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	DC Abstract I was going for a comp of the Washington Monument with the dome of the US Capitol in the distance. But I wasn't happy with the clarity on the dome, in any of my shots (my zoom is ultra finicky, even on a tripod w/ mirror lock-up, and jiggles at the slightest breeze.) So I started editing, ultimately removing the dome entirely, along with all the other flagpoles that encircle the Monument. What was left really appealed to me as a geometric composition; the big blocks of sky, masonry, and a strip of grass. I chose Digital Darkroom due to the edits/removals. Chris Budny
	Orig for edits Chris Budny

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Original image w/ dome & flags

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September 17, 2011

Joy Rector

I like them both

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September 17, 2011

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I like them both, too, Chris, but the abstract has more punch in my mind's eye. Great work.

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September 17, 2011

Phyllis H. Burchett

Fantastic and well seen Chris.

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September 17, 2011

Patti Coblentz

Love the blocks of color and comp, Chris..very effective!

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September 17, 2011

Marcie A. Fowler

Nicely done. Very well done on the digital work . . wouldn't have known if you hadn't said something.

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September 17, 2011

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Thanks so much! Marcie, I reckon that means my cloning passes the test! :)

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September 18, 2011

Donna La Mattino Pagakis

I'm impressed, nicely seen Chris!

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October 14, 2011

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Thank you very much, Donna!

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October 15, 2011

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