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Hall of Hope

© R. J. Laudenbacher

Hall of Hope

Uploaded: November 02, 2009

Description

5 image HDR, 1 stop bracketing, F/8, ISO-200, 18-200mm lens, 18mm focal length
Our Lady of Victory Basilica and National Shrine, Lackawanna, NY.
A special thanks goes to Terry Cervi for this one.

Exif: F Number: 8, ExposureTime: 160000/100000 seconds, ISO: 200, FocalLength: 18.00 mm, Model: NIKON D300

Comments

Joao Martinho November 02, 2009

Wow, lovely composition, light, textures and driving lines. #1199708

Tess L. Yee November 02, 2009

Wonderful light, detail, color and HDR work, RJ. #8095941

Amy M. Wilson November 02, 2009

Stunning comp, depth, light and details... beautifully done, Becky! #8096082

Mary Beth Aiello level-classic November 02, 2009

Spectacular work, RJ. Just love it. #8096249

Clyde Smith level-classic November 02, 2009

Beautiful detail and clarity Becky! #8096825

Lindley Johnson level-classic November 02, 2009

Wonderful colors and details, RJ. Great work! #8096843

JudyAnn Rector level-classic November 02, 2009

Totally sensational, RJ! #8096859

Gina Cormier November 02, 2009

HOLY CRAP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
MY gawd....this is magnificent work!!!!!
Fav'd!!!!! #8097719

Maria Morrow November 02, 2009

Stunning capture of our basilica.. great job! #8097980

R. J. Laudenbacher level-classic November 02, 2009

Thank you so much Joao, Tess, Amy, Mary Beth, Clyde, Lindley, JunAnn, Gina, amd Maria. I really appreciate all of your commments very much. #8098333

Stanley C. Sims November 02, 2009

Looks great in the HDR treatment. Very good work. #8098459

Sherran Andersen level-classic November 02, 2009

Beautiful capture Becky. #8098635

Terry Cervi level-deluxe November 03, 2009

Yep, this is beyond gorgeous my friend! But what are you thanking me for? You did all the work! You just amaze me! #8100522

Marvil J. LaCroix November 04, 2009

Amazing scene. Perfect lighting. Feels like I am actually standing in the Hall.
Another materspiece! #8102709

R. J. Laudenbacher level-classic November 04, 2009

Thank you so much Stanley, Sherran, Terry and Marvil for your wonderful comments. Terry...I gave you a special thanks for taking me to "Your Beautiful" place and sharing it with me on our recent visit. #8103283

Lisa J. Boulden level-classic November 06, 2009

Simply stunning, RJ!
~♥~ #8108255

R. J. Laudenbacher level-classic November 07, 2009

Thank you so much Lisa. #8111001

Joan E. Gerring November 10, 2009

Beautiful detail of this outstanding building...love the clarity and colour! #8120892

Kim Andelkovic January 22, 2010

This is a super WOW pic.....my cup of tea......love it.....love it....love it. #8322235

R. J. Laudenbacher level-classic February 16, 2010

Thank you very much Joan and Kim. #8387680

Terry Cervi level-deluxe February 17, 2010

Glad to see you've resubmitted this beauty, Becky! Good luck with it, it's certainly worthy! #8388903

Amy M. Wilson March 26, 2010

Big congratulations on your beautiful Finalist, Becky!!! #8483012

Valentin M. Armianu March 26, 2010

Congratulations on this wonderful Finalist! Amazing details, colors and treatment!! #8484518

Michelle Alton March 26, 2010

Thrilling work, RJ. Congratulations! #8485004

Terry Cervi level-deluxe March 26, 2010

This is just stunning Becky and a well deserved finalist! Hope this one goes all the way, it is really deserving! #8485666

Angie M. Davis March 26, 2010

Beautiful image, Becky! Congrats!!!! #8485681

Clyde Smith level-classic March 27, 2010

Congratulations on a stunning Finalist Becky. #8488339

Gerri R. Jones March 27, 2010

Congratulations Becky! A beautifully taken composition of the Basilica, best of luck!!! #8488817

Carol L. Fowler March 27, 2010

Congrats on this Finalist! #8489027

Kim Andelkovic March 28, 2010

This is so deserving of the finalist and I truly hope its a winner......well done Becky.....as I said b4 I love it.....totally awesome work.
CONGRATULATIONS ;-) #8489378

Anita Hogue March 28, 2010

A gorgeous finalist! Congratulations! #8490791

R. J. Laudenbacher level-classic March 28, 2010

Thank you so much. My graditude for all your kind remarks could never be expressed. #8491583

Lynne S. Fried March 28, 2010

Congratulations Becky,, this is really beautiful! #8492029

Donna La Mattino Pagakis March 29, 2010

Remarkable image RJ! Congratulations on your win! #8492263

Amy M. Wilson March 29, 2010

HUGE congratulations on your gorgeous and well-earned Second Place win, my friend... so very happy for you, Becky!!! WTG ;o) #8492893

Anita Hogue March 29, 2010

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!! #8492911

Jean-Pierre Ducondi March 29, 2010

Congratulations on your win Becky.
JP #8492914

Terry Cervi level-deluxe March 29, 2010

WTG, Becky!!! I'm so proud of you and you sure deserved this win! It's a beautiful shot of the Basilica, one of the best I've seen! You need to come up here to shoot again, let's see what else you can do Doris!! ;) #8493190

Lisa J. Boulden level-classic March 29, 2010

WTG, Becky!!!
Big congratulations on this gorgeous image!
~♥~Lisa #8493288

Carol Eade level-classic March 29, 2010

Congratulations, R.J.! #8493881

Mary Beth Aiello level-classic March 29, 2010

Loved this the first time I saw it, Becky. Huge congrats on this wonderful Gold. #8494315

Carol L. Fowler March 29, 2010

WTG! Congrats! #8494644

R. J. Laudenbacher level-classic March 29, 2010

What a huge surprise to me! :) I have been on the road all day so I had know idea. Thank you all for all of your congratulatory comments. I can't thank you all enough! #8495142

Gerri R. Jones March 29, 2010

Oh Wow! So glad to see this well deserved winner, Becky! Hope to meet up with you the next time your in Buffalo...you have done us proud! #8495611

Valentin M. Armianu March 29, 2010

WTG Becky! Congratulations on your win! #8495638

Freddy Bland March 29, 2010

Phenomenal capture, Becky! This is one amazing, outstanding and gorgeous image. Congratulations, indeed!! So very well-deserved!!! #8495682

Rona L. Schwarz March 29, 2010

Spectacular capture of this Basilica, Becky and terrific HDR treatment! CONGRATULATIONS ON A SUPERB AND WELL-DESERVED WINNER!! #8495968

Usman M. Bajwa level-classic March 30, 2010

OUTSTANDING in every respect, RJ. CONGRATZ on your GOLD Win!!

UB. #8496341

Karen Celella March 30, 2010

Congratulations on this stunning winner Becky! The details, colors, lines and design are outstanding (as usual). Enjoy your well deserved glory my friend!! #8497528

Kim Andelkovic March 30, 2010

WTG Becky.....I'm so happy for you...enjoy your moment of glory on this wonderful piece of work...it just gets better and better....super work my friend. ;-) #8498344

R. J. Laudenbacher level-classic March 30, 2010

Thank you Gerri, Valentin, Freddy, Rona, Usman, Karen and Kim. I appreciate all of your comments so much. #8498841

Marilyn Cornwell April 01, 2010

What a beautiful winner! A really inspiring image! #8502195

Stanley C. Sims March 21, 2011

Just saw this one. Big congrats on this winner. #9305744

Amanda D. Austwick level-classic May 26, 2012

Becky, I missed this one. I love It:). Congratulations on your well deserved Gold Win:) #10153956

Mary K. Robison March 21, 2016

CONGRATULATIONS on this photo getting an ALL-TIME Gold EP, Becky. Well deserved! #11449656

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