• Photos

  • Level

  • Score

Crypt Chapel

© Chris Budny
Deluxe Website: chrisbudny.com

Crypt Chapel

Uploaded: January 06, 2011

Description

Bethlehem Chapel in the lower (crypt) level at Washington National Cathedral. 3 exposure HDR combination plus Topaz Adjust filters.
Construction for the cathedral began in this chapel in 1907, and while the chapel was complete in 5 years, the building took 83 years to finish.
The vast majority of the building is 14th century English style gothic, while this chapel is designed as 13th century English gothic.

Exif: F Number: 11.3, ISO: 400, FocalLength: 10.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 7D

Comments

Joy Rector January 06, 2011 0

simply fantastic #1341760

Nikki McDonald level-classic January 06, 2011 0

I agree completely with Joy. Your new toys have brought new life to this magnificent structure, Chris. Simply gorgeous. #9145962

Claudia Kuhn level-classic January 06, 2011 0

Wonderful comp and tones Chris! #9145969

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe January 06, 2011 0

Outstanding - Great comp, clarity and treatment! Jeff #9146012

Richard B. Hallick January 06, 2011 0

Your series of photos of the National Cathedral are simply magnificent. You have a great sense of composition, and capture the ornate detail with wonderful artistry. You may be able to accumulate enough of these to publish your own photo book. Do tourist have the ability to shoot this type of scene without people present? #9146046

Cathy Barrows January 06, 2011 0

beautifully done #9146078

Jane Holestine January 06, 2011 0

I was thinking the same thing as Richard... a book should be in your future. Fantastic image! #9146363

Melinda F. Schneider level-classic January 06, 2011 0

An incredible place! Just the right about of desaturation! #9146441

Michele Peterson level-classic January 06, 2011 0

I was going to suggest a book as well, Chris. These photos are just amazing. This one especially with the effects you did with it is great! #9146697

Usman M. Bajwa level-classic January 07, 2011 0

A fantastic HDR and tones, Chris. Love the design elements too. Good luck with this, I am hoping we see this one again!

UB. #9147370

Chris Budny level-deluxe January 07, 2011 0

Thank you all very much! I've done a few photo books for myself and family... Given how many images of the cathedral I've made over the years, perhaps I should consider a book just for that!

Richard - Yes, visitors do have the ability to capture these scenes without people present, but it takes a little luck. This was shot New Year's Day, which definitely helped thin the crowds. Still, I had to wait for a strolling couple to leave the room, but had a few minutes before the next visitors came in... #9148017

Fanie Heymans January 07, 2011 0

WOW again Christopher! You are very fortunate to be able to take pictures of such beautiful places! Phenomenal capture! #9148088

Chris Budny level-deluxe January 07, 2011 0

Thanks Fanie! If you're ever in DC (this goes for anyone here!) drop me a line---I'm a volunteer tour guide at this cathedral on the weekends, and I love sharing the building with photographers! #9148100

Liz blahh January 08, 2011 0

Terrific composition, love the B/W! #9149418

Chris Budny level-deluxe January 08, 2011 0

Thanks, Liz! #9149433

Robert Jensen January 08, 2011 0

outstanding use of HDR and Topaz - another one straight into my favorites #9149454

Chris Budny level-deluxe January 08, 2011 0

Thanks so much, Robert! #9149705

Mitch Spence level-classic January 08, 2011 0

Wow, you've been doing some marvelous things, Chris. Just got to look at some of your new things. So many beautiful images here. This one just blows me away. #9150220

Chris Budny level-deluxe January 09, 2011 0

Thanks, Mitch! I've had a great time exploring my new lens, at my old familiar photo stomping grounds within the cathedral! #9150894

Leslie McLain level-classic January 14, 2011 0

Amazing HDR image and use of B&W, Chris. #9161209

Chris Budny level-deluxe January 14, 2011 0

Thank you, Leslie! #9161992

Nikki McDonald level-classic January 20, 2011 0

Congratulations on your DD newsletter #94 feature, Chris! #9179576

Katarina Mansson January 20, 2011 0

Congratulations on your feature Chris! #9179648

Katarina Mansson January 20, 2011 0

Congratulations on your feature Chris! #9179649

Don Johnson level-classic January 20, 2011 0

Wow Chris! Saw this in the BP Newsletter! Congratulations! Simply a wonderful image! (I can't seem to use to many exclamation points when I talk about your images). #9179731

Chris Budny level-deluxe January 20, 2011 0

Always a treat to have an image picked for the newsletter; thanks, BP!
And thank you all for the kind words.

I realized I forgot to mention that this was shot with my new 10-22mm wide-angle lens at 10mm; it is rapidly becoming the favorite of all my lenses! #9179822

Karen E. Baumann January 20, 2011 0

Chris this is another wonderful image of the cathedral! Thank you for giving us a guided tour in cyberspace! I agree the 10-22 is a wonderful lens! This is very nicely presented and congratulations on your DD feature! #9180058

Rona L. Schwarz January 20, 2011 0

WOW! Saw this in DDR - this is a most remarkable composition, Chris! But I see that your gallery is loaded with them (remarkable images, I mean)! Just love your wide angle POV and your processing is fabulous - incredible tones and detail. Congrats on the feature - I'm sure we'll see this one again! #9180438

Chris Budny level-deluxe January 20, 2011 0

Thank you both; I really appreciate your kind comments! #9180871

Dianna Murphy January 20, 2011 0

An amazing image. I've been there, isn't it an awesome experience. Congratulations on your feature in DD! #9180995

Chris Budny level-deluxe January 21, 2011 0

Thank you Dianna! It is my favorite place in DC, for sure, and probably why I will never move out of this area, since I so enjoy giving tours there these past 15 years. #9181504

Cesar J. La Rosa January 22, 2011 0

A BEAUTIFUL photograph, Chris; like everything you do. The POV, the tones and the incredible detail are simply amazing. Congratulations on being featured in the DD Newsletter; a very well-deserved recognition to your wonderful work!!!
Cesar #9185260

Chris Budny level-deluxe January 23, 2011 0

Many thanks, Cesar! #9186219

To discuss, first log in or sign up (buttons are at top center of page).

Get Constructive Critiques

Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.


 

Did You Know?

Discussions by Category: You can view photo discussions on various themes in the Community > Photo Discussions section of the site.

BetterPhoto Websites: If you see an orange website link directly under the photographer's name, it's totally okay. It's not spam. The reason: BetterPhoto is the one that offers these personal photography websites. We are supporting our clients with those links.

Unavailable EXIF: If there is no other information but 'Unavailable' in the EXIF (meaning no EXIF data exists with the photo), the 'Unavailable' blurb is not displayed. If there is any info, it shows. Many photos have the EXIF stripped out when people modify the image and resave it, before uploading.


 

The following truth is one of the core philosophies of BetterPhoto:

I hear, I forget.
I see, I remember.
I do, I understand.

You learn by doing. Take your next online photography class.

2

You & 2

Love It!

BetterPhoto.com Editor's Pick


Copyright for this photo belongs solely to Chris Budny.
Images may not be copied, downloaded, or used in any way without the expressed, written permission of the photographer. Contact photographer via gallery
Log in to follow or message this photographer or report this photo.