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Homage

© Chris Budny
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Homage

Uploaded: April 04, 2017 | Entered: April 04, 2017 08:50:54

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I was delighted to realize that this room served as the setting for the 1982 music video for the Annie Lennox song, "Money Can't Buy It." She's one of my all-time favorites, and that song is one of my favorites from the "Diva" album. Annie spends the duration of the video singing in front of the mirror shown here, in a striking red gown, her hair wrapped up in a big white bath towel.
4/17 First Place - T&P. 7/19/17 POTD.

Comments

JO ANN CLEVELAND April 04, 2017 0

How interesting Christopher! And sooo beautiful, a fave for me for sure! #1683280

Joy Rector April 04, 2017 0

outstanding #11579914

Linda Estes level-classic April 04, 2017 0

Great staging to accent the portrait. #11579922

Harvey A. Ravitch April 05, 2017 0

Must have been an amazing video..No more Amazing than your capture! Beautifully created. Awesome place! #11580075

Chris Budny level-deluxe April 05, 2017 0

Thank you, folks!
If you search for "Annie Lennox Money Can't Buy It" you'll find the video on youtube. Most of the video is close-ups on her and her reflection, but a few short wider scenes (and some of the reflections) reveal it was this ballroom. #11580096

Joanna Kovalcsik level-classic June 01, 2017 0

Congratulations on your Finalist! #11602304

Harvey A. Ravitch June 01, 2017 0

Congratulations! I loved it, Still do, & hope it wins 1st prize! #11602349

Louise Wolbers level-addict June 01, 2017 0

Well Done Chris on your first place #11602687

Usman M. Bajwa level-classic June 01, 2017 0

Happy to see this grab the First Place Gold, Chris. CONGRATZ! #11602688

John Koepfer @PresentPleasures June 01, 2017 0

Congratulations Christopher on your 1st place winner it is truly wonderful!! #11602731

Linda D. Lester level-classic June 01, 2017 0

Congratulations on your first place win! Love seeing the Venice shots win. #11602742

G. Margaret Hennes level-classic June 01, 2017 0

Congrats on this stunning winner Chris! #11602752

G. Margaret Hennes level-classic June 01, 2017 0

Congrats on this stunning winner Chris! #11602754

Renee Doyle June 01, 2017 0

Ta Da :) ... I'm grinning from ear to ear - BIG congrats to you Chris !! #11602768

Joanna Kovalcsik level-classic June 01, 2017 0

Chris, I bet you'll be playing your favorite song today. Congratulations on this elegant First Place GOLD!!! :o) #11602802

Chris Budny level-deluxe June 01, 2017 1

Thanks so much folks! Special thanks to Harvey, for those 1st place wishes yesterday; and to Renee, for leading the fantastic Venice Carnevale photo workshop that let me make images like this! #11602816

Jane E. Miller level-classic June 01, 2017 0

Congrats on your First Place win!! Well Done! #11602933

Teresa L. Brooks June 01, 2017 0

Congratulations on your first place winner, Chris. #11602967

Terry Cervi level-deluxe June 01, 2017 0

This is stunning! Congrats on your First Place win, Chris! #11602974

Harvey A. Ravitch June 01, 2017 0

I said 1 st prize, & I am So happy this got it! Just a beautiful Forever moment captured with perfection! Congratulations! #11602989

Leslie McLain level-classic June 01, 2017 0

Congrats on a beautiful first place winner, Chris. #11602996

Chris Budny level-deluxe June 01, 2017 0

Yep, Harvey, you pegged it!
Thanks again, folks! The "Swan Sisters" who modeled for us in this room were a real highlight of Renee's week-long Venice photo workshop. #11603035

Don Johnson level-classic June 01, 2017 0

Way to go Chris. As always, stunning! #11603045

Michele Peterson level-classic June 01, 2017 0

Congratulations, Chris! I was so happy to see this one as a winner, knowing the background of your delight when you found yourself in this room!! #11603085

Martha R. Mazon level-classic June 01, 2017 0

Incredible image, Chris, with outstanding light, tones, textures and mood. Congratulations on the First Place Win! #11603108

Dayna Cain level-classic June 01, 2017 0

Big congrats Chris! This image is AWESOME!!! #11603124

Nikki McDonald level-classic June 01, 2017 0

Superb framing and setting for this sumptuous costume, Chris. Congratulations on the 1st Place Win. #11603238

Patrick Rouzes level-classic June 02, 2017 0

Congrats on your well-deserved Gold Medal, Christopher! #11603440

Christine Greenspan level-deluxe June 02, 2017 0

Congrats on this fantastic image! #11603543

Chris Budny level-deluxe June 02, 2017 0

Joanna & Michele, I'm definitely singing Annie Lennox's "Money Can't Buy It" in my head!
Thanks so much, folks! I highly recommend Renee Doyle's trip if you are ever considering a Venice workshop! #11603574

Teresa Burnett level-classic June 02, 2017 0

Huge Congratulations on this stunning First Place Winner, Christopher!! #11603802

Deborah Lewinson level-addict June 03, 2017 0

Huge congrats on your First Place Win, Chris, for this marvelous image! #11603975

Chris Budny level-deluxe June 04, 2017 0

Thank you very much, Teresa &a Deborah! #11604415

Mariann Kovats level-classic June 04, 2017 0

Congratulations on your First Place! #11604512

Chris Budny level-deluxe June 05, 2017 0

Thank you, Mariann! #11604693

Gail Sullivan level-classic June 07, 2017 0

Christopher....this is just stunning...congrats! #11605887

Chris Budny level-deluxe June 08, 2017 0

Thanks so much, Gail! It was a stunning room, and Mona Rose had created her stunning costume -- a win-win situation! I'm headed back to Venice in November now, to see the rest of the city as a tourist. vs. photo workshop attendee! #11606048

Ken Smith level-classic June 13, 2017 0

Congrats, Chris. What a super shot!
#11607946

Harvey A. Ravitch June 13, 2017 0

I Forecasted 1 st Place Worthyness & It Still Is! Wonderful image, series, & Choice. Bravo.. #11607949

Chris Budny level-deluxe June 14, 2017 0

Thank you both, guys! Harvey, I'll accept your predictive powers any time! #11608131

Deborah Lewinson level-addict July 19, 2017 0

Huge congrats, Chris, on your First Place Win and POTD for your beautiful and fascinating image! #11621651

Chris Budny level-deluxe July 19, 2017 0

Thanks so much, Deborah! #11621667

Joanna Kovalcsik level-classic July 19, 2017 0

Chris, congratulations on this elegant POTD! #11621668

Chris Budny level-deluxe July 19, 2017 0

Thanks, Joanna! I haven't received a notice that it was selected POTD - thanks for letting me know! #11621684

Bob Cournoyer level-classic July 19, 2017 0

Huge congrats, Chris, on your stunning POTD.. :-) #11621716

Martha R. Mazon level-classic July 19, 2017 0

Congrats on the POTD selection to go with your first place win, Chris! #11621721

Nancy L. Green level-classic July 19, 2017 0

So beautiful Chris, CONGRATULATIONS !! <>< #11621742

Michele Peterson level-classic July 19, 2017 0

Congratulations again on this amazing photo getting more Gold today!! #11621820

Chuck Green level-classic July 19, 2017 0

Congrats on your Winner and POTD! <>< #11621824

Chris Budny level-deluxe July 19, 2017 1

Many thanks, ladies & gentlemen! It is a thrill to have this image do so well (since I don't fancy myself in any way, to be a "people photographer"!) #11621826

Wally Orlowsky July 19, 2017 0

Congratulations, Chris on yet ANOTHER fabulous POTD!!! #11621890

Don Johnson level-classic July 19, 2017 0

Wow! A First Place Award and a POTD! Can't do much better. Congratulations! #11621892

Leslie McLain level-classic July 20, 2017 0

Congrats on a beautiful POTD and winner, Chris. #11621947

Mitch Spence level-classic July 20, 2017 0

Spectacular all round, Chris. Congratulations on the double gold. #11622012

Colleen Edwards level-classic July 20, 2017 0

WOW!! Congrats! #11622026

Chris Budny level-deluxe July 20, 2017 0

Thank you very much, folks! #11622031

Teresa L. Brooks July 20, 2017 0

Congrats on your double gold, Christopher. #11622248

Richard M. Waas July 21, 2017 0

Christopher, I love his image!! Beautiful.... Hope all is well with you. Off for a big photo trip. We'll talk soon! #11622271

Richard M. Waas July 21, 2017 0

Christopher, I love his image!! Beautiful.... Hope all is well with you. Off for a big photo trip. We'll talk soon! #11622272

Chris Budny level-deluxe July 21, 2017 0

Thanks so much, Richard! Great to hear from you - safe travels! #11622300

Lindley Johnson level-classic July 23, 2017 0

A gorgeous model in a gorgeous setting! Congratulations on your First Place Winner and POTD, Chris. #11623561

Chris Budny level-deluxe July 24, 2017 0

Thanks so much, Lindley! #11623795

Anne D. Eigen July 24, 2017 0

Great image! Congratulations! #11624204

Chris Budny level-deluxe July 24, 2017 0

Thank you, Anne! #11624224

John Koepfer @PresentPleasures August 03, 2017 0

Congratulations Christopher on your double Gold winner!! #11627588

Chris Budny level-deluxe August 03, 2017 0

Thanks so much, John! #11627618

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