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The Nave


	The Nave Washington National Cathedral on New Year's Day. It was wet, cold and grey out, and so the windows weren't throwing their marvelous colors. I opted for a heavily desaturated (almost monotone) treatment of this 3-exposure HDR combination, shot with the EFS10-22mm lens @10mm. 1/11 Second Place - T&P Chris Budny

Sarah A. Christian

This image is OUTSTANDING!!! The whisper of color in the flags is perfect for this magnificent capture! Well done, Christopher!

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January 03, 2011

Patti Coblentz

Fantastic depth, detail, symmetrical comp, and lighting in this Chris...I particularly like the teensy bit of color evident, but not pervasive. Beautiful image!

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January 03, 2011

- Melinda F. Schneider

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Beautiful! Love the near-monotone!
I'm adding a super wide angle to my wish list!

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January 03, 2011

Marcie A. Fowler

I really like the touches of soft color in this image.

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January 03, 2011

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Thanks so much, Sarah!

Somehow, the first comments for this image this morning got 'orphaned', so I'm pasting them here.

Katarina Mansson
member since: 7/4/2006
Don´t you just love that lens?!?! This is SPECTACULAR! Excellent exposure and treatment, composition, light and tones. This will get GOLD!
1/3/2011 5:12:18 AM

Patricia A. Coblentz
member since: 7/6/2008

Fantastic depth, detail, symmetrical comp, and lighting in this Chris...I particularly like the teensy bit of color evident, but not pervasive. Beautiful image!
1/3/2011 5:14:42 AM

Melinda Schneider
member since: 8/14/2007

Beautiful! Love the near-monotone!
I'm adding a super wide angle to my wish list!
1/3/2011 5:18:13 AM

Marcie Fowler
member since: 10/17/2003

I really like the touches of soft color in this image.
1/3/2011 5:53:49 AM

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January 03, 2011

- R. J. Laudenbacher

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Outstanding capture Christopher.

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January 03, 2011

Richard B. Hallick

Fabulous capture, rich in details and textures.

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January 03, 2011

- Dayna Cain

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This is so amazing! Your choice of "almost monotone" was perfect and the detail is breath-taking! Absolute gold! I am SOOO jealous. LOL (I really am jealous) Great job!!!!!!

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January 03, 2011

- Nikki McDonald

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Wonderful, wonderful, Chris -- the use of the lens, the magnificent interior of the cathedral, the choice of tones. I'm with Melinda -- it's on my list.

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January 03, 2011

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna

Absolutely BEAUTIFUL, Chris! :-) k

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January 03, 2011

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Many thanks, folks! I've shot so many images at the cathedral over the years, but this new one is definitely a top favorite of mine!

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January 04, 2011

Renee Doyle

Fantastic HDR Chris!!! Wonderful comp and I see you are having a ball with that new lens already!!! Awesome work!

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January 05, 2011

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Thanks, Renee... yes, I'm mildly (ok, heavily) obsessed with the new lens at this point.

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January 05, 2011

Sarah A. Christian

Heartfelt CONGRATULATIONS, CHRIS, on your Finalist image!!! Destined for greatness!!! WTG!

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February 10, 2011

Patti Coblentz

A stellar month for you, Chris...all of your finalists are so striking and each one destined for gold! Congratulations!

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February 10, 2011

Tammy Espino

Congrats on your finalist!! :)

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February 10, 2011

Merna L. Nobile

Black and White, Bright Colors, Full Frame or Cropped, it does not matter. You’re a winner! CONGRATULATIONS, Merna

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February 10, 2011

Rolando Rosito

Congratulations Chris, good luck next round!

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February 10, 2011

Valentin M. Armianu

Fantastic image,Chris ! Congratulations on your finalist!

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February 10, 2011

Katarina Mansson

Outstanding!!! Congratulations on your creative, perfect and successful finalist Chris!

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February 11, 2011

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Thank you all very much!

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February 11, 2011

Joanna Madloch

I love the way you composed and treated it. De-saturation really works as a notion of coldness here. I love the perspective and the fact that you did not straighten it up. The eye "flies" following those lines.

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February 11, 2011

James Reininger

Whoa! Great composition and lighting! I predict that this is a winner!

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February 11, 2011

Renee Doyle

Awesome!! Nothing else to say but Congratulations :-)

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February 11, 2011

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Thank you all very much!

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February 11, 2011

Donna La Mattino Pagakis

Congratulations again. What a spectacular image!!! WTG Chris!!!

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February 11, 2011

Renee Doyle

I guess there is something else to say - CONGRATS again - double Gold - WTG Chris - really happy for you!!

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February 11, 2011

Tammy Espino

Congrats on your win :)

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February 11, 2011

Nancy (Peaches) Harker

WOOOOOOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
HUGE CONGRATS on your WIN!

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February 11, 2011

Patti Coblentz

Congratulations on another outstanding winner, Chris!! The new lens and you are meant for each other!

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February 11, 2011

- Michele Peterson

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Another amazing photo, definitely deserving of the win. Congratulations, Chris, this has been a great month for you!!

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February 11, 2011

Rona L. Schwarz

You sure have made this lens sing, Chris! Another absolutely fantastic image - what a totally fabulous month for you, and so well-deserved! HUGE CONGRATULATIONS ON ANOTHER SUPERB GOLD WINNER!

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February 11, 2011

- Bojan Bencic

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Congratulations on your winner, Christopher.

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February 11, 2011

Michelle Alton

What a GOLDEN month for you, Christopher. Your work is stunning and so deserving of your golden reward!