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**CAPITOL GOLD**

© Debbie E. Payne

**CAPITOL GOLD**

Uploaded: April 13, 2008 12:59:36

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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

wonderful!!!!

daniele #899896

Debbie E. Payne April 13, 2008

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

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

Joan E. Hoffman April 21, 2008

Absolutely Stunning Debbie. !! #5819880

Aimee C. Eisaman April 22, 2008

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

M.Christine Duncan April 22, 2008

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

Drew Falk April 23, 2008

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

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 29, 2008

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 05, 2008

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 05, 2008

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

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 07, 2008

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

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

Eugenio Diaz May 19, 2008

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

May 19, 2008

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

Sam Britt May 19, 2008

Congratulations on this winner, Debbie! #5947067

Sue C. Cole May 19, 2008

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

Tarun Bose May 20, 2008

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

Joan E. Hoffman May 20, 2008

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

Elida Gutierrez level-classic May 20, 2008

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

Aimee C. Eisaman May 20, 2008

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

Renata Gusciora May 21, 2008

Congratulations Debbie!!! #5957909

Dominick M. Dimacale level-addict May 22, 2008

Congratulations Debbie on your Fabulous Win.


Dominick #5960542

Debbie E. Payne May 22, 2008

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

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

Debbie E. Payne May 25, 2008

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

congratulations, excellent work #5977688

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

This is super, Debbie! Congrats!! #6026912

Lynn Haack June 08, 2008

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

Candice L. Carter August 25, 2008

Outstanding capture! Congrats! #6363816

Debbie E. Payne August 25, 2008

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

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

Ulysses A. Villamin October 02, 2008

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

Debbie E. Payne October 02, 2008

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

Jean B. Hall October 08, 2008

This is an absolutely splendid shot! #6568525

Candice L. Carter December 19, 2008

Congrats! An exquisite shot! #6913679

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