hey, well done Christopher for your finalist picks although I have to say I'm disappointed The Flowered Box didn't get the nod!!!!! #3223347Pat Gamwell August 27, 2006
Another well deserved shot, Chris! Love the color tones & lighting! CONGRATS! #3223848Chris Budny August 27, 2006
Thanks so much, Pat & Jane! #3225365Cyn Valentine August 27, 2006
Congratulations..great image!! #3225373Chris Budny August 27, 2006
Thanks for checking them out, Cyn! #3225840Sandra Freyler August 27, 2006
Congratulations on this beautiful image, Christopher! :) #3225849Chris Budny August 27, 2006
Thanks, Sandra... My favorite this month! #3227833Graeme yew Chow August 27, 2006
Terrific finalists, love the shapes Chris. #3228099Sharon Day August 27, 2006
Congratulations again, Chris!!! Good luck next round! #3229096Chris Budny August 27, 2006
Many thanks, Graeme & Sharon! #3229134Kay Beausoleil August 27, 2006
Great work, Christopher -- congratulations on your splendid finalist! #3229334Chris Budny August 28, 2006
Thanks so much, Kay! #3230991Don Johnson September 01, 2006
I somehow missed this image when you originally posted it, but it is very well done. Glad I found it. #3254219Chris Budny September 01, 2006
Thanks, Don... You'll have a chance to see it in person, soon enough! Good thing, too, as it doesn't require sunlight! #3255028Kristen J. Monacella January 11, 2007
I really like this- nice job! #3808004Chris Budny January 11, 2007
Kristen, thanks for finding this one; I appreciate the comment! #3808466Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.
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