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High Altar

© Chris Budny
Deluxe Website: chrisbudny.com

High Altar

Uploaded: March 31, 2011 11:22:18

Description

The high altar at Washington National Cathedral. The wood communion rail in the foreground features carvings of the Apostles.
03-11 2nd Place - T&P

Exif: F Number: 8, ISO: 400, FocalLength: 10.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 7D

Comments

Gail Sullivan level-classic March 31, 2011 0

Christopher...so full of rich detail and gorgeous lighting on the stained glass. #1365696

Joy Rector March 31, 2011 0

excellent, love the pov #9327594

Mary Beth Aiello level-classic March 31, 2011 0

Absolutely gorgeous, Chris -- and the detail and lines are amazing. Truly beautiful. #9327784

Julianne Bradford March 31, 2011 0

What a beautiful church Chris. You certainly know how to show it off in all it's exquisite detail! #9328561

Leslie McLain level-classic April 01, 2011 0

Beautiful capture and details, Chris #9328660

Chris Budny level-deluxe April 01, 2011 0

Thank you all very much! This is my first attempt at an HDR made from more than 3 exposures. #9329266

Dayna Cain level-classic April 01, 2011 0

Simply amazing...breathtaking! #9329847

Dr Silly level-classic April 27, 2011 0

Congratulations Chris on your first attempt at an HDR Finalist. :O) #9371106

Tammy Espino April 27, 2011 0

Congrats on this awesome finalist :) #9371346

Ken Smith level-classic April 27, 2011 0

Excellent, Chris..congrats to you!! #9371365

Ellen Hodges April 27, 2011 0

Huge congrats on a superb finalist, Chris! Very best luck!! #9371458

Joannie Bertucci level-classic April 27, 2011 0

Exceptional finalist Chris! Your treatment is flawless as is your composition! #9371546

Renee Doyle April 27, 2011 0

Awesome work Chris!! Congratulations!! #9372033

Katarina Mansson April 27, 2011 0

Congratulations on your beautiful finalist Chris! #9372221

R. J. Laudenbacher level-classic April 27, 2011 0

Congrats on this beautiful finalist, Chris! #9372848

Terry Cervi level-deluxe April 27, 2011 0

Stunning work! Congrats on your Finalist, Chris! #9372958

Jane Holestine April 27, 2011 0

Congrats on this gorgeous finalist, Chris! #9373171

Karen E. Baumann April 27, 2011 0

I would have missed the woodwork in the front if you hadn't pointed it out... amazing! Love the strong DOF here, Chris and the light is just right. Congratulations on this fine finalist! #9373521

Chris Budny level-deluxe April 27, 2011 0

Many thanks for all the kind words, folks! I'm always thrilled when one of my cathedral shots makes the cut! #9373556

Michele Peterson level-classic April 27, 2011 0

Wonderful colors... can't wait to see it in person someday. Congratulations on this amazing finalist!! #9373804

Monnie Ryan April 27, 2011 0

Congratulations on a well-deserved Finalist award! #9374015

Jeana Clark April 27, 2011 0


Very very beautiful Chris!!!
The color and details are spectacular!!
Awesome image well captured!!
Congratulations on this well deserved Finalist!!! Sure to see again!!!

~J~ #9374153

Merna L. Nobile April 27, 2011 0

Take photo, Sleep
Edit photo, Sleep
Received award, stop sleeping
CONGRATULATIONS, Merna
#9374199

Chris Budny level-deluxe April 27, 2011 0

Thank you very much, ladies! Michele (and anyone else visiting DC!) you better look me up when you get out here! #9374649

Patti Coblentz April 27, 2011 0

Congratulations on this amazing finalist, Chris!! #9374797

Val Feldman level-classic April 28, 2011 0

Breathtaking in it's scope, rich color, light and many fine details, Chris. Your beautiful Cathedral is on my list of must-see's someday, thanks to your many images of it's remarkable and inspiring architecture...which in all honesty, I never would've realized FULLY w/o your wonderful photo input. Hoping to see this one again - and Congratulations! #9375120

Nikki McDonald level-classic April 28, 2011 0

The detail in this image is incredible, Chris -- great job in sharing more of the majesty of this place. Congratulations on the finalist and good luck in the next round. #9375271

Usman M. Bajwa level-classic April 28, 2011 0

The pov and details are enchanting, Chris. CONGRATZ on this terrific Finalist, good luck up next!

UB. #9375395

Linda D. Lester level-classic April 28, 2011 0

Congratulations on your finalist!!!!! #9375448

Katarina Mansson April 28, 2011 0

YES! Congratulations on your outstanding winner Chris! #9375595

Patti Coblentz April 28, 2011 0

Fantastic, Chris!! Congratulations on your winner! #9375632

Usman M. Bajwa level-classic April 28, 2011 0

Huge CONGRATZ on this fabulous Winner, Chris!!!

UB. #9375675

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe April 28, 2011 0

Congrats on your beautiful winner, Chris. #9375878

Michelle Alton April 28, 2011 0

Congratulations! Another well-deserved winner for you, Chris! Gorgeous image. #9375959

Martin J. Wells April 28, 2011 0

Nice one Chris, great shot well done on another prize!! #9376170

Chris Budny level-deluxe April 28, 2011 0

Thank you all very much! Congratulations to all happy shooters of the March winning images! #9376210

Agnes Fegan level-deluxe April 28, 2011 0

So beautiful...congratulations on your Win! #9376345

R. J. Laudenbacher level-classic April 28, 2011 0

Gorgeous work Christopher. Congrats on your win! #9376492

Linda D. Lester level-classic April 28, 2011 0

Just beautiful...Congratulations on your win! #9376568

Gail Sullivan level-classic April 28, 2011 0

How wonderful to see this win...congratulations, Christopher! #9376634

Terry Cervi level-deluxe April 28, 2011 0

Chis, I love this! Congratulations on your superb win! #9376668

Kara L. Hendricks April 28, 2011 0

Simply OUTSTANDING... And the judges agree...:)

Congratulations Chris on one awesome shot! #9376680

Karen E. Baumann April 28, 2011 0

So happy to see this in the Winner selection! Outstanding in all of its detail and lighting! Congratulations on your WINNER, Chris! #9376730

Val Feldman level-classic April 28, 2011 0

So very happy to see Gold attached to this superb capture...Warmest congratulations on a fine and much-deserved win, Chris! #9376850

Michele Peterson level-classic April 28, 2011 0

Congratulations Chris!! :-) #9376876

Chris Budny level-deluxe April 28, 2011 0

Thank you all very, very much! I definitely want to try some additional HDR images comprised of more than just 3 bracketed exposures---this was my first attempt (I think I merged 5 exposures here) and I'm thrilled with this result! #9377126

Stan Kwasniowski April 28, 2011 0

Chris, congratulations #9377249

Susan K. Snow April 28, 2011 0

Stunning work. Absolutely stunning. And, well you should be. Obviously, the judges agree with you. Big congratulations are in order, Chris! #9377394

Julianne Bradford April 28, 2011 0

Congrats on this wonderful winner Chris! Such a magnificent capture! #9377473

Renee Doyle April 28, 2011 0

Big congratulations to you Chris!!!!! Like I said before Awesome work and so deserving! #9377782

Kay Beausoleil April 29, 2011 0

Great POV, Christopher -- congratulations on your win! #9378369

Ken Smith level-classic April 29, 2011 0

Very deserving, Chris...congrats to you! #9378404

Claudia Kuhn level-classic April 29, 2011 0

Wonderful winner Chris, congratulations! #9378434

Chris Budny level-deluxe April 29, 2011 0

Thanks again, everyone! #9379045

Jeana Clark April 29, 2011 0


Congratulations on
your outstanding Winner Chris!!!

~J~ #9380196

Nancyj E. Hovey level-classic April 29, 2011 0

C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S
on your very deserving 2nd Place WINNER! 8o) #9380283

Chris Budny level-deluxe April 30, 2011 0

Thank you both! #9381836

Mick Burkey May 01, 2011 0

Great lighting, design and execution, Chris. Congratulations on your win! #9381887

Chris Budny level-deluxe May 01, 2011 0

Thanks, Mick! #9382528

Ellen Hodges May 01, 2011 0

Huge congrats on an awesome winner, Chris! A big WOW!! #9382583

Mary Beth Aiello level-classic May 01, 2011 0

No surprise here, Chris. A true beauty. Huge congrats. #9382818

Chris Budny level-deluxe May 02, 2011 0

Thank you both, Ellen & Mary Beth! #9383571

JO ANN CLEVELAND May 04, 2011 0

Congratulations on this fantastic 2nd place winner Chris..I new this would be a winner!

Have been unable to comment due to all the tornado's to the area here in north Alabama..but thankfully we are safe and we now have power again...

jo ann c. #9389425

Chris Budny level-deluxe May 05, 2011 0

Glad to hear you're safe and sound after those terrible storms, Jo Ann! And thank you! #9389503

Don Johnson level-classic May 13, 2011 0

Well done Chris! #9402920

Chris Budny level-deluxe May 14, 2011 0

Thanks, Don! #9403907

Alex T. Mizuno October 15, 2011 0

Wonderful details and perspective. I admire the way you control the lighting. Congratulations on your win!!! #9737333

Chris Budny level-deluxe October 16, 2011 0

Thank you, Alex... this is a 3-image HDR, if I remember. That helps with the contrasty light and shadow, certainly! #9737507

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