Uploaded: March 05, 2010 05:58:14
A rework of an earlier image from my trip to St. Petersburg. The massive and beautiful dome of St. Isaac's Cathedral.
07/10 Finalist - Theme (Circle)
Exif: F Number: 4.5, Exposure Bias Value: -0.67, ExposureTime: 1/20 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 200, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 17.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XTi
Nikki McDonald March 05, 2010
Such lovely light, color and detail, Chris. The off center composition is very nice, too. #1245455Chris Budny March 07, 2010
Thanks, Nikki! I wanted more of the surrounding architecture, so this has a lot less cropped off than the first version. And I was eager to try a new RAW conversion with some of the PS tools I'd never understood or known about, until reading about them this past week. #8437547Gail Vitikacs March 10, 2010
Gorgeous....this is awesome! #8445425Chris Budny March 13, 2010
Thanks so much, Gail! #8453789Bunny Snow March 31, 2010
Magnificent capture.My best images of St. Petersburg were done in Raw. If I'm able to travel again, I'll definitely take my SD/CFC's and work only in Raw. The quality is there; not in jpgs. #8501151
Chris Budny April 01, 2010
Thanks, Bunny! I was a little surprised I got this shot (the cathedral is pretty dim, compared to outdoor light, and I was going hand-held, since tripods were prohibited.)Nikki McDonald April 10, 2010
Well whatever you did in the conversion certainly got my attention, Chris. This is a beautifully composed and detailed shot and I've finally settled on it as my favorite from among your March entries -- but there were many contenders. Among them are Snow Stream -- maybe just because winter is behind us now :); Portal Doors -- love the off center composition and the contrast of the curves and the linear; Railing Detail -- my runner-up from your new entries as I love the complementary colors and the composition suits my taste; Palmetto and Pink -- this has a one dimensional look that is very appealing, I think, and the colors are great; and of course Whiteout, O is for Oenology, and No Cell and you already know I like those. I really think you should pick up a finalist or two or three this month :) #8523671Chris Budny April 10, 2010
Ah, Nikki---we need to get you a role as a BP judge! I love your prediction for me :) Thanks so much!Nikki McDonald August 13, 2010
Can I take credit for this LOL?? Very satisfying and gratifying it is! Congratulations on the finalist and good luck in the next round, Chris. #8825594Claudine Grove August 13, 2010
Congrats!! Beautiful color and design #8828806Sam Britt August 13, 2010
Congratulations on this terrific finalist, Chris! #8829060Chris Budny August 14, 2010
Nikki, you certainly picked it, awhile back---glad it finally made it! :) Thank you, and Claudine & Sam! #8830167Ellen Hodges August 14, 2010
Congrats and best luck on an awesome finalist, chris!!! #8833734Chris Budny August 14, 2010
Thank you Ellen! #8834005Donna La Mattino Pagakis August 14, 2010
Congratulations on your finalist Chris. This is incredible! #8834696Patti Coblentz August 15, 2010
Congratulations on this incredible finalist, Chris...the colors and details are fantastic...love the asymmetry! #8834867Chris Budny August 15, 2010
Thank you both! #8835249Ken Smith August 15, 2010
You had a great month, Chris..congrats to you!! #8835577Susan Jane Allen August 15, 2010
Wow.... #8836533Chris Budny August 15, 2010
Thanks, Ken & Susan! #8837128Datha Y. Thompson August 15, 2010
Gorgeous!! Congratulations Again Chris!! ;) WTG #8837837Chris Budny August 16, 2010
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