Inspiring Photo: Arcade #12633482

Arcade

Uploaded: December 19, 2011

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A rework of one of my many favorite captures from the Library of Congress. HDR of 3 exposures, while sitting on the floor, 10mm lens.
3/12 2nd Place - EOD

Exif: F Number: 18, ISO: 200, FocalLength: 10.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 7D

Comments

Joy Rector December 19, 2011

gorgeous #1431235

Melinda F. Schneider December 19, 2011

What a beauty! #9877154

Usman M. Bajwa December 19, 2011

Very cool pov, eod and colors here, Chris. Fantastic work!!!

UB. #9877166

R. J. Laudenbacher December 19, 2011

What a great POV and beautiful HDR work, Chris! #9877228

Katarina Mansson December 19, 2011

Outstanding!!! Terrific HDR work and beautiful colors. Excellent POV and comp. You have a winner coming up Chris... #9877309

Errick L. Cameron December 19, 2011

Very nice work here Chris. Your POV is captivating and holds the eye in this beautiful photo. #9877354

Carol Flisak December 19, 2011

Beautiful image, Chris... wonderful comp, leading lines and treatment! #9877387

Marcie A. Fowler December 19, 2011

Truly beautiful. Nice repeating patterns, lighting and PoV. #9877412

Dayna Cain December 19, 2011

I agree with Katarina. Winner!!!!! #9877660

Bonnie C. Lackey December 19, 2011

Marvelous!!! #9878314

Chris Budny December 20, 2011

Thank you all very much! #9878892

Leslie McLain December 27, 2011

An amazing capture, Chris. #9889235

Chris Budny December 28, 2011

Thanks, Leslie! #9889702

Dayna Cain January 16, 2012

Can't wait to see a big, gold badge under this one Chris. It's coming...just a matter of time now!!! #9924222

tony W. austin January 16, 2012

can you get any more talented LOL... love this #9924238

Lisa J. Boulden January 16, 2012

Wow!
Great pov and comp!
Great job!
~♥~Lisa #9924356

Chris Budny January 17, 2012

Thanks so much, Dayna, Tony & Lisa! Tony---I hope the answer to that question is "Yes"! But I truly appreciate the sentiment, and am glad you love the image too---the building is a photographer's dream (if you like that sort of thing! ;) #9925048

Terry A. Stoa March 06, 2012

Nice work, Chris - you inspire us.

"On the floor" because (a) you wanted that perspective, or (b) tripods aren't allowed in the LOC, or maybe (c) both?

It looks like one could spend a lifetime in just a few DC-area buildings. #10024720

Chris Budny March 06, 2012

Thank you Terry---DC is a fantastic place to photograph and tour, definitely!

The Library doesn't allow tripods without an permit arranged in advance... I had arranged a permit for this visit, and was actually using my tripod at the lowest setting possible, to get close to the floor to pull in the mosaic patterns. #10024747

Katarina Mansson March 06, 2012

Already a beautiful fav of mine - it should go much longer than an EP in my opinion!!! Keeping my fingers crossed...

(But how can you even think about upgrading the camera so that the 10-22 mm would be impossible to use?!?!) #10024822

Chris Budny March 06, 2012

Thanks, Katta! Crossing my fingers, too!
If I ever do get to a full-frame body, I will have to instantly buy the 16-35L lens, to replace our mutually-beloved 10-22mm for ultra-wide shots like this. (I hear the 14mm is also fantastic on a full-frame!) #10024844

Bunny Snow April 04, 2012

Absolutely outstanding! Good thinking: Getting permission to use a tripod in advance. Everything is perfect! Expect this to bring in honors in the winner's circle. #10074824

Chris Budny April 04, 2012

Thank you, Bunny! I prefer shooting with a tripod 99% of the time, if I can, so it always pays to find out beforehand, what the rules are! I hope you're feeling better! #10074998

Jackie M. Sajewski April 19, 2012

Awesome. Just love everything about it.
#10098670

Chris Budny April 19, 2012

Thank you, Jackie! #10098715

Carol Flisak May 01, 2012

Congrats on your finalist, Chris! Good luck in the next round! #10116864

Peggy Pfister May 01, 2012

Congratulations on a terrific finalist, Chris! #10116971

Ellen Hodges May 01, 2012

Huge congrats and best luck with this beauty, Chris!!! #10117006

Tammy Espino May 01, 2012

Congrats on your finalist!! :) #10117021

Leslie McLain May 02, 2012

Congrats on a stunning finalist, Chris. #10117718

Chris Budny May 02, 2012

Thank you very much! The Library of Congress remains my 2nd-favorite building in DC, and this one was part of a 3-hour visit spent photographing it; I'm thrilled that an image from that day finally placed in the contest! #10117752

Nikki McDonald May 02, 2012

Wonderful place and photo of it, Chris. Congratulations on the finalist and good luck in the next round. #10117805

Lindley Johnson May 02, 2012

Congratulations on your fabulous finalist, Chris - a wonderful image! #10118181

Arthur Drescher May 02, 2012

This is amazing. I think it is one of your best. Congratulations. #10118269

Shawn Jennings May 02, 2012

Great perspective, Chris! Congratulations on your finalist! #10118348

Usman M. Bajwa May 02, 2012

CONGRATZ on the lovely Finalist, Chris.

UB. #10118497

JO ANN CLEVELAND May 02, 2012

What an amazing Finalist Cjros, big congrats!

jo ann c. #10118682

Patrick Rouzes May 02, 2012

CONGRATULATIONS, Christopher! #10118724

Dominick M. Dimacale May 02, 2012

Congratulations Chris!

Dominick #10118940

Michele Peterson May 02, 2012

An amazingly wow image, Chris! Congratulations!! #10119015

Chris Budny May 02, 2012

Many thanks, folks!
Art - From the day's entire series of images, this has always been my top favorite! #10119124

Cathy Barrows May 02, 2012

Congrats on your finalist...fab #10119136

Phyllis H. Burchett May 02, 2012

Congrats Chris! #10120130

Chris Budny May 03, 2012

Thank you both! #10120463

May 03, 2012

Very dramatic; beautiful composition #10120665

Patti Coblentz May 03, 2012

Congratulations on this outstanding finalist, Chris! #10120861

Nancy (Peaches) Harker May 03, 2012

Congratulations on your awesome finalist, best of luck in the next round!!! #10121083

Chris Budny May 03, 2012

Thank you Nancy & Patty, and the BP Judges, very much! #10121171

Nikki McDonald May 03, 2012

:) #10121265

Tammy Espino May 04, 2012

Congrats on your awesome win! :) #10123422

Bob Cournoyer May 04, 2012

Awesome Gold, Chris... :-) #10123478

Katarina Mansson May 04, 2012

Didn 't I say so?! ;)

Congratulations on your superb and beautiful winner Chris! #10123708

Renee Doyle May 05, 2012

You know to listen to Katarina :-)
BIG Congrats to you Chris on this awesome image and deserving winner!! #10123787

Ellen Hodges May 05, 2012

Huge congrats on a fabulous winner, Chris!!! #10123817

Janet Fikar May 05, 2012

Wow - beautiful shot. Amazingly sharp for hand holding from the floor. You rock! #10124023

Leslie McLain May 05, 2012

Congrats on a beautiful winner, Chris. #10124073

Carol Flisak May 05, 2012

Huge congrats on your beautiful winner, Chris! #10124141

Terry Cervi May 05, 2012

Congrats on your stunning win, Chris! #10124184

Monnie Ryan May 05, 2012

Congratulations on a very well-deserved win, Chris!! #10124257

Patti Coblentz May 05, 2012

Knew it when I set my eyes on it...has to be a winner!! Congratulations, Chris...an awesome image so well deserving of gold!! #10124290

Phyllis H. Burchett May 05, 2012

BIG congrats Chris on this fantastic winner! #10124308

Gail Vitikacs May 05, 2012

Gotta love this Chris! This building "keeps on giving" with the gold! Congrats! #10124510

Lindley Johnson May 05, 2012

Congratulations on the well-deserved gold, Chris! Love this fabulous image! #10124521

Peggy Pfister May 05, 2012

Way to go, Chris! Congrats on the win!! #10124607

David Phalen May 05, 2012

BIG Congrats on a spectacular Winner!! #10124614

Michele Peterson May 05, 2012

Incredible colors and details, such an interesting place!! Congratulations on the win!!! #10124617

Jane Holestine May 05, 2012

The lighting, the detail are over the top amazing! Congrats on your win. #10124703

Carol Quina May 05, 2012

Congratulations Christopher on this GORGEOUS WINNER! #10124770

Rona L. Schwarz May 05, 2012

Another one of your amazing DC architectural captures, Chris! Love your POV, lighting and detail. HUGE CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR GOLD MEDAL WIN! #10124959

Jackie M. Sajewski May 05, 2012

Congratulations on your well deserved Gold. Such an awesome capture and so beautifully exposed.

Jackie #10125098

Chris Budny May 06, 2012

Thank you all very much! After the cathedral, this is my favorite building to photograph in DC, so this is a terrific thrill! #10125954

Mitch Spence May 06, 2012

Your love of the subject shines in every image, Chris. Many congratulations. #10126221

Donna La Mattino Pagakis May 06, 2012

FANTASTIC Chris!!! You have such a great eye for design and presentation. Congratulations on your excellent GOLD winning image!!! WTG!!! #10126238

Merna L. Nobile May 06, 2012

Well here we are, through thick and thin. It is a joy to be able to be supportive and to congratulate each other for another month of magnificent photographs during May, 2012. I send all of you my very best, Merna Nobile #10126576

Ken Smith May 06, 2012

You da man, Chris...congrats on this beautiful photo! #10126808

Chris Budny May 06, 2012

Thank you, Ken, Merna, Donna & Mitch! I appreciate it! #10126919

Usman M. Bajwa May 06, 2012

Great to see this with a Gold Badge, Chris ;)

UB. #10127018

Chris Budny May 07, 2012

Thanks, Usman! I was thrilled to get it! #10127242

Dayna Cain May 07, 2012

No surprise here Chris. This is stunning. #10127356

Debbie E. Payne May 07, 2012

Stunning ,Chris. Well-deserved win. Can hardly wait to go back into this gorgeous building. #10127479

Chris Budny May 07, 2012

Thank you both, Dayna & Debbie! Hope to see you this summer, Debbie, if you make that trip... Dayna, gotta find a way to get yourself out this way, too, sometime! #10127626

Mary Beth Aiello May 10, 2012

No surprise here, Chris. This had WINNER written all over it. Gorgeous. Huge congrats on your GOLD. #10132651

Chris Budny May 10, 2012

Many thanks, Mary Beth! #10132971

David M. Montero May 11, 2012

Congratulations on scoring gold with this marvelous capture Chris!!! #10134401

Chris Budny May 12, 2012

Thank you, Dave! #10134571

FERNANDA KINGSLEY-THOMAS June 28, 2012

Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!! I just wish I had more time to look at the galleries of the Better photo photographers.How I wish one day in my life to have my dream come true and visit this library and your churches. #10204564

Chris Budny June 28, 2012

Thank you!
I know what you mean, Fernanda---there's so little time in the day; and so many great photos to enjoy at BP! I would love to browse more, too, like I used to years ago!
If you ever cross the pond, let me know! #10204590

Amanda D. Austwick July 22, 2012

Another superb architectural photo! I love the shiny maeble with reflections. Congratulations agin on your Win! #10239957

Chris Budny July 22, 2012

Thank you very much! #10239985

Debbie E. Payne July 22, 2012

This thread just goes on forever. It is a superb image of a magical place. I wish I had gotten down on the ground whe u was there. A moment of embarrassment, maybe, but years of satisfaction of an image well done and so enjoyed by so many people.

I am sorry to say that I am unable to go on the Phellos trip to DC next month and was hoping to meet you. Between my husbands two surgeries in this past month, and no more leave-time and my falling off one step last Sunday and breaking two toes and possibly facing surgery, I 'm out for the count. I am so glad I got to see some of your favorite haunts while I there this spring! #10240059

Debbie E. Payne July 22, 2012

Am only working on my iPad as I can't get gown the hall to my computer and external hard drive. So I make lots of mistakes typing. Meant to say " wish I had gotten on the ground when I was there". #10240066

Chris Budny July 23, 2012

Thank you, Debbie! I'm sorry to hear about your ordeal of a year, and that you'll miss out on your DC trip... there's always 2013! Take care! #10240717

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