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Elegance and Decay

© Chris Budny
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Elegance and Decay

Uploaded: July 02, 2014 16:17:44 | Entered: July 02, 2014 16:17:44

Description

A former Vanderbilt mansion on Long Island, built in a Spanish/Mediterranean style, features many decorative wrought iron appointments throughout the property, particularly on the exterior. Here, a railing turns the corner on a terrace staircase, the stucco walls beginning to show cracks and some crumbling in places. The ironwork here is by Samuel Yellin, who spent 12 years of his career designing and producing fantastic wrought iron for Washington National Cathedral.
7/14 Second Place - Man-Made

Exif: F Number: 13, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/640 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 800, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 90.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 6D

Comments

Mitch Spence level-classic July 02, 2014

There is an almost eerie beauty here, Chris. #1577946

Joy Rector July 03, 2014

wow, love it, well done #11077231

Mary Beth Aiello level-classic July 03, 2014

I agree with Mitch. There is something magical in this, Chris. A wonderful capture. #11077374

Bob Cournoyer level-classic July 03, 2014

Good eye, fine composition......what Mitch said, too... :-) #11077385

Chris Budny level-deluxe July 03, 2014 1

Thank you all very much… It was interesting to see this house's iron, elegant and simple; so very different from the massive, beautiful, extremely complex iron at the Cathedral. #11077700

Dayna Cain level-classic August 28, 2014

This is so interesting to look at and I agree with Mitch and Mary Beth, there is just something about this photo. Can't quite put my finger on it but I could look at it all day. Congrats! #11118308

Don Johnson level-classic August 28, 2014

Another great shot Chris! #11118425

Lindley Johnson level-classic August 28, 2014

Congratulations on your fabulous finalist, Chris - excellent design elements, tones, and textures! #11118648

Carol Flisak level-classic August 28, 2014

This is lovely, Chris... simple and elegant in the quiet contrasts. I agree with Lindley... wonderful graphics, tones and textures. Congratulations on your well-deserved finalist! #11118851

Ann Lyssenko level-classic August 28, 2014

This is one of those images that I wish I had taken. The graphics are perfect and the mood intriguing and pensive! A visual story for the eyes and heart to view. Congratulations on being a finalist Chris. Ann #11118897

Chris Budny level-deluxe August 29, 2014

Thank you all very much! #11119951

Linda D. Lester level-classic August 29, 2014

Wonderful shot! Congratulations on your finalist! #11120304

Chris Budny level-deluxe August 30, 2014

Thank you, Linda! #11121267

Michele Peterson level-classic August 30, 2014

Fabulous photo, Chris, and I like the information about it in the description as well. Congratulations on a winning photo! #11121461

Terry Cervi level-deluxe August 30, 2014

Congrats on your awesome win, Chris! #11121592

G. Margaret Hennes level-classic August 30, 2014

I love the contrast which you have captured beautifully. Congratulations! #11121631

Patrick Rouzes level-classic August 30, 2014

Congrats on your winner, Christopher.
#11121645

Susan Williams August 30, 2014

A fabulous rendering of elegance and decay, Christopher. Congratulations on your Gold winner! #11121747

Monnie Ryan August 31, 2014

Congratulations on an outstanding winner, Chris! #11121996

Gail Sullivan level-classic August 31, 2014

Lovely image, Christopher...congrats! #11122077

Don Johnson level-classic August 31, 2014

Congrats! Well done and a well deserved 2nd place award! #11122079

Carol Flisak level-classic August 31, 2014

Congratulations on your well-deserved Second Place Winner, Chris! #11122172

Craig W. Myers level-classic August 31, 2014

Both the iron and your image of it are well-wrought. ;-) Congratulations! #11122498

Leslie McLain level-classic August 31, 2014

Congrats on a beautiful winner, Chris. #11122669

Chris Budny level-deluxe August 31, 2014

Many thanks, folks! What a delight, as seeing this house (for the ironwork) has been on my "wish list" for several years now! #11122751

Patricia (Pat) C. Exum September 01, 2014

Well done Chris! Love it! #11122966

Ellen Hodges September 01, 2014

Huge congrats on a stellar winner, Chris!! #11123109

Lindley Johnson level-classic September 01, 2014

Congratulations on your terrific winner, Chris! #11123201

Ann Lyssenko level-classic September 01, 2014

Breathtaking Chris! Congratulations on being a winner! Ann #11123413

Chris Budny level-deluxe September 01, 2014

Thank you ladies, very much! #11123426

Patricia (Pat) C. Exum September 02, 2014

If forgot to say congrats on your win! #11123873

JO ANN CLEVELAND September 02, 2014

Congrats Chris, I loved this! #11124169

Chris Budny level-deluxe September 03, 2014

Thanks again, Pat & Jo Ann! #11125193

Joanna Kovalcsik level-classic June 27, 2017

Ahhh, this is life. Heart-rending image, Chris, beautifully presented. Interesting description, but the image itself and what it represents really touches my heart today. Beautiful details, tones, and finish... and isn't that what we all want-- a beautiful finish to this wonderful thing called life. :o) #11614700

Chris Budny level-deluxe June 27, 2017 1

Thanks, Joanna -- a nice blast from the past today! I'm glad you like it -- it was a fav of mine as soon as I was done editing -- funny how simple stucco and iron can become emotionally evocative, but I totally get what you're saying! It has a bittersweet, nostalgic sort of feeling to it, I think. A big part of that is of course the condition of the aging stucco, but also the elegance of Yellin's design -- a simple, "Home Depot" plain railing on these same stairs, I don't think would carry the same weight. #11614709

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